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    Looking for aftermarket parts

    in Airliner Modeling

    Posted

    I have a 1:144 737-800 model in my stash to be done when I can.  There was a web site selling aftermarket parts for airliners.  Extended flaps, t/rs, etc.  I cannot find that website anymore.  Does anyone out there know what I am talking about or where I might find such a thing

    ?  HELP PLEASE!

    Masking on a paint??

    in Tools 'n' Tips

    Posted

    I am working on a model that requires me to mask off a section of my base paint. I don't want to have to redo my base paint job. So what are some good masking techniques and mediums for masking over my base color. I am airbrushing my base color using tamiya acrylics. On some previous projects I didn't have the problem with the paint peeling off and some projects I did. Would old paint or something else be the reason for paint peeling on some projects rather than others?

    Thx for the input!

    1:72 B1B...AGAIN

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    This is the first place I have been to in quite some time on this subject. Does anyone make a set of featherless exhausts for a 1:72 B1B Lancer kit yet? I looked about a year ago and at the time I was told there might be something in the works. I know that there is an aftermarket set that is no longer in production but it can be found on ebay sometimes for A LOT of money. I am also looking for a Sniper Pod in 1:72 scale. Is there either aftermarket kit or do I need to keep waiting?

    Looking for 1:350 fire scout

    in Destroyers, Cruisers, Frigates, Pt Boats and other smaller ships

    Posted · Edited by jetdx

    I have an upcoming project of a 1:350 USS Gettysburg (CG-64). My brother is serving on the Gettysburg and I was fortunate enough to find a model of it. The kit comes with SH-60s (2, maybe 1). I am looking on the internet at pictures of the ship and I have seen several pictures of the fire scout on a cruiser. I see that the 1:350 USS Independence has at least one. Is there somewhere that I can get one. Scratch building one is not an option for me.

    Also, I want to see what options I have for a 1:350 Tomahawk missile for the same project. Is that something that I have to rule out or scratch build?

    Thanks for any help!

    1:48 ACMI pod???

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by jetdx

    I am working on a 1:48 Kinetic F-16F and I am thinking about other stores that I might be able to put on the model. The only thing that I could find until the frustration set in was 1:32 scale ACMI pods. Is there an aftermarket 1:48 ACMI pod or will I need to scratch biuld one?

    Thanks

    Engine exhaust painting

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    I don't know if I was too specific with my last topic about this subject. I also do not know if it matters what the exhaust goes to but I still would like to know a good way to paint a jet engine exhaust (f-16...GE) isnide and out. Any ideas or how do you paint your jet engine exhaust?

    F-16F Exhaust painting

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Sorry if I came across a little harsh, I was just preparing myself. Past "experience" let me know that there is a lot to take into consideration for any f-16. I have put money towards some aftermarket stuff just to find out later that it would n not apply to certain blocks, etc. I was also preparing myself to spend yet more money.

    F-16F Exhaust painting

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Hi all,

    It is nice to have these forums to go to when I have a question! I am building a Kinetic F-16F and I am getting to the part where I need to include the exhaust nozzle. I have bought a GE aftermarket engine exhaust and I would like to know how to do the best way to get that streaky look inside and the best way to paint the outside. I do not know about doing anything in depth but I would like a good look.

    THX

    Jetdx

    F-16F exhaust?

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    What is the look difference between the P/W exhaust and the GE exhaust? Is there that much of a difference. I am going for the good look. Will the "John Doe" notice that I put the wrong exhaust on it?

    I don't know if this is considered a "rivet counter" issue or what but that much of accuracy does not matter to me. I do not plan to enter this or any model I do into a show. Getting into this much detail/rivet counting takes away the fun part out of model building...for me, anyway...for now.

    Thanks for all the input!!!

    F-16F exhaust?

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by jetdx

    OK...this subject has been decided. I went with the F-16CJ Block 52 exhaust Brassin Kit from Eduard.

    I just read over the replies again on this subject. What would be a good way to paint/color this exhaust nozzle? I like the "streaking/rings" on the inside of the nozzle that I see a lot of exhaust nozzles having on other models.

    F-16F exhaust?

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by jetdx

    Just looked at Aires website this a.m. There are a lot of them. F-16C/D Block 60...for Kinetic Kit even.

    How about the Eduard Brassin exhaust kits? F-16CJ Block 52, F-16CJ Block 50, or F-16N?

    On a side note...how critical is an aftermarket kit be for the specific model that you are working on? I was looking at getting the f-16 airbrake Brassin kit, it is for the Tamiya kit. I am working on a Kinetic kit. Does it matter?

    F-16F exhaust?

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    I completely understand and appreciate accuracy in model building but I build models for me. I don't think I need exactly an f-16f exhaust, just a late f-16 exhaust that looks good. Anything that would play the part would be good.

    Thanks

    BTW...i have noticed that there isn't much, if any, aftermarket stuff for an f-16f exactly.

    F-16F exhaust?

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    I am working on the Kinetic F-16F and the exhaust feathers come in 4 sections. I hope to tap into someone's experience with the same thought that I am having. I am looking for a "semi" accurate aftermarket exhaust that isn't those 4 sections. I would think that there is a lot of them out there but I don't really want to buy all of them looking for the best one.

    THANKS

    OH NO!!! Canopy just CRACKED

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by jetdx

    Have you tried emailing customer service at Kinetic and asking for a replacement part? Or you might have to contact the distributor of Kinetic to get the part.

    I'd try that first.

    I have emailed Kinetic a couple weeks ago about 2 flap halves missing and have not heard back yet. Is Kinetic Chinese? Is the language difference an issue? I emailed Kinetic again including the canopy now. I can not remember where I got it...or when.

    Another NOTE: I dip all my clear parts in Future. Will that help the crack or make it better?

    OH NO!!! Canopy just CRACKED

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by jetdx

    :crying2::explode: I was in the process of polishing the canopy for the F-16F model that I am building. While taking out the putty from the inside of the canopy while I polished it the canopy cracked. :crying2::explode::angry: I have never run into this before. Dumb mistake on my part! :doh: Is there a repair for such a thing or does someone make an after market canopy that will work. I am going to hold off on doing any model work on this model until the canopy issue is resolved. Is there anything I can do? :pray: I am in a panic! I WAS looking forward to the finished product of this model. BTW...It is a Kinetic F-16F Desert Falcon Block 60

    THANKS

    Rescribe Panel Lines?

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    I am starting on a Kinetic 1:48 scale F-16F and there are A LOT of panel lines and recessed rivets. I don't believe that I will have many coats of anything on this model (1 coat of paint, 1 coat of future...for decals, 1 coat of dullcoat afterward). I have never built a Kinetic model before. Does anyone have any input on the depth of Kinetic panel lines? I would like to avoid doing all of that rescribing.

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