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Forum: Military Model Aircraft Yesterday, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 224
Posted By Ladia
Re: 1/100 HACHETTE MIRAGE 2000-5F French Air Force

On this place I originally posted that Grecog´s Mirage is a nice model and I also added in my opinion interesting information for you about the beauty of some other 1/100 models incl. photos.
...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 01-14-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,152
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobbymaster APRIL 2021 RELEASES!

No problems with forum re-sizer on my side. For me DAC re-sizer works perfectly (always did since the times I´ve asked DAC admins to enable this resizing module several years back).




April...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 01-05-2021, 11:43 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,788
Posted By Ladia
Re: Wishes for hobby master

I have just one wish - to Hobby Master NOT making Su-30SM (with canards). As a great Flanker fan I´m not sure if I can handle another screwed HM Flanker - I mean that terrible, ghastly HM habit to...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 12-20-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,112
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobbymaster March 2021 releases update

- The JASDF Final Year 2020 Phantom looks good to me from the side, but rather weird from above. So maybe? But adding that HM notorically and repeatedly fails in making the JASDF "hinomaru" roundels...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 12-18-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By Ladia
Re: Calibre Su-24 Fencer IRIAF

My SU-24 needs are completely fulfilled with the nicely weathered 2nd wave SU-24MR White 30, so nothing for me.


... ok, never say never ;). Anyway there are many SU-24 operators and IRIAF birds...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 12-12-2020, 11:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By Ladia
Re: Are IXO/Altaya jets still obtainable anywhere?

Are IXO/Altaya jets still obtainable anywhere?

Funny giving you this advise from the other side of the globe, but maybe no need to look for Altaya models on another continents or elsewhere, paying...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-30-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,924
Posted By Ladia
Re: HM Weathering Advice Needed

Yes. And also, pilot pen is available in black color only, which maybe gives too vivid contrast. Some sort of dark grey weathering would be better.
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-29-2020, 08:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,924
Posted By Ladia
Re: HM Weathering Advice Needed

I also much prefer weathered models by Calibre. And same as you, I´m also bit perplexed of how many ppl still want clean look of their models. In my eyes, good weathering makes diecast model look...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-24-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By Ladia
Re: HA6703 Luftwaffe Tornado IDS, 43+25, “Norm 95"

If so, it would be the very first time in diecast industry ever, afaik. ;)
Direct copy of decal set or complete plastic kit of other manufacturers is nothing unusual, with Hobby Master being...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-18-2020, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By Ladia
Re: HA6703 Luftwaffe Tornado IDS, 43+25, “Norm 95"

Here is link for direct download very thorough hi-res Wingman Models´ Paint and Stencils Guide of Norm 95 grey Luftwaffe Tornados:
...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-18-2020, 10:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By Ladia
HA6703 Luftwaffe Tornado IDS, 43+25, “Norm 95"

As many other collectors, I´m considering adding this Tornado to the collection, especially when HM said that this (3rd) Tornado release should have finally corrected that bulky canopy. So lets only...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-11-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By Ladia
Re: Pole-sitter

I´ve asked him, but having family, children and quite challenging job he unfortunately doesn´t have the capacity to make more pieces.
Having it all made by hand only from the photos of actual pole,...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-06-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By Ladia
Pole-sitter

(Pole-sitter: Someone who sits on a pole for an extended period of time ;) (Wiktionary)


Just wanted to share with you some nice photos:
...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-05-2020, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,011
Posted By Ladia
Re: Calwings J.Rogers/Iranian F-14`s up for pre-or

Daring move to bring another Skulls and Bones on this overjollyrogers´d market. But probably my ultimate hi-viz Jolly Rogers ;) This model will be probably hard to beat in all aspects.
Hoping for...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-02-2020, 08:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,196
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master Sukhoi 57

... putting lipstick on a pig...


You cracked me up, man! :D . And when I stop laughing, as if I hadn´t enough, I searched for putting lipstick on a pig images on google, and start laughing...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-02-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,196
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master Sukhoi 57

Yeah, maybe you´re right, Adour. At least, the HM canopy shape looks more correct then AF1 / Herpa efforts.

