No, I dont think anyone on here can help you figure out how the Jet engines in a Raptor or F35 work.... And if there were such a person on here... they wouldn't tell you. Loose lips sink ships... You ever hear that one... Sophie....? This is like the other poster from China who was looking for the cold war nato attack plans for Europe.... Let us know when you "pick one up"..... Bonus points for pictures. I bet the FBI would be interested too. Just a hunch?  

Yah, I just don’t like your helmet honestly, it looks off. I’m super picky with that kind of thing, but the cross is the wrong size, circles are right size, but the cross is to small, you should do it going edge to edge flush with the panel or just make it larger filling out the panel. It looks like one of those Amazon helmets that come painted with the cross. Not to be rude, but it really just looks wrong. The rest of your kit is really solid though 👍

Lately I’ve been diving deeper into military jet engine design—especially twin-spool turbofans like the F119 used in the F-22 or the F135 from the F-35. The engineering behind these is just mind-blowing, but for most of us, seeing one up close (let alone inside) is next to impossible. That got me wondering: is there a model kit out there that lets you actually see how these things work? I’m not talking about static plastic displays or 3D-printed mock-ups, but something mechanical—where the compressor stages, turbines, or bypass fans actually spin, and the overall layout mirrors a real twin-spool setup. I haven’t picked one up yet, but I’m really tempted. Something you can assemble like a puzzle, learn a bit of engine theory from, and then display on a desk or shelf. Especially if it moves and shows internal operation—that would be awesome. So I figured I’d ask the experts here: Has anyone ever built one of these? Or seen them at an airshow, expo, or museum? Are they worth the price? How long does assembly usually take—and is it more fun or frustrating? And if you know of any other engine kits, like for the J79 turbojet or older Cold War designs, I’d love some recommendations. Appreciate any thoughts! I’ve got the bug now and this kind of mechanical modeling is starting to grow on me fast.

This is the B-25 used in Soul Survivor. I saw her at the Cars of Stars, Planes of Fame when they were in Buena Park Ca. My dad took me to see her. I attempted to track her down. It looks like molds were made of her. but nothing survives anymore.

This is a link to the B-25 used in King 9. She still exists!!!      https://b-25history.org/aircraft/4232354.htm

I am not sure what is going on with this site but, King-9 will not return is the Twilight Zone show based in general on Lady Be Good. Both K-9 will not return and Sole Survivor were filmed at El Mirage Dry Lake. During WW2 this was Aux Air Base 4 to Victorville Army Air Force Base. 

I agree - regular army. He has all the right attributes. Regulation to a T.

Hey, that is a nice shotgun. I don’t think I’ve seen one of them out in the wild(at any shows or on the range) before. Also, I believe none of the military Stevens shotguns received stock proofs.  I did own a GI Remington M11 riot back in the day…late 70s, early 80s. There was a batch of them that were released by Pennsylvania State police I believe that materialized at a lot of shows on the East Coast at about 200 a pop in excellent condition. Kicked like the proverbial mule!  I think I also remember seeing some that were AAF gunnery trainers, skeet and trap type with huge Cutts  compensators. Pretty cool.     

Thank you very much for your time in responding to this. Grandfather was 28th national guard in early 1900’s so I’m glad I picked this up to add to his grouping. Again THANK YOU

Wow, what an unforgettable experience! That must have been absolutely surreal — an unannounced rocket test shaking the ground like an earthquake and causing panic in town. And the parade story is priceless! Marching without knowing why, while the General’s speech gets drowned out by a rocket roar — that’s some real-life “only in the military” moment. Thanks so much for sharing this piece of history!