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Fine Molds: Two Japanese carrier based planes due for release
In_War_and_Peace
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MODELGEEK
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Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 01:50 AM UTC


Fine Molds are releasing two IJN Aircraft, new tooled due soon.

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DougCohen
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Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 02:43 AM UTC
are these 1/48th scale?
rochaped
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Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 02:55 AM UTC
According to FM website, yes they are
In_War_and_Peace
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MODELGEEK
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Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 03:23 AM UTC
Yes sorry they are in 1/48th scale
ULIX-VM
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Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 04:09 AM UTC
the japanese aircraft in ww2 the mayority were built in wood.
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Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 07:23 AM UTC

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the japanese aircraft in ww2 the mayority were built in wood.


NEGATIVE! Japan's aircraft industry was world-class and, in some instances, were far more advanced and sophisticated than Western designs. Nate, Claude, Zero, Val, Kate, Oscar, Betty, Sally, Nell, Babs, Lily - every front-line Japanese Army and Navy aircraft they started the war with was as close to 100% all-metal as European and American designs.
rdt1953
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Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 02:51 PM UTC
I've got both on the way from HLJ
politicni
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Posted: Monday, August 01, 2016 - 11:17 PM UTC
My Has Arrived from HLJ ,
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MODELGEEK
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Posted: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 - 10:16 PM UTC
Rdt1953 let us know how they are detail wise please, I am sure they will be very good.
chrism
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Posted: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 - 12:15 AM UTC
My A5M4 is on its way from HLJ!
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