And some of the things which should normally be considered as standard on today´s...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-02-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,196
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master Sukhoi 57

Interesting photo for twin-seater fans:

https://cdni.rt.com/russian/images/2018.01/original/5a687855183561c6598b4567.jpg
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 11-02-2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,196
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master Sukhoi 57

Don´t want to spoil Tomcat380´s or anybody´s enthusiasm about this model, just do you remember discussions about air intake louvres on HM SU-27 / 35?
Hobby Master made them in closed position while...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-29-2020, 06:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,846
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobbymaster JANUARY 2020 RELEASES POSTER

How does the 3D printing work?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/IwMAAOSw8AJeiNdN/s-l1600.jpg
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/7954/0811/products/[email protected]?v=1551931356...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-20-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,581
Posted By Ladia
Re: Panzerkampf Rafale B

Unfortunately, its impossible to buy anything on Taobao for collectors from Europe / US.

Taobao system doesn´t offer any option to ship the item to these countries. And contacting the seller is...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-20-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 639
Posted By Ladia
HA5707 Su-35S "Russian Knights"

Jumblies have this on pre-order:


HA5707 Su-35s-russian-knights Blue 50 ...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-20-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,581
Posted By Ladia
Re: Panzerkampf Rafale B

Link´s not working for me.

It says the site can't be reached, xkxdlm.com´s server IP could not be found.
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-18-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,924
Posted By Ladia
Re: HM Weathering Advice Needed

Diecast models weathering actually looks quite easy ... at least on videos by insiders who know: :D

A step by step "weathering" tutorial by Calibre Wings...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-09-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By Ladia
Re: New JC Wings Su-34

Oh dear, what a shame.
JCW made such an excellent job with the tooling, much better than HM - and then they spoiled it with too bold/too light wash on the first release, and now with these colors....
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 10-04-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 859
Posted By Ladia
Re: future fov 1/48 ah-1z and possibly uh-1y

Good news, especially about the 1/72 scale.

Would be perfect if FOV would release AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom in Czech Air Force colors one day:
...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-25-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,914
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master December poster

Yes, its only an artwork at this stage, but we should really abandon this "Lets wait on Pre-pro’s" approach. If waiting on pre-pros is often too late. The same day when they appear on HMC site, the...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-24-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,914
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master December poster

This is what I had in mind in my point 9. above about lack of stenciling:
...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-24-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,914
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master December poster

Well, it took just 5 minutes to rise a question if HM wants to release JA+111 F-104G model or some fantasy scheme. :rolleyes:

You can easily check for yourself by simple comparing the differences...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-24-2020, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,914
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master December poster

I appreciate your input on this release, BB, especially with the Snoopy, and I´m glad for you. I think I won't resist the power of JA+111 ! ;)
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-24-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,865
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master Su 57

I think I'm failing to understand something fundamental about the diecast. I simply don´t understand this move from HM from a business standpoint.

I wonder how HM came to idea "hey, lets make...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-18-2020, 07:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,706
Posted By Ladia
Re: Most desired F-4 Diecast

Hi Alex,
you know, "good" is always relative in diecast. Tastes differ. What is good for someone may be well below acceptance for other.

HM Phantoms, with all their faults, are the most selling...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-17-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,706
Posted By Ladia
Re: Most desired F-4 Diecast

My Most desired Diecast F-4 model no-one makes yet :sad:.

I would really like to spend money on whichever diecast Phantom that doesn´t have the disgusting (and steadily wider), prominent, visible...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-15-2020, 05:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,706
Posted By Ladia
Re: Most desired F-4 Diecast

Corgi´s USS America isn´t good enough for you ? ;)
https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images2/1/0118/03/cg-aa33212-corgi-72-mcdonnell-douglas_1_b533e54534e8744a309e153f78fede7c.jpg
...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-13-2020, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By Ladia
Re: 1/72 Scale Aircraft Jacks

Yes, older HM Phantoms often suffered from easily falling MLGs, until HM finally changed their MLG construction - after many requests from collectors.

