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Paul ... Again ... well done! ... I will keep your build thread in my pocket for when my time comes! Very, very nice work ... detailed, yet subtle - just the way I like 'em!! Rog

Hiya Nick ... I bought my E-3 from here: http://www.modelhobbies.co.uk/shop/cyber-hobby-messerschmitt-bf109e3-3222-p-45006.html and apparently he has a few more in stock and my E-4's (two of 'em) from here: http://www.netmerchants.co.uk/product.php/17316/messerschmitt_bf109e4_wing_tech_series Well ... I bought 2 and they still have stock, so go figure!! Both in the sub 35 Pound mark (of course, I didn't pay VAT either - which is a bonus!) ... and both stores have no servicing issues as far as I can tell - I bought, they arrived!! Got my Revell Bf109G and a Ju88A-4 from the top one also! Cheers Rog

Hi all ... I have it on good authority that the only noticable difference between a Messerschmitt Bf109E-1 and E-3 is that of the wing armament (MG's vs FF's) ... and the resulting changes to the underside paneling and wing shape. With this in mind ... I am going to attempt a little dabbling in the intracate art of re-shaping!! I liked the idea of the Eduard Profimodeler E-1 (especially colours and marking options!) ... but the whole fit and finish issue (especially with the cowl) frightens me! ... So call me a coward, but I have purchased a Cyber Hobby 1/32 Bf109E-3 ... and intend to develop a couple of little here-to-fore unused (for me) modeling skills. The idea is simple ... cut. sand, fill and rescribe rivets/panels on the underwing areas of the Cyber Hobby kit to resemble an E-1 ... use a bit of brass tubing (wings) along with some Master MG-17's (cowl) ... and finaly some decals pinched from one of my E-4 kits - to create the same marking option that I like from the Eduard E-1 kit!! However ... I need some help ... please? ... a nice clear photo of the relevant area of the E-1 wing underside (from an Eduard E-1 kit should be suffice!!) ... Thanks in advance Rog

... Latest mail arrival ... A 1/32 Revell Ju88A-4 kit!!! ... Whoo-Hoo!!!! Rog P.S. ... She's a BIG box too!!

So ... buy a Hasegawa kit as well ... Build an F and use Cowl bulges for the Revell G ???

Hi Cees ... Thanks for the tip. I aways dry fit several times when building to test fit accuracy before glueing (no matter the kit or medium). No I'm not working on it at the moment - I'm still awaiting delivery (probably a month off before it even gets here) ... but I don't post build threads/completed works in any case. I was referring to another build thread (on another forum) where the individual had to sand the resin part a great deal and cut away part of the fuse to get it to fit correctly ... like I said, I'm awaiting mine with trepidation ... although it seems that your gear bay fit without a hitch?!? ... so I guess it's just wait and see! Regards, Rog

Lol Iain!! ... MORE? ... Lets see He.219, EE Lightnings and now this? ahhhhh ... I definately think you are constitutionally incapable of building a kit straight OOB ... and that means Hasegawa, Revell etc ... Not ZM or Tamiya (just to clarify) ... ;) Still ... we all enjoy your labours of love ... another build I'll look into with interest!! Keep em coming Iain!!! Rog

Another vote for the Trumpeter Kits!!! I don't know how, but for some inexplicable reason ... Trumpeter got this kit bang on!!! Well - that may be a little unfair come to think of it ... most of their material is decent and well engineered (it fits together well) ... but accuracy wise a lot of their stuff can drive you to distraction - if you're picky. Not so with their 262 series at all ... definately the best in 1/32 by miles! I bought a 262A-2a ... and then realised it wasn't the Quad-gun set up I wanted ... so I got the 262A-1a ... Oh ... they DO like rubber tyres in their kits for some reason - so if those aren't your cuppa I suggest a resin set from somewhere (personally it's not a huge deal to me). Eduard do a nice interior set also - if you're that way inclined ... otherwise the kit has everything you are likely to need Rog

Dave ... A few would be an understatement according to those in the know ... the funny thing is ... I wouldn't have really noticed had they been not pointed out to me ... but once you set the original stamp up against Iains' re-worked bits - well ... Iains versions look faster just lying there!!! ... kinda like comparing a Messerschmitt Bf.109E to an F in shape variation - if you catch what I'm throwing?! Rog

Cees ... I saw a build thread elsewhere where there were huge dramas tring to get the resin gearbay to fit correctly (so that the assembled fuse' could join the lower central wing) eek! ... no trouble here I see?? ... but I'm still dreading getting mine in now!! Good luck! Rog

