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  @garpike63822 күн бұрын

  Hey pile o kits im from the u.s and do some russian cold war vehicles and have a big stash of models btw you deserve more subs❤

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  @PileOfKits2 күн бұрын

  @@garpike6382 thanks for the comment!

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  @user-ip2wd8ju1r3 күн бұрын

  How are you going to display it when it is done

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  @user-ip2wd8ju1r3 күн бұрын

  Cool model like the base scene

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  @PileOfKits3 күн бұрын

  thank you!

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  @neilhughes93106 күн бұрын

  Thanks for this review. I like the wheels and tracks done that way. Airfix, Trumpeter and Zvezda also do some that way but on 1/72 tanks. Sure shortens the build time. I have Hataka SU-34 Fullback paint set. Absolutely no problems with them.

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  @iron_-yc1kf8 күн бұрын

  👌👍 Nice review !!

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  @PileOfKits6 күн бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @dave822910 күн бұрын

  Hey, the cat is cute!

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  @PileOfKits6 күн бұрын

  Thanks ;)

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  @neilhughes931010 күн бұрын

  Just noticed the Star decal sheet states 'Russian AFVs in 1923 - 23'. History repeating itself?

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  @PileOfKits6 күн бұрын

  you never know. ;)

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  @gorlestondoug11 күн бұрын

  Looks like a respectable kit, not to the same standard as Meng but nowhere near the price. Thanks for the review

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  @PileOfKits10 күн бұрын

  @@gorlestondoug it looks like it will be a straightforward build also.

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  @neilhughes931011 күн бұрын

  Thanks for this review. Not a kit I had ever considered, but seeing this makes it a 'must have'. The colour scheme chart is incredible - so many excellent choices. I also like the Star decal sheet, if only for the 'Ekaterina' option. I see Trumpeter have since released a couple of updated versions, but this one is the most tempting, although I like the cover art for the Middle Eastern one.

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  @PileOfKits10 күн бұрын

  It’s definitely one to get . It’s still reasonably priced too. The other releases are nice but the decal options are inspiring in this version.

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  @Cone_was_here12 күн бұрын

  Thank you bro,this really hellped

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  @terryjeisman755013 күн бұрын

  The round clear pieces are the hub caps for the road wheels which are oil filled in reality.

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  @gorlestondoug14 күн бұрын

  I have the kit but have not yet got the aftermarket items you mentioned. This was a very helpful review, thank you for posting.

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  @AverageLatvianDude19 күн бұрын

  I will hold out for this one for now as I have lots of other kits to build, but I have done Zvezdas Mi-24 in 1/48 scale and it was a blast to build. They have came long way in quality and subjects. just finished building their B-4 203mm howitzer, exselent kit.

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  @daniel-m21 күн бұрын

  I did a comparison recently and I came to the conclusion that this 262 in 1/48 from hobbyboss was the best value for money on the subject with the Tamiya with kettenkrad.

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  @ZebraAfrica24 күн бұрын

  Like to point out, for the gun term Mk does not stand for "Mark", it's an abbreviation for "Maschinen Kanone" or in English, machine canon. In German "P" for pistol, "G" for rifle, "MP" for machine pistol, "MG" for machine gun. For interest, the MG 42 (42 for year 1942) is still in service today rechambered in NATO round, I think they call it MG 3.

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  @neilhughes931024 күн бұрын

  Zvezda really had to do a top job on this, so glad to see it looks excellent. Mine still on order. The expected arrival date keeps changing but it will arrive some day.

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  @PileOfKits23 күн бұрын

  its worth the wait!

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  @luispacheco680724 күн бұрын

  Still waiting my.

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  @PileOfKits24 күн бұрын

  i hope it will be there soon!

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  @tomasxavier620924 күн бұрын

  good review

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  @PileOfKits24 күн бұрын

  thank you

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  @user-mk7ji6ge5d26 күн бұрын

  Слава Кокаину! 😂

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  @neilhughes931028 күн бұрын

  Nagorno-Karabakh War? My only criticism (and it isn't really, as your build looks amazing) is that despite your painting and weathering (also superb), the tank looks a little 'intact'. Perhaps a damaged panel or similar would just add something extra. I really like these T72 family tanks you do. Many thanks for sharing this inspiring build.

