Bushpounder

Don't know about the Soviet colors, but Hataka is my go-to paint for aircraft. Easy on. Nice coverage. Goes on smooth. Being lacquer, it goes on thin, so no details are lost. I use their thinner to shoot it, but use regular lacquer thinner to clean up. Good stuff! Don BP;)

That model has been discontinued. They do have the Spad. Is there a company that specializes in WWI decals by chance? BP Don

Hi, all. I don't build WWI, so I need to ask questions. I am looking for a 1/48 Spad (found two at Eduard - regular and late - don't know which I need) and a set of decals for Captain Eddie's Hat In The Ring aircraft. Doing a search, I'm not finding anything on the decals. I don't know what decal companies are hiding out there for WWI. Thanks for any help you may be able to share. BP Don

Gotha Bomber Don

Perfect!! Dust and red clay would be on the rockers. VERY nice work!! Adding Flash was a great idea, too!!! One almost has to detail the bottom of Duke models. Viewers usually saw the bottoms more than the tops of the cars!! Don

Beautiful! I am currently building this kit, same markings. VERY nice job. Don

VERY nice build! I build mine with the same look. In fact, I am building one right now! Don

Here is their email - "Hi Don, We are sorry for the disappointment this has caused you. The International Military & Figure Enamels were discontinued due to the lack of support for them in the marketplace." Yes, it just may be the time to head down a different path as well. Those International colors contain my RLM colors, and my 109s won't look good in FS colors! ;) Don

I just read a GREAT review on the Mission paint. I never heard of them until I saw it mentioned above in this thread (by you!). I may grab some to try on one plane and see how it goes. My son uses Vallejo, and it's not bad, but I am not sure I like it yet for my go-to future primary paint. This Mission paint, according to the review, is almost as good as lacquer, which I really liked to read! I appreciate the feedback! Don

I wrote Testors about this. It took two weeks to get an answer back, but they did confirm the FS line is gone. First Floquil, now MM. I really don't want to go to acrylic! Too old school I guess. May have to! :( Don

Enamels and lacquers are both solvent based. If you are going to go over top of either one with the other, you need to put a water-based (acrylic) coating between them. Why the wash is acting as a debonder, I have no idea. You can make up or buy water-based washes and not have to clear coat them, but I do anyhow. Washes can stain areas you don't want stained without the clear. Don

Sorry, Zactoman. Don't know how I missed your post on the weights - picture and all!! I think I was scrolling too fast!! Can't wait! Don

Back off on the lead just a tad!! LOL! Don

Please leave us some room up front for some lead, OR include a lead piece for the cockpit so she isn't a tail sitter. There's a lot of tail and plane in back of those mains. Can't wait for this one!!! Looking good!!! Don

Thanks for that, S K. I found an adapter from Paasche airbrush thread to 1/8 pipe, which is what that small trap is. I get water bad in the summer here, too, and like you, I mostly shoot enamel or lacquer. The trap I have does catch some water, but it all depends on the humidity what it does. The further along the line a trap is placed, the better it will catch the water as that compressed air is cooling and condensing during its travel in the hose. I think I am going to come out of the compressor with a 6' hose to my regulator / trap, then another 6' to the mini-trap / airbrush. That will giv

That's why I am going to go with the mini trap at the brush and I am also thinking of moving the regulator / main water trap midway between the compressor and the brush itself. That should get the air cooled down enough to condensate and accumulate before it hits my model! I need to find some shorter lines to do this. That is today's project. Thanks all! Don

Thanks, guys. I like the one on the actual gun itself. I'll go hunt one down for my Paasche. Appreciate the help! Don

Hi all. I am running a Paasche DA400R Airbrush Compressor with a moisture trap right at the outlet and a 6' hose to the airbrush itself. I am still getting water at the gun after running for about 15 minutes or so. Is there a better way to set up this compressor / hose/ brush to cut down on the water? Should I run a hose from the compressor to the moisture trap and then come off of the moisture trap with a shorter hose to the airbrush? I am wondering if the warm, compressed air isn't cooling in the hose after the trap and then produces moisture as it nears the gun when it cools. Any thoughts?

Hi, all. I did a search for 1/24 / 1/25 scale rails. The search came up with a few, most of them from 30+ years ago. Is anyone making any modern top fuel rails like Brittany Force or other modern day drivers drive? Any info would be appreciated! Don

Not right now! LOL! My wife would KILL ME if I brought another kit in. I need to grab up some COBRA stuff before I do anymore kit buying. Thanks, and I do appreciate the offer. Glad to see some still exist! Don

Thank you, Whitey!! You just made my day!!! That MH-53 gun set is a must! I grabbed a Huey for XMas, and then came the closing news! :( But much like Toys Are Us, you just turned my frown upside down! Thanks again!! Don

I hope someone gets into the detail parts business. I was ready to order some side guns for the Huey from Cobra, and they closed up. :( Anyone hear anything or know of anyone else who makes the side guns? Thanks!! Don

Are these kits still available? Many of these are 50s - 60's kits, with, I am sure, a re-release at some point, but how long ago? I haven't seen these for YEARS! Still cool though!! Don

I ordered some kits for XMas so I could add Cobra parts to them! OH NO!!! I wish Chris the best. I hope the masters move forward. This was some nice quality stuff. Don

Thanks, all. Yes, I know the gauge is for the wire. That's why this is a little tough. I usually buy the wiring kits with the colored wire and a small piece of boot material. I am looking for that boot material and figure if I can find the right size wire, the insulation would work fine. OD on it must be 1MM, whatever gauge that would insulate. I am guessing 26-28ish. Don