A340 Pilot

There's no way a Merlin would fit the Whirlwind without re-designing it into a completely new design. The heavier Merlins would shift the center of gravity too far forward, necessitating a fairly hefty stretch of the rear fuselage, new, bigger, radiators would mean a total redesign of the wing inner sections. And then there was that other Twin-Merlin design. Mosquito or what ever it was called! Stein

Be advised that the F-86 engine is an axial flow type and not the centrifugal flow type used in the F-80/T-33. Stein

No problem at all! Just walked right onto it! Got a new trip to Tokyo at end of January it seems. Stein

Tight squezze, indeed! The Weapons Kit was quite large, as well. Stein

I've seen a small thumbnail of the masters. Unable to determine whether it's a Dog or King. Hope it's a King! Stein

I've got space for 5 of them, but then I would have to go looking for a bigger house! Stein

Been there, done that! Tight squeeze in the bag, but I also managed to get the Armament Set as well. The USAF version will follow after the P-51D, and will probably be out late spring, early summer 2012. No final decision on the AD-5/A-1E yet. Stein

Will do, but only after inquiring about their AD5/A-1E! BTW. The link in Mikesters post doesn't work. Stein

Thanks for the info! Planning a Korean War Able Dog to go along a Trumpeter F4U-4. Stein

Thanks! That means my biggest suitcase. The Tamiya P-51 was a tight squeeze in my medium one. Last time I walked down to Tam-Tam Hobbies and back. Didn't see Volks but found Yellow Submarine halfway between TT and the station. Stein

I've got a trip to Tokyo this week-end, and am planning to acquire the Able Dog-kit. How large is the box? I have a gut feeling I have to bring my largest suitcase this time. And where is Volks Hobbies located these days? They used to be in the same building as Yellow Submarine until evicted due to the building being refurbished. I found YS in the neighborhood, but not Volks. Stein

Photos I've seen show silver paint. This was the norm for U.S.A.A.C. planes of the period. Stein

Here's another idea: What about the earliest Spit Mk. IX prop with symmetrical blades and "needle" tips? Stein

Yes! I would definitely be happy with this prop set. Stein

Hmmm...was it half a year (or more) ago that we saw some photos of a Trumpeter master for what looked like a Typhoon or Tempest? In the ensuing discussion there was doubt whether this was in 1/32 or 1/24th scale. Go on, the sooner you complete this conversion project, the sooner an injection Typhoon/Tempest will appear! Stein

Two ordered, paid for and waiting! Stein

No, just M's in general. Found some good photos on the littlefriends site. Stein

O.K. so they were modified in England. But was this mod added after the planes had flown their first missions with 56th FG? Stein

We're having a discussion on my local modelling club's discussion forum. Question is: Did the P-47M enter service with the dorsal fins or were they added at a later date? Stein

I ordered 2. Waiting for them with anticipation! Stein Received and worth the wait! Now, find that link to the instructions...

I read somewhere that Trumpeters late model P-38's have an issue regarding the shape of the props. If this is true, then maybe a set of correct blades/props? Stein

Hereby ordered! With some other excellent stuff! Stein

Hmmm...must bid a trip to Tokyo in December and acquire this kit! And bring an extra suitcase, as well! Stein

Or e-mail Tamiya! Or Trumpeter! For the latter, Zactoman may have to re-do the canopy and intakes, though!

Great forum! Had never heard about neither product, Richard. Must seek them out and buy! Stein