bashace
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Looking good, love the Eduard Mig-21's!
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I have Phantoms from Eduard (Academy), Academy, Hasegawa, and ZM. Have "B" models already on the shelf, not going to add another just because it's Tamiya. They all build into decent looking Phantoms, some are a little more or less work than others, but still great kits.
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I'm really liking those wheels!
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2 minutes ago, DarkKnight said:
I think what some see as a missing feature, I see as a godsend, I can't imagine the pain in the rear to scrape off unneeded strengthening plates. I suggest you buy or make your own plates and chill, no plates molded on is a great feature! this is modeling, not shake the box and a finished kit pops out, do more modeling less whining
I agree, just like trying to build a Tamiya 1/32 F-4E with unwanted battle damage repairs on it!
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Believe it or not, the original kit canopy upon first opening was cracked into two pieces, requested a replacement from Classic Airframes that arrived broken with the broke off piece missing. I know it's a longshot, but if there's one out there, I would like to buy it from you.
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That's a great looking jet, good job!
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I'm pretty sure this plane will be landing itself, if there is a pilot on board, he's just along for the ride. Besides, if it doesn't have the "Look-through" technology like the F-35 I would be shocked.
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Nice work! I remember seeing these operating in camo without markings.
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Gwen, you are not supposed to use a "thinner" in the paint jar, the Mr Color Replenishing Agent is not a "thinner", it is basically the carrier that evaporates from the paint, specifically formulated for their Mr Color paint line.
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I have a rack full of Mr Color paint, some are easily 10 or so years old. I keep a bottle of Mr Color Replenishing Agent on hand, this restores the thickened paint back to its former glory.
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I have some that I've been "working" on for 10 years.
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I built this kit a few years ago and bashed it into an Italian version. Biggest issue was the speed brakes do not like to be in the closed position, required a lot of fitting and cleanup, other than that, I was happy with the final results.
During final stages...
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16 hours ago, kellyF15 said:
They are coin slot fasteners and some of them are apex bit fasteners.
Never worked on airframes, only A-10 engines, but to me the apex fastener looks like a Philips, I'm sure there must be some aviation use difference between them.
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On 7/10/2020 at 8:51 PM, GW8345 said:
I think the real question now is what is considered a serious modeler?
Is someone who has a stash that takes up a whole room, builds about one model per month, has bookcases full of reference books and decals and has enough spare paint to last 20 years considered a serious modeler?
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Is someone who has won numerous awards, takes years to build one model and writes articles for modeling rags considered a serious modeler.
Being a serious modeler has nothing to do with skill, how many kits they have, how much they know about a particular subject or how many articles they've pen.
(Personally) Being a serious modeler has everything to do with a mind set, such as going into any kind of store and looking for stuff that they can use for model building. Going on a family vacation and mapping out local hobby stores in the area to visit during said vacation. Looking forward to days off so they can sit at their table and sniff glue and spill paint, that is a serious modeler to me.
I paid $700 to FedEx a kit and a handful of supplies to Iraq, because if I didn't get my hands into a kit, I was going to lose it! I rarely finish a model, but I am dedicated!
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I pretty much have most F-15's in 1/48 and 1/32 scales, I will pull out my Monogram F-15 and have a good look at it against my references, I know it has been mentioned numerous times that the Monogram kit has the most accurate shape of all the kits, that's why it's in my stash.
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1 hour ago, seawinder said:
Yes, probably overdone, but the rivet detail on my copy looks to be very delicate and petite, so hopefully it won't show too much under some paint and clear coats.
Comparing the canopy detail in the GWH kit to the Modern Eagle Guide, the detail should be flush fitting Philips head screws, which they look like they are. The rivet detail on top of wings is way overdone, they are pretty much invisible on the full scale aircraft, with one exception, the F-15E due to it's dark color, can show some flush rivet detail if work was done after it was painted, the rivet heads are unpainted, but still flush with skin surface.
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This site has some decent panel line details:
Due to the flush riveting on most of the airframe, the only prominent "rivet" type detail one might see at 1/48 scale would be the Dzus Fasteners on the removable panels.
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Fantastic build, the pilots really look the part!
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If you can find this Lifecolor paint set, it brushes well and has many shades of black including an interior black...
Shades of Black Rubber Colors Acrylic Set 6 22 ml Lifecolor Hobby Paint CS27
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Email sent for Spitfire books.
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I've ordered numerous sheets from them in the past, they have always delivered, despite the lack of shipping confirmations.
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Isn't this how it's done? I've been misinformed!😁
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On 9/18/2022 at 5:59 AM, Solo said:
That is old F-16 kit, and we are talking here about new one, new tool.
You are correct, this was only for discussion sake from previously mentioned issues.
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On 9/13/2022 at 9:48 PM, ElectroSoldier said:
Going by the photos it will be but there are way to many depressed ejector pin marks all over the parts.
Engine, wheel wheel, under carriage doors, intake trunking.And there seems to be sink marks in the lower fuselage wing roots too
I'm currently working in the engine/intake assembly now on a Block 52+, to be honest, the ejector pin marks on the engine face are a little annoying when you're looking at the part before assembly. The intake trunking itself wasn't too difficult to deal with, once you install that engine face way in the back of that contorted intake, you are going to have to work really hard to make out any specific details on it.
Why Tamiya has not addressed the main complaint of their kits?
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I don't think I've ever used the decals that come in Tamiya kits, never cared for their marking choices in the box, always went AM.