Pete Beck

Tamiya X-22 thinned 50/50 with Mr Color Leveling thinner. Spray at 18psi

I'm on my sixth Rhino and have also not seen large loadouts on fleet birds. All of the suggestions are correct. One thing...when ATFLIR pod is mounted, the drop tank isn't normally carried on the port wing as it blocks the FLIR line of sight at certain angles of attack. The starbooard wing usually has a tank on the inner pylon and the port inner pylon usually holds a GBU-12 or GBU-38 for even weight distribution.

Can't remember the FS number but the only match is Life Color Emerald Green. I have a couple from Spru Bros on order now. Humbrol #3 is pretty close...add a little gloss black to it.

It's well documented that the TF-30 engine installed in the F-14A was prone to compressor stalls due to the disruption of airflow at the intake. This caused the flameout of one engine while the opposite continued thrust inducing a spin. It was also susceptable to severe throttle changes and the pilot had to use extreme care on throttle settings during high g maneuvering. A digital engine control was eventually fitted to the A model but it didn't completely alleviate the problem and there were several flight restrictions that remained until retirement. The F-110 was very forgiving of airflo

Got a great deal on a few single seaters. I'll use the new Growler kit for the "F"s but would like updated Echos. Need 4 sets but will take whatever you have. project is every CAG bird Thanks!! Pete pbtomcatfan@gmail.com

For those lucky enough to have gotten one: 1. Does it include the E/F gun port or just the G's faired over item?? 2. Does it include the wing tip launch rails from the E/F kit?? You can see where I'm going from here. Thanks for the tips. Pete pbtomcatfan@gmail.com

I have an old set of Paragon resin F-111 afterburners. Kit was destroyed in a move and I'm making another one with a little better skills after 15 years. The burner cans were painted with a combination of Testors Model master enamels and Metalizer colors. I've used the old trick of soaking in automotive brake fluid before but only on plastic...never on resin. My questions: 1. Will the resin absorb the brake fluid?? I can see oil leeching out of the resin long after the paint has been applied. 2. Will the brake fluid lift the Metalizer?? It works great on enamels but I've never tried

Pretty low on stuff for trade but will pay good $$$...needed to complete an F-4G project. Thank you. pbtomcatfan@gmail.com

This is the sheet with the Idaho ANG F-4G's...thank you!!!

Calling Ghost Rider from Zone Five...can't email you from there...have a brand new F/A-18F Canopy (Hasegawa) with your name on it.

I'll take the F-111F if still available. Pete

Looking for one of the tanks from either of the IsraCast detail sets...they come with the mount. Doing a US Army bird so am trying not to have to buy the whole set. Thanks!! Pete

Anybody have any idea what color the wheel bays are painted?? Can't find a photo anywhere. Thanks!!

Found the F-111 set (in the mail) and thought I might get lucky again. Thank you!!

Oh yes...MO good for payment?? Where do I send it?? You can contact me at pbtomcatfan@gmail.com Shipping to Albuquerque, NM THANK YOU!! Pete

Can't seem to find them anywhere. Thanks!!! Pete

My first was Gadget who thought reference books and open boxes were litter boxes. Now it's Flash who thinks everything in dad's shop is a kitty toy and brushes must be attacked and killed.

Thinking of two options for loadout...see what you all think: Both options: A. CL - ECM Pod B. Wing tip rails: AIM-120C C. Outer wing pylons: AIM-9X Option 1: A. Inner wing pylons: Drop tanks B. Mid wing pylons: GBU-24B (stbd), GBU-31 (port) Option 2: A: Inner wing pylons: Drop tanks B. Mid wing pylons: (2) GBU-12 (stbd) (2) GBU-38 (port) This is going to be an 8th FW, Kunsan AB, South Korea aircraft. I'm thinking deep strike mission up north in moderate to heavy air threat. Every photo I've seen of the Wolfpack has an ECM pod on the centerline. Like something realistic but with

Will trade an orange/white cat that likes to get up on counters.

[if you're in the USA, I have a couple from the 1/32 Academy F/A-18C kit still on the sprue. Beats whatever those things are that Trumpeter is calling AMRAAMs. E-mail me direct and I'll box them up. Pete

I can't locate the thread. Hasegawa 1/48 kit. Going to try the Raptor Tint stuff to get the metallic sheen. Can't figure out which colors to use. Please help...Model Master the best available locally. Thanks everyone!!! Pete

Rebuilding the cockpit of the Trumpy "F" model F-18 and had a couple of the seats for a Tomcat project. Just for an idea, I tried to place one of these in the Super Hornet tub and it was way to wide. Are the set of seats specifically for the Trumpy/Academy Hornets a bit smaller or just a repackage with different canopy cutters?? Thank you.

Working on a complete rebuild of the Trumpy F/A-18F and was using an old "D" cockpit set for some details. One of the sticks (T_Bar shaped) had a blob of resin that ruined the details on it. The piece is the assembly thats mounted to the cockpit tub that you attach the handle to. I've gotten no where with getting an extra part and am trying to avoid having to get another set for one piece. Thank you.

I remember the tailgate latch being black on mine.

Not a bad kit but, it's missing all of the fuselage ECM bumps/blisters. Cheap shot from the company for the price of the kit. Maybe Two Mikes can come to the rescue...looks like it's right up their alley.