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GGoheen

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  1. To answer your question (a bit more concisely and devoid of negativity) I'd say yes....it was not at all uncommon for the Luftwaffe to cannibalize parts from one aircraft to make another flight worthy. There are numerous photos of late war 109's (and 190's for that matter) which clearly do show a newer cowling in place that does not match the existing (often field painted) camouflage. Greg
  2. Alclad black primer can be problematic as you'll find in several of the posts here on ARC. Flat black, however, really wouldn't suffice either. I normally use a blend of gloss black and flat black enamels (MM) to essentially achieve a satin black. (don't ask me why I don't just use this already premixed) When dry, sand down with MicroMesh sand cloth, starting at 4000grit and working to the last which is 12000grit. The finish should have a very high sheen to it and that's usually my cue to apply Alclad II. Greg
  3. Thanks everyone, as I appreciate the replies thus far. Greg
  4. Okay, we've had zillions of posts asking what airbrushes everyone uses and why. So this time I thought I'd pose the question to all modelers as to what brand/size(s) of paint brushes you use for your fine detail work, i.e., painting instruments panel gauges, hydraulic hoses in the wheel bays and such. Greg
  5. Rather than fiddle around trying to make your own I'd think the best avenue would be contacting Tamiya directly to see if you can obtain a replacement from them. Never heard of AP Models but know the Squadron Malcolm Hood is a fantastic replacement.
  6. Glad to see the release of this kit by Tamiya....and really don't care about the pricing issue(s). Seems some things never change here with some one innocently commenting on the price and another giving a holier than thou explanation of why that is uncalled for. Let's try to respect one another's views without the childish interjections and try to remember it's a hobby....a passion...and leave the drivel outside this realm.
  7. GGoheen

    -109 prop question

    Not on the 109's. On Fw 190's....yes....109's....no way!
  8. I've actually switched to just brushing Future on in lieu of airbrushing, as it seems to coat more evenly and provide the smooth finish we are all looking for when applying decals. Just a thought that you might try. :) Greg
  9. Can't recall any Axis aircraft during WWII with tinted windows but perhaps I'm wrong and Lord knows there were plenty of anomalies too. :) Please post whatever aircraft you are questioning and I'm sure some here can offer their insight. Best, Greg
  10. Thanks for the heads up on this Raymond, as I tried to visit your site earlier to no avail. Hopefully the issue at hand can be resolved both timely and without a huge expense to Lucky Model. Best, Greg
  11. I understand the topic is still valid, if not invaluable, as I remember Greg's original posts (if only slightly at this point) showing where the panel lines on the various kits need to be replaced/omitted or amended. The few illustrations, good as they might appear, pale in comparison to the outstanding work Greg Wise originally posted here so therefore the question was raised. Let's hope the closing sentence was meant to be helpful rather than sarcastic too.
  12. Mr. Hobby (Aqueous) are by far more appealing than Mr. Color (Lacquer Based), although they've all but disappeared on the US market. Very durable and quite easily to work with, be it through your airbrush or simply brushed on. You can still get overseas from several distributors though and I'd recommend doing so, as they appear to be less toxic and can easily be thinned with 90% or greater isopropyl alcohol.
  13. Question ~ Why is this still pinned when the majority of Greg's pictures have been deleted? Seems kind of stupid.
  14. It's most likely fine as I use their Gray Primer/Microfiller all the time and when left unused for a period of time it normally separates to that gray/pink color you described. When shaken recently the pink liquid blends back to the light gray color normally found while airbrushing this stuff. In other words....two of the bottles have sat on the shelf for some period of time while the third may have been new stock that someone at the hobby shop didn't properly rotate. Greg
  15. Thanks guys! Headed to the Wings of Freedom Air Show at Moffett Field this morning and looking forward to the debut of their Me 262 B1. Greg
  16. Sorry to hear about this David. Debit card skimming seems to be a problem here in the States too. I don't really know if there's a way around it in which one can safeguard their information either, as the skimmers are apparently quite difficult to detect. Best, Greg
  17. I'm with Dave on this one, a bit mixed on my feelings about the acquisition of GMW. Frankly, despite the shameless amount of praise thrown to Gordon at SB, I've not been overly fond of doing business with them since a mishap several years ago. Even more, while mistakes can/do happen with Internet suppliers, I have to believe that it actually hurts customers by not offering another avenue to utilize..even if GMW was/is a secondary supplier to modelers. If you actually think about it in terms of competition it means one less supplier to use/purchase from while it provides those still standing
  18. I'm sure others here probably have pics to post for you but would have to believe that the bomb bay would have been finished in RLM 02 with some portions possibly left bare metal due to the shortages in supplies towards the end of the war when this aircraft was built. Best, Greg
  19. Keep in mind that those squiggles are not as perfect as you might think. If you look at several black and white period photographs, say in Luftwaffe Camouflage & Markings - Vol III, they are anything but perfect on the Ju 88's. They vary greatly in terms of thickness and opacity so possibly just do a few test runs on some scrap plastic to work out the kinks and then just go for it. Best, Greg
  20. No worries in the least. As said, both volumes of the books are decent enough albeit difficult to find on the market anymore. I do have both, however, so if you are looking for some ideas on your G-10 just PM me and I can do some research for you. Best, Greg
  21. Those photo's were taking from the book(s): Messerschmitt Me 109 Vol 1 & 2 by Anis El Bied & Andre Jouineau Two very nice books that show a fairly wide variety of paint schemes for the 109, although Asisbiz probably does have some copyright issues posting material that they did not create. Greg
  22. Most often they did not have cushions. I have several books on the He 111 and can't recall even one photograph showing cushions. Greg
  23. I'm not going to speculate like some here have already done but rather just offer my prayers to those affected by this terrible accident.....blessings to all. Greg
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