| Image Comments |
| jernst | 15-Jun-07 09:54 |
| This is the completed model - to be flown rubber power. The outdoor lighting is different so the finish looks more blue, than grey. THe stars are kit supplied water slide decals, and the dive brakes are peel off adhesive. I believe the kit will offer them |
| David Duckett | 15-Jun-07 10:02 |
| Very nice! But shouldn't the bigger star decal be on the wing? |
| jernst | 15-Jun-07 10:32 |
| Thanks David. According to the image I used for reference, the bigger star is on the fuselage. That's one of the reasons I like this particular scheme. john |
| bsnider | 15-Jun-07 10:43 |
| Nice plane, can't wait to see flight pictures. |
| jerry campbell | 15-Jun-07 11:29 |
| A really nice looking kit, good job in finishing. I almost bought this kit yesterday, but bought the Diels P-40 instead. I am probably going to build it in the future I do wish mfrs would pay more attention to the decals and maybe offer after market sheets. Please pass that along to Dave Diels. |
| jernst | 15-Jun-07 11:35 |
| Thanks Jerry. I admire your Diels kit builds also.
I have spoken with Davve about decaloptions, and his concern is that offering more options, the kits become cost prohibitive.
The P-40 is also a nice kit. I can post 'build' photos of that one also - if anyone's interested.
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| David Duckett | 15-Jun-07 13:32 |
| I'm interested in all photos of models that are new to me and seeing how someone else builds them is always a pleasure. I have a couple of West Wings printwood kits in the lineup and while they definitely will not fly I love watching how similar kits are built. Of course, I intend to add a bit of extra wood but......... |
| jerry campbell | 15-Jun-07 15:39 |
| With the number of Japanese aircraft Dave has in the line a 1/24th scale sheet of Japanese Naval/Army numbers and letters would be economically feasible. This would allow a variety of aircaft to be built and increase sales of the kits. After market sheets could be a seperate profit center. I'm sure all dealers would carry them. Much of the research has been done by the plastic mfrs, just some re-sizing. |
