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G'day, I have lost the canopy off my Academy 1:48 F-14 Sundowner (no idea how), can I get a replacement from anywhere without having to buy a whole kit? Thanks Muppet

Thanks mate. I'll have a squiz. Cheers!

Thanks for your reply. I'll have a look. Thanks again!!

G'day, Does anyone know who supplies Verlinden (or compatible brand) 1:48 scribing templates in Australia? It's proving very hard to find a set without having to go overseas. Cheers Muppet

G'day, I've just inherited a 1:48 Academy F-14A 'Sundownner' and would like to attempt my first resin cockpit, flaps, undercarriage and nozzles. Will any 1:48 scale kits be compatible, or do certain kits only work with certain brands (i.e. Hasegawa, Dragon etc) Cheers Muppet

Thanks guys, some good tips I'll put into action.....except the free-hand one not quite good enough for that!! Cheers

Hi all, In the middle of a 1/48 Ju-88, and are at the stage of painting the wheels. What is the best method of painting them to give you crisp, accurate edges where the rubber meets the rim? I've heard numerous ways (paint pens, masking tape, blue tac etc) but I never seem to be able to achieve the 'perfect circle'

Hi all, I am at the end of my Me-262 and have just placed on the last decal of the sheet, and according to all my reference photos, they all have swastikas on the tails but none are provided. I understand the moral weight of such a item, but like authenticity on my models, and was wondering if there are decal sheets out there available to help finish my models. This also will help as I am trying to slowly building my way through the 1:48 scale WWII Luftwaffe 'family' (yes..a big task but you gotta have goals in life!!) Cheers

I have done something I will ever do again...Try to slowly bend clear plastic parts to fit better!!! Now I have a crack in the front canopy of my Me 262. Two questions. 1. Cam it be fixed and how? ....and... 2. How easy is it to order a new one and will it cost heaps? Pleeaaassee Help!! :o

G'day again lads, I was going through some of the gallery shots and was looking at this very detailed cockpit of a Ju-88C-6 by Bill Lachance. I am wondering, how does one get such dramatic results in cockpit detailing (particularly the dials, levers and seatbelts). I know I may be asking a very stupid question, and skill is obviously a big factor..but are there any tips please!!! Cheers :)

Thanks fellas, I know I may sound like I'm 'penny-pinching' but it's always good to look out for good cheap alternatives. I mean, who thought that a domestic grade floor wax would end up being a major component to seal and finish models...and fishing line and toothbrush fillaments for static discharges, etc etc. Having said that, if all that there is that works best is the 'company product' then I'm all for using that too. Cheers lads, Muppet

You guys are great. Thanks for all your input. As Kev said, the availability of some products you all mention are somewhat hard to get here in Oz, but the advice is priceless. I'll go do the rounds at an artist supplier around the corner from me and I'll check the hardware stores again...and hope I hit gold. Thanks heaps fellas, Muppet

Guys, Thanks so much for the replies. I'll look into them. I really appreciate all your advice from both home and abroard. We do have Windex here, but it does come in many other forms. Happy modelling guys... Cheers, Muppet :D

G'day, I was wandering if there is anyone in Australia/Brisbane who knows if there is a generic thinner available in hardware stores for airbrushing acrylics? I currently use the Tamiya X-20A stuff but it's way expensive for such a small amount, and I wanted to know if there's a suitable cheaper 'bulk-buy' replacement you can get in a supermarket or hardware store. I have already looked in Bunnings, but with the thinners they have I am too scared to run through my airbrush and use with acrylic paints as I don't know what exact type of suitable replacement is available. Please help as I'm sur

G'day again, This time I have a question about doing wheel wells. I am doing a Me 262 at the moment and the forward wheel well is quite deep and narrow. Can anyone give me a quick guide as how to prepare, paint, and weather wheel wells (on any aircraft) to give them that dirty look. This has always been my nemesis in model making, Ta