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Sweet- very colorful Dave

Hi Gil: Actually, I would say some of the hiding is the pigments. Lead has been gone for a long while (prior to 1982) but funny thing how Lead based is still used for certain thigns they don't tell you about (like all those orange cones/barrels on the highway- those are all lead). I think the sprayability and the stability have been hurt by having to reformulate the resin/solvent system as solvents keep coming under more and more fire (and that is why the acrylic paints are more popular- even though they contain solkvents, they contain less). Either way, MRC-Academy sent the IPMS Reviewer Corps the entire line of paints and theya re shipping to reviewers this week. Look for a review in a little while Dave

Noel: Duh. Got hooked on the pictures..... Dave

Great build. What did you do the natural metal finish with? Dave

Hi: Not sure what the retail proce will be. All the paint is very expensive but considering the cost of the models, it's OK with me. I am not a fan of the new Model Master- it is not stable in the bottle. I must have thrown out 20 bottles that were bought for a project, used and then sealed and when you go backa year later, they are junk I have some of my original Xtracolor and Pactras from 20 years ago that are great Dave

Duh- here's the color card.

Hi Peter: You should get the card, IPMS window cling, IPMS 2012 Natioanls announcement and a flyer on the IPMS Swag in about 7-10 days depending on the USPS Dave

Hi Guys: Please realize that the prices listed are MSRP. These will sell for less almost everywhere Dave

There are many ship models, but there's nothing like This TITANIC!!! MRC is announcing a very special, Limited Edition, 1/400 scale of the R.M.S Titanic... Academy has pulled out all the stops for the 100th Anniversary of one of the most famous ships in maritime history! Other plastic model kits have tried to recreate the Titanic's architecture and majesty, but none can hold a candle to this 1/400 scale Limited Edition. With its 419 parts and 26 5/8" length, Academy's Passion For Precision has brought the ship back to life. Features Abound: Exclusive to this magnificent Centenary Edition are actual Wooden Decks, treated with a special moisture resistant coating. A multitude of Photo-Etched parts for cranes, benches, banisters and more. Machined brass flagpole. The hull's original welded steel panels are finely reproduced. Deck details include benches, bollards, capstens, lifeboats and ventilators. A precise ladder system highlights the dramatic smokestacks. Lifeboats, pilothouse and railings are crisply duplicated. Delicate cotton thread rigging. Beautiful display stand and plaque. This unique kit includes an 8-page booklet with dramatic photos of the actual ship, plus rare facts and anecdotes. Academy also included color photos to facilitate assembly. Item # 14202 R.M.S. Titanic Centenary Anniversary Edition -- $199.00 MSRP Contact your representative ASAP... to preorder this model... only Limited quantities will be available. For additional photos click Product link

Well, it’s November and Ross McMillanappear to be busy as ever with six new SAC releases. These range in scale from 1/72ndthrough 1/32nd and as always, are welcome additions to his evergrowing list of metal replacement gear. This months’ releases are as follows: · #32057 – Dewoitine D.520 Landing Gear–replacement for 1/32 Azur $ 14.95 · #48152 – Mirage 2000 Landing Gear –replacement for 1/48 Heller, Eduard $16.95 · #48153 – Yak-38 Landing Gear –replacement for 1/48 Hobby Boss $16.95 · #48154 – P-61 Black Widow LandingGear – replacement for 1/48 Great Wall $16.95 · #38155 – FW 190 Landing Gear (Has) –replacement for all 1/48 Hasegawa $16.95 · #72038 – Ju-52 Landing Gear –replacement for 1/72 Italeri $ 12.95 Make sure to visit their website at www.scaleaircraftconversions.comto see these and a list of other gear available at quality Hobby Suppliers oryou can order direct.

