Here's a few

modelguy2 · Scratch Builder

Here's a few

Tholian · Model Overlord

That last one doesn't look much different then a C-5A. Is there a kit manufacturer that makes one of those anyways?

modelguy2 · Scratch Builder

nope-no kit yet.

Tholian · Model Overlord

Ever do a Kit bash of that? You could use that one couldn't you?

lloyd II · Model Overlord

What a great group of aircraft. Did a great job.

maatsshadow · Skill Level 3

hey i got a question if some one was to say ya know try to build a model plane what one would you say was the best to start with ??

modelguy2 · Scratch Builder

I'd highly recommend any of Tamiya's 1/48 WW-II single engine fighters. The molds are exceptional and they fit like a glove. The decals are a bit on the thick side but there's no other problem with them and aftermarket availability is almost endless.

Mike

maatsshadow · Skill Level 3

thankyou im going to look into getting one to try it

Hamy3 · Model Master

Who's conversion did you use for the -3 Wildcat? I used the Wildcat kit as a base for a Wildcatfish conversion a few years ago, and had to back-date the -4 kit. It was really easy to do, and wonder if the conversion kit is worth it.

The biggest differances are no wing folds, only two guns in each leading edge, and moving the landing light on the -3. A little putty, some panel rescribing, and a little work to move the light didn't seem so difficult at the time. That hardest part of the Wildcatfish project was locating where the floats attached.

Excellant job on all the aircraft. The 217 looks awesome!!! I have the kit, but haven't started it yet.

Doug

modelguy2 · Scratch Builder

I converted mine the same way you did-a little filling and sanding, some rescribing ect...No sweat. I originally had the Koster full 219 kit (as well as an airmodel He 219 full vac kit) Same old thing 1/2 way through and injection kits came out so I used the Koster nose and engines on the Revell/Monogram kit. Never did build the 219-became too popular once the Tamiya shake and bake kit was released.

Mike