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As of 1044 today, Sprue Brothers' Revell G6 "OUT OF STOCK". This kit is selling fast.

nice pics. thanks!

it was painful, but in the planned budget.

New tool 1:32 Shiden release late 2013. Looking forward to this and will hope to see a N1K1 "Rex" floatplane on the heels of the N1K2. Hasegawa 1:32 Shiden Color me in! No Shiden!

Thanks Matt! Appreciate the kudos Paul. the Russian scheme became more impressive than I imagined. Skill sets aside, seeing a red star on a Jug is truly interesting. thanks Martin. appreciate your kind words and atta boy! thanks Tony, really hooked on Flory wash and Alclad Semi-Matte. however, so many ways to do weathering, so many ways to learn...always a continual work in progress.

great work on the PE stuff!

No soup for you!

P-47D "White 39" 255 IAP, Northern Fleet Vaenga 1 Airfield, Winter 1945 VVS (Russian Air Force - Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily) P-47D’s which included 100 bubble-tops saw limited use in the last few months of the war. Like the Mustangs, Hurricanes and Spitfires the P-47 was not particularly liked by Russian pilots. The low altitude smaller and quicker turning P-39 and P-40 were preferred. P-47D’s were handed to the air regiment who trained the crews and deployed the planes to the units. Ground crews (English speaking) checked the machines, removed radio and electronics not compatible with Russian military or air regiment. The ground crews painted the soviet national insignia, usually over the USAAF national insignia and serial number. Field installations often took place for M10 Bazookas and Type B-7 underwing pylon and belly racks. Most Russian P47’s were deployed to northern Naval Units and operated over Norway and Finland in anti-shipping roles and fast recon. Other P47’s were used to protect oil fields in Polesti. KIT: 1:32 Hasegawa P47D ST27 AIRBRUSH - Iwata Eclipse HP-CS & H&S Evolution PAINT – Primer: Mr.Surfacer 1200; Upper: Vallejo Olive Drab; Lower: Vallejo Medium Sea Grey; Interior: Vallejo Gunship Green and Tamiya Yellow Green; Prop Hub and Wheel Covers: Vallejo Off White; Masks: Intercooler, US Insignia and Serial Number block then freehand edges WEATHERING – Flory Wash, MIG Wash, MIG Pigments, Thinned Black/Brown VARNISH - Alclad II: Klear Kote for decal prep then final with Semi-Matte AFTER MARKET – Barracuda: Wheels; Eduard: Photo etch Interior and Exterior; Hasegawa: Brass blast tubes; Scale Precision Masks: USAAF national insignia; Decals: Kit for stencils, AMLC “Americans In Stalin’s Sky” for national insignia and tail number; Belts: HGW Textile The Hasegawa 1:32 P47 had few build issues with exception of surgery to drop the engine/cowling. See WIP link: Jug Double Build

great news!

welcome and thanks for sharing some exceptional work..

yes, in addition to other recent acquisitions. Going to have some fun.

One will be built splayed open, the other built buttoned up to match the NASM Uhu. Holy crap what a big box! Its packed tight with spures Whats a kit without AM stuff. Brass cannon, metal undercarriage, weighted tires and PE for interior. Also some stuff for my Ta152. Might start one of these early '14.

I Double-Dog dare you!

nice review Nick.

Thanks Paul! A really nice document. Will enjoy reading through it.

What is the PW that is in the title? Is it: B-17 Erection and Repair Manual Is it: B-17 Is it: B-17 Erection Thanks - Rick

great review Dave. look forward to get my TamiSairs!

the damage has been done!

yikes! perhaps a bad maunfacturing batch?

really nice review Matt and Mike. Straight and true. The kit looks like a winner.

really nice to watch this Paul. I am stealing your pics to use as reference.

happy day. Mike, my eyes have been fogged!

Enjoy!

nice job on this. so how and where do you display?

that is a beautiful sight. really nice