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    Where to buy online, US in 2010?

    Hi Todd, I hope you are doing well! Thanks for the information. I will purchase accordingly. -Doug
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    Where to buy online, US in 2010?

    Hi all, I am dabbling in card modeling again after a 2.5 year hiatus. It seems that many online stores I used to frequent have gone belly up. Where does one buy high end card models in 2010, especially aircraft from the likes of GPM and Halinski? Preferably, I would like to find a store...
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    Kursk submarine by Fly model

    Every time I consider building a ship I perform this same calculus...and the planes win. People who build ships possess truely Heurculian patience. -Doug
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    New Release Destroyer V108

    That was my very first (and only) card model ship. You hull and details look very good. -Doug
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    Saab J 35 Draken by Fly Model (1:33)

    Thanks to everyone. More reviews coming soon. -Doug
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    Messerschmitt Bf 109F-4 Trop by Quest (1:33)

    Publisher: Quest Subject: Messerschmitt Me 109F-4 Trop Model Number: 005 Designer: Unknown Year Issued: 2002 Format: A4 My Source: Unknown My Cost: Unknown Scale: 1:33 Parts: Approximately 140 (not confirmed) Construction Style: Keel and former (converted to connecting strip)...
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    Saab J 35 Draken by Fly Model (1:33)

    I estimate, under optimum circumstances, it takes me 3 minutes per part to assemble a card model, plus some overhead before I start and in the final stages. As part complexity goes up, and fit quality goes down, the time increases. The Draken required some extra work in the fuselage and wings...
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    Saab J 35 Draken by Fly Model (1:33)

    I was still editing the post.
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    Saab J 35 Draken by Fly Model (1:33)

    Publisher: Fly Model Subject: Saab J 35 Draken Model Number: 093 Designer: Unknown Year Issued: Unknown Format: 11.75" x 16.5" sheets My Source: Hobby Factory My Cost: 4.95 USD Scale: 1:33 Parts: 590 (not confirmed) Construction Style: Butt glued cylinders converted to connecting strip Upgrades...
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    R.A.H 66 Comanche

    Two days ago I was looking at this model at PaperModelStore. I could not decide if I should buy it because Fly Model kits are so hot and cold. Can you determine the designer? That often gives insight into the quality of a kit (engineering and fit). Do you know how many parts? That serves...
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    Zuikaku 1:200 GPM (finished)

    That belongs in a museum somewhere, preserved for a long time, for many people to see. -Doug
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    Zuikaku 1:200 GPM (finished)

    That belongs in a museum somewhere, preserved for a long time, for many people to see. -Doug
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    McDonnell-Doulas AH-64 A Apache

    It's a very good model. I am putting the last coat of varnish on mine this afternoon. A few minor issues: I had to cut down the formers in the cockpit area to accomodate the thickness of the window panels. I also trimmed the fairing between the tail spine and tail. When hanging the Hellfire...
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    Junkers Ju 87D-3 by GPM (1:33)

    As it turns out, I ordered another copy of this model from Lighthouse (for repainting) and it showed up today so...I added the parts breakdown to my review. I still have no idea who designed the thing. And...and...I've created the tail insignia. After I print and test them, I will upload...
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    Junkers Ju 87D-3 by GPM (1:33)

    I'd would like to thank everyone who commented on this review. If you think my review left out something important, or it needs work, please let me know here or by personal email. I can take it (and amend it, for that matter). I would also appreciate your help making this review better. If...
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    Junkers Ju 87D-3 by GPM (1:33)

    Hi Mike, That is a good idea and I did think of it. However, they are broken in half on the Avia decal sheet I have, and I do not know if they are the correct size and shape for the GPM Stuka. You got me thinking, and I did find a color profile on the web for the plane. I can blow it up...
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    Junkers Ju 87D-3 by GPM (1:33)

    Thank you. In winter, the Germans applied a water based whitewash paint to vehicles over existing camoflage. They generally did not have enough to go around, and what did make it onto vehicles quickly wore off. Small, diamond shaped pieces of cardstock connect the ailerons and flaps to...
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    Junkers Ju 87D-3 by GPM (1:33)

    This view shows the bottom of the model. The designer used dropshadows to highlight the panel lines and subtle weathering to add contrast.
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    Junkers Ju 87D-3 by GPM (1:33)

    This view shows the right side of the model. Note the lack of tail insignia.
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    Junkers Ju 87D-3 by GPM (1:33)

    Publisher: GPM Subject: Junkers Ju 87D-3 Model Number: 213 (2/2004) Author: Unknown Year Issued: 2004 Format: A4 booklet Source: GPM My Cost: 5.50 USD Scale: 1:33 Parts: 336 (confirmed) Construction Style: Connecting strip Upgrades: AeroGlass canopy and Gomix wheels Prototype: Aircraft from...
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