dmthamade

Everything that Tim posted is right on the money. The Trumpeter is a better kit, but depending how you want to go, it can be a lot of work or a whole lot of work. Did do a build on one for a GB, a lot of work but i'm happy with the results. If i did another i would still start with the Trumpeter kit... Don

It's been a while since i've built anything, looking forward to the build. While going through aftermarket stuff l found some Snakeyes done by VideoAviation. Nice stuff, and have a new loadout. 2 wing tanks, 2 Mk-77s on each inner pylons on TERs flat, LAU-33s on the inner pylon LAU-7 rails, and 4 Mk-82 Snakeyes on the centerline. Nice variety, going to see if AIM-7 in the front wells is viable. Everything up on the board!! I've built a few of the Tamiya Phantoms so i have a pretty good idea what's ahead. Will start in tomorrow. Don

It'll be great seeing a DO-335 in a scheme other than the bomber scheme!! Great therapy for the body and mind, too. Don

I don't know a lot about vacforms, but how do keep the wings from sagging? It has to have one big spar(s) to keep them sag free, and i guess the fuselage needs some reinforcing as well? Don

Hard to believe the incredible amount and variety of builds happening!! Will be an enjoyable GB!! Going to join in with a Tamiya F-4J Marines boxing. Differences from the earlier F-4J issue are the sprue from the F-4C/D kit that include Mk 82s , MERs and TERs as well as a new sprue that has outer wing pylons. Will be mostly OOB but will use the AOA decals for VMFA-334, load out will be either AMS Mk 77 nape on MER centerline with 3 cans, Mk 77 on TERs inner flat two, LAU-33 Zuni pods on LAU-7 launchers on inner pylons inner rails and two wing tanks, OR instead of the two nape on the inner pylons i can do three Mk-82 Snakeyes instead. Not really a colorful, flamboyant scheme that Navair or MAG squadrons displayed, think the loadout will be the feature. Don

Two builds, both done for Group Builds. Trumpeter Swordfish. A really nice kit that went sideways because i couldn't get the rigging done. Trumpeter P-38 Lightning. Don

Cockpit looks great, I have to say, the PE does help. I built this kit OOB, I found it was a great fitting and engineered kit....until I tried the rigging...I look forward to see how you handle that part, for some reason I have another in the stash and would like to build it right. Don

Super builds!! The Cat is my favorite, the staining on the hull/fuselage looks great. Funny, one guy working, the rest standing around....reminds me of government work.... Don

All great builds, and such a variety!! I like the red float plane the most, but I have to confess I don't know what it is!!! Don

I like how you pick the easy camo schemes...especially the Ki-45. Don

All excellent builds, especially the Luftwaffe Zip. Don

Very nice clean builds. Don

I would have NO money left, have to live in a cardboard box. Don

This should be a great GB with so many options and eras covered!! Nothing wild for me, going to start with a Tamiya F-4J. Don

Yup!!! BTDT!!! But like i said, i'm getting lazy in my old age!!! If i do the Tamiya 'Cat, i'll be doing the rescribe/aftermarket pit. Don