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tempestjohnny wrote: Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:49 am
LyleW wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:43 pm

Thanks, Tom!
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Oops…John. Sorry. Massive brain fart. Got to go clean up now.
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BlackSheep214 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:39 pm That looks good, Lyle.

Thank you the clarification, Carlos.
Hey, Tom, thanks.
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LOL…. I know you meant to quote me.
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LyleW wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:05 am ... I was going to do the Frank (#61013), But apparently I bought a used kit with missing parts. I've asked Tamiya USA for replacements. They are good, but this is an old kit.
This is an old kit. The Tamiya USA guy has the missing parts and will send them no charge. These guys are good.
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Yeah… I got impatient and sort of started on my second subject for this GB - Rufe floatplane.

What I’ve done thus far:

Trolley...

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Pontoon floats, both center and wing floats...

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While V brace was just glued on, I placed it on bottom wing holes for accurate fit. I left it to dry overnight.

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Ladder...

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I may jump on a third and fourth subject. I’ve always wanted to do a Val or Raiden. A fourth subject is a possible Japanese armour subject - I’m thinking Chi Ha Type 97 Tank by Tamiya

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Just so you know. You're gonna want to put weight in the nose or it will be a tail sitter on the cart
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:shoutout:

Looks great so far.
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Decals are on....

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It won't be long before it's finished. A bit more assembly to go, minor paint, weathering and clearcoat.
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Great kit! Looking good Tom. I forgot the weight in the pontoon and mine is glued to the trolly.
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keavdog wrote: Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:50 am Great kit! Looking good Tom. I forgot the weight in the pontoon and mine is glued to the trolly.
I did too... :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :bag:

I might hang this one on the ceiling instead.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”

Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney

“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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