Heller 1/72 Javelin FAW6 conversion **FINISHED**

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Re: Heller 1/72 Javelin FAW6 conversion **FINISHED**

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Cracking Job James, well done.
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I commented on your wonderful conversion 4 years ago, James, and I have just added the old FROG kit to my stash, with intention to replace my shabby old Airfix FAW.9 (which replaced my earlier Novo model). So I will have gone full circle!
I have the SAM decal sheet for inspiration, and reference to your build, of course.

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Thanks David. Fortunately I replaced all the Photobucket hosted photos a few days ago. Good to know it was worth the effort.
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That's a work of art. A beautiful build. Very well done James.

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James, somehow I missed your FAW6 thread. I must say it was one of the most rewarding workbench threads I could wish for. What an effort and what a stunning finished article. Builds like this actually educate me quite a bit. A++++ (run out of space for plus signs :))
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That Javelin really looks the business, James. Well done!
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Hi James Perrin,you started this before I joined the UAMF,having just read it from the begining,what can I say. :wanw I can never do a model as good as this,well tidy mun.
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Thanks guys, it good to know that old threads get read too,
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On the other hand, James, I have chickened out of my FROG project and got hold of the Misterkit Javelin.
At least I am spared all the rescribing!

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James, I have discovered your efforts and I have been inspired to reconstruct my FAW9 as a consequence. I completed an Airfix FAW9R with all its errors but I am now going to take another Airfix kit and correct it, as far as possible.
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Be sure to keep us posted of your progress
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Should I start a new thread for the build or post in my Kitchen Craft creations?? Decisions, decisions, decisions!!
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