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Here is my first RFI on the site, proof that I actually have built some models more to come at later stages as I get pics taken. This aircraft is a Bf109G-14/AS from 4./NJG11 (or 5./NJG11 depending on sources). SAM Publications Modellers Datafile "The Messerschmitt Bf109 Part 2 'F' to 'K' variants has an image of the aircraft found in a hangar at the end of the war on page 55 of that book as well as a colour side-view on page 93. Some would have this as possibly a G-6/AS variant, but in my research the presence of the larger Fo987 oil cooler which is quite evident on the image puts this as a G-14/AS, as the G-6's used the smaller Fo870 oil cooler. But hey, I might be totally off the mark! I used the AIMS Decals "Late war 109's" decal sheets as a basis to cut my masks for all the insignia. Parts List: Revell Bf109G-6 "Late and early version" A.M.U.R Reaver Resin cowling and spinner/prop blades Barracuda Studios resin wing inserts, large oil cooler, tall tail wheel, MLG wheels AIMS Late war 109 decals (basis for masks), exhaust stacks, hatches and latches(to modify the filler cap locations for this a/c) HGW Rivet/control surfaces set (for Hasegawa, bit of fettling to make it work on the Revell kit), seatbelts and Bf109 stencil set OWL Fug217 antenna and exhaust stack covers (all now sadly OOP). Some Fug 217 were SB to replace broken parts Master Brass barrels Eduard Instrument panel and Brassin U/C legs Quickboost Revi C/D gunsight MDC Drop tank and centreline mount/braces Noy's Miniatures Luftwaffe Hangar for the photo's All paint/markings/spirals - Gunze Laquers. RLM76 overall Might be a bit more small things I've forgotten about, but hope you all enjoy Thanks for looking Iain

I’m at the start of a project to convert a 1/32 MDC Typhoon to a car-door type using an abandoned Revell kit as a donor of relevant parts: Ideally I’d like to create a “servicing dio” using this piece of deliciousness: which is the (expensive) CMK Sabre engine designed for a Tempest kit. I know the Tempest had the fuel tank betwixt engine and cockpit: unlike the Tiffie: but “ignoring” that fact, is it feasible to fit it in your knowledgeable opinions gentlemen? In my enthusiasm, am I being blind to any obvious pitfalls or clangers? Any thoughts or observations welcome

Wing Commander R E P Brooker, known as Pete to his colleagues, served with 56 Squadron during the Battle of Britain then, after postings to the Far East and New Zealand, he returned to become W/Cdr (Flying) of 123 Wing, part of the 2nd Tactical Air Force which did so much to assist in pushing back the German Armies once a bridgehead had been established in France. Accounts that I have read of the man describe him as quiet and softly spoken, whose pilots followed him faithfully such that he became a first class and popular leader. So this is my attempt to model the Typhoon coded MN570 "B" for Brooker, in which he flew many sorties in June and July. The kit is the MDC resin one, an enjoyable if at times challenging build. Hope you like the finished result! Build thread here.

In the absence of a 1/32nd scale Harvard I I decided to convert Monogram's 1/48th offering using MDC's resin bits and pieces: I'm going to finish it as one that Dad flew in 1943 in S Rhodesia, in fact I thought it could have been him leaning against the forward edge of P5976 but an enquiry to the IWM told me that this picture was taken in 1941, before he went out there.

Guys, So which set would be appropriate for a Coastal Command Mossie? http://www.modeldesignconstruction.co.uk/mall/departmentpage.cfm/ModelDesignConstruction/_54288/4/32nd%2520Scale TIA Brad

Hi, As I got my the MAN sets for my old Revell kit, I also had a look at my MDC kit and compared both kits. I was really amazed when I saw that the Revell tail was nearly half a centimeter taller! Surprisingly, I never saw any mention about this difference anywhere?!? Did anybody have a close look to this? I should dig to find the Bentley plans but I do not remember any tail height variation... Thierry