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Mike K

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Re: Japanese subs
« Reply #15 on: 31 Aug , 2009, 16:37 »
BAD INFO ALERT !!!
I just got an email from Squadron. Model on way. Shipped today.
I'll do a quick eval when it arrives.
Just remember, I grew up in the era when Lionfish and the "Blue Devil" were top of the line. Not to mention that, I can't see so good any more.

devans

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Re: Japanese subs
« Reply #16 on: 31 Aug , 2009, 20:13 »
I will be patiently waiting your review Mike, wear your glasses ;D

Mr.Mox

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Re: Japanese subs
« Reply #17 on: 01 Sep , 2009, 11:21 »
Yes Mike, please give it a fair lookover - from the pictures on other forums it looks like a dog...

Mike K

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Re: Japanese subs
« Reply #18 on: 04 Sep , 2009, 13:44 »
OK, I've got the beast in front of me. All I can say is that the review on Caswell << http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=983692&page=5 >> is very kind.
It looks like the had the I-8, I-53 and I-370 plans, and avaraged them. Adding a lot of "artistic" (autistic?) license.
Maybe the I-20 will be better.
Still, if you're a "kit basher", have fun. This was designed for you.
On the positive side, at least the bow planes weren't cast on, as it appears in the photos. For better or worse.
Mike K.

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Re: Japanese subs
« Reply #19 on: 04 Sep , 2009, 18:26 »
That bad?  Seems that Lindberg lost a golden opportunity with this kit.  Too bad, I was hoping this kit would be more accurate.  Instead, it sounds like a large bath toy. 


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Re: Japanese subs
« Reply #20 on: 04 Sep , 2009, 21:38 »
Thanks for the info Mike. WHY or why do model companies do this? There are always compromises (practical, budget, resources) but sometimes you wonder why they bothered.
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