Here's a few links 16 walkaround pics Cybermodeler- great seat pics Based on what I see, they look alike. I am building this kit for the reviewer corps so it will be interesting to see yours!. Dave

1/72 ScaleTornado F.3 "No. 111 Squadron 90th Anniversary" CELEBRATINGTHE R.A.F.'s FIERCEST SQUADRON Basedout of Leuchars, Scotland for its final 40 years, the R.A.F.'s No. 111 Squadronfirst formed as a desert recon squadron in late WWI. The Panavia Tornado ADVF.3 was the squadron's fighter of choice from 1990-2011. In 2007, the No. 111Squadron celebrated its 90th anniversary, decorating their Tornado ADV F.3s with a special paint scheme in honor of the occasion. This Limited Edition kit features one marking option: 1. Royal A.F. No. 111 Sq.,90th Anniversary special marking, JU: ZE734, 2007 The 1/72 Tornado F.3 "No. 111 Squadron 90th Anniversary" kit has a total parts count of 97 pieces and a skill level of 3. HSGS1959 01959 1/72 Tornado F.3 "No.111 Sq. 90thAnn." Retail: $47.99 Street: $42.99 The1/72 Tornado F.3 "No. 111 Squadron 90th Anniversary" kit will beavailable late November.

1/200Scale JAL® Express Boeing® 737-800 AN EXCEPTIONAL, ECONOMICAL WAY TO TRAVEL JAL®Express is a subsidiary of Japan Airlines® that specializes in economical passenger transport and cargo deliveries throughout Japan and China. JAL Express received its first 737-800 in January of 2008. That same year, the airliner celebrated the tenth anniversary of its first flight. Since then, the airliner has added 27 more 737-800s to its fleet. The 737-800 makes up over 75 percent of the airline's fleet of aircraft, which is a testament to its reliability and economical fuel consumption. This kit features new JAL Express decal markings. It contains 47 total pieces andhas a skill level of 3. HSGS1739 10739 1/200 JAL Express Boeing 737-800 Retail: $27.99 Street: $25.99 The1/200 JAL Express Boeing 737-800 will be available late November.

1/350Scale N.Y.K. Line Hikawa Maru JAPAN'SCELEBRATED "QUEEN OF THE PACIFIC" Launched in 1929, the Japanese liner Hikawa Maru represented ocean travel at its most luxurious. The "Queen of the Pacific" was as famous for her exquisite art deco interiors and four-star cuisine as she was for carrying celebrity passengers like Charlie Chaplin. During WWII, the Hikawa Maru served as a hospital ship. By 1961, she had become a floating museum ship.She was fully restored to her former glory in 2007. Thiskit features new tooling and one marking option: 1. Japanese Passenger-CargoShip of N.Y.K. (Nippon Yusen Kaisha), Seattle route, 1930-1941. The kit has a total parts count of 368 pieces and carries a skill level of 3. HSGS4002 40028 1/350N.Y.K. Line Hikawa Maru Retail:$159.99 Street: $139.99 The1/350 Scale N.Y.K. Line Hikawa Maru will be available late November.

1/350Scale Hikawa Maru Wooden Deck Parts Set FINISHINGTOUCHES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME! Why spend your days sanding andshaping a wooden deck for your Hikawa Maru when you can use these easy-to-attach parts from Hasegawa instead? The set features adhesive-backed wooden deck parts, plus photo-etched parts for recreating the ship's winchbase. HSGS215172151 1/350 Hikawa Maru Wooden Deck Parts Set Retail: $69.99 Street: $64.99 The1/350 Hikawa Maru Wooden Deck Parts Set will be available late November.

1/350Hikawa Maru Basic Photo-Etched Parts Set IDEALUPGRADES FOR THE 1/350 HIKAWA MARU! The Hikawa Maru was Japan's "Queen of the Pacific." Now, you can add thesefinishing touches to your Hasegawa model that will truly do her justice! Theset features assorted photo-etched parts designed to fit the Hasegawa 1/350 Scale Hikawa Maru model kit, including handrails, ladders, doors and ring buoys. HSGS214972149 1/350 Hikawa Maru Basic Photo-Etched Parts Retail: $64.99 Street: $59.99 The1/350 Hikawa Maru Basic Photo-Etched Parts Set will be available late November.

AV-8Harrier Egg Plane THE “JUMPJET” GETS AN EGGS-CITING MAKEOVER! Whenit was introduced in the early 1980s, the AV-8B Harrier II instantly proved itwasn’t just a minor redesign of the original Hawker Harrier. Changes includedan elevated cockpit and a completely revamped fuselage andwing, as well as two more hard-points than the original’s five. These featuresmade it an essential combat aircraft during the first Gulf War. Since then, theHarrier II has been employed in 2001”s Operation Enduring Freedom and thestill-in-progress Operation Odyssey Dawn. Kit features decals and instructions and has a skill level of 3. HSGS6129 60129 AV-8Harrier Egg Plane Retail: $12.99 Street: $11.99 TheAV-8 Harrier Egg Plane will be available late November.

