One-Oh-Four

Matt, I think those are the objects lining the top of the photograph.

Man, you sure know how to treat it. Looking at your build-log it seems as if the model falls together. However, I've heard that the fit is in places quite awkward? So this WIP shows your workmanship ànd modesty! Meng should be thankful, I know modellers from different places who wouldn't show Meng this courtesy! Good job!!

Hi Rossco, nice workspace you've got there! And:

Wow Matt! As the Dutch say in a case like this: "You're a bacon-buyer!" (spekkoper). That is almost for free! As for Z-M; yes, you can order loose sprues. Since I live in Europe I had to do it through the Japanese site; but I reckon it's possible through the US site too. The prop looks a LOT better!

Oh, wow! How could I miss this one? Very good modelling and a very impressive model! I like it!

Very nice start, Jan! I'm longing to see more!

Domo arigato, sensei Umlaufmotor!

Wow! Looks great!

F-84F Thunderstreak RF-84F Thunderflash F-86D "Dog"-Sabre F-86K "King"-Sabre (until 1957 it was "K for King" instead of "Kilo", as was "D for Dog" instead of "Delta") F-101A/C Voodoo RF-101C Voodoo F-5A F-5E and first and foremost: Ki-43 Hayabusa (Oscar) as a modern tool! The Ki-43 was for the IJAAF what the Zero was for the IJN!

Nope, but I remember having seen Jack's (also member here) Vac/scratch Bronco: http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=232

Nice stuff! Seems like just the thing I need for my Ardennes M4A3!

Wow! Bertl, could you please tell us in Hints 'n' Tips how you: -do the rigging and the turnbuckles? -paint your woodgrain? Thanks!! BTW; you told us how the "Masters" wouldnt tell you their "secrets"? You have found out the first secret for yourself: A good eye for the littlest details and the patience to add them end the patience not to rush them! That really sets your builds apart from all the other -even excellent- ones! I really love your postings for all that exquisite detail ànd the excellent workmanship in the painting and weathering! It really is rare to see that both the engineering/detailing workmanship and the artistic/painting workmanship come together like in your builds!

Oooh, looking good! Seeing this I really'd like to buy a Centurion to build a Dutch 105mm gunned one...

Guy, when I read your signature, I almost soiled myself! Whahahahahaha!

And look here: http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/1388-todays-up-2710-fokker-dvii-f-wingnutwings-132-kit-nr-32031/page-1 to see how Jamme does it on his Fokker D.VII build.

As Wingnut Wings explains it on their site:

Great progress, Jeroen. I love it!

D-8063, here with 306 Recce-squadron markings ànd Mirror-Image artwork. The aircraft wasn't an RF-104G however. No. 306 Sqn used RF-104G's with the gun port faired over. Even after switching over from internal camera's to the Orpheus recce-pod, the gun wasn't retro-fitted. Maybe in the sunset of it's life it was just a question of pooling the remaining F-104's between 306, 311 and 312 Sqn at Volkel just before Volkel converted to the F-16 and only the retirement flight UFO remained... The tailpiece of D-8063, still at Volkel airbase. You can just see evidence of the emblem of 311 Sqn underneath tat of 312 Sqn. The dark circle outline around that should've been from the UFO-emblem. (Picture: http://www.hottail.nl/special/vintage/Preserved/Index.html ) And with 312 Sqn emblem...

Hi Steve, sorry if I was not clear: the sheet does indeed contain markings for D-8063, but only the tail registration and the artwork of the "mirror maiden" on the tail. The rest of the markings need to be sourced from DD 32014, such as the rosettes, fuselage registration and stencilling. DD 32015 really is an add-on sheet. It can't be used by itself.

I bought Zoukei-Mura's propeller sprue for this kit as the blades of the Trumpeter prop seem somewhat emaciated...

Hi Tim, no, it's a post-war scheme. In 1946 322 Sqn went to the Nethrlands East Indies to join in the fighting against the nationalists from Sukarno and the Jihadis who wanted to found a Muslem state. The original RAF scheme was at last overpainted with a dark green colour named Jungle Green, the undersides were painted a light blue grey. On this Spitfire a second topcolour of grey was added. This was the sole example, the rest stayed in Jungle Green. This aircraft also had an anti-dazzle area of Olive Drab that the others didn't have.

Hmmmmm, the same problem as with the book-review.... Could you view the article on the other decal sheet? I'll ask Ben if he can look into this too. I had the problem too with my Android-tablet but not with the computer at work whilst not being signed in...

Dutch Decal DD32015 F-104G RNLAF 312 Sqn "Dusty 3000 Hrs" Graffiti Price €12.95 including VAT at the Dutch resellers of Dutch Decal; see here: http://www.dutchdecal.nl/where-to-get If you really, REALLY want to have a different looking F-104G Starfighter in your collection, finish it with this decal sheet! It does need the original F-104G sheet DD32014 for the rosettes, emblems and stencilling though. A review of that decalsheet can be found here: http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/1746-dutch-decal-dd-32014-f-104g-starfighter/#entry24374 In December 1982, F-104G D-8337 of 312 Sqn, Volkel Airbase had logged 3000 hours. This happy occasion inspired the squadron techies to improve somewhat on the serious Teutonic standard camouflage of the Starfighter... As a bonus there is also the tail art "Mirror Image" - a nude lady appearing out of a cloud- that appeared on 311 Sqn F-104G D-8063, also in 1982. The tail number is also supplied. The printing looks very good. Sharp isn't really the right word with graffiti like this! The decalfilm looks to be quite thin so should pose no problems on the model. Because of the large "art"work there is plenty of decalfilm however, so be sure to really gloss coat your model to avoid any chance of silvering. This sheet really is a hoot! Thanks to Dutch Decal for providing the review sample. Very Highly Recommended! Erik Bosch

For a large scale biplane I'd start with a WnW Junkers J.1. It's the A-10 Warthog of it's day, large , well-detailed but easy as it has no rigging other than the control cables. Having the decals conform to the corrugated wing surface will be somewhat of a challenge, though.. Take a look at the build by our local Rezident; Jeroen P.: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=43028&hl=%2Bjunkers+%2Bj.1 And the WIP: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=41702#entry420904 But on the other hand; if you really have an urge to start on the big Camel and the J.1 doesn't rock your boat, start the Camel. In my experience, a project started half-heartedly mostly doesn't get finished! I wish you lots of wisdom! Erik.