JeroenPeters

Thnx Sean, Here's where I'm at with the MK108 cannons. So.. I have MDC's nicely done versions, some leftover Trumpeter ones' and Meng's. And I've got Master metal barrels and blast tubes. Usually I don't think about it and replace as much as I can, but in this case I'll use the Meng cannons. There is hardly any difference in detail, so why bother? Actually... when you compare to the real thing (below) the Meng version is more accurate. The only thing missing are two slight bulges on the breach and two small holes. Easy fix. The size all match up. The gun bay area will only receive some wiring and cables. That's it. Reason the Meng version in the pic (top) is longer, is that it has the blast tube moulded on.

When everyone was tired after Telford and wanted to go home straight away, Erik said: no! We must go to Hendon on the way back to shoot a walk around for Jeroen Veen. Really happened.

JG 2 Jagdgeschwader „Richthofen” Marek J. Murawski Kagero Books (Units 5 / 97005) Available from Kagero for €16,71 A lot has been written on one of the most famous Jagdgeschwaders: JG 2. Enough to fill a small library. And that’s exactly when I like to have a compact writing that sums up highlights and gives oversight. This small book does just that! It chronologically covers the units’ actions in 28 pages, flanked by 43 photo’s. Starting with the units pre-war history (May 1, 1934 - August 31, 1939) until the end of WW2 (June 6, 1944 - May 1945). The text is in english and reads very well. Like with their Topcolors series, Kagero includes very nice and large colour profiles of 4 JG 2 airframes. Left and right view. The aircraft covered are: • Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4 W.Nr. 5159, 'White 9', flown by Oblt. Hermann Reifferscheidt, Kapitän of 1./JG 2, Beaumont-le-Roger airfield, France, October 1940 • Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-2/B 'Yellow 3', flown by Uffz. Richard Übelbacher of 6.(Jabo)/JG 2, Abbeville-Drucat airfield, France, summer 1941 • Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-2 W.Nr. 0120 333, 'White 8', flown by Lt. Jakob Augustin of 7./JG 2, Théville airfield, France, early June 1942 • Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9 W.Nr. 400 271, 'Black 4' of 10./JG 2, Großostheim airfield, Germany, spring 1945 The decals themselves are printed the way we can expect from Cartograf. Perfect in register and true of color. They come in 1:72, 1:48 and off course… 1/32! Conclusion As said: with a unit so overly covered as JG 2, I find it comfortable to have a summary of highlights and timeline to freshen up on the subject when modeling on the subject. The photographs are large and clear, the text reads quick and comprehensible and the colour profiles are of the quality we have come to expect from Kagero. And not unimportant, the decals are printed by Cartograf. One of the best decal printers around. Very highly recommended Our sincere thanks to Kagero Publishing for the review sample. To purchase directly, click HERE. Jeroen Peters

Great review Jim. Very nice. Surface detail is up to par. I think this kit will be a nice base for many after market companies...

Thnx guys! I love this little kit. Here's a shot of the pit connected to the fuel drum and ammo bay. A nice and compact sub installation..

Wow amazing planes, weather and pics! Thnx for sharing!!

Oh my god!! This is amazing! I love the wooden stock on the guns. This is just too good... Can't wait fro more...

Wow! I can tell w'ere growing fast on the forum when I need to scroll and search for my own build! Here's some progress on the Mk108 ammo. Brownish metal casing, yellow grenade, green band and copper tip.

Good idea. I think a kit of the year should have done something for the hobby by raising the bar or breaking down a wall that and leading the way for new things to come. The 1/24 Typhoon does that in respect of the stressed metal skin effect that i have not seen before on a model. But this model won't be released this year. The HK Models B17 is huge. A very bold statement in the hobby. It gets my respect. But if I had to choose I'd go for the Cat... Not that I'd ever build one, but the detail, engineering, getting resin in quality so close to Injection plastic... That is raising the bar in my book.

Ah ok. Might be. I once got the Voyager set for the Sturer Emil. I believe that included the barrel. Same as the set Ihave for the 1/100 U-boat. It includes metal barrels and turned metal torpedoes. Voyager makes the nicest upgrades but you need tiny hands and a big magnifying glass.

That Voyager set looks Amazing. Daunting. Scary. But amazing. Only thing I don't get is why they did not include a metal replacement barrel...

I just can't get over the detail. It's sickening.. I need some of those hoses and a new set of eyeballs...

Oh wow!! I need some! Thnx Grant. Is this what you are using Peter? Be honest!

Here are some pics from Hendon:

Hi Richard, I did visit your stand but you were too busy... talking to Jim! Next year I'll come and have a chat! Cheers, Jeroen

Ooooooh wow... I absolutely LOVE the conversion work on the engine. Stunning... Especially the cabling. Following this one for sure!

And more...

Thnx Grant! Here's more:

Very nice! Thanx for taking these!! Cheers, Jeroen

Thnx Erik! Great pics. That Brisfit looked great...

Some more! And the new HPH Hornet:

If you'd asked me last week, I'd say Ho229. If you ask me today I'd say FW189, FW108 and Blenheim.

Hahaha! Great pics you've 'accumulated' Erik! Very nice. I can't compete with my iPhone and trembling hands....

Stay tuned fore more...

And YET another highlight. Presented with a siren and unveiling at the show: The 1/24 scale Typhoon by Airfix. Amazing detail and stress metal skin effect: One more...