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  @PileOfKits28 күн бұрын

  Actually I was going off a photo of one and at least that example was complete. Even the skirting was not warn down and retained its camo. The zvezda kit wouldn’t be the best for leaving bits off because there is no detail underneath unfortunately. Thanks for the observations!

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  @neilhughes9310Ай бұрын

  Thanks for showing this. Perhaps you could do a closer view. Your building seems excellent and it would be great to see some of the detail. I agree, a 1/48 would be excellent to partner the Zvezda KA-52, which I have on back order and may or may not ever arrive.

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  @PileOfKitsАй бұрын

  i did the pre order from quinta on the Ka-52 and its listed as still in transit for 16 days now. im not sure if its going surface mail or not. i think they will get here just may be awhile still.

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  @way2sh0rt07gradАй бұрын

  That version is real. It was a test squadron of the Luftwaffe.

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  @vinceburgess9012Ай бұрын

  Thanks for sharing this and I totally agree that the refitted Enterprise is the best looking.

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  @DonyRuzАй бұрын

  I like the Yak. Going to buy it. Thanks I Subscribed to you.

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  @PileOfKitsАй бұрын

  thank you!

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  @neilhughes9310Ай бұрын

  Thanks for this review. I am building the Meng 1/72 version of this and it is excellent for about £13 (bought from a local retailer). It has link and length tracks and a one-piece plastic barrel but no p/e. In 1/35, the Hobbyboss one does include the p/e. I have become fascinated by this tank, built for use at high altitudes with a 2-stage supercharger, although the extra armour certainly reduces its performance.

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  @PileOfKitsАй бұрын

  I really like this tank too. It’s pretty much the premier light tank in the world. The easy add on armour is a very smart idea. It would be nice to have a 1/72 digital decal for the meng kit.

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  @neilhughes9310Ай бұрын

  Thanks for this review. An interesting subject. From a link on Scalemates I see this can be bought from Ukraine from a shop which has other Art Model kits. This one looks excellent. Their Mig-23 PD interests me (a STOL Mig 23 with Mirage type intakes). A-Model also have a huge range of Soviet era aircraft, although my experience with them has not been so pleasant - plenty of flash and dubious contact points etc.

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  @PileOfKitsАй бұрын

  this kit here is way a head in the molding i hope the mig is just as nice. i have a few Amodel kits to review but i hate to just bash them when you kind of have no other option in a lot of subjects.

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  @neilhughes9310Ай бұрын

  @@PileOfKits Not knocking Amodel. They just tax my failing modelling skills, due to too many years behind and much fewer before me.

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  @daneshivers2921Ай бұрын

  A personal opinion only: paint it black, then whatever silver types you like, then clear coat with Future. Use a fine sewing needle tip in your favorite handle and lightly re-engrave all the details. then add your wash. I found this brings up so many details that washes sometimes miss. Just an observation on my part. Good luck! Dane

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  @PileOfKitsАй бұрын

  Thank you for the tip!

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  @artemkoksharov8099Ай бұрын

  10/10

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  @daniel-mАй бұрын

  Hello ! I am in the process of assembling Éduard's mirage kit. It looks like it's the same design and molds, but I could be wrong.

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  @PileOfKitsАй бұрын

  They are very close. The Eduard kit is a bit better all around plus the plastic Eduard uses is really crisp. I’ll do a review on the eduard kit in the future. The hobby boss kit for the price is still an amazing deal.

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  @daniel-mАй бұрын

  @@PileOfKits I have never been disappointed by a Hobby Boss kit, quite the contrary. I find that the brand was able to make the link between pleasure modeling and the accuracy of the final result.

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  @neilhughes9310Ай бұрын

  You mention the Trumpeter kits. I don't have one but have considered them. What specifically is wrong or inaccurate about the barrels in them? Cheers

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  @PileOfKitsАй бұрын

  It’s the way they assemble. They are split down the middle and require a lot of hard clean up. They just didn’t engineer them smartly.

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  @neilhughes9310Ай бұрын

  Received mine today. 3 grey resin crew figures included in a separate pack, although not mentioned anywhere on the box.

