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   Michael Dobrzelecki · July 19, 2017

   Great build article on Hyperscale of the Trumpeter Mig-23M. I would like to get a copy of the text and photos from the ARC site you mentioned. Thanks in advance. Mike

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     Jon Bryon · July 19, 2017

     Hi Mike; thanks. I’ll need your email address to send it to you. You can find my email address in some of my replies to comments on the MiG-23 on the HS forum.

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   Predrag Ivanovic · October 10, 2017

   Linking from HS ,i get to your blog site, and spent some time enjoying yours modells.Yours collection of models is great, but my attention is first on your presentation and biographical links with every model you build, complete story. For most of my modells I can’t even recall when and where did I buy them. For me, very interesting concept. Once more, my admiration.

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   David · February 20, 2018

   Have you ever found out what the difference is between blue and red colored letters on a Soviet Mig-21?

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     Jon Bryon · February 24, 2018

     Hi David, no idea I’m afraid! Cheers, Jon

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   john ferguson · April 4, 2018

   Liked your Glenview Corsairs. We moved to Glenview in 1953 when I was 11. We lived a mile south of the Naval Airstation in line with the North-South runway and I can well remember these guys coming in on Sunday eveneings. Weekend Warfriors . I don’t remember that the planes were that shiny in 1954, but I’m sure you must have adequate support for the gloss. I think the Corsairs were replaced by Panthers, and later Cougars. They were also flying Privateers from there and conitnued to do so for some years.
   The Cougars were nototriously underpowered. When they were taking off to the South I doubt that they’d reached 1500 feet by the time they passed our house. My Mom thought she could recognize some of the pilots, but of course with their masks this was unlikely.

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   charles lambour · January 4, 2019

   Hi Jon, I’m 85 years old and still build all types of models both static and flying types with the flying type going back to about 1939 and the plastic back to the 1940’s I just read your bashing of a Phantom kit by Hasegawa. You do build beautiful models but I don’t think you and many other builders don’t realize the outstanding kits available now-a-days to the builders and complain about nit s— things that a true builder, not a shake and bake assembler, would take in stride but I guess it take all kinds in todays world. Charlie

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   Alastair Green · June 25, 2019

   Liked the thoughts on your 3 blogs especially decals and closing canopies and dispensing with dangly things under wings. Wonder if other decal softeners what I have got will work, will have to try it.
   Chinese modelling , what a saga. I moved out to NewZealand in 1994 and happily I met other anoraks and model shops , trade me and Hannants keep it happening.
   On building the whole stash, I think I’ve got over building them all, probably won’t , by buying quality that will build easy.

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   charles lambour · June 25, 2019

   Jon, if you think the Monogram P-80 is a pig of a model it’s too bad you weren’t around for the early years of plastic such as the Aurora kits, then you would know what a pig really is. Charlie

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   Jon Bryon · June 25, 2019

   I do not understand the point or the purpose of this comment.

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   Andre Oliveira · February 18, 2020

   Hi Jon can you send me your email i have a few questions but they are a bit longer to post here.
   Thank you.
   Best regards André

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     Jon Bryon · February 18, 2020

     I’m happy to answer questions but I’m not going to post my email address here. You can find me on Facebook as Jonathan Bryon and contact me that way if you wish.

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    Andre Oliveira · February 18, 2020

    I don’t have facebook,
    can i sen my email from here ?

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      Jon Bryon · February 18, 2020

      Yep, if you want to write you email out I’ll email you. I’ll then delete your comment.

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    Chris Tyler · March 20, 2020

    Hi Jon – just read you article on the Seafire XVII on Hyperscale. Your standards are way out there man! I thought I was pretty intense when it comes to detail research and modelling, but I think you’ve outdone me here. Anyway, brilliant result – great interpretatiuon of old pictures.

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      Jon Bryon · March 20, 2020

      Thanks Chris 🙂

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    Christopher Tyler · May 19, 2020

    That tiger striped A-4! Your search for perfection is inspiring. I’m glad it’s not just me

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    waikong chung · June 30, 2020

    Just found your site, so much to look at. Wonderful post on living in china! Oh… and great looking builds!

