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As mentioned elsewhere in another thread by Scott, Tigger Models is releasing a brand new vac-form 1/32 F-111, and Reskit have announced a complete escape module for the F-111 in the same scale, whilst another guy is preparing some LG bays for it. Then we just need TF-30 exhausts, and the main issues are covered Hubert

+1 ! Hubert

Yes. Good to see that John is on new kits, and not just churning out the old - and sometimes inaccurate (who was beaten, me included, by the wrong shapes of the Hampden, for instance ?) - ID Models kits. Plus, if we have 3D printed parts like the escape module - and by Reskit no less - or the LG bays, this is becoming a VERY good proposition … Hmmm, can the wallet survive 2023 ? Hubert

I am with Oliver on this one. I remember reading that the « straight » radiators of the P-38 and P-40 were more efficient aerodynamically and produced less drag than the shark-mouthed ones of the earlier versions, but nothing beats the look of the cowlings around the loooong reduction gearbox of the Allison. Give me an XP-38 any time for the looks … As for the painting, I know you don’t want to rush and the Christmas period is not the most propitious for modelling, but why not finish this one before starting an entry for the GB ? You seem to have overcome most hurdles and have the juices flowing … Soooo … keep it coming, as you say Hubert

Well, better hide it if this is supposed to be a RR Merlin Hubert

It reminds me of a joke I was told by a good friend, arch-fan of BMWs on top of it … « What’s the common point between piles and BMWs ? … One day, all a.$#@!&.es have one ! » Hubert

She is really looking the part, Rob 👍 Hubert

The Aviattic clear linen really add an interesting texture to the silver finish. Hubert

Got the pics in wrong order, Ernie … This is an « after-before » sequence … Just my Hubert

Right now, poor Portugal is - literally - drowning under heavy rains and lousy weather … whereas, here, the temperature is 29° C, and the sea 27°C, a temp unthinkable of on the beaches of Continental Portugal (but 25/26 is attainable in Madeira and Porto Santo) And thanks for the reminder. Just ordered myself a Mai Tai 🍹 Life can be a b…h sometimes 😂 Hubert

Yeaahhh…. well, I am currently here: 9°45’10’’ N, 98°24’59’’ E and my stash is : 38,57628° N, 8,95265° W Unfortunately, as I grow older, my eyesight is not as good as it used to be, so I cannot see the stash from where I am standing (« lying » being more appropriate, really 😏), and my flailing memory does not help me remember the umpteenth kit in the said stash … But I am enjoying myself, thank you 😁😁😁 Hubert

Have you tried « But now you have more coins than me kits … « ? Who knows ? It may work 🙃 Hubert

Yeah … Enough of Ernie’s lame excuses fot not adding a kit to his stash 😂. I vote yes as well ! Hubert

Mine remains TBD ( well not THE TBD 🤣 ), but I am currently more than 10 000 kms from the stash … so I will make a choice on the 22nd Hubert

Me 2 👍 ! Hubert

Well done Gary ! And those rivets really add to the overall finish. Congrats on a great build. Hubert

Me too ! Hubert

On the right track, Peter 👍 ! Hubert

Although I agree the national Post Offices are killing rapidly international parcels with more and more outrageous shipping costs, I’ll stick to giving a kit rather than a purchase voucher, just for the sake of keeping the Christmas spirit of exchanging gifts … Just my of course Hubert

VERY nice Twogar, John. the more I see your builds, the more I am getting convinced to let go my procrastinating AMS philosophy… well, almost 😉 Hubert

I don't want to be in the bemoaning camp, as I am sure it is the preferred version of most, but I personally only liked the glass-nosed versions. Looking forward to your build, Fran. Hubert

I’m in. I had books to give away this year, but I understand they are not the preferred choice this year. Fine by me, but I need more time to find something suitable. Hubert

Well, just saw on LSP a new opportunity for the GB: Halberd Models will release in January 23 a 1/32 Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk ! Hubert

My tip : make it an inflight display… HTH 😂 Hubert