RE: Arf's and builders ?
My latest work is refurbishing my Vailly P-47 adding 3D panel lines, rivets, access hatches and new paint.
Oh yeah, this was one of those kits that became an arf when I got it or whatever. The original owner/builder was killed in a motorbike accident. The plane was sold to a friend and then passed on to me. Originaly ' Big Stud ' she will now fly under the fictitious 362nd Fighter Group "Forever Young" being a tribute to my wife's Uncle who was KIA in March 45'.
In addition, I am converting the TF RTC P-51D to the B model (Yeah, I know the wing is different in scale) The wing and tail are all glassed. I have the B plans but need to blow it up for the formers unless there is someone out there that would make a set ?
My Yellow spit is also staring at me now, I can't wait to fondle her further this winter, hehehehehe.
Keep your passes low and your spirits high !
S1
some more of my squadron mates