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Props for sure. I'll scrutinize the rest in detail once I have both kits in hand. 
 
To elaborate a bit more, I have each of my Revell kits stocked with several sets of wheels, Verlinden cockpits, Quickboost gun barrels and a bunch of other goodies that can be (or were originally supposed to be) used on the Trumpeter kits. All of that will be transferred to the incoming kits. 
 
If you'd rather not scrounge Revell props, Grey Matter has resin replacements for about $15/set:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223369700667
 
HTH,
D

Props for sure. I'll scrutinize the rest in detail once I have both kits in hand. 
 
To elaborate a bit more, I have each of my Revell kits stocked with several sets of wheels, Verlinden cockpits, Quickboost gun barrels and a bunch of other goodies that can be (or were originally supposed to be) used on the Trumpeter kits. All of that will be transferred to the incoming kits. 
 
If you'd rather not scrounge Revell props, Grey Matter has resin replacements for about $15/set:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223369700667
 
HTH,
D

Props for sure. I'll scrutinize the rest in detail once I have both kits in hand. 
 
To elaborate a bit more, I have each of my Revell kits stocked with several sets of wheels, Verlinden cockpits, Quickboost gun barrels and a bunch of other goodies that can be (or were originally supposed to be) used on the Trumpeter kits. All of that will be transferred to the incoming kits. 
 
If you'd rather not scrounge Revell props, Grey Matter has resin replacements for about $15/set:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223369700667
 
HTH,
D

Places like Sporty's Pilot Shop and others have been selling memorabilia items just like that for decades. Anything similar to that would sell for about what it went for, too. While I haven't seen memorabilia footlockers offered for a long time, the current hot ticket along those lines and price range seems to be the metal "Nose Art" wall hangers.
https://www.sportys.com/wrightbros/aviation-signs/nose-art-panels.html
 
Nothing in the ad implies that it is original or previously owned by anyone specific.
 
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I heard it will be a Gladiator.   Then soon after the initial release a Sea Gladiator will follow...  

Thanks for the heads up on this. I haven't ordered anything from Squadron in several years (nothing in stock, 'sale prices' higher than normal prices elsewhere, etc.), but just scored two Trumpeter 1/32 P-38 kits for just over $90 shipped. 
 
Now I can strip my Revell P-38 kits of the stuff needed to make the Trumpeter kits right, and then bin the rest of those dinosaurs.
 
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Thanks for the heads up on this. I haven't ordered anything from Squadron in several years (nothing in stock, 'sale prices' higher than normal prices elsewhere, etc.), but just scored two Trumpeter 1/32 P-38 kits for just over $90 shipped. 
 
Now I can strip my Revell P-38 kits of the stuff needed to make the Trumpeter kits right, and then bin the rest of those dinosaurs.
 
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Squadron flash sale.
 
https://www.squadron.com/Russian-Mig-29UB-Fulcrum-p/tr03226.htm
 

Please be advised that Model Monkey is located in North Carolina. 
 
Hurricane Dorian may cause production and shipping delays.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Are you spraying in a climate controled area?

I have put the wings, tail, etc on and tested the centre of gravity. It is definitely forward of the main wheels. 

Now that I’ve finished the 190 I’m on to the next project, an Me-262!
 
I got the Trumpeter kit And a good selection of aftermarket including the CMK cockpit and wheel bays, Eduardo wheels and PE sets, HGW seatbelts and wet transfers, Yahu panel, and of course a Montex mask set.
 
So far I have assembled the cockpit and gun bay. The CMK kit despite being cheaper doesn’t have as much nice detail as the Aires one and needs a good amount of fettling to fit together. It looks nicer in person than in photos. You can also see some of the stick on weights I used in the forward bay. There will be another 20g behind the gun bay too which seems to be enough to keep it on the nose wheel.
 

 

 
The gun bay is from the kit with some added wiring and some transfers from the HGW set.
 

 

 
So far this is all I’ve done, but I think it should be a faster assembly than the 190. I hope you all like it!

I think some of the camo schemes are the most attractive.
Love the camo Mig-25’s...

https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/space/stories/every-solar-system-model-youve-seen-is-wrong?fbclid=IwAR1Gle8TI5WwKl0YltCTzKnMqBDOptIoYv9WzYzCAk2Cs3BS053Azh7atos
 
Amazing.

Arado 234 C-3: Count me in!

Ooh interesting! It’s not a plane I’m personally into, but always good to see more variation. I hope their Ar 234 comes to fruition. I’m especially hoping for the C-3 variant.

Since 2 years before they formally adopted the name "Snowbirds" in 1971. Although, the Snowbirds were not officially recognized until 1975, and then activated as an actual squadron in 1978, so there are many dates to choose from after white RCAF demonstration Tutors started to be flown in 1969.  
 
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The Launch Dolly in the Dragon kit has one Walter 500Kg booster rocket, the Classic book says four.  So back to bribery and corruption, I gave Tim the Fly booster parts from the Ar-234 and he came up with this:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Then this - nice 3d printed parts:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
I added the nose ring and the transit mounts:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
And started drilling the holes that are all over the booster.  And realised I'd drilled in the wrong place.
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Something like this?
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Booster in primer.
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
And that's it so far.  I start painting the He-162 tomorrow, Tim is busy redrawing the boosters on his mega powerful computer.
 
Hope you like it.
 
Regards,
 
Bruce Crosby (with Wunwinglow, AKA Tim Perry)
 

Wow, 50 years in service as a show bird is a long LONG time. 

These have probably been seen before but I must have missed them, they are a pretty good reference material for the P-39 in general and in Soviet service.
https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235060031-russian-p-39q-airacobra-questions/&tab=comments#comment-3432010
 
Cheers
 
Dennis

Since 2 years before they formally adopted the name "Snowbirds" in 1971. Although, the Snowbirds were not officially recognized until 1975, and then activated as an actual squadron in 1978, so there are many dates to choose from after white RCAF demonstration Tutors started to be flown in 1969.  
 
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And here's one we made earlier!
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Struts from Brass Rod inside old Contrail plastic tubing:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Does it fit?
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
It fits where it touches!
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Blimey! It lines up!
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
As you can see, I put a bit of Wiggle room in the mounting holes.
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
I liberated a couple of boosters from the trumpeter 262 kit...….
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
…..and drilled out the venturis.
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
How much more can you take?
 
 

Part whatever!
 
CMK resin seat for the He-162.
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Painted and belted, ready to go.
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Yahu IP:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Cutting open the shell chutes:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
The 3D parts before I got them, still at Tim's studio workshop:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
More coming.

Meanwhile, back in Bristol ……….
 
...…...Wunwinglow has been a busy boy!
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Now you guys may not be impressed but I certainly was!  Piles of 3D printed bits as well as a pretty picture!
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Our man Tim also made parts for the main Take-off Dolly with laser cut acrylic sheet.  I fogged it with a sander to see what I was doing, its ultra clear.
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Good job I've got a lot of Super Glue!
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Coming together on the place laughingly known as my coffee table!
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Hope you like it so far!
 

Part three:  Be very afraid!
 
Well, I've gone and done it now!  Butchered Revell's latest kit.  But all in a good cause.
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Gear doors on:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Nose on:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
Painting engine parts:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
262 intakes:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
162 hot end:
Untitled by Bruce Crosby, on Flickr
 
And we've not even started yet!