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Decaling for me as well. It tells me I'm almost done and the character of the model comes together. Vern

I'm building this kit at the moment. Be careful as you glue the fuselage together. Some parts move (tail hook, bomb trapeze, bomb release button). Vern

I learned something. Can I go home now? Oh, wait... Vern

Yeah... That... The ammonia will attack the chrome, but I didn't know it would attack the brass.

My first model 🥰 Vern

For chrome, I have used white vinegar, Simple Green, and Purple Power. For paint, skip the vinegar. Simple Green is slow, but more environmentally friendly. Vern

Windex has ammonia, which is the recommended solvent for Future. Vern

Fully vaccinated as of Thursday. Just some arm pain. Vern

Ooo rah, sir! Here's to bigger and better things! Vern

Got my first Pfizer shot last week. Trying to get an appointment was like the Hunger Games... Vern

That is one of the earlier releases. It has its challenges, but it builds up nice with care. Bon chance! Vern

Nice!

Thank you! Vern

Happy Saturday, All! I am looking to resurrect an AMT XB-70 build with the Italeri decals. I received the sheet yesterday and thought I could find the kit instructions online. No joy so far. Does anyone have a sheet they could scan or know where I can find it online? Thanks! Vern

Yup. TER-9As don't have the hardware for GBU-38s. Loaded GBU-12s on TERs in a slant load (outboard station and centerline). I don't remember the BRU that was used on the F-16, but that's used for the GBU-38s in a multiple load. You can always go parent rack... Vern Retired F-16 bomb loader

Vinegar can work as well, but it won't touch a base layer. Round2 puts something under their finish. Vern

I did not know about the multiple schemes. I'm glad I asked. I do put an additional gloss coat on to protect the decals from weathering. Thanks so much, guys! Vern

I have a question on the finish of a hi viz F-14. The upper surface IIRC is flat gull grey and the bottom is gloss white. On the aft area of the engine, just above the ventral strakes, the "NAVY" decal is placed. How should I handle the flat coat on the flat gull grey section? This may be a noob question, but it has bothered me for years. I am contemplating a VF-1 build from when the squadron was on Enterprise. I also have a Monogram 1/48 scale F-14 that I want to finish. Thanks! Vern

Very sad about this. I depended on Squadron when I was in Iceland. I also shopped them when I lived in Georgia and the closest hobby shop was 40 miles away. Vern

This is what I use. I'm throwing it out here for the filter can, aka the booth bong. It works pretty well for us. Pat Amaral is a member of the CoMMiES, which is the main club I belong to. Homemade Spraybooth and Filter Vern

Excellent!

I need to follow this thread. I have read Rick's guide many times, but he says there are other people smarter than he is to complete the guide. Vern

Very nice! I have done some organizing in my shop with HobbyZone modules, but I need to do something like that. Vern

Nice!

Do you sleep, Phantom? Great work! Vern