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The hottest and only 5th gen fighter? You bet ...because, America! Lot of Euro-centric prejudice in the responses. Maybe because they cant afford to build anything similar. I like the F-22A and although the F-35 initially repulsed me - it is starting to grow on me. If you think about it WWII props are very very crude and low tech although 1939-45 fighters is my preferred era and modeling subject. Jon

This gear breakage is probably one of the most common hazards of plastic modeling. You will just add to your skillset by facing this problem head on after calm deliberate consideration Mal. You can and should approach this temporary setback as you have approached the other 99% of the Corsair, Calmly, Cleanly and Expertly. We have faith in your skills, and so should you. Relax and press on after regrouping. Jon

Yes the tire mismatch would highlight the issues with the earliest corsairs.The oleo compression and rebound issues that VF17 and Vought worked through To carrier qualify the corsair. Also Cmdr Tommy Blackburn had a running bet about not blowing too many tires That he later collected on during the Empress Augusta Bay CAP. This is mentioned in the book "The Jolly Rogers". http://www.erichammelbooks.com/books/f_the-jolly-rogers.php Very nice job on your corsair Mal. You have done a great job documenting your work as well. Cheers Jon

Yes shadows happen in 3d cad. Renders use ray tracing. The engine stand render has shadows and appears to float above the ground plane. Solidworks looks that way sometimes even when resting on the ground plane. Jon

Master box has a female soviet pilot in their famous pilot figure set. Jon

Unfortunately, it is very Interesting how a post about boxart can deteriorate into such an anorakish and tenditous back and forth. I just wanted to make that point before this thread gets locked down. It seems that is where this will most likely lead based on oh too frequent and similar "Discussions". Gee Whiz guys! Come on now.

"Show me a hero, and I'll show you a bum." Pappy always flew the oldest, most beat up aircraft in the squadron. This one fits the bill. Perfect job on this aircraft. Great job on the model and the finish. I think this is very representative of what Boyington flew. Jon

One of if not the best photo montage of the Tamiya P-51D I have ever seen. This really shows off how great the engineering of this kit is for facilitating building, painting and seam elimination. I see clearly now why this kit gets such high praise from everyone. I will have to save up and try one someday. Great job! Jon

Maybe they are not listed or not labeled correctly Usually decal p/n start with numbers that have scale to start with. Usually??? http://www.modelcraftsandhobbies.co.nz/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=4437&category_id=0f591bbda68e01dbaecad974d8e97895&PHPSESSID=cdchtasogsnlsvmfncc9c8s5q2

http://flightdecs.ca/images_a_ventura/VA3259.jpg http://flightdecs.ca/A_ventura_32.htm Ky ANG P-51D Mustang

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantell_UFO_incident This plane crashed a few miles from where I now live. Interesting story. Jon

Did you sculpt the figure in Zbrush? Just got that program and I am loving it. Jon

Great looking jug! Love the checkerboard cowl. Are those kit decals? Jon

http://www.shapeways.com/sell/open-a-shop?li=footer Start your own shop. See link above. You provide the 3D model and shapeways sells it for you, prints and ships to your customer. The profits are then deposited into your paypal account. Jon

Fantastic work Loic. Always a treat to see your work. Jon

Loic, Don't forget Pi... You can still build your corrogations flat and then insert rolled up. Dia of scale afterburner X 3.14 divided by 30 corrogations. Yes? Jon

Sweet looking Cobra! Very much looking forward to your P-51H one day Thanks for the great looking kits.

Now you can make a USS Tang rescue diorama With an overloaded Kingfisher.

Very nice version of the F4U. Simple scheme of historical significance very well done. Bravo!

Superb!! Lovely work Des. Jon

Great looking set Loic! Really completes the Tamiya kit! Jon

Dennis, Very nice Tiffie! I very much like the bubble top rocket Typhoons and that looks sweet. Been wanting to convert the Revell to a bubble top. Wish I could afford an MDC kit though. Very very nice, Jon

I will bet the post man did this.....

Yes the 1/32 F105 in Hobbycraft boxing seems a scarce kit as well. The F4U-1D was a trumpeter kit in a hobbycraft boxing too. Jon

Well that explains it then. I waited too long it seems for the P51A and the Sea Fury. Hopefully the molds will be utilized by someone in the future. Jon