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Top Notch Masks is a UK based seller that offers camo mask sets, markings for specific aircraft or generic national marking sets in 1/72 to 1/24. They should have what you're looking for. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?item=185104057644&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l170197&_ssn=advsgm https://www.scalemates.com/brands/topnotch--8441 PS: I ordered a set for a Bader Hurricane project I'm working on a month ago, their shipping charges to the US were very reasonable (approx $6.36 US).

Well done, the subtle surface color variations are really impressive.

I for one would love to see an upscaled version of Eduard's 1/48 P-51B/C slated for release later this year.

A couple more 1/48 SM79 insignia decal sheets: http://www.prontomodel.com/DettaglioArticolo.aspx?CodInterno=TM48/518 http://www.prontomodel.com/DettaglioArticolo.aspx?CodInterno=TM48/555 If you prefer to paint the insignia, Montex makes a set for the Trumpeter 1/48 SM.79. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/montex-k48001-savoia-marchetti-sm79--199361

Yeah, I should have guessed. I found a build of a 1/24 Italian Stuka. Dude sourced insignia from a 1/48 SM.79 Sparviero bomber sheet. https://www.stormomagazine.com/ModelArticles/Ju87/Ju87Stuka_DP_1a.html https://modelingmadness.com/scott/decals/sky/sky48018.htm Italian 1/48 Ju 88 decals https://www.ebay.com/itm/233760630891

Scale?

Found some from the same guy in 1/35. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/distefano_3dprint?s=0&section=IJN+Akagi+aircraft+carrier&page[number]=2&page[limit]=48&page[order]=asc

My understanding is that the use of rolled up futons as protection from splinters was a time honored practice in the IJN. There are multiple images of Akagi's island prior to the launch of the second wave that show the futons in place. https://japanese-aviation.forumotion.com/t37-25-pearl-harbor-raid-akagi-s-fighters As to why Border didn't see fit to include them, your guess is as good as mine.

Futons are correct for both PH and Midway. Hopefully the aftermarket folks will come to the rescue.

I would never spend that much money for something without a prop.

Or, you know, you could trade it.

Just an FYI: Contact-Resine made an excellent update set for this kit that corrects a few significant shape issues. Hard to find, but worth the effort. https://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=105 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/contact-resine-ck-32001-dewoitine-d520--1030882

Hasegawa's Stuka kits include decals for both the interior and exterior framing.

Time frame would be 1998, aircraft would be options 2 or 3 below (Iowa ANG based in my parents home town of Sioux City )

Question for the jet jockeys: other than the Tamiya Thunderbirds boxing, are there any other kits that will allow me to build the above variant?

Has anyone who placed a pre-order with Squadron heard anything?

1/35? How about 1/10?

I arrived back in Houston this morning to find the Big-scale Vipers Part II decals from chaos07 had arrived. I normally eschew aircraft w/o propellers but one of the schemes really caught my eye. My parents are from Sioux City. When I saw that this sheet included a SC based IANG Viper, I realized that I am fated to build my first post-1950's jet. Thanks to chaos07 in particular, as well as everyone who participated. Let's do this again next Christmas.

Someone has opinions.

Best guess on the colors here would be...?

Bravo. sir.

Correct. This Hobby Boss 109E is a re-pop in kit form. It was one of 21Cs first such efforts, and can fairly be described as "clunky". It's strictly a ceiling dweller.

Fuchida led Akagi's high altitude bombers as part of the attack on Battleship Row. As such his aircraft carried a single Type 99 No. 80 Mk 5 bomb. "Tear drop shaped bomb, eight recesses around the nose could allow the fitting of a wind shield if used as a projectile. Adopted in 1941, basically a converted 40 cm AP shell, capable of penetrating 150 mm of armor". Type 99 AP bomb shown on right.