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I just found this build. If I may join and add my congratulations for a really, really nice looking Lightning. I will save your build for reference. Br,Jani

Nice choice! Are those Rhino intakes? Br, Jani

Whoah. I was going to start this kit but now I'm having second thoughts. I'll be following your progress closely. Br, Jani

Very nice indeed! Br, Jani

Thanks for everyone for their donations and the organizers for keeping it together, that has required some effort. Joyous holiday times and happy new year everyone! -Jani

Hi! I am offering these as prizes. I am already on the other participant list. Item one: Winners choice, either Kitsworld KW132063 War Birds B-17F Flying Fortress 'Ye Olde Pub' or TwoBobs Aviation Graphics 32-036 F/A-18C Feline Hornets, VFA-131 Wildcats Item two: Mosquito wooden wonder by Edward Bishop. Br, Jani 2018raffle

Thanks, I had not realized that RAF Cosford is so close to Telford. I've been to the RAF museum in Colindale and it has been well worth the trip. This makes the trip even more enticing. Br, Jani

Now that would be interesting to see I'll take the plunge and participate with Revell's Me-262 as the most likely candidate. Br, Jani

Please add me as an entrant in the raffle. I will find something to donate in the raffle as well. Regards, Jani

Premier Inn seems to be fully booked already. If I may ask, how well is the public transport (buses etc) working during the weekends? I'm thinking about extending the search parameters to Shrewsbury or Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton has a football team as well, right? That might enable hitting two birds with one stone, first international model show and a premier league match Br, Jani

I have this one in the stash: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/112395-special-hobby-sh32004-brewster-model-239-buffalo I took quick peek that the box, I can confirm that it has two fuselages. Br, Jani

Thanks for the info, I just ordered two landing gears for the Typhoon. Who is doing the cockpit for the single seater if I may ask? I found the Aires pit for the two-seater. Br, Jani

I got mail from Wonderland Toys, the Revell Super Hornet 04994 is now available for pre-ordering. Price is £63 / €73 / $90 This item will be available in 75 days on 22nd September 2018. It can be pre-ordered below. https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/revell-132-us-boeing-f-18e-super-hornet/ Br, Jani

How could I forget the Moranes? They performed well, especially the Mörkö Morane, which was the second best fighter in Finnish arsenal, second only to the Bf-109. Yes, you are right about the C.714. It was basically designed as a sports or racing plane and not designed to withstand the rigors of dogfighting. It wasn't suitable as an interceptor, having very poor climb rate. Even the Fokker D.XXI could outclimb the C.714. Out of the six received planes two were damaged during initial flights.AFAIK two of those planes still survive today, one in France, in the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace and one in Krakow. D.520 would have done well. I think if they had been offered, the planes would have been taken gladly. After all, the Finns didn't have that many fighters. Br, Jani

Hi, Interesting question, I've never thought of that. One reason could be that Finns had tested the Caudron C.714 and found that unsuitable for nordic environment. Then if given the option of a bunch P-36 planes or D.520s they might have opted for P-36, part of which were coming from Norway. That's just my guess, if someone has actual info that would be appreciated. Br, Jani

Good topic . I managed to find the Thunderbirds kit a few weeks ago, I'm still pondering on the scheme. Thunderbirds or black-grey-white bandit are the top two choices for now. Br Jani

They have a $2 surface shipping offer for orders over $120. I don't know if that can be applied to preorders Br, Jani

Hi, I'm really, really late to the party.. I just found this thread and it took a awhile to read through it. Really nice pictures everyone I thought I might add some pictures to start the new year Here's me with my lovely wife and younger daughter during our recent trip to the other side of the pond. She had a blast as you can see. We all had, but we are a bit more restrained in expressing the excitement. Regards, Jani

I just finished the Viper Pilot by Dan Hampton and it was a great read! I'll add the Hunter Killers to the 'must read' list, thanks for the tip. The Thud looks great, BTW. I'll be following with interest and taking notes for my own build. Br, Jani

Really nice looking Tomcat! I'll be following with interest and taking notes.

That looks interesting, I might try to build one for the upcoming 100 anniversary of Finnish Air Force (2018). Thanks for sharing, Jennings. Br, Jani

Ah, that's right. Thanks, Kev. Silly me for not checking up myself. Br, Jani

Has anyone built one of these? One guy on a Finnish modelling site is building Mk IIc and he said that there are problems. Agonizing experience was the term used. He is usually a potent builder, but I always fancy a second opinion. Br, Jani

Wow. This is impressive. I've been pondering about getting a 1:16 T-34 to build it in Finnish colours, this makes me want to get it even more. Thanks for posting! Br, Jani

Very nice, I'll be following with interest. Br, Jani