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I got a recommendation to order the ones from videoaviation. I placed an order for 12 and hope they fit well. I'm just VERY VERY disappointed in the CAM ones.

It looks like the Wolfpack ones measure just under 70mm and the Trumpeter ones measure 70mm. The CAM ones measure 57mm. I'm guessing Trumpeter and Wolfpack are closer?

So I purchased some CAM M117s for my F-105 build. Upon inspection rough doesn't begin to describe them. Lopsided, horribly cast, huge holes, etc... So, I said, no problem. I'll use the kit ones and they'll work fine. Then I held them next too the CAM ones and the size difference is more than just a little noticable. The Trumpeter ones are WAY bigger than the CAM ones. Are the Tumpeter M117s the correct size? If the CAM ones are better sized, are there better options than the horrible CAM ones?

Here's my ugly mug. It is nice to put faces with names.

I'm so sorry to hear that. I will admit their stuff looks so realistic that its VERY thin.

I already purchased my F-105 upgrades and lord knows I don't need another kit. Unfortunately Covid has drastically tightened the modeling budget. Glad you got a good deal on one!

What is it?

Too funny!!

I can only hope to do it justice. I haven't been this excited about a kit in a long time.

From what I've read and looked at in the kit, it can really use it. I truly want this one to be a bit of a center piece in my office and am willing to put forth the effort and time to get that result.

Got a real treat. I was also able to get about everything possible to assist with the build. I hope to have this with my F-16 when Nationals is a thing again! Not pictured is AMS resin intake plugs (thanks Harold!!) and another set of resin M117s.

Cleaned up the bench to head to work. Also made room for the starting of my next project. I owe so much to someone for this opportunity and I hope I can do it justice!

I have a possible donation, I just need to look inside the box and check a few things.

Absolutely correct. If we lock down here in the us again I know for certain I'm doomed as is my family and many others. I'd rather risk infection than destroy our future. That's my personal feeling on the matter. Not saying it's right or wrong, it's just the decision my wife and I have agreed is best for our family. And I believe in the right to make that choice for my family.

Starting to look like a thing. I'm just ready to finish this so I can start on the next one which is really lighting my candle!

If it's a non-resin L-39 I'm in! I sold my HPH one, as I have every resin kit. They just scare me...

Beautiful build!

That wood fuselage looks great! As does the rest of the build of course.

They certainly look it. The detailing is unlike anything I've ever seen before and it is absolutely pristine too. Not a bubble, burble, or bump to be found.

Okay, I just got my first reskit parts in from Sprue Bros. An F-104 exhaust, and F-104 and F-105 wheels. Holly molly these things are super nice. The 104 exhaust detailing is unbelievable!!!! If the fit is good I'll be going with all their stuff going forward.

Way to go Mark! Your a heck of a builder and I'm glad to see you get some awards for those beauties.

Absolutely beautiful! I'm about to start one myself, any words of advice?

I'm very jealous Mark. I've really missed contest season and visiting with everyone this year. Please do take lots of pictures!

An elegant solution and beautiful executed Mark.

Got started on painting the fuselage. Cant accuse the Germans of being boring during The Great War.