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Brett Green at HyperScale is building the MIG-21. His solution: "I used a mix of Gunze H46 Emerald Green and Tamiya X-14 Sky Blue to match the colour PE parts. The instructions call out H46, but it is too green by itself. " Finding Gunze is not the easiest task.. I found some at Great Models. Arrived today and haven't had a chance to try mixing yet. Charlie L

Any recommendations for a good "dull brass paint"? Regards, Charlie

I am looking for first hand experience and/or recommendations on the Eduard, Aires, or CMK cockpit upgrades for the 1/48 Tamiya F-117. I thank you in advance or reading and replying. Regards, Charlie

The tops from 20oz soda bottles fit the Model Master bottles just fine.. I haven't had a problem with paint drying in the bottles.

Adding some detail to the 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire. What color were the spark plug wires? I know this was asked before ... but I've searched multiple forums and cannot find the response. Thanks in advance to all! Regards, Charlie

BarracudaCals will have one on Roy's upcoming sheet: http://barracudacals.blogspot.com/ Charlie

I'm building the Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire. I was wondering if the interior of the radiator cowlings were left NMF, painted with Primer, or painted with the underside camouflage? Thanks in advance for helping.

I am trying to build the Ju 87 R-2/Trop with the "Snake Scheme" in 1/48 scale. I have the decals but cannot find the kit and was wondering if it is possible to convert another model (i.e. a B-2) to the R-2/Trop? I thank everyone who reads or responds in advance. Charlie

If you have one... please advise condition, price, shipping, and payment options. Regards, Charlie

Has anyone had any experience with the Eduard 1/32 Spitfire Exterior PE set (32249)? I'm particularly interested in the engine detailing parts... spark plug cables, etc. Thanks in advance for any help. Charlie

Thanks for the replies. As luck or timing would have it.. I found a couple of pictures tonight that I took on the flight line at Perrin AFB around that time. I thought they were lost. Both the wells, and the inside of the gear doors were Interior Green... Charlie

My question relates to T-33's in the late 1950-early 1960 time frame. Air Training Command aircraft. I know that the wheel well's were usually Interior Green. But I have seen multiple references that indicate that the interior of the gear doors may have been natural metal, or interior green, or red, or ?????? I'm looking for any information that may shed some light on the real subject, and I appreciate your responses. And, I also know that there may be no one correct answer! Regards, Charlie

Any suggestions for thinning Micro Flat? Instructions on the bottle are to thin with water or alcohol. I tried alcohol and it turned into a thick blob. Not a fan of water unless I have to. Thanks in advance to all. Charlie

P-40E factory applied camouflage... did it have hard or soft edges? Thanks in advance.... Charlie

I placed an order with Joe about a month ago. I received an email response within two days and the decal sheet about two weeks later. Some of that delay could have been the Canadian postal system. I might be the only one, but have run into some significant delays getting other things through postal. I have place a number of orders over the past years and have never had a major problem. Charlie

Does anyone have a FS number (or approximation) for the color of the USAF T-33 cockpit; late 50's-early 60's? Many thanks in advance! Charlie

Does anyone have pictures or a description of the colors of the chaff and flare dispensers on the F-16? Thanks in advance. Charlie L.

Kevin: Thanks for the response. I am building the Cutting Edge kit. I'm doing the dry fitting now and it appears to be a fine model. Time will tell! Charlie

Does anyone have an educated guess on the color of the R-7 booster rocket for the Sputnik 1 launch? I have reviewed a number of sources and it appears to be a shade of gray. But depending on the lighting, film, age of picture, etc I cannot tell what shade. Any help would certainly be appreciated. Regards, Charlie

Are the molds for the Italeri 1/72 F-117 the same as those for other companies (i.e. Academy)? I'm trying to decide on some aftermarket items, but none are specifically for the Italeri kit. Thanks in advance, Charlie

Does anyone have a good approximation for the "Lock Haven Yellow" that was used for the J3 Piper Cubs? Thanks in advance. Charlie

Does anyone have a good match for the "silver/gray" color for modern USAF aircraft? Thanks in advance to all who read, consider, and/or respond! Charlie

Thanks to all... Yellow Zinc Chromate it is, and I just happened to find a bottle in my box.

Ditto the previous response. I received mine a couple of months ago and they are a first class product. Charlie

Does anyone have an FS number (or approximate) for the yellow-green paint on the rear interior of the F-16? Regards, and thanks again in advance! Charlie