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Old 02-23-2005 | 12:21 PM
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M Gill
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Haven't got there yet (although the kits and/or wood are/is on hand) but I plan to bash an Aeroplane Works/Ziroli P-51D into an A-36 Apache, then bash a Ziroli P-61B into a "C" with fighter brakes. Haven't given any thought to the Aeroplane Works/Ziroli B-25, but I'm sure there's an odd-ball lash-up for that kit. That's for the kits/plans on hand.

When those have taken up residence in the trailer I've got plans for a Boeing 314, and I'm looking for a SuperMarine Walrus and Sikorski S-38 and S-42.
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Fred, let me know if you need any extra parts in your kit-bashing endeavor.

Anyone looking for a less-than-common plane to do should have a look at Jerry Bates' catalogue. I think he is an under rated designer with a lot of interesting planes.

I have always wanted to cut kits for the Brewster Buffalo, but it is not worth it if no one wants to buy any.

I do cut kits for his Dewotine, Yak-3, B-26, and Moth Minor. Both the Dewotine and the Moth Minor are models that will tend to make one "unique" on the field.

Mace Gill
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