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While I was hoping to avoid big purchases right now, the Tuskegee pieces, especially the Mustang, are just superb, and I will be ordering the plane faster than you can say P-51.
 
Isandlwana said:
Mainly good news regarding the 8th Btn LF figures for the rivet counters amongst us.

I've spoken to my chum, the uniforms curator at IWM London, and he has said and I quote 'the 8th LF (42nd Div) did wear 1903 equipment as seen in the pictures and in this order. If I'm going to offer just the smallest criticism then the blankets seen on the mens backs ought to be more of a khaki shade and less grey, and that the tying tapes on puttess should match the base colour of the puttee fabric. It looks good'

High praise indeed with perhaps little amendments needed but overall well done K&C.
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Good to hear about the accuracy.
 
unless there is a pistol in this Arab's belt...which I can't see...then I see no reason why he can't work with my Saracens...

and if Andy reads this...I would welcome more Arabs for the "Lawrence" series...free of modern weapons...hoping they would be versatile enough to be used in my Meieval Knights/Saracen series...
 

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wayne556517 said:
Sales are going to drop no Germans..............^&grin
And retiring this what are they thinking.........{eek3}


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Wayne ,

The DAK Pz3 is a great piece IMO ! Here's hoping that this retirement open's the door to maybe an early grey Pz 3 & either a 35t or 38t :wink2:

Joe
 
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OzDigger said:
Good to hear about the accuracy.
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My first reaction when I saw the ME Brits was; having been issued with KD shorts why would they be wearing serge service tunics. I didn't know that they mixed and matched. However, Martin at IWM didn't mention this so I assume all is ok and probably best not to bother him again until Monday! I'm still not 100% convinced but wonder if there is anyone on here that can confirm. That said they still look magnificent.
 
mikemiller1955 said:
unless there is a pistol in this Arab's belt...which I can't see...then I see no reason why he can't work with my Saracens...

and if Andy reads this...I would welcome more Arabs for the "Lawrence" series...free of modern weapons...hoping they would be versatile enough to be used in my Meieval Knights/Saracen series...
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Michael, check the ammo belt across his chest.:wink2: -- Al
 
It is just so funny how excited I get about dispatches day. It is almost like Christmas 12 times a year!

Merry Dispatches everyone!
 
notascoldasbastogne said:
Nice plane well done, but the landing gear is incorrect. The landing gaurds are not in the down position. Please correct :(
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The guards are on the model. It's the wheel hatch covers that are missing. Probably the covers were left off because it looks better just as the flaps are in the up position instead of drooping like they do when the engine is off.

Terry
 
Phantom Warrior said:
Probably the guards were left up because it looks better just as the flaps are in the up position instead of drooping like they do when the engine is off.

Terry
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Not the wing flaps, but the landing gear flaps under the middle . Should they not be open when in landing mode:confused:
 
notascoldasbastogne said:
Not the wing flaps, but the landing gear flaps under the middle . Should they not be open when in landing mode:confused:
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Yes - but the wing flaps on the Mustang also droop when the engine is off. That's rarely shown in a model. I can only assume the wheel hatch covers were left off for breakage reasons and appearance.

Terry
 
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notascoldasbastogne said:
Not the wing flaps, but the landing gear flaps under the middle . Should they not be open when in landing mode:confused:
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The correct answer is that it depends. When the gear is extended the inner doors open then close to reduce drag once the gear is extended. However, once the engine is switched off, pressure starts to drop in the hydraulic system (shared also by the flaps incidentally), causing them both to droop. This happens in varying degrees, which is why if you do a survey of various Mustang ground photos you will find them closed, partially open or fully open. Generally you only see the droop in post war planes. Also there is a switch in the cockpit that would allow you to release the system pressure and drop the inner doors after engine shutdown. So it just depends on how long the plane has been sitting and the condition of the hydraulics. The way it is shown here is certainly proper for one of those conditions, including landing.
 
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Phantom Warrior said:
Yes - but the flaps on the Mustang also droop when the engine is off. I can only assume the wheel hatch covers were left off for breakage reasons and appearance.

Terry
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Landing flaps should be in "landing position" if we are talking breaking parts look at the Typhoon. Please correct before shipping out!!!!
 
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