jwilliamson

Hi All, I just dug out an old Accurate Miniatures Avenger I started years ago to convert to a Fleet Air Arms. I see Hobby Boss did the same 2P decal sheet I was planning. By chance does anyone have a spare set of the 2P and JZ165 markings by chance?

I just wanted to say thanks to John Chung for sending me some excellent pics of the unside of the wings without pylons. Thanks John. JOE

Hi Mozam, No I got the decals from my Local Hobby Store. However, I believe you can buy direct. I can't remember the FS number for the yellow but it is MM Insignia Yellow. JOE

Daco Products makes decals for this scheme (There is a link in the Manufacturers section on ARC). It is a big sheet but they look great. Thanks JOE

Well that's interesting. I just checked the reference site linked from Daco and saw no Wing Pylons. However EF, your pic clearly shows them. So it looks like either way is correct. Thanks JOE

Well that was quick. Thanks alot. JOE

Hi All, I am working on an F-16 in the 91 Tiger Meet scheme. I know there are no wing weapon stations but I cannot find a good picture of the underside of the wings. The kit has holes for the pylons. Should I just fill these and call it done? Thanks JOE

I bought a desent Campbell Hausfeld regulator at House of Tools. I can't remember how much I paid but I want to say it was around $20 CAN. JOE

I have been using MM Flat for quite some time now both with a brush and airbrush. However, I only brush it on on small parts (ex. An ejection seat to cockpit tub). If you are planning on doing say the entire exterior of a plane, I would airbrush it on. Regardless which way, I always cut it with Mineral Spirits. I eye-ball it but I would guess I use about 75% MM Flat to about 25% Mineral Spirits. I then use Mineral Spirits to clean the brush after. JOE

WOW looking great. I may have to get back to the bench and do somework on my Begium Tigermeet F-16. Oh course that is if the wife doesn't have some house projects to work on. ;) JOE

You can also get a CA Glue debonder. I bought a small bottle in a dollar store some time ago. It has worked fine to remove parts and it also works great at getting CA glue off you hands. JOE

Can't agree more. I bought a couple things off Mike and had no problems........well problems with Canada Post but not Mike. Anyway, definately a great trader. JOE

Hi All, Well I just dug up a Black Box Cockpit for the Hasegawa F-104. Now all I need is a kit to go with it. I want to an F-104 in Bavarian Markings like the one on the box of the Hasegawa 1:48th F-104 "Nato Startfighter" So now I have a couple of questions... First, does anyone made aftermarket decals for this scheme aside from what comes in the Hasegawa boxing? Second, I heard Hasegawa has released a new tooling of the F-104. Is it s big improvment over the original? Thanks JOE

OK it may be a dumb question but how are the designations done? How does the order work? JOE

Yeah I can double that with Ultracast. I bought a couple of seats for an Avenger. They come is sets of two seats. I wanted one early version and one later version for the two Avengers I will be getting around to building one day. They had not problem repackaging as per my request. JOE

Thanks Brian, I went looking in the Tools and Tips on the ARC Site not the ARC Forums. JOE

Hey Brian, Great Job on the F-14. I can't seem to find your article on weathering. Can you post a link. Thanks JOE PS: It is probably right under my nose but can't find it.

Can you say oops. JOE

Here is a link... http://www.houseoftools.com/product.htm?pid=58002 JOE

I bought a set from a hardware store for a fraction of the cost of a Hobby Store. I seem to recall I paid around $10 Canadian for a set of micro bits. I would check around your local hardware stores first. JOE

I have been very happy with my Badger 155. JOE

I must say there is nothing better then the Spitfire mkIX. JOE

I would strongly recommend it. works great and easy to clean. Do you have one of those Michael's Craft stores in your area? That is where I bought mind and used a 40% off coupon that is always in their flyers. JOE

I just saw it in a hobby store in Vancouver. Check www.imperialhobbies.ca and if you can't find it online, send them an email and they will be able to help you. I have dealt with them before and they are great to deal with. JOE

Longmc is a great trader. Mike quickly got me a quote and shipped the kits out to me right after he recieved payment. There was a bit of a problem with shipping (something with the post office, not Mike's Fault) and Mike was quick to try to find out what happened. Anyone wanting to trade with longmc should not worry at all. Thanks again Mike. JOE PS: Got my 91 tiger Meet f-16 decals and I am ready to start Building.