[Tamiya 1/48th P-47D "Okie"]

The trophy is well deserved. Nice Jug. 

[OIF Abrams]

Nice looking build!

[1/48 Hasegawa F-14A Tomcat "Victory 202"]

I love the weathered look you have achieved on this build friend. Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

[F-15E "OEF" Revell 1/48]

Ditto on all compliments on this build! Very realistic looking. Nice job.

[Defender of the East - Mig-29G Polish Air Force.]

A very well done model. I love the cammo job and slightly weathered look you've achieved there.

[F-16C, Blk.32, 86-0280]

I have always loved birds dressed in different feathers. You have done and amazing job on that kit friend. I love the scheme. Thanks for sharing.

[1/48 trimaster Fw190 A-8]

thanks for the comments guys!

[1/48 trimaster Fw190 A-8]

thanks for the kind words guys! i'm hoping the next one won't take so long!LOL

[1/48 trimaster Fw190 A-8]

hi fellas, finished this bird last night thought i would share it here. as the topic title says, this is the trimaster 1/48 Fw190 A-8. this is a GREAT kit! nice engraved panels, molded well, white metal landing gear, PE detail galore, tubing for the cannons and pitot tube, just a really nice kit. the only gripe i have was the old wing root fit!! anyway, i finished her with MM enamels, weathered with an artist oil dark grey wash, some dry brushing, very little pastel, and some paint chipping with testors silver and a silver pencil. she's full of mistakes and there are plenty of missing parts that really tried my patience (PE bending issues). the visible seam on the leading edge of the wing cracked during the photo shoot so i just let it ride. the truth, i simply ran out of patience in some key areas(PE seat belts and other cockpit PE) and feel really luke warm towards the build. but, i still enjoy gazing at it on the shelf and thats all that counts. hope you enjoy. later.

[Alclad Grey Primer]

anything lacquer based paint is going to be "hot", meaning it will dry quickly. your psi shouldn't be any higher than 12psi. also, you shouldn't be too far from the model with your airbrush or the paint will be almost dry before it reaches the kit causing orange peel, or grainy surface. too high psi will cause this too. always tweak in the psi/distance on a scrap model before applying it to the real deal.

[Alclad Grey Primer]

i also have used alclad grey primer and love it. as mentioned, it sprays right out of the container. i wish they'd make FS colors!!LOL later.

[F-14D VF-31 Hasegawa 1/72 - finished]

very convincing weathering job eric!! would love to know the secret.

[i wonder if?]

yes old man, i have thought of drawing them back on with a pencil. probably the safest method anyway. thanks for all the input.

[i wonder if?]

hi chris, i build houses for a living and oneday on a final walkthrough the customer pointed out a defect in the drywall finish. all i had to mark it with was a sharpie. well, about 12 coats of paint later, the mark was still bleeding through. after about 5 coats of kilz, she finally gave it up. i see on this forum where the same happens on models. what kind of paint did you use on the mig?

[1/48 Revell F-18E]

i don't think you overdid the fade job on the navy decals, i think they look more realistic that the others. i was in the navy for a 4 year enlistment and you could barely see some of the insignia on the real machines. later.

[Cutting gun barrel tubing?]

Hey, FINALLY i good use for my dremel tool! i will certainly try that one too. great idea FrankC.

[i wonder if?]

i see talk of the nightmare of using permanent marker to preshade panel lines with. i bought an italeri 1/48 F-4E a while back and when i popped the top on it i realized it had raised panel lines. at this point in my modeling career, i don't feel confident/patient enough to sand and rescribe. during the construction process, i have had to sand off quite a bit of the raised detail due to poor fit. what if i drew the panel lines back with a fine point marker and let dry, then futured over the marker to seal it in a prevent bleed through. have any of you tried this?

[Cutting gun barrel tubing?]

thanks rob, i think it is brass. i'll give it a try.

[Cutting gun barrel tubing?]

i'm working on multimedia kit that has included some tiny tubing for my gun barrels. i haven't tried cutting it yet, but i know i'm gonna have to cross that bridge soon. how do i cut this delicate stuff without pinching the end shut? TIA.

[Squadron green putty]

i use a paint brush and dip it into the nail polish remover and lightly go over the area i puttied and it smooths it out very nicely. works well in wing root areas. be careful though, too many passes and it'll begin to remove the paint too.

[Soviet 'eavy metal]

that is indeed a nice target friend! :) love the base too.

[1:72 ecsi f-111 A aardvark]

WOW! what a hairy arm nice build you have there friend!! :) nice job on the camo. later.

[Puerto Rico ANG F-104C]

love the camo work friend! not my most favorite subject, but you have one to be proud of there. thanks for sharing. is the camo freehand or did you use a soft mask?

[Hasegawa's Fw 190A-7 with extras...]

thanks wwIInut, mine had the blown canopy option but i screwed it up with an xacto while masking. fortunetly, trimaster included both options in the kit so i had a back up normal one. i might have backed into getting it right!!LOL thanks for the reply. later.

[Hasegawa's Fw 190A-7 with extras...]

nice work on the 190 ww2nut. i'm workin' on a 1/48 trimaster A8 right now. i