F-22®Raptor Egg Plane A TRULYEGGS-CEPTIONAL STEALTH FIGHTER TheF-22 Raptor looks impressive, but its capabilities are even more striking. Forstarters, dual Pratt & Whitney® F119-PW-100 turbofan engines withafterburners help it reach estimated speeds of Mach 1.82 in super-cruise mode.With afterburners, speeds can exceed Mach 2. Avionics include AN/APG-77 radar,which can track multiple targets in any flight condition, as well as theAN/ALR-94 passive receiver system, which uses over 30wing- and fuselage-mounted internal antennas to provide unsurpassed radardetection coverage. This kit features all-new tooling, decals and assemblyinstructions and carries a skill level of 3. HSGS6127 60127 F-22 Raptor Egg Plane Retail:$12.99 Street: $11.99 The F-22 Raptor Egg Plane will be available lateNovember.

SR-71Blackbird Egg Plane EGG IT ON,FOR STRATEGIC RECON! Designed for long-range strategic recon missions, the SR-71Blackbird set several notable speed records throughout the 1960s and 1970s.During an April 26, 1971 flight, Majors Dewain Vick and Thomas Estes flew over15,000 miles (24,000 km) in 10.5 hours. Both pilots earned the 1971 MackayTrophy and 1972’s Harmon Trophy for their efforts. Over five years later, theSR-71 set the absolute speed record of 2,193.2 mph (3,529.6 km/h). Impressivestatistics indeed! Kit features decals and assembly instructions and carries a skill level of 3. HSGS6128 60128 SR-71Blackbird Egg Plane Retail:$12.99 Street: $11.99 TheSR-71 Blackbird Egg Plane will be available late November.

1/200Scale JAL® Boeing® 777-200 THESUPER-SIZED “TRIPLE SEVEN” TheBoeing 777 is today’s largest twin-engine jet airliner. The “Triple Seven”first took to the skies in June of 1994, and within the following year, UnitedAirlines® became the 777’s launch customer. Japan Airlines® was another earlyadopter, adding fifteen 777-200s and eleven extended-range 777-200ERs to itswide-ranging fleet of aircraft. Today, Japan Airlines has forty-six 777s in itsfleet, with 924 currently operating with airlines allover the world. The1/200 JAL Boeing 777-200 has a total parts count of 56 with a skill level of 3. HSGS0714 10714 1/200 JAL Boeing 777-200 Retail:$29.99 Street: $26.99 TheHasegawa 1/200 JAL Boeing 777-200 will be available late October.

1/24 ScaleVW® Beetle® Type 1 Police Car CATCHCRIMINALS IN COMPACT CLASS The Volkswagen® Beetle’s compact size and air-cooled,flat-four engine made it ideal for Autobahn driving. Since it was affordableand easy to maintain, the Beetle Type 1 was a natural choice for Bundespolizeiuse. As the Beetle became a success in other countries, it was soon adopted bypolice for use in countries like Canada and Belgium. ThisLimited Edition kit features newleft-handle dashboard parts, a new police light andspeaker parts, plus three marking options: 1. Bundespolizei, Germany 2. Saint John Police,Canada 3. Antwerp Police, Belgium TheHasegawa Limited Edition VolkswagenBeetle Type 1 Police Car has a total parts count of 85 and a skill level of 3. HSGS0251 20251 1/24 VW Beetle Type 1 Police Car Retail:$47.99 Street: $42.99

1/200Scale Solaseed Air Boeing® 737-800 A NEWAIRLINE – A NEW BEGINNING ForJapan, July’s launch of Solaseed Air didn’t just represent the addition of anew airline. It represented a new beginning. For decades, strict regulationslimited the number of available choices for airline travelers. Now, recentchanges to the market have made it possible for Japan to enjoy more optionsthan ever before. Solaseed Air is the fourth airline to emerge since thecountry’s airline industry was reformed in 1998. Thiskit features markings for the new brand name of Skynet Asia Airways (“SolaseedAir”), July 15, 2011. The kit has a total parts count of47 and a skill level of 3. HSGS1740 10740 1/200 Solaseed Air Boeing 737-800 Retail: $27.99 Street: $25.99 The1/200 Solaseed Air Boeing 737-800 model will be available late November.