But don´t you want first to try to fix your...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-11-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 859
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master Web Site

Maybe you are on their black-list? ;)

Sorry not being more helpful, but I believe if they would change their email address, they would announce that.

Being not able to perform at least...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-11-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By Ladia
Calibre Wings´ OV-10 Bronco?

There are currently many interesting - in fact awesome - news on the Calibre Wings facebook page, and among them there´s also a OV-10 Bronco video. Well, if it was mentioned to raise the attention -...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-09-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 721
Posted By Ladia
Re: Herpa L-29 Delfin, thoughts?

Pre pros here:

https://i.ibb.co/xXcGv6t/104189347-4243736402318158-1859201835022190714-o.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/jVWtN3p/82953429-4243736438984821-6109008057391614871-o.jpg...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 09-07-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,130
Posted By Ladia
Re: P-8 Poseidon

Here is the RAF Poseidon artwork from Gemini:

https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/259609/files/333264397/image.jpg
Also this artwork implies hardpoints to be fitted under the wings, so hardpoints...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-05-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,045
Posted By Ladia
Re: New fov ah-1w/uh-1b

Just look at the prices. USD 90, those can´t be 1/72.
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-04-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,045
Posted By Ladia
Re: New fov ah-1w/uh-1b

Attractive choice, but no room for 1/48 scale. :sad:
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 09-04-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 510
Posted By Ladia
Gemini200 G2USN900 US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon 1/

For September, Gemini introduced US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon, G2USN900. In the end its a military aircraft and mainly beautiful model, requiring just 1-2 tweaks to be (almost) perfect. So I´m...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 09-04-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,130
Posted By Ladia
Re: P-8 Poseidon

For September, Gemini introduced US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon, G2USN900.

Do you know if Gemini will include Harpoons in this release? Artwork doesn´t show them, but hardpoints appear to be...
Forum: 1:200 Scale Model Aircraft 09-04-2020, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 691
Posted By Ladia
Re: How to reattach a broken wing?

Sorry to interject in your conversation, lads, this thread just happen to catch my eye.

I believe the only safe way is to drill one (better two) holes, use metal pins and then fix the wing with...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 08-27-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,727
Posted By Ladia
Re: Calibre Wings Su-24MR Fencer-E, Russian White

Hi Carlo, welcome to the DAC forum!

Good point with the scoops. You are completely right - just look at above photos posted by SKF - same mistake.

And what´s worse: mine are misplaced too !...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 08-17-2020, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,191
Posted By Ladia
Re: HA6550 MIG-29 SMT, Red 20, Russian Air Force

Hobby Master yesterday released pre-production photos on HMC site:
https://www.hobbymastercollector.com/HA6550.html

Not gonna wasting my time on deeper review - this SMT is unfortunately not...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 08-16-2020, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By Ladia
New SU-30MKK / J-16 mold by AF1

Amidst current hype around new releases, some of which are flawed from the very beginning (HM Tornado), other doomed to struggle with the mold profitability (Tracker), AF1 almost unnoticeably brought...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 03-21-2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,648
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master MIG-29 mistakes

I was secretly hoping no one will find these photos and post them LOL.
How long it took to you to dig these pictures from the depths of the internet? :)

One could say its the pilot including good...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 03-21-2020, 01:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,648
Posted By Ladia
Re: Hobby Master MIG-29 mistakes

Amended comparison:

https://i.ibb.co/DrcZ4Mj/Comparison-with-real-MIG-29.jpg
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 03-21-2020, 01:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,191
Posted By Ladia
Re: HA6550 MIG-29 SMT, Red 20, Russian Air Force

For sure Tim!

The more collectors will point out mistakes / problems to be corrected / improved, the better chances we have that HM will possibly fix them.

Also, with HM´s standardly poor...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 03-20-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,648
Posted By Ladia
Hobby Master MIG-29 mistakes

As if Hobby Master MIG-29 tooling hadn´t enough mistakes so far, among which the most serious is -

Tail heavy stance due to much too long front landing gear of HM model, because HM NLG is wrongly...
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