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1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
03-02-2021, 05:57 PM
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A Crusty Crusade: Tu-134 Wishlist
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Ty-114
Re: A Crusty Crusade: Tu-134 Wishlist
That is a very generous offer. I'm assuming you are looking at doing the 'unified' (post 1973) Aeroflot scheme, sometimes called the billboard scheme as on these examples?...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
03-01-2021, 06:01 PM
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6
Aeroclassics Tu-154 Samara Airlines
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587
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Aeroclassics Tu-154 Samara Airlines
Mine are on the way too.
I would like to thank Aeroclassics for bringing this mould back to life. It is much appreciated!
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-26-2021, 06:32 PM
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32
A Crusty Crusade: Tu-134 Wishlist
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1,117
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Ty-114
Re: A Crusty Crusade: Tu-134 Wishlist
Indeed, no APU exhaust at the tail tip, no thrust reversers and has the big airbrake (which, admittedly the first tranche of A's also had) the fuselage length is a bit trickier to see, but it is...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-25-2021, 11:21 PM
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32
A Crusty Crusade: Tu-134 Wishlist
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1,117
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: A Crusty Crusade: Tu-134 Wishlist
Things are looking hopeful. You may have noticed in the Panda new release thread:
From the horse's mouth. So hopefully we will soon see some from the lists in this thread.
There's a...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-24-2021, 11:18 PM
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PandaModel New Releases
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2,191
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: PandaModel New Releases
Yes, where are the 134s?
Act into gear please.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-24-2021, 11:15 PM
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46
Has anyone received their Gemini Jets December 1:4
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2,259
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Has anyone received their Gemini Jets December
Too much anhedral and the engine pylons are far too deep.
You better not inquire about the overwing seam! ;)
Herpa does the Ruslan in 1/400 as well which is a much better replica, if hard to...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-14-2021, 07:08 PM
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20
SIA A380 9v-SKC QUESTION
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1,006
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: SIA A380 9v-SKC QUESTION
Thanks guys, I did wonder. I had heard that the Dragon Military & Space lines were different in construction but did not know specifics or if it had been carried across into their civil products.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-04-2021, 11:27 PM
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NG - mould vs artwork
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1,963
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: NG - mould vs artwork
Seeing as how you decided to drag me into this.
Take your NG A350 and an NG 787 which I'm sure you have. Flip 'em over, look at the engine core casing and the exhaust centrebody. Notice the...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-04-2021, 06:34 PM
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Dragon Wings Space Shuttles
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947
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Dragon Wings Space Shuttles
That crawler is damn impressive!
I wish DW Space had done a bit more Soviet stuff. IMHO they missed out on a huge opportunity back in 2011 to cash in on the 50th anniversary of the first man in...
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1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-04-2021, 06:22 PM
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NG New Moulds
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2,733
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: NG New Moulds
Seeing as how we are wish-listing now, I shall continue to be an annoyance....
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-04-2021, 06:16 PM
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New GeminiJets 1/400 releases
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1,476
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: New GeminiJets 1/400 releases
Yes, Interflug Il-62 for me! I don't get the chance to say this very often, but thanks GJ!
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-04-2021, 02:53 AM
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1/400th DC-8-21 Club USA travel club
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654
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: 1/400th DC-8-21 Club USA travel club
Thanks! :cool:
It looks like they are the same guys who used to collaborate with Airplane Replicas when doing customs. Very nice models they made too. IIRC I've got their Braathens 732 somewhere.
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1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-03-2021, 11:03 PM
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1/400th DC-8-21 Club USA travel club
Views:
654
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: 1/400th DC-8-21 Club USA travel club
Can you share the contact details for them?
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
02-03-2021, 05:15 PM
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31
NG Model - 1:400 January 2021 Release Photographs
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2,177
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: NG Model - 1:400 January 2021 Release Photogra
NG still haven't sorted out the A350 engine hot section colour problem. It shouldn't be all one colour.
...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
01-31-2021, 05:25 PM
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SIA A380 9v-SKC QUESTION
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1,006
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: SIA A380 9v-SKC QUESTION
Did Dragon ever make any models that didn't have plastic wings and detachable undercarriage? If not, then surely it can't be too hard to identify a Dragon build.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
01-29-2021, 12:45 AM
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Best Model cleaning methods?
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498
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Best Model cleaning methods?
I use an old camera lens cleaning brush with a built in air puffer. The brush is soft enough that it doesn't even bother aerials if you are moderately careful.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
01-28-2021, 01:37 AM
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126
NG Models Next 3 New Moulds Are...
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7,152
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: NG Models Next 3 New Moulds Are...
