[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by F-104 Paul

I know the tag does give it away just a bit !!!! as a matter of interest which F-104's do you have? don't worry I won't try and buy them....

I have (sorry I don't have the reference numbers handy): USAF 479th FW, Belgian AF Tiger-Meet, Luftwaffe "Bavarian Special Scheme," German Marineflieger.

I also have 2 F-104s in 1/72: MB NASA, and HM "Pussycat."

FVD

[F-104 Paul]

quote=FormerViperDriver;53420]I have (sorry I don't have the reference numbers handy): USAF 479th FW, Belgian AF Tiger-Meet, Luftwaffe "Bavarian Special Scheme," German Marineflieger.

I also have 2 F-104s in 1/72: MB NASA, and HM "Pussycat."

FVD[/quote]

Don't worry I may collect F-104's but I don't keep a list of numbers! I know some people say that they are not up there with the best now. But I still like them in 1/48 no panel lines because the detail is OK without. The Marine flieger is one of my favourites also the Italian F-104GS Diavoli Rossi next to it is a real photo with the type of payloads it could carry . (If only the companies included this sort of payload.)

[F-104 Paul]

Originally Posted by Armour Addict

Hey F-104 Paul,

have you seen the new limited German AF F-104 yet?

F-104 Starfighter Jabo G 34 "Memmingen, Deutsche Luftwaffe"

Maybe it's something for you...

If you want more pics, just tell me, I have it in my collection.

Cheers,
AA

Hi thanks for the heads up on that I have this model I have so many shop/stockists that I recieve advanced notifications all the time, if you want any info on CDC/FM sellers including some good ebay sellers (some are not so good but the ones I use have been.).

Regards Paul

[Armour Addict]

Originally Posted by F-104 Paul

Hi thanks for the heads up on that I have this model I have so many shop/stockists that I recieve advanced notifications all the time, if you want any info on CDC/FM sellers including some good ebay sellers (some are not so good but the ones I use have been.).

Regards Paul

Thanks for the offer!

I am always interested in infos about upcoming limited releases...

Cheers,
AA

[jim]

Hmmm,

I have a question, I wonder if all you FM fans could offer some advice?

I had hoped some one would make a 1/72 version of the P40N special Commemorative 15000 model.

I dont think it will ever be made in 1/72 however FM do make one in 1/48.

Some of you say the P40 mould is poor but some say its good.

Before I jump in and buy this FM model would you gentlemen advice me please?
Has anyone got this bird and could review for me?

Many thanks in anticipation.

[jim]

Nobody seems to have this one!!!!

Nobody????????

Is it that bad????????????

[STARMAN 352ND]

Jim.
I think you better stick to the Carousel P-40 for now...Since they make the best 1:48 there is...I have a few Specast P-40's which are very nice as well....Bottom wing has no detail on them is the problem.
The main thing i don't like about FM P-40 is the way they did the canopy on that bird.
If you want to get a good WWII bird from FM they have a few good ones but the P-40 is not one of them.
JP

[aeroeng]

Hi Jim,
I don't have it but the picture of it sure looks cool . What's that trailing edge extension on the wing. Doesn't look like it's on the others.

Thanks,
aeroeng

[mustangdriver]

I think that is a pic of a plastic model kit. The extension is actually the flaps in the extended position. Als notice that the canopy is open.

[STARMAN 352ND]

That canopy does not slide open here is a real picture of this diecast.
This whole canopy comes off ...Look at all the logos on that P-40N .....
JP