[Revell/Monogram P-61B Black Widow (please move to Props, wrong section)]

36 minutes ago, Rando said:

 It's Jet BLACK, don't ya know!?

 

I do love the P-61, I've heard this one is infamous for being a bear to put together and also sold at every Hobby Lobby and JoAnn fabrics in the nation. IIRC there's a whole thread devoted to putting it together here on ARC

Oddly enough, I used some of the notes posted on here from that thread.  Great stuff.

[Revell/Monogram P-61B Black Widow (please move to Props, wrong section)]

Ughhh... this is what happens when you are used to building jets, ad not prop airplanes.  I will ask to have it moved to prop asap.🤣

[Revell/Monogram P-61B Black Widow (please move to Props, wrong section)]

Thought I would go ahead and share my latest completed build.  Pretty fun and straight forward build, even with needing to beat the canopy into submission to make it closed.  So I hope you all like and enjoy.

 

[Air brush usage with different paints?]

As with all things, just experiment and see what works for you and your set up.

[Air brush usage with different paints?]

Other than the lawyer jokes (married to a lawyer), you should have no problems using the same airbrush for spraying different paint types.  As stated, just make to clean very well.

[1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5]

Just wanted to share my build of Hasegawa's F6F-5 in 1/32.  It was enjoyable and my first Navy prop plane in a very... very long time.  Ran into one minor issue dealing with gouging the plastic with my rotary tool, but all in all I am happy with how it turned out, even if the carpet monster ate the first pitot tube and I had to pick up a replacement.

 

[Caracal Decals models gallery]

Can not recall if I've commented, but Caracal's Decals were awesome for my F-16 build.  Looking forward to using them again in the future.

[1/48 Hasegawa F-16C]

This is a build based off of Hasegawa's IdolMaster boxing of the F-16.  As with all things, I spent more on all of the additions then the actual model.  Fun build, my first Hasegawa kit.  The below was added to the kit for this build or used as a resource:
·         The Scale Viper: A Modeler’s Guide to Building the F-16 – Pete Fleischmann
·         The Modern Viper Guild, 2nd Edition – Jake Melampy
·         Decals: Caracal: USAF F-16C “Dark Vipers” part 4
·         Royale Resin: antenna Upgrader Set
·         GT Resin 1/48 ALQ-184 ECM Pod & F-16 Wild Weasel Set
·         Eduard Sniper Pod

As with all things, once the build was done I can find were I need to improve, but it is about the experience and it was fun build.

[Revell 1/48 MIG-21PF]

Everyone,

  Had the chance to start this build 8 years ago as part of a contest.  Got all the way up to the weathering stage waiting for everyone else to start.  I just went ahead and decided to go ahead and finish it and share, so hope everyone enjoys it.

 

[Is Squadron in GA the old one from TX?]

I have ordered from them a number of times, more than happy with the experience.

[Monogram/Revell AH-64A]

Calling this one done everyone, enjoy and let me know what you think.

 

 

[Monogram/Revell AH-64A]

Primed, painted and waiting to get the gloss coat on.

 

[Stripping Vallejo Paints]

if you have access to SimpleGreen,  soak it and brush it off.

[Tamiya X-22 weathering question]

An add on to the above question, has anyone had any issues using Tamiya's X-22 thinned with Tamiya's X-20A?  I am limited with what I can use due to smells so nothing lacquer based if I can help it.

[1/2500 Romulan DragoHawk]

This is a resin kit, made by Multi-Verse Models.  A fun, quick and enjoyable build that I used to practice marbling and black basing.  Enjoy.[:P]

 

Build Gallery: https://www.flickr.com/photos/191409677@N03/albums/72177720305310516

 

 

[1/48 MBDA Meteor BVRAAM]

I believe the version of the kit I have is the prototype version.  It comes with the AMRAAMS and no provisions for the third (inner most) set of pylons.  I might just need to work the AMRAAMS into a close proximation of the Meteor's at this point.

[AV Vallejo air brush paint]

The standard answer of thinning to the consistency of 2% milk works.  For my set up, I usually do about 20-30% thinner to paint, but then I am usually doing thin layers.  There have been times where I will just do only a couple of drops of airbrush thinner to the paint.  The most important thing I have found is to use airbrush flow improver.  The paint does have a tendency to dry at the tip and it does help.

[1/48 MBDA Meteor BVRAAM]

Was wondering if anyone is making the MBDA Meteor BVRAAM in 1/48 scale other than Transport Wings?

[Monogram/Revell AH-64A]

Closed up, prepping to handle the seams.

 

[Monogram/Revell AH-64A]

Coming along with this kit, cockpit and pilots almost done.  tested out Vallejo's Game Ink on the cockpit parts.  Definitely made things darker.  A flat coat should knock down the shine.

 

[AV Vallejo air brush paint]

I use Vallejo Air paints for my builds.  Once you figure out the thinning ratio's they spray pretty nice.  I do agree that they can scratch easily but once it is fully cured I've had no issues.  As for being shiny, I haven't noticed, but once I spray a coat of Vallejo Matte finish it toned down alot.

[Monogram/Revell AH-64A]

Wanted to try building another helo, so had this one in the stash.  Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

[F-18E from Revell in 1:48 scale]

Pretty nice, do anything extra for the build?  Also are the decals aftermarket?

[Early Su-27]

I've wondered the same thing, has anyone answered this?

[Group Build Proposal - F/A-18 Hornet's Nest]

The build is in the queue, promise!🤪