So, what was this thread actually about again?
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
01-22-2021, 12:27 AM
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JC400 PT II Late January Announcement
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2,116
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: JC400 PT II Late January Announcement
Nice to see JC using their 737 classics a bit more. I see there's a 734 I've been waiting for in there as well, albeit not in the immediate releases.
More 737 classics and more operator variety...
Forum:
Manufacturers
01-16-2021, 05:59 PM
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Panda 2021 wishlist
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1,505
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Panda 2021 wishlist
Some suggestions to keep the Ty-134 mould busy.
https://airlinersgallery.smugmug.com/Tupolev-Aircraft/Tupolev-Tu134/
There's plenty more where that came from! ;)
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
01-13-2021, 12:37 AM
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El Aviador - 400 Releases to Date
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3,045
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: El Aviador - 400 Releases to Date
Wait, what?! The return of the Electra II?? Awesome! :)
Forum:
Manufacturers
01-11-2021, 02:26 AM
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106
NG 2021 wishlist
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4,703
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: NG 2021 wishlist
I'd like to see NG quality applied to a prop of some sort myself.
Forum:
Manufacturers
01-11-2021, 02:23 AM
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62
Aeroclassics 2021 wishlist
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2,731
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Aeroclassics 2021 wishlist
AC, keep doing what you are doing please. Although a smattering of CCCP in 2021 wouldn't go astray! ;)
Forum:
Manufacturers
01-11-2021, 02:18 AM
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28
Panda 2021 wishlist
Views:
1,505
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Panda 2021 wishlist
For me, more utilisation of the Ty-134 moulds is a must. Followed by more 737 classics, particularly the 400 as this type has been widely used globally, but the variety of releases up to date has...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
01-08-2021, 11:56 PM
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70
Aeroclassics 2021 releases
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5,217
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Aeroclassics 2021 releases
Yes! Both Vladivostok Tupis for me!
Has the Aeroflot DC-8 been released before? I'm sure I've got one in a cabinet somewhere.
In any case, spasibo bol'shoi Andrew!
Ah!The Aeroflot DC-8...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
01-07-2021, 11:34 PM
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110
NG Model - 1:400 January 2021 "Hints"
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8,977
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: NG Model - 1:400 January 2021 "Hints"
One small observation on the A350, NG.
Please note that the engine hot section casing colour shouldn't all be the same as the exhaust centrebody. It is actually fairly complex:...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
01-03-2021, 05:33 PM
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30
NG Model - 1:400 December 2020 Release Photographs
Views:
2,683
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: NG Model - 1:400 December 2020 Release Photogr
Engine hot section casing colour is still incorrect though. It shouldn't be the same as the exhaust centrebody.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
12-28-2020, 09:24 PM
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29
JC400 Late December Arrivals and Future Releases
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2,710
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: JC400 Late December Arrivals and Future Releas
JC need to make a shedload more of their clear aircraft stands.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
12-28-2020, 09:20 PM
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68
Poll:
Nominations for 2020 1/400 model of the year
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3,165
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Nominations for 2020 1/400 model of the year
1. Panda Aeroflot Ty-134A
2&3 in no particular order are the Panda Air Koryo Ty-134B pair
More please.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
12-22-2020, 01:52 AM
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30
A Call for Spanish Birds
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1,276
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: A Call for Spanish Birds
It looks like it is P&W JT8 powered, not the RR Avon that features on the AC mould so probably not.
That said I have wondered if AC sourced P&W JT8s from its DC9 or 727 moulds and installed them...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
12-15-2020, 03:38 AM
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92
Tu-134
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8,191
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Tu-134
Likewise. I will be very interested to get mine and see how the solid nose version stacks up.
Get 'em while you can! :cool:
Oh, and more please! ;)
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
12-10-2020, 01:41 AM
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15
BLACK FRIDAY SALE at AeroClassics!!
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1,332
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: BLACK FRIDAY SALE at AeroClassics!!
Yes, a great pity if you ask me.
New turbojet (& Conway) 707s would be very cool addition to the scale. :cool:
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
12-03-2020, 07:24 PM
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141
December Aeroclassics 2020
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10,121
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: December Aeroclassics 2020
That would be nice but I doubt it.
I'm hoping 2021 will see a bit more AC Soviet action though.
I'd like this Il-76TD to go with the others in my collection.
In the late 1980's new Aeroflot...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
12-01-2020, 04:58 PM
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8
Tu-134s are coming!!!
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638
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Tu-134s are coming!!!
Excellent news!
I'm glad that this, IMHO the best new mould of 2020, is now up and running!
Well done Panda!
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
11-25-2020, 01:53 AM
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20
In Praise of Dragon Tens
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1,041
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: In Praise of Dragon Tens
Not all Dragon A340s are created equal. Their A345 and A346 are superb.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
11-24-2020, 04:53 PM
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71
Phantom's photo phread
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3,873
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Phantom's photo phread
I'm not sure what I find more impressive. The deployed slats and flaps or the cleanup of where you made the cut(s?) to shorten the fuselage. :eek:
Awesome work! :cool:
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
11-24-2020, 04:41 PM
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13
Updated Mould Review - Ilyushin IL-62
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1,023
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Updated Mould Review - Ilyushin IL-62
A Dalavia and a SAT would go nicely in my 'flown on' collection. But I'm not holding my breath!
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
11-20-2020, 10:47 PM
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88
Gemini 400 October Releases
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4,895
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Gemini 400 October Releases
It looks like the nose gear is mounted deeper in the fuselage on the United bird.
Perhaps it is a simple fix?
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
11-20-2020, 10:45 PM
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97
About TU-134
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6,846
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: About TU-134
Panda seem to have had a rougher 2020 than many of the other manufacturers. While this may delight some, I'm hoping they recover soon for the sake of more 134s.
Their first outing was an absolute...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
11-20-2020, 10:42 PM
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11
flashback... Interflug IL-62M by adp-Modelle
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492
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: flashback... Interflug IL-62M by adp-Modelle
Ahh. Memories.
While I don't believe I ever saw an Interflug '62 I have flown on Aeroflot and later derivatives thereof a few times.
It was the 'big' jet of my youth (until my first Il-86 ride)...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
11-17-2020, 04:53 AM
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45
The Phoenix A300 Makes My Eyes Bleed!
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1,795
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: The Phoenix A300 Makes My Eyes Bleed!
Kinda puts all the tantrums and wailing over the NG 747SP into perspective, doesn't it? ;)
Actually, I kinda feel sorry for Phoenix. Well, sorry might not be quite the right word... But seven or...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
11-13-2020, 01:35 AM
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75
Bruh this DL CRJ went for $1k
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4,946
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Bruh this DL CRJ went for $1k
Idiocy. If you were that desperate, you could get a custom made for at most 1/10th the price and more likely rather less.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
11-11-2020, 04:45 PM
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24
Break out the micrometers - A350 AV400 vs NG
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1,731
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Break out the micrometers - A350 AV400 vs NG
Tailcone / APU exhaust is chunkier on the NG.
Which is correct?
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
11-05-2020, 06:34 PM
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44
Aeroclassics November 2020 Releases
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4,172
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Aeroclassics November 2020 Releases
I bet Andrew will be pleased that these releases have been leaked early.
Interesting selection though.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
10-26-2020, 02:19 AM
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167
October 2020 Aeroclassics releases
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12,864
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: October 2020 Aeroclassics releases
Where did you hear that? AFAIK, no ZK in 1/400 this month. But a VH and a DQ in your part of the world.
That said, apparently 1/200 ZK collectors will be happy.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
10-15-2020, 02:37 AM
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88
Gemini 400 October Releases
Views:
4,895
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Gemini 400 October Releases
Panda did give us a Ty-134, so they can't be all bad. ;)
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
10-14-2020, 01:35 AM
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88
Gemini 400 October Releases
Views:
4,895
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Gemini 400 October Releases
There's a prop in there, so it isn't a complete washout. ;)
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
10-10-2020, 07:23 AM
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167
October 2020 Aeroclassics releases
Views:
12,864
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: October 2020 Aeroclassics releases
I thought it was back in 2007/8?
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
10-09-2020, 03:37 AM
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52
Aeroclassics FedEx 737-200
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2,285
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Aeroclassics FedEx 737-200
Tampo print white ink has to be thicker than other colours otherwise it tends towards the translucent. I expect that is what we are seeing here.
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
10-09-2020, 12:36 AM
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27
Aeroflot TU-104 - New Release
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2,887
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Aeroflot TU-104 - New Release
That's a great shame.
I have no idea why they would want to stuff you around like that, given that the mould was already extant and ready to earn.
This is small consolation, but thank you...
Forum:
1:400 Scale Model Aircraft
10-05-2020, 02:37 AM
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28
Antonov An225 Mriya (Herpa)
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1,635
Posted By
Ty-114
Re: Antonov An225 Mriya (Herpa)
Herpa actually seem to have done three Mriya releases.
First was Ukranian registered with original red cheatline scheme + Ukranian flag, this was followed by a Soviet era red cheatline scheme with...
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