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Hoosfoos

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  1. Go with the Kinetic. I've built both, and although both are nicely detailed, the modular design of the Kittyhawk kit is annoying, especially the dorsal hump behind the cockpit (which is awkwardly split into 2 pieces) Also, the the detachable aft section on the Kittyhawk kit does not fit very well either. Having said that I don't like how the Kinetic kit doesn't have a separate nosecone, but everything else is superior. I am actually waiting for a third manufacturer to come out with a superior kit than both.....come on AMK?

  2. When was the last time Hasegawa produced a new tool in 1/48? They used to be at the forefront, now being surpassed by the likes of GWH, AMK, Kinetic, ZM, and Hobby Boss/Trumpeter (in quality and/or production of kits).

     

    And Academy, when they came out with their new-tool F-4 in 2012, the possibilities for new variants were endless. Things have been very quiet on this front also.

     

    Thoughts?

  3. Hello everyone,

     

    When masking camo on my jet models, I found that the Blu-tack has a tendency to remove some of the flat/matt paint that I am masking over, it also leaves a bit of residue upon removal.

    I don't want this to happen again on my latest project.

     

    I am thinking that either using a primer or putting a coat of gloss (acrylic clear or future) may prevent this from happening again.

     

    What do you guys think?

  4. Hi everyone, I've been doing a gradual switchover from enamels to acrylic paints for my jet modeling. I do not like the cleanup involved with enamels.

    There seems to be dissention on what the best airbrush thinner to use on acrylic paint and I am hoping to gain some clarity.

     

    I own acrylic paint from the following manufacturers:

     

    Tamiya

    Gunze Sangheo

    Vallejo

    Model Master Acrylic

    Mig Ammo

    Lifecolor

     

    I have read that there are a few alternatives for thinner, i have in the past used the wrong one and ruined the paint.

    I currently have stock in all 3 of these thinners:

     

    Distilled Water

    99% Isopropyl Alcohol

    Blue Automotive Window Wash/De-icer

     

    I am wondering if anyone can help me to identify the best thinner for the aforementioned products.

    Sorry for the deluge of information and thanks in advance.

     

  5. I'll get one if they make an F-4E. I've got enough Hasegawa/Academy to keep me happy in the F-4B/C/D/J department. I'm actually quite surprised that Academy haven't done much with their phantoms since the F-4C/D release.

    It's been over 2 years now!

  6. Shoot, only six in a row? Man, I haven't finished a model in over a year, and I can't begin to count the number of projects I've started and trashed since I finished my last kit. The reason? Exactly the same as yours...I'm a perfectionist. I'm trying my hardest to get past that, because I would never give up this hobby. It's difficult (as I'm learning now), but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and say "eh...it's not perfect, but it's good enough." Keep plugging away, my friend. You'll find your model-building mojo.

    I've had a couple of successful projects the last decade, and after them, I upped my standards. But still that's 2 for 8 over the span of 10 years. Not a good track record.

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