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notime4me wrote:The reissue is the exact same kit except no Goodyear decals for tires or bodywork.

My 1:12 4/6 came with Good Year body and tire decals. It's one of the new ones.

allnie wrote:Could be correct. But with more time and money many technical problems could have been fixed.

If you have any interest in the aircraft the kit manufacturer has quite a bit of info. The researched at the Smithsonian Their website is http://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/

I'm getting away from F1 for a bit to try a very challenging subject, The Horton Ho229 from the end of WWII. main01.jpg If I should build an aircraft kit I think it would be this kit. The subject is super interesting. The design was WAY ahead in time - and that was maybe the big problem. The Nazi's...

I'm getting away from F1 for a bit to try a very challenging subject, The Horton Ho229 from the end of WWII.

On the weekend I picked up a second 1/12 Tamiya FW14B for only $40 CDN (roughly $30 US). Didn't really need it but couldn't resist at that price. That is a great price. I think the FW-14B and the McLaren cars of the same era are among the most visually stunning of that time. I built the 1/12 14B an...

A 1/20 Tamiya MP4/8 so I can use the TS36 left over from my 1/12 MP4/6

don't forget the aluminum wheels.....a big chunk. I know that it's not a crucial part but MFH kits come with aluminum wheels. plus carbon decals.....MFH is not a bad deal if you consider the base tamiya 1/12 kit trades hands at around $150~$200 these days. great time for modelers. a lot of tools, a...

I used a full set on a Tamiya 1:32 Mosquito and they worked very well, The masks are eithe plastic or Tamiya type tape. I used the tape. The hardest thing is seeing the die cut lines of the individual pieces. It works very well to prevent paint creep.

Sorry, my bad

Only one minor comment. The red/white junction at the rear of the body was rounded not a sharp V.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/img/McLa ... 48411.html

This picture agrees with photos I've seen of this area.