Next delivery in ... 2 x Miniart Figures (German DAK Tank crew & SPG crew) Grant ... I like those swabs!! (oops!!! sorry ... DAVE!) Rog

lol Iain ... you really don't do things by halves, do you? Me ... I'd probably settle for OOB, or would have, if the glaringly obvious errors hadn't been pointed out to me. The quicker a kit slaps together, the more enjoyment I get ... I hadn't even heard of the He-219 when it was announced - I was hoping for my beloved Do-17z (<- Theres my plug again!! See, Revell!??) I probably will still settle for OOB ... Zokei Mura OOB that is You have a great gift Iain ... a good eye ... coupled with hand-eye co-ordination I enjoy seeing your creative solutions!! Rog

And the lastest of the "Birthday splurge" just delivered this morning ... 2 x Cyber Hobby 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4's 1 x Sovereign 1/35 Pz.II Turret Stowage Bin 1 x Trumpeter 1/32 Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 ... and more still to come ... Rog

ahhh no worries ... thanks for clearing that up Cees Rog

Ahhhh ... excellent!! ... This is the sort of thing I like - suggestions (pre-build)!!! Ok Dave ... whats this about the landing gear? ... I have an MDC Typhoon with vac formed bubble canopies supplied and I thought that a plastic or resin one might be a better option. I DID read a build thread somewhere, where the builder said that the landing gear supplied with the MDC kit left the aircraft sitting too low at the front end ... he added a couple of styrene blocks inside the baysto 'space' the landing gear, giving them the correct height. So ... would THIS landing gear (from the sea fury) be applicable to both Typhoon and Tempest? Rog

Thanks Doogs LSP_Ron hit me back - apparently they are ALL the same canopy ... happy days! Rog

Hi all ... Just wondering ... Is the 1/32 Canopy on a Hawker Sea-Fury the same as for a Tempest or a Hawker Typhoon?? Can't seem to find the old Squadron 'upgrade' one atm ... and I need (about 3?) for some kits here. Cheers Rog

Well actually it was my birthday on the 22nd of July ... so along with a recent pay increase due to working in a different department ... I decided to splurge on some stuff! ... What has arrived from orders to date is only the tip of the iceberg ... once all the currently ordered gear is in (over the next month) ... I'll post a separate thread with pics I can see Grant has gone fairly big with his FW-190 stuff ... and I'll be looking into his build with interest!! Rog

... And today a Trumpeter 1/32 Me.262A-1a arrives ...

Grant ... you are certifiable!! lol ... Those that say 'a challenge' are really just being polite! While I applaude your diversity in the 'stash/WIP' purchases ... honestly, what were you thinking?!?! ... lol (JJ) I honestly think with a half decent skill set the 1/24 beast can be turned out into something beautiful (just not by someone like me!!) You ARE only giving yourself six months to complete this ominous task though ... I doubt you're insane at the moment ... but in six months we may very well be calling for the white coats!! Seriously ... have fun with it ... you may even inspire me to blow the dust off my 1/24 Spitfire Mk.1a & Bf.109E Kind regards Rog

Oh my Lordy, yes These guys must be pretty efficient with their web page ... I was only on there 2 days ago looking for updates ... these are recent! Thanks Kage Rog

Hey guys ... I know that it's been said aplenty here ... but this is one very, very excellent review ... I just wanted to say that, although the subject is interesting enough, what was really a pleasant suprise to me - was the style you guys used. The "two man team" approach is conversational, informative and entertaining! ... it's not "just another" review!! Reminded me of sports commentary on the TV ... I found it was so enlightening - I posted a link to it in another forum! I hope you do many more of these!!!! Rog

... so not 'Merlin powered' and not 'DB' ... mmmmmm????? Well ... that would mean no Spit, Hurricane or Messerschmitt ... If it IS Luftwaffe ... and no-one has said that it is! ... That would leave the FW-190 and Me-262 in mainstream Unless they're the ones who take the punt by going twin engined ... and do my Dornier 17z *sigh!* yes ... I know ... and pigs may one day evolve wings! Rog

Yesterday ... 2 x 1/35 Masterbox figurines (DAK) 1 x 1/35 Dragon Pz.Kfpw.III. Ausf. M Rog

... Nick ... I believe this is the mob: http://www.fly814.cz/pripravujeme-preparing/ We'll soon see I guess?? Rog