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  1. Sometimes a PE is deisgned to be folded over on itself- like, um- seat belt buckles. A drop of Future overthem is a good way to keep them in place. For most joins I use either gap-filling or super-thin CA, depending on the situation. PE is fun, and the results are rewarding. Good luck!
  2. I've got the C set, and I'm pretty sure it has both paper and acetate instruments. Several sets I've got have this bonus feature. I think the paper panels are clearer. For the paper, I'd just cut a layer of really thin clear plastic from some blister packaging or other such scrounged material and add it to the "sandwich". Even the glassene window from an envelope will do to make a nice glazing for your panel.
  3. Awesome work as usual, Bill. The undercarriage bays look particularly good- you are Eduard's point man in the US! B)
  4. Look in Squadron's Strangers in a Strange Land as well-
  5. Thanks, Thundervett- I love my Iwata Custom Micron B. Cemical- thanks- the fun part comes next- weathering! ScottD- you won't be disappointed- it's a real frustration-buster! Good on the car windows, too... :wub:
  6. A yellow beak (Tamiya Flat Yellow)seemed appropriate, although black might be better for a raven... I opted for only two external stores racks. The mottling was applied with very thin paint sprayed at low pressure with an Iwata Custom Micron B. The Defence of the Reich ID bad was masked off and sprayed with Tamiya Flat Blue, lightened a bit with white. Next comes weathering- this bird will have seen some action by the time I'm through it! I'll probably give it a coat of Future later this afternoon to protect the finish so far. Stay tuned!
  7. Progress! Assembly went well, and I got the basic camo laid down in an afternoon. The camo colors are the old PollyS range with the eagle on the bottle. New PollyS airbrush thinner caused an amusing chemical reaction with the paint, resulting in an expanded. clotty mass gunking up the airbrush. :blink: Tamiya thinner worked perfectly, allowing for a nice, smooth application. Since it's a Focke Wulf, I'm painting it much like an FW 190 with a late war 76/75/83 scheme. I haven't done mottling in twenty years! I've got a tip for my fellow airbrushers who are sick of paint building up on
  8. It's a beauty- one of the nicest 1/72 bomber builds I've seen in a while- cheers!
  9. She looks great! I've got mine ready to paint- a fast build (for me). Now I just have to decide upon a scheme...
  10. chukw

    Pic test

    Looks good, Pap. Merry Christmas! My next project will be a Helldiver- how did you like the build?
  11. Here's how it looks in place. I had some rudder pedals left over as well- you can just see 'em in in finished 'pit. The landing gear are coming along- I added a torque link to the front strut, and may add a sway brace as well. The main gear still need brake lines, but they'll get 'em. Tomorrow's Christmas Eve- if I get my wish I'll have some more modeling time. I hope you all enjoy peaceful and joyous holidays, wherever you be!
  12. Life and work have been keeping me pretty busy as of late, but I've been able to sneak in some modeling here and there. It feels like it's been forever since I've glued two pieces together! I was kind of surprised at the niumber of subtle sink marks on this particular pressing of the kit- guess I'm just lucky. I don't mind, though- there's something theraputic about filling, sanding and enjoying the satisfaction of a nice, smooth fuselage. It was an easy job to separtate the ailerons and such- cover the gaps, some bits of styrene for hinges... ... and voila! Nicely animated fly
  13. Well, I actually live right next door, so I'll be there. Hurray!
  14. Your 111 looks great- what scheme will it wear?
  15. Really nice work there. I haven't had a chance to touch mine (er, plane, that is) in three weeks...
  16. Most impressive! What references are you using- that interior looks fantastic....
  17. chukw

    Walrus

    That's fantastic problem-solving inaction- cheers! This is a great progress thread- thanks for posting. :D
  18. Thanks, guys! Arseny, I'll do that and more- gotta add a throttle, belts, brake lines, etc... I'll post pics when I get there!
  19. I've got the RLM 02 parts mostly ready to go as well. Those colorful bottles in the gear bays need some love, and here and there colors and various touches need to be worked in. I'll keep you posted.
  20. Let's build a model airplane, shall we? Here are some in-progress shots of my AmTech Ta-183 in glorious 1/48 scale. Here's the back of the IP, plumbed with various bits of wire and solder. Out-of-the-Bx? What's all that about? Man, this seemed a lot easier when I was 15! Danged reading glasses combined with a magnifying glass nowadays... Can any late-war enthusiasts tell me what kind of glass goes on this gunsight? Thanks! I drilled out an opening for the belts, dinged up and creased the cushions and added the grab handles on the seat. Here it is after and before. Ach
  21. I saw this beauty over on MM- did you win? You should have! Cheers-
  22. Very nice! Looks like that resin is the super-stinky kind... :huh:
  23. Thanks, guys! She looks great on the long shelf over the bathtub. :) Motion 2- thanks forr the link- I'm gonna try and resist the Gato- one sub has been enough for a while! :(
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