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Canute

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  1. Canute
    Sometimes you just want to slap something together and not sweat the details.
  2. Canute
    Nicely done.
  3. Canute
    More like Grumman built them big and beefy. They were called the Iron Works, remember. And Grumman's neighbor out on Long Island, Republic, wasn't much different. Look at the size of the P-47 Thunderbolt aka the Jug. May have been the heaviest single engine fighter we built in WW II.
  4. Canute
    Some folks like to use a hobby hand saw, such as a Zona brand, with the finer teeth. I tried this saw and experimented with other saws with very fine teeth.Too fine and it's like the brass brush results. The file card gave good results; I'd be happy with that.
  5. Canute
    All of the above. 🤣
  6. Canute
    That engine nacelle seems to be fitting better. Nice work hiding that joint. 😄 The mold maker must have been related to the Matchbox panel seam trencher. 🙄
  7. Canute
    I'll be following, too. This should be good.
  8. Canute
    Nicely done, Jeff.
  9. Canute
    An O-1 Second Lieutenant/Ensign made about $350 a month in 1970. Being on flying status gave one an extra $100. Used to be flight pay was half your base pay, I think in WW II.
  10. Canute
    Most definitely, we learned many techniques on these kits, back in the day. Would a dunking in Future/Pledge/What-ever-they call it today help that scrape on the bombardier's window?
  11. Canute
    Just don't overstress yourself, pardner. The additions are looking good. Lots of nice detail on those doors and speed/air brakes. 👌
  12. Canute
    Javlin, I'm in, also.
  13. Canute
    Boy, that's a flashback. Another nickname it acquired was the "Flying Doxie", no visible means of support, thanks to the early small wing. I'm in, too. I suspect you may need some additional clamps and CA to coerce the recalcitrant parts into position. 😉
  14. Canute
    Well done on the Beaufort. Love the torpedo variant. Please do the Mossie. Can't have too many.
  15. Canute
    Great job there. Love the finish and the loadout. Some of the Russian weapons look almost "Buck Rogers" in design, like their cruise missile. Can't wait for your next exploit. Is it going to be armor or aerial? Or some else entirely. Inquiring minds want to know...
  16. Canute
    Looks good. They do carry a variety of missiles.
  17. Canute
    I have to bone up on these missiles. The rear-most is a ? Looks like a long range A/G weapon. the other 2 are A/A missiles. I'm out of practice.😙
  18. Canute
    Ah, younger eyes. Nice work, Mike. I'll be following.
  19. Canute
    You must use your Jedi mind tricks, said Obi Wan Kenobi.
  20. Canute
    Those thick sprues are indicative of limited run kits. The molds aren't quite as sharp with the pour channels into the parts. A good pair of sprue cutting pliers makes quick work of them, but you may need a wee bit of cleanup. I'll follow along, Alan.
  21. Canute
    Like Alan said, the engine is lovely. All the aftermarket you added, along with the extras Special Hobby already throws in, makes for one busy a/c build. One of my uncles made parts for this plane in North jersey and they were shipped to Brewster's plant in Buffalo (?), NY during the war.
  22. Canute
    Nicely done Andrew. Waiting on the reveal.
  23. Canute
    Best of luck with this beauty. These are limited edition kits, with tons of details. I'll be following with interest. I've built a few laser cut kits for layouts, but not one of these high end kits.
  24. Canute
    The bird looks better and better. Looking forward to your additions. 😄 Your wife is a wise woman. Give her a kiss from us. 😉
  25. Canute
    Cool, and he's already in his water survival suit of bright orange. That shot shows off the subtle ribbing in the radome. They are usually laminations. Very nice.

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