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Gelbe 2, Gelbe 2, Gelbe 2!!!!

That's a nice one!

Very nice -although almost blasphemy to cut up a unique prototype model!-, is this going to be a Manchester with a 3rd tail fin? Very interested to see how it'll shape up!

O, wow!... Love the wear on cockpit and engine section! That inspires me for my Do 335B-2. Let's hope I can get a bit near your standards.....

Wilco, sir!!

BTW, the version with the Donald Duck isn't from 1941, at that time the USN and USAAF didn't have bars attached to the stars yet. When they used that type of national marking the camouflage scheme was changed into a 3-colour scheme of Non-Specular Sea Blue, Intermediate Blue and White. The caption of this photo says: OS2U-3 Kingfisher from the light cruiser USS Miami, CL-89, on 10 February 1945

Very nice review indeed! Looks like instrument decals have to be sourced from Airscale? Don't see any on the decal sheet...

Aeroline (Plusmodel) AL4051 + AL4052 R-98R (AA-3A Anab) + R-98T (AA-3B Anab) Click to purchase the R-98R or the R-98T directly for $15.90 or Eur 11,10 History from Wikipedia: The K-8's development began in 1955, known as R-8 in service. Like most Soviet air-to-air missiles, it was made with a choice of semi-active radar homing or infrared seeker heads. The original missile was compatible with the Uragan-5B radar used on the Sukhoi Su-11 and several developmental aircraft from Mikoyan-Gurevich. It was upgraded to R-8M (better known as R-98) standard in 1961, giving the SARH weapon the capability for head-on intercepts. In 1963 it was further upgraded to the R-8M1, making it compatible with the RP-11 Oriol-D radar of the Sukhoi Su-15 and Yakovlev Yak-28P. Subsequent development led in 1965 to R-8M2, more commonly called R-98, with longer range and improved seekers, compatible with the upgraded RP-11 Oryol-M ("Eagle") radar. The final variant, introduced from 1973, was the R-98M1(NATO 'Advanced Anab') with better countermeasures resistance and longer range, matched to the Taifun-M radar of the Su-15TM and Yak-28PM interceptors. Two R-98's were used to bring down Korean Air Lines Flight 007 on September 1, 1983. The R-98M1 remained in service through the 1980s, being withdrawn with the last Su-15 'Flagon' interceptors. What's in the sets? Both sets contain parts for two missiles, the R-98R set for the radar guided variant and the R-98T for the infrared guided version. The main body with the main fins are cast as one part: The rest of the parts for the R-98R are the front guidance fins and warheads, the exhaust parts of the rockets and -not on this photo- a decal sheet and a fret of photo-etched parts. A nice addition is the inclusion of two alternative warheads that have protective covers for the radar seekers moulded on: The set of the IR-guided R-98T differs in the warheads with transparent parts for the IR-seekers. Also supplied are covers for the IR-seekers. The PE-fret is the same as in the R-98R set: The decal sheet: With all these parts and decals some good instructions are imperative: All in all this looks like a very nice product to add to your 1/48 Su-11 Fishpot-C or Su-15 Flagon! Or the XT-Model Yak-28P when that's hitting the market... So, Highly Recommended! I very much like to thank the good people at Plusmodel for providing LSM with the review samples! The R-98 on the Su-11: On the Su-15: And the Yak-28:

Only used it with acrylics in the airbrush. If the airbrush is TOO clogged with Tamiya/Gunze, first let it soak in a water/ammonia mix. Then ultrasonic it.

Just as good as the Spitfire line-up! No, even better because of the bizarre camo-schemes! Although the Spit as an aircraft is prettier...

That series looks VERY attractive, Ralph!

AERO Line AL 4058 1/48 Pilot figure for BAC Lightning Available for $11.30 or Eur7,90 from Plusmodel. The blister pack contains one 1/48 resin figure of an English Electric / BAC Lightning pilot in 1960's flightgear. This is how the figure looks when unpacked, a fine film of resin "flash" has to be removed. Just breaking away the flash on both sides gives the following result, without me removing the last traces of mould lines: It's evident that the figure is beautifully mastered and cast. It looks quite accurate too, except for one detail which I will highlight later. First have a look at the characterful face: There are no written paint instructions or mention of what colors to use. What is provided is a nice color drawing of a Lightning pilot: Comparing the torso of the pilot to the drawing and some period photos we can see the issue that I mentioned before: the life jacket is not going around the back of the pilot and the inflatable part looks to be too wide as on the shoulders of the figure. Of course it doesn't have to be a deal breaker: The inflatable part of the life jacket can have it's corners softened with some use of a modeling knife or a file, the textile part around the back can easily be made from some putty that figure modelers use to make straps or pieces of textile. The rest of the details like the oxygen hoses look very good indeed! At first I had some doubt on the accuracy of the flight helmet but it has a very good likeness to the Mk.1A flight helmet, only lacking in the widening of the sides for the earphones. The fact that the helmet isn't empty is also accurate, since the Mk.1A was used together with a cloth inner helmet. All in all HIGHLY RECOMMENDED with only the tasks to paint or model the back part of the life jacket and the slight bulges on the sides of the helmet if the modeler wants. I'd like to thank Plusmodel for providing LSM with the review sample! A shot of another two RAF pilots. Slightly different gear since they are bomber pilots on the Canberra:

Seems to have been developed in April 1986 in this facility...

I thought some of the tubing in front of the u/c legs were modified during production?

Good luck with the fairings, Cees!

Great subject, very finely finished! Good show! If one doesn't know how the borders of Austro-Hungary were, one would be grinning at the thought of Austria and Hungary having a navy....

Interesting subject! Like too see more!

Yeah, looking refreshingly different! I was of the impression that the Criquets used radial engines, though? Or am I misinformed?

Wow, that's a seriously attractive model you're building, Ralph. I too love the inner details you added! Good call on those AFV tracks. Silly thing is that I bought the single link tracks from AFV, looking a bit down my nose at the rubber bands.....

This would be a great What-If, you know... A triplex Tornado! Great progress, BTW!

At first glance I read: Maybe you should finish me!

Great result, Jeroen! I like the subtle weathering and the wood base! And I won't mention the hachimaki and the saké here....

I'm swearing by it.... Brilliant!!! For the proper English speakers: the saying goes along the lines that you think something is so good or the like that you'd take an oath on it. In Dutch: To take an oath = "zweren" To swear = "vloeken"

BTW, you could maybe decant some Games Workshop 'Ardcoat in an empty Tamiya cup or so, pour it in your airbrush and then spray it?

Parket Plus or Future is an option. It may need a drop of ammonia to break the surface tension (oppervlaktespanning) so it won't pearl. I Always liked ModelMaster Metalizer clear coat, although I don't know if that's acrylic or not. Don't know how it goes over the different brands of acrylic. I had good results with Tamiya or Gunze gloss clear. It does need some retarder or it will dry too fast and give you orange peel finish. I have HEARD (no personal experience) that if you use Tamiya or Gunze gloss clear diluted with Gunze lacqueur thinner it sprays super. Hope this helps...a bit