Lothar

That happens to me 11 out of 12 months a year - no worries for me !! Lothar

I love this build. I'd love to tackle a wooden ship myself, but have my doubts that I would ever finish it due to age related reasons . But it's enjoyable to watch your progress!!! BTW, the 1/96 Revell "USS Constitution" was the first model I built aged 17. Lothar

I don't think so, same here, no interest in it at all. Thankfully tastes are different.

Any idea when and where it will be available? I'm usually not into this kind of aircraft but this one I need to have, too cool !! Lothar

Which version are you looking for? -C or -D/N? Lothar

Yes, if you want to build a correct -D or -N, no chance. You're right, it's a shame considering that the kit is quite expensive. But I have my doubts that any AM manufacturers will come to the rescue. Look at the available aftermarket for the -C, next to nothing except a few PE parts and decals. Anyway, once I'm finished with my current project, I will try to build a correct -C with the help of the Duke Hawkins reference book on the Mirage 2000 and a bit of elbow grease. Lothar

As for the Mirage 2000, I've ordered both the -C and -D/N directly from KH the minute they were released. The -C comes with a resin pilot (ok-ish but not so great) and a resin exhaust, the -D/N just with the resin exhaust. But both kits have their shortcomings: The -C boxing provides markings for the -5 version, but the main IP is only good for the -C, the -5 one looks noticeably different. From the -D/N one can actually only build a-B if nitpicking, as again, the instrument panels are for the -B only. The instructions are mostly guesswork when it comes to weapons, so you need lots of references. But if you want to build one of them just for enjoyment and yourself, the surface detail is great on both kits and both would certainly be a great addition to your cabinet. BTW, Reedoak have just released a fantastic Mirage 2000 pilot which looks fantastic, I had to order one. Luckymodel have presently the -D/N on stock. Lothar

I'd go outside and chop some wood until I calmed down. Then I'd put the model aside for a couple of days and look at something different in between. But I'd not dump the model, after a couple of days some problems look different and lot easier. Go for a repair !! Lothar

F4U -- nothing else matters !! Lothar

Interesting subject you chose, I have a soft spot for Zero's. Your progress so far is remarkable - but your workbench is waaaaay too clean Lothar

Excellent work, hats off!! The Razorback is one of my all time favourite aircraft so your build needs to be followed. Lothar

You're very courageous to tackle this kit. But the Mk. 22 is the most gracious Spitfire IMHO and well worth your effort!!! Lothar

Fantastic build, something you don't see everyday. Love the paintwork and finish, looks very realistic - hats off !! Lothar

It's definitely: F4U Corsair any variant F/A-18 but only the legacy ones -A/-C and -D F-4 Phantom any variant That's it - because I said so

Saw the RB Corsair quite a few years ago at the Zeltweg (Austria) airshow: Beautiful aircraft and show. They also flew the Lightning and the B-25 but unfortunately my camera gave up. Thanks all for the nice video links, very enjoyabe and entertaining. Lothar

Excellent build Dale. I like the subtle weathering and it is indeed a beautiful model. Hats off!! Lothar

Scroll to the bottom of the page, there are some cockpit pictures http://www.capitole-kit-club.fr/walkarounds/mirage2000d/ Maybe these are bit useful as well: You can find load of cockpit shots of the -C and -B in the Duke Hawkins book on the Mirage 2000 but details of the -D cockpit are indeed hard or next to impossible to find Lothar

That's a stunning project and work as well, very impressing indeed Lothar

Immelmann crashed on June 18, 1916 and didn't survive. There are various speculations about the reasons. But I share your sentiments about Goering, He was nothing but a criminal of the lowest nature crawling around and in the a.. of the "biggest leader of all times". Lothar

Excellent build, paintwork, weathering and choice of markings - hats off. Wish I could achieve results like this. Lothar

The first model I've built at the age of 14 was a ship and I still have quite a few of them in the stash, Blue Nose, Amerigo Vespucci, some battleships as well. But I find ship building - if you want to do it right - more demanding and time consuming than building a 109 for example. But still, I love ships, especially the wooden ones, beautiful material to work with. So go for it Ernie, you'll enjoy it. Lothar

Excellent build, love it Lothar

Holy......, now I finally know how PJ got so rich but hats off, what an impressive stash!! Lothar

Concur with the RLM's. I've seen some excellent "steam punk" builds at SMW in Telford, some of the got a well deserved gold and "best of show" if I remember correctly. So go for it, there's so much room for phantasy with these builds. Lothar

Stunning, I love these "different" models and even more so when they are as beautifully finished as yours is - I have to compliment you on that Lothar