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  1.    Alburymodeler reacted to a post in a topic: Spitfire Mk24 - the best route?
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  5. Bill M.
    I just wish someone would issue a correct state-of -the-art kit of the Spitfire 22/24. If it would only happen. In my mind, that is the way to go.
  6. Bill M.
    I have looked for info in the past on the SBD-5 Yagi radar but didn’t have much luck. I’m sure there are photos, plans and manuals out there. What I did find was that the 1/48 Accurate Miniatures SBD-5 Kit has the radar in its kit. Also, there are photos of a similar radar set up in a recovered SB2C at Naval Avistion Museum at Pensacola. It looks like the same unit. I wonder if there is an SBD-5 In Pensacola or the SBD-6 at the NASM that might still have it. It looks like a large black box, with a few knobs and a was viewing opening with a viewing slot and rubber visor where the gunner-operator could look into it. That is about all I can contribute on this. Bill M.
  7. Bill M.
    Well, I’ve waited quite a few years for the SBD-5 radar set— I can wait a few more. Thanks! Bill M.
  8. Bill M. started following HK B-17 nose correction trial, New from Model Monkey: 1/32 Beaufighter cockpits, dihedral tailplanes and 1/24 Mustang upgrades, ICM 32040 Gloster Gladiator Mk.1 and and 1 other
  9. Bill M.
    Here is an idea for you to make— The Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-5 comes with the Yagi radar antenna under the wings, but lacks the radar set between the pilot and the gunner, which was typically provided on SBD-5’s. Instead, the kit includes the circular RDF gear as would be typical for earlier SBD’s, like the SBD-3. Surely, would be nice to have the radar set available, so we can build a correct SBD-5. Bill M.
  10.    Iain reacted to a post in a topic: ICM 32040 Gloster Gladiator Mk.1
  11. Bill M.
    Thanks for that— good news indeed! I didn’t want to miss out on any Gladiator, while waiting and hoping for the Sea Gladiator! Bill M.
  12. Bill M.
    Do we know for sure that ICM is planning to release a Sea Gladiator? That is my preferred version. Bill M.
  13. Bill M.
    Still wish some aftermarket company would do the asymmetrical F-8 Crusader dual missile racks that mount these Zuni’s and Sidewinders too. The ones in the Trumpeter kit are simply wrong. A lot of Crusader modelers would welcome these, in spite of the load out they are planning! Bill M.
  14. Bill M.
    Received the F-8 seamless intake a couple of days ago—- very nice! Definitely an improvement over what is in the kit. I’m very pleased. Bill M.
  15.    Bill M. reacted to a post in a topic: Tamiya F-51D Inbound?
  16. Bill M.
    In answer to your original question, I don’t know for sure, but I would imagine that they dropped their tanks as they went in to engage the Japanese aircraft. Remember there were a few Zeroes escorting the two Betty bombers. I would guess that there was no desire to engage a gaggle of Zeroes with external tanks hanging off your P-38. Just my view... Bill M.
  17. Bill M.
    Gary, thanks for that. I was particularly pleased to see the 1/32 F-8 Crusader intakes and already placed an order taking advantage of Sprue Brothers CyberMonday sale. Any chance of some more 1/32 F-8 Crusader parts? A set of the asymmetrical “Y” missile rails would be particularly welcome. Thanks again! Bill M.
  18.    brahman104 reacted to a post in a topic: HK B-17 nose correction trial
  19. Bill M.
    I’m interested in a set too, if they come on market. I hadn’t heard that Fencer (Alex) was doing one. If he does do one, I’ll get that one too. Bill M.
  20. Bill M.
    I always thought that the chin bulges were what distinguished a G-14/AS from a G-6/AS. But I am no expert on this. Maybe Fencer-1 or Pastor John can clarify the difference. Bill M.
  21.    Alburymodeler reacted to a post in a topic: 1/32 Bf 109G-6/AS conversion is almost there
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  23. Bill M.
    I know that the AIMS late-war Bf-109 decal sheet has markings for a couple of G-6/AS. Also one set of markings for a G-14/AS. Bill M.
  24. Bill M.
    I am very interested in the G-14/AS conversion. Since it is close as well, can we order and pay for it now? Thanks! Bill M.
  25. Bill M.
    Will the G-14/AS conversion be available soon? Bill M.
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