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Old 08-21-2004 | 07:50 AM
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From: RAF Turnhouse 603 Squadron, MD
Default 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
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