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Everything posted by coogrfan
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I'm really liking what I'm seeing. Surface detail is nicely rendered, as is the interior. As a limited run kit the sprue gates are substantial. Careful clean up will be required, but I have yet to note any real fit issues. The clear parts look good and the kit includes precut masks.
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Biggest quantity of one particular kit in the stash?
coogrfan replied to Shoggz's topic in General Discussion
Looked over the stash. The winner of the "Why do I have so many of these?" Award for 2024 turns out to be five Swallow/Tomy/Doyusha A6M2's. -
Mid/late war A6M5 (tamiya kit)
coogrfan replied to Rob Colvin's topic in Aviation Discussion & Research
It's my understanding that the same rule of thumb that applies to A6M2/M3's would apply here: Mitsubishi built - underside color; Nakajima built = Aotake. https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=3332 -
Haven't had a chance to give it more than a cursory glance...but I liked what I saw. I'll let you know.
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Freaking gorgeous!
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HpH news - 1/32 Kate, Marauder, Ventura and 1/48 B-47
coogrfan replied to Kagemusha's topic in LSP Discussion
I think I'm going to have to sell one of my Vals to help pay for the Kate. -
The mailman delivered this yesterday. At barely 7" long it is far and away the smallest LSP I've ever seen.
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That's niiiiiice.
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Series 12 Airfix 1/24 Spitfire Mk1 - masks
coogrfan replied to DavidnotDave's topic in LSP Discussion
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). -
Brush painted Kotare Mk.Ia - Weathering the underside
coogrfan replied to Kelly's topic in Works in Progress
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.
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Fasces decals for an Italian Stuka - any available?
coogrfan replied to whitt_a's topic in LSP Discussion
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 -
Fasces decals for an Italian Stuka - any available?
coogrfan replied to whitt_a's topic in LSP Discussion
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 -
Fasces decals for an Italian Stuka - any available?
coogrfan replied to whitt_a's topic in LSP Discussion
Scale? -
Border 1/35 Akagi Flight Deck and Kate Torpedo Bomber Preview
coogrfan replied to Scotsman's topic in LSP Discussion
Found some from the same guy in 1/35. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/distefano_3dprint?s=0§ion=IJN+Akagi+aircraft+carrier&page[number]=2&page[limit]=48&page[order]=asc -
Border 1/35 Akagi Flight Deck and Kate Torpedo Bomber Preview
coogrfan replied to Scotsman's topic in LSP Discussion
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. -
Border 1/35 Akagi Flight Deck and Kate Torpedo Bomber Preview
coogrfan replied to Scotsman's topic in LSP Discussion
Futons are correct for both PH and Midway. Hopefully the aftermarket folks will come to the rescue. -
HpH news - 1/32 Kate, Marauder, Ventura and 1/48 B-47
coogrfan replied to Kagemusha's topic in LSP Discussion
I would never spend that much money for something without a prop. -
HpH news - 1/32 Kate, Marauder, Ventura and 1/48 B-47
coogrfan replied to Kagemusha's topic in LSP Discussion
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
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Hasegawa's Stuka kits include decals for both the interior and exterior framing.
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Time frame would be 1998, aircraft would be options 2 or 3 below (Iowa ANG based in my parents home town of Sioux City )