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    A-10C Trumpeter 1/32

    in The Display Case

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    This is simply amazing, you really did an amazing job with the weathering and airbrushing.  A real show stopper.  Thanks for the WIP.  I've got one of these in my "docket" and this really provides some nice inspiration.  Best A-10 I've ever seen.

    Italeri 1/48 SR-71A Blackbird - renovation project

    in In-Progress Pics

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    Use "Great Planes CA Glue Debonder" put a little on a q-tip and you may have to rub/roll it over the CA glue for a while but it will remove the CA glue and won't damage the plastic.  Just make sure you don't apply it over paint cause it will remove that too, but it's easy enough to just remark, prime, paint, etc.  stuff works like a charm and really comes in handy.

    On 12/28/2023 at 2:28 AM, BastianD said:

    Thanks guys, it is CA glue

     

    F-14 spoiler actuator, mechanism phots

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    Hi everyone, I'm working on a 1/32 F-14D project and I'm going to try to do a diorama of the last carrier launch and want to depict it with the left spoilers up [pilot cycling the controls to check free and correct] I have the Danny Coreman book that helps and has some good photos but I've only been able to find a small number of reference photos online and the squadron signal book unfortunately doesn't have photos of these areas.  So I was wondering if anyone had some good photos of the areas with the spoiler actuator mechanism/mechanical parts they would be willing to kindly share here?

    Substances that help oil paints dry faster?

    in Tools 'n' Tips

    Posted

    Hi everyone, I was just wondering if there are any substances/supplies, etc that help oil paints dry faster?  I’m almost done with my Tamiya 1/48 A-1J Skyraider and I used oil paints for the cool looking oil streaks on the sides and bottom and I’m anxious to get started on my Tamiya 1/32 F-14D conversion so I was curious if there is anything to help speed up the process?
     

    thanks

     

    Dan

    F-4E Phantom II 'Chico the Gunfighter' Question

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    So I was wondering does the F-4E Phantom II 'Chico the Gunfighter' have the early or late model centerline drop tank?  From the reference photos I have its hard to tell, I know the plane was used at the end of the Vietnam War but when it comes to ordnance and equipment it wouldn't be surprising if its the early war version.  My OCD/AMS was hoping someone may have the answer or some info to cure this terrible affliction 🙂

     

    Thanks

     

    Dan

    F-14D Tomcat BuNo 164341 'Last Catapult Shot' photos

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    So I'm hoping to do a Tamiya 1/32 F-14D Tomcat conversion of the last F-14D Tomcat catapult shot BuNo 164341.  I have been able to find some photos of it so far via google and such but was wondering if anyone has any or knows where to find some that depict some of the upper surface of the fuselage for weathering and such.  I found one photo like this but its mostly in shadow/dark lighting and would love to do the last F-14D flown at sea (and I do love USN weathering....)  Any help is appreciated.

     

    Dan

    Resin items and CA glue alternative?

    in Tools 'n' Tips

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    So after spending quite a bit of time fixing a resin part that I wasn't able to place properly before the CA glue dried (I fixed it and got it into position after much swearing and CA debonder) I was wondering if there is an alternative glue/epoxy? for resin items that gives you a little more time than 3 seconds 🙂  or so , any advice is appreciated, thanks.

     

    Dan

    Shaw AFB F-16CJs camouflage circa 2003, 'Operation Iraqi Freedom'

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    So I'm researching a couple builds I'd like to do soon, one of which is an F-16CJ from the 77th FS 'Gamblers' based out of Shaw AFB around 2003 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  I've been hunting for reference photos from that time period and it seems that at least some of the F-16s there have a slightly different camouflage that has the darker grey FS 36118 not go as far forward on the front fuselage, and I was wondering if anyone had some good photos of the F-16CJs from that time period I could use, specifically if anyone has photos of serial number 94-0044 I would be most grateful.

     

    Thanks

     

    Dan

    Why?

    in Tools 'n' Tips

    Posted

    If you're going for a mottled effect, filtering, heavily weathered airbrush work, think Su-27s up around the arctic circle, certain types of Luftwaffe WWII camouflage

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