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    Anonymous · September 13, 2022

    Wow! Incredible builds. Just listened to your interview on the PPP, really enjoyed it. I built model aircraft as a kid in the UK and really focused on output. Now after a 40 year gap I started back in the US, but this time is an armor modeler and diorama builder, and having great fun. I still love aircraft though and really appreciate seeing great models like yours.
    Looking forward to seeing you next builds,
    take care,
    kindest regards,
    Martin Drayton.

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      jonbryon · September 13, 2022

      Thanks for your reply Martin, I am honoured! I’ve seen your builds on FB and very much admire the dynamism you impart through your dioramas. I’ll definitely be keeping track through that and your excellent communiques with the various podcasts! I hope our paths might cross one day if you are back in the UK.

      All the best

      Jon

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    David Lister · January 2, 2023

    Hello Jon, just wanted to comment on your build and review of the Revell 1/48 Rafale. I followed the build notes with interest having recently completed the two seat version and at the painting stage of the M version. My interest isn’t really in making the most accurate model of the real thing – more trying to do the very best I can with what the kit offers. I will use resin seats from time to time but that’s it for me. Having seen you build I have to say I’m really impressed with you finish and painting. Despite your problems with the canopy it has turned out brilliantly and is an inspiration to me. I have just ordered a couple of Syhart decal sheets for the single seat M which look very comprehensive – too much for one kit so I may have to build another! I find the Rafale has really hooked me – it’s such a beautiful aircraft! I was interested in your choice of grey – there seems to be a wide variety of opinion as to what is the correct colour but yours looks very convincing. Thanks for sharing a really great model – and the rest of you work is just superb too!

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      jonbryon · January 2, 2023

      Hi David,

      Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate it when people give feedback on the website.

      The Rafale is a great looking aircraft and the Revell kit is pretty good. I certainly don’t claim any authority on the grey colour and simply went with what I felt looked good. Every so often I am tempted to try and get find a B model, but then the stash is already so big! I hope you continue to enjoy making your M – any photos anywhere online that you’ve shared?

      Very best

      Jon

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        David Lister · May 30, 2023

        Hi Jon, I’ve only just found your reply to my messages so excuse the late response. Thank for expressing an interest in my attempts at a Rafale! I did finish the M but was disappointed in the kit as it really represents an early version without the ECM fitments so isn’t accurate. Normally, that doesn’t bother me too much as I said earlier, but I was annoyed to find that their boxing of the single seat airforce version contains all the parts to build a Marine version too! Anyway, here’s a link to my M:
        https://www.facebook.com/groups/crumblebuilders/permalink/2057522677784192/
        Any the B:
        https://www.facebook.com/groups/crumblebuilders/permalink/1991814727688321/
        I revisited your site today as I currently building a Hasegawa F-4G and, having done what I think is a reasonable job on the camouflage – following their instructions – I think that the colours are wrong. I’m pressing on with what I have but annoyed with myself for not doing more research! I was looking at your grey one and think it’s excellent!

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    Bruces Scale Models · July 1, 2023

    Love the Duck build Jon. Great scheme, great model, expertly written up and photographed. When you say you paint the markings with tamiya, can I assume you’re thinning them with X20A white top rather than the yellow top lacquer thinners?
    Bruce

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      jonbryon · July 1, 2023

      Thanks Bruce. I actually thin Tamiya paints with Mr Leveling Thinner. HTH!

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    allen gray · October 7, 2023

    Nice work on this interesting optic. Thanks for your efforts.

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    Davis Gandees · October 31, 2024

    Hi Jon,

    I just saw your F8F-1 Bearcat and want to compliment you on an excellent, well detail model I am glad you read my post on tailspin regarding the correct number of exhaust stacks! The incorrect 5 stack info in the Squadron Bearcat book started it all, but I confirmed the correct info with Grumman test pilot Corky Myer before he passed away. He knew the Bearcat inside and out!

    Best Regards,

    Davis Gandees

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      Jon Bryon · October 31, 2024

      Hi David,

      Thanks for your comment! There’s so much bad info out there I’m really grateful for people like yourself who can set the record straight.

      Cheers!

      Jon

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