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  @PileOfKitsАй бұрын

  awesome!. Thank you for letting me know.

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  @neilhughes9310Ай бұрын

  Another kit from the days before the hobby started to take itself very seriously. A kit like this should be built out of the box, for what it is now, a piece of nostalgia. Those old instructions were always a good source of information (for English readers anyway), providing an insight into the details of the actual subject. I'm not sure about this kit, but Airfix ones from +50 years ago were laid out in part number sequence. Start with part 1, then part 2 until the end. Simple. A couple of years ago a model shop near me had 5 or 6 of the 1973 issues of this, going for £15 each ($20?) in a closing down sale. I should have snapped them up.

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  @PileOfKitsАй бұрын

  i wanted to pick up the kittyhawk 1/32 mirage 2000 when it came out at $100. i thought that was a lot then but seeing what they go for now is crazy. the only thing i would do to upgrade this kit for a build would be possibly the seat or a 3d printed pilot. i agree it should be built for/as what it is.

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  @neilhughes93102 ай бұрын

  Excellent build and thanks for the product recommendations. I doubt (most) kit manufacturers will include SMO specific markings, certainly until the conflict ends, and even then who knows. Similar sensitivities apply as to a famous symbol used by the Germans in WW2. Also certain letters (you know the ones) are actually banned in some European countries (and certain internet platforms also don't like them) and to display them will have the legal authorities paying a visit. I think the decals you used are from a country deemed friendly to Russia. The T-80 seems a favourite with tankers due to it having a sensible reverse speed unlike the T-72 and T-90 variants which I believe are limited to something like 3 mph.

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  @neilhughes93102 ай бұрын

  Thank you for this. Your effort is appreciated. Combat Approved channel is very good - they covered the tank biathlons which were fun to watch. Zvezda availability in UK remains okay. The 1/48 SU25 arrived a while ago and the new KA52 should be on the way later this year. Yes, the prices have really increased, which is to be expected. Dasha Models on this platform is worth watching. She is an awesome modeller, who takes a lot of flak from certain watchers, but goes into a lot of detail on her subjects. Last year she did a video on Armatas in use in the UK following a fictional civil war. It was humorous but was quickly pulled. She also has a 'Technical' channel which focuses on the actual hardware and not models. She published a photo of a T72 (in Mariupol maybe) with 'Victoria's Secret' painted on the side, which was a bit different (lingerie company). I haven't seen it on any decals. That Zvezda 1/48 Hind was heavily criticised for not having rivet detail. I hope to order that Panda ZTZ-99A tomorrow. I'm wondering if the resin figures are in it.

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  I will check the channel out. The Victoria secret tank is on a sheet by a company called ASK model. I’m not sure the sheet number. I hope you get the figures but it would be interesting to find out if they are commonly missing. 🤔

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  @neilhughes93102 ай бұрын

  @@PileOfKits Cheers - I had checked ASK models but hadn't seen it. Failing eyesight.

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  @@neilhughes9310 the company is ASK ‘All scale kits’. I know there is a couple different ask companies out there.

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  @neilhughes93102 ай бұрын

  @@PileOfKits Thanks. I found the decals okay. Had just missed them before. The 1/48 Ka-52 is due in the retailer again tomorrow and I have it on order but there is probably big demand for it so I may miss out.

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  @tnsampson22 ай бұрын

  Kinda funny, in that I'd have loved to see the looks on the faces of the Japanese tank guys when they saw this block of iron. Now, how in hell do we use this? And where?

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  @paulvalencia93072 ай бұрын

  Hoping for a 3rd party upgrade to a Japanese gun rather than the 88.

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  @hidalgohouse38152 ай бұрын

  MAGA POWER! Wish it came with a Trumpster resin figure.

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  @PaulP5802 ай бұрын

  What’s next a Mexican Tiger I ? 😂

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  I’m hoping for the Hungarian tiger!

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  @sccotty57232 ай бұрын

  Japan never had a Tiger but this kit is still cool

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  @sealkaijugang88682 ай бұрын

  They bought one but couldn't ship it so they gave it back

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  @sccotty57232 ай бұрын

  @@sealkaijugang8868 germany had shortage of tanks so they just never sent it

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  @neilhughes93102 ай бұрын

  Congrats on 100 subscribers

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  thank you!

