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TXCajun

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  1. I'm just trying to dig around to figure out if the new tool OV-10 will ever materialize.
  2. Does anyone have an update on this? It just seemed to come to a screeching halt. I just got the re-release of the Revell kit with Maj. Crandall's markings at our club's Christmas party gift swap and I very interested in the D correction.
  3. I see, my good man, that you are a solution finder! As to the HK kit, it arrived today. It is simply beautiful. All other things aside, I'd like to make an interesting note right out of the gate. The two included figurines, though the same scale, are DIFFERENT HEIGHTS! Yep, just like real humans. That may not be a huge thing to some, but it shows a particularly interesting attention to realism. As to the accuracy issues, I'm still waiting to see factory drawings. Not saying what's been posted here is wrong or right, just looking for evidence to support the claims on inaccuracy. Cheers, T
  4. When HK and Tamiya announced their Mossies, I started saving my wampum to buy both. I'm not going to niggle over the spinners. Frankly, I have yet to read reviews of any new kit where some aspect isn't "perfect". I ordered the HK kit from Luckymodel at $173 delivered to my front door in Texas after shipping charges were added, and I'm happy I did it. For the glass-nosed variant it's a far cry better than the old Revell kit and for that I'm content. I'll go whole hog on the detail bits when released as that is my M.O. for 1/32nd subjects (leaning toward OOB for 1/48th). I should take delivery t
  5. Greetings all. I am playing with a Linux distribution (Zorin 9.1 64bit) again. I'm just fed up with the high cost of keeping my Windows systems updated with the latest supported OS and applications (such as Office). I've been running Stashmate (http://www.stashmate.co.uk/) on a Windows 7 system with no problems. I like the application and would like to keep using it, especially since I have a good deal of my stash already entered into this database. With a switch to Linux, I would like to run Stashmate in a Wine environment. I've installed the Stashmate software in Wine and I have a "clickabl
  6. For a thread that is clearly labeled "General Discussion - NO POLITICS" This certainly degraded quickly. Folks, it's pretty clear that with an audience of modelers spread across the entire globe, it's a given that we are going to have, at times, widely divergent opinions on topics of religion and politics, not to mention other "hot" topics. Heck, we can't even agree on the proper algorithms to be used when counting rivets (attempt at humor). As someone who has actually worked in the media (both in the military and civilian sector), I can tell you that there isn't a media source on this plan
  7. Richard, I was one of the unfortunate folks who lost money trying to buy decals from "ModelsTwoAlexander" or whatever the company of the month was. I would be very much interested in buying a set of decals for the Hobbit 777. If this is possible, please PM me with ordering/cost information for this set in 1/144. Depending on the price and my on-hand cash, I may toss my hat in for two sets. Many thanks, v/r Stew
  8. Yet again, you knock one out of the park, my friend! Nice work! I do have a question: What is the story behind the first gray profile you threw up there - the one with the 1st Cav Division patch on the nose? Is there a tie with 1st Cav?
  9. If Hobby Decal is indeed a dead business, shouldn't the admin remove this business's forum?
  10. Just a side note no one I think has addressed: I'd bet none of his LOTR or Hobbit decals are appropriately licensed from Mr. Jackson.
  11. Thanks for the info. Sorry for the belated gratitude.
  12. Very nice work. As a fan of both the A-10 and the Flying Tigers, I really enjoy seeing these projects.
  13. There will be a plethora of after-market bits for this. New prop, new engine, new wheel wells, maybe new canopy for earlier marks. Should invested in Quickboost and Squadron/True Details YEARS ago :/
  14. I ordered the 777-300ER Hobbit decals from him back in September..of LAST YEAR!!! Yes, I had read the negatives. It is my fault for being dazed by the lure of the Hobbit decals. His order status on my order says they were shipped. To date I have neither received them nor has he responded to my queries: Skip Navigation LinksHome > Your Account > Print Order Order #7588 Back Print S O L D B Y modelarstwoalexander Mazowickie 33 Swider, 05402 POLAND INVOICE Order Number: 7588 Order Date: 8/25/2013 Status: Completed SHIPMENT INFORMATION S H I P T O XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
  15. Just dropped an order for the F-4C sheet with the LA ANG. Sorry to add to the overflow
  16. No sweat, man. I fully understand that work comes first. My main fascination with the LAANG birds is I grew up in the New Orleans area and used to belong to the Flying Tigers club in New Orleans YEARS ago. When I was a member, we undertook a project to build at least one example of all of the aircraft flown by the Louisiana Air Guard from its' inception to that date (Mid 80's at the time). Once completed, the models were to be donated to the Louisiana National Guard museum at Jackson Barracks. I took on two projects: an AT-6 and an F-4C. I delivered the AT-6 which to my knowledge was still o
  17. Not just the gear, which is mounted too far inboard and looks anemic. Look at the prop. That thing on the model looks like it was carved from a log. As a comparison: http://naturenm.org/AT6Texan2.jpg There's still some refinement of the product to go.
  18. Great to know that those Louisiana Air Guard "Coonass Militia" pics & links to pics I sent you paid off! This is an outstanding sheet! Historical note, though: Since you provided the black stencils for the LA ANG F-4s, that allows one to do the compass ghost schemes from the William Tell meet where the Coonass Militia tail motto made its' debut. Check this picture out: Also note "Coonass Militia" in red on the baggage pod. Never saw that before! http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/190/c/d/coonass_militia_phantom_no__2_by_f16crewchief-d3lhmxr.jpg Also: http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/mo
  19. Great to know that those Louisiana Air Guard "Coonass Militia" pics & links to pics I sent you paid off! This is an outstanding sheet! Historical note, though: Since you provided the black stencils for the LA ANG F-4s, that allows one to do the compass ghost schemes from the William Tell meet where the Coonass Militia tail motto made its' debut. Check this picture out: Also note "Coonass Militia" in red on the baggage pod. Never saw that before! http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/190/c/d/coonass_militia_phantom_no__2_by_f16crewchief-d3lhmxr.jpg Also: http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/mo
  20. You know, something else you could try is using a soft toothbrush and comet cleanser or toothpaste to give the surface a little bite. Alternatively, you might try using extra-fine furniture grade steel wool (for polishing out poly coats). What you obviously don't want to do is be too aggressive and knock down or soften detail you've worked hard to preserve. I've used Tamiya primer as well and I like that it is lacquer based. Thus, it "should" bite better. You might also want to check out Floquil Railroad gray primer. Before Tamiya and Mr. Surfacer came along, it was the standard for a good la
  21. Mike, As a fellow Army veteran (Just Cause) and having served in Afghanistan as a civilian, please allow me to thank you for your service. We're doing something similar with our local club and the Wounded Warrior's Center on post. Kudos to you for your efforts. v/r Stew
  22. If you are referring to the Academy/Hobbycrap Camel offering, I have it, and the level of WNW is so far and above that kit it's ridiculous, but we all knew that. WNW could do a Sopwith as well as a SPAD XIII and do quite well with them. What is on the market right now is doo-doo in comparison, right? Now, I'm pining for a nice Hanriot HD.1 - Bevy of very nice Italian and Belgian schemes there...certainly not mainstream! Then there's the HD.2 on floats in US markings. However, I was disheartened to have one of the WNW guys tell me not to hold my breath for a Jenny. Yeah, all those fighters d
  23. I've used thick vinyl pinstriping tape. I have a couple of rolls left over from my R/C flying days, but auto body shop supply stores carry it as well as larger chain auto supply stores such as O'Reily's, Auto Zone. etc. The stuff stretches to follow compound curves and adhere's well.
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