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  Planet Models' Flitzer
Merlin
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:01 AM UTC
Something a bit different for me - an all-resin kit and a Luft ''46 subject... I have to say, judging by this kit, I''m in danger of becoming a convert on both counts!

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jimbrae
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:05 AM UTC
That's not a Flitzer it's a DH Vampire....Jim
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:13 AM UTC
Jim

More like a Venom really (swept-back wings), but just wait 'till I sit it and Classic Airframes' Vampire side by side...

It does look cool though, doesn't it! I love this kit - a real unexpected gem!

All the best

Rowan
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:13 AM UTC
Seriously, makes you wonder why the Focke Wulf lawywers never sued De Havilland for plagiarism...Jim :-)

Nice review, of an interesting subject!..
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:22 AM UTC
Hi again Jim

Well - to be fair, the designs for the Flitzer and the Spidercrab (the original name for the Vampire) developed virtually simultaneously and totally independently. They'd make a great Airfix-style "Dogfight Double" - Ahhh... those were the days! (He says, instantly sounding older than the Ark)

All the best

Rowan
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