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  @neilhughes93102 ай бұрын

  Your build looks excellent. I saw a video yesterday of one in combat, judging by the additions to armour, cage etc a fairly recent video. The missile tube ends appeared to be hollow, possibly because the missiles had been fired - definitely no red caps. Also, the spent casings being ejected were a dark dull shade, not the usual shiny brass. I had both Zvezda boxings of this but sold them last year. Seeing your build now I regret that. I do still have both versions of their 1/35 TBMP T-15 Heavy IFV, which is a huge kit. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  Thanks! yes the cases are usually Bi-metal/Steel not brass but the brass looks much better ;). the Zvezda kit is the most up to date but actually there is an even newer/upgraded variation. hopefully someone will revisit and do a definitive version. Tiger model got half way there. the T-15 is one i dont have but i want!

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  @melvinjohnson20742 ай бұрын

  I've built this kit and I had the same issues, nice kit but crappy tracks (typical Meng). I would recommend QuickTracks T-35003 single pin (RMSh type) replacement tracks. These are individual tracks that snap together and no glue or pins required.

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  @DreamBigBuildSmall2 ай бұрын

  Wow! That's crazy. I wish I could be of help, but I've never built armor. What I can do is comment for the algorithm 🙂

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  Thank you 😉

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  @zulerodoeht3292 ай бұрын

  I have built this kit, you are correct, however try these steps. First ,the jig should fit together snugly, second the pins should click in. Remove the tracks as you did and gently cut off the pins. If this does not work, and the pins still fall out, then you can place a small drop of the older cement on the outer end of the pin. Do Not use extra thin cement, the old school type does not run and will stay at the end of the track links. The Rye Field T-55A tracks are the same way. One last thing, these tracks are delicate, take care in handling them, if I recall correctly, the Meng T 90 has the workable suspension along with the poly cap wheels, this will help in the installation of the tracks, I hope this helps you.

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  Definitely! Thank you.

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  @zulerodoeht3292 ай бұрын

  @@PileOfKits No problemo, I am not sure which tracks are best, single glue together, or workable. The length and link seem to have an edge on the others.

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  @@zulerodoeht329 link and length are my favourite but it kind of depends in some cases like if your are doing a diorama or something.

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  @neilhughes93102 ай бұрын

  One selling point for me is having the nose cone integrated with the fuselage. I wish more kits were like that. PS - what is your cat's name? You should introduce her to the viewers (if you haven't already).

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  it helps a lot with fit issues. na i dont really want to encourage her anymore! ;)

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  @neilhughes93102 ай бұрын

  Thanks for this review. I was initially put off by the pads, but when you revealed the stuff at the end I changed my mind.

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  😂 I felt exactly the same. I was thinking of getting rid of it but after looking it over I’m going to keep it.

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  @neilhughes93102 ай бұрын

  I agree with you about having to cut the mesh. Italeri used to do that too. Many recent Zvezda kits are excellent quality, if sometimes a little over-engineered, but with annoying features (like the difficult to follow instructions). I built their 1:350 Arktika icebreaker recently and it is not cheap (+£60 in UK) and for that price should include etched railings which are standard in most other companies for ships that scale. I have my doubts the Armata will ever go into serious production. Tank design and tactics are undergoing some radical rethinking at the present due to the large scale advent of drones.

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  They really would benefit from even a simple photoetch sheet.

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  @Paracanthus2 ай бұрын

  Where can you find this kit new?

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  its out of production. only place you can get it is second hand.

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  @Paracanthus2 ай бұрын

  @@PileOfKits Aw man. I really enjoyed this show (well seasons 1 & 3) and I was hoping to get some good models of it. Oh well, there's still Star Trek.

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  @@Paracanthus we can only hope they re issue it.

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  @neilhughes93102 ай бұрын

  Holy sh*t! So much . . . and you sound quite young!

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  @PileOfKits2 ай бұрын

  yep there will be lots more to come!

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  @neilhughes93102 ай бұрын

  A beautiful aircraft. Your build looks excellent. The Heller kit, although older, is still a very worthwhile offering, although aftermarket decals are advisable.