[New compressor recommendations]

I’m looking for a new compressor, and seeking recommendations. I’m interested in a small unit with variable air pressure and quiet operation.  My budget is $400. Anything less is helpful.  Im not up to current models or trends with regards to compressors so any suggestions, tips, and reviews help. 

Thanks!

[Bf 109F and G differences]

Thanks for the replies. I didn’t realize it was so convoluted. I have the Eduard Royal Class Bf 109F and was hoping I could squeeze out a G-2 instead of two Fs. Fw 190s are more up my alley; 109s are muddy water. 😄

[Bf 109F and G differences]

What’s the external difference between the Bf 109F and G? I’m not up to speed on 109 versions.

[#3 for 2018 1/48 Tamiya Fw190D-9 Dora]

I’m no expert but JG 26 is a special interest for me. I wasn’t aware Schlageter had a D with non-standard fuselage crosses. Where was this based and who flew it?

Lovely build! That is a nice looking kit and you finished it well!

[A little air brushing help please....]

To give another opinion, I too use MM Enamels. I use paint thinner from the hardware store.  Works well for me at about 50:50 ratio. I use lacquer thinner for cleanup. 12-15 psi, depending on the day. 

[NEW MIG -21SMT REVELL 1/48]

Eduard SMT ProfiPACKs are on eBay frequently.  Better out of box decals, and PE details. I purchased the SMT kit while in Prague the month it came out. I highly recommend the Eduard boxing over the Revell (without having seen the Revell kit).

[NEW MIG -21SMT REVELL 1/48]

I was referring to Eduard’s 1:48 MiG-21SMT kit.  I have no clue what’s in Revell’s boxing. Parts and decals is my guess. No clue which markings. Probably not much more than that. 

[NEW MIG -21SMT REVELL 1/48]

Fantastic kit. 

[Boeing 777 question]

On 2/12/2018 at 9:26 PM, 757flyer said:

 

The -200ER was offered with all three engine makes - GE, Rolls-Royce or Pratt & Whitney.  The -200LR was exclusively GE90-1XX powered.  The -LR also featured the raked wingtips of the -300ER.

 

 

 

100% correct. 757 Flyer speaks the truth!

[Boeing 767-300 Omni Air colors]

PM sent. 

[What other hobbies do you guys and gals have?]

9 hours ago, Scooby said:

 

It’s in one of his build threads in Space Modelling.

 

Thanks

[What other hobbies do you guys and gals have?]

On 5/13/2018 at 5:19 PM, Scooby said:

 

Yeah, he had an aneurysm. The details are here.

 

I had wondered why he wasn’t posting anymore. Very sad to hear.

 

 

Details where?

[What other hobbies do you guys and gals have?]

Details where?

[1/48 Academy MiG-29]

Looking good!

[New Boeing In the Works]

Cargo has too much money in it, and too much potential, to be sacrificed for more passengers.  They’ll definitely go for some cargo space in the design. As for performance, they’ll design the fuselage around it’s mission, design wings to maximize lift and minimize drag, then pick engines from the big 3 to power it and certify it. And as with the 757 and 777, it will probably be able to fly on a single engine to the moon. 😁

 

I don’t follow this closely but it will be interesting to see what they come up with. 

[New Boeing In the Works]

747 is obviously Boeing’s most beautiful airplane. 😏

 

But, for the same reasons of CASM, 757s are being replaced by smaller narrow bodies with longer range than previous generations. The A321 even carries a similar number of passengers as the -200s. 

 

If Boeing is looking to fill a “Market Gap” between the 737-8 Max and 787-8, it’s only because the 787s are competing with and replacing their own 767s (capacity) and (older) 777s (capacity/range), creating the “Gap” they want to fill.   The 757 capacity/range replacement will leapfrog the A321 by a generation. Hopefully Boeing capitalizes.  

[F-117 Navigation Lights Question]

I think the F-16 has blinking and steady nav lights.  Not referring to beacon or strobe lights. 

[1/48 Eduard BF110G-2 Review/Preview]

One of my favorite kits of all time. Love the Bf 110 and Eduard’s kit is great quality. 

[Barkhorn’s Bf-109G-6]

They are excellent kits, and I predict you will enjoy it thouroughly. 

[Barkhorn’s Bf-109G-6]

I think it hasn't been necessarily proven either way, whether it was yellow or white. I think most people accepted it as white. That doesn't mean that yellow is wrong. Build it how you want it to be!

[1:48 T-38]

Excellent. Thanks!

[1:48 T-38]

What's the best kit in 1:48 for a T-38? No specific markings or version in mind. Just getting a feel for what's out there. Thanks!

[Question on hasegawa 1:48 F-16C]

It could probably also be built as a block 32. 

[Mig-29 9.12 Slovak AF Digital Camouflage]

Weren't there decals for this scheme? Sorry, I don't know the correct colors. 

[MiG-29 9.12]

Great info. Thank you everyone. I didn't anticipate Russian colors being such a hurdle. I'll start with the FS numbers recommended by GWH. Model Master is easiest for me to obtain. If it doesn't turn out, I'll go for Mr Color. Thanks!