Bill H

Hi, Topic should say it all, LF Twobobs sheet 48-170 to buy or trade for. I'm interested in the complete sheet, but if that isn't possible I'm more than willing to buy or trade for the markings to do the 354 OG bird, and or the F-16D in arctic colors. In advance, thanks. Bill

I'd like to give a great big thanks to (in no particular order) Phantom, Pete and Neo for organizing and running this great GB and to the sponsors as well who were so gracious in giving out prizes. As a "newbie" I've really enjoyed participating and look forward to doing it again. Bill

Thanks for the kind words, Mike. I appreciate it.

The build is complete and has just been posted on the finished thread.

Here's my entry entry. When I started last month I was afraid I wouldn't meet the deadline as slow as I can be, LOL. It was a fun build and I look forward to participating in more group builds in the future. Bill H

Thanks, Calum.

Thanks, Mike. These paint schemes are a labor of love. I'm learning that with a little patience and a fair amount of time they can be well worth it. Bill

Nicely done. I always like those colors.

As a matter of fact, yes. Yesterday, I applied most of the decals with very little left to go. Presently I'm working to paint the wheels, inert AIM-9 and ACMI pod and a few other assorted sub assemblies. Once I accomplish that it's off to the final assemblies and touch up when / where needed. At first, I thought the dark brown FS30140 was maybe just a tad too dark. I did some research and did manage to find a couple of pics where the color pretty much mirrored that of the model so I was relieved. What I haven't decided is whether or not I'm going to weather it. If I do, it will be qui

Go for the blue and grays. Just my 2 cents. Bill

Caught these four F/A-18A++ from VMFA-115 coming in to Ellington Field this past Tuesday. The COs jet is by far one of the most gorgeous schemes I've ever seen. Bill

I'm finally starting to make some progress. A few days ago I got the intake installed as well as the flaps and some assorted air scoops and vents. This is the second Tamiya Viper I've built and the first one where the intake fit gave me fits. I found that surprising. I had to do a fair amount of sanding so it would fit in the recessed area on the underside of the fuselage. Yesterday, I applied a base coat (primer) of FS36495 and a few hours later the light tan, FS20400. This morning I masked of the tan area (using Tamiya tape) and painted the FS30140, dark brown. Within the next day or t

That's a nice set..........the very first one they released. One day I plan on doing the two tone brown Viper.

Awesome build, Mike. Very well done. Bill

Starting on this 1/48 Tamiya kit. It will be built OOB using Afterburner Decals 48-008 in the Flogger scheme, aircraft serial number 870321. With only six weeks to go I'm hoping like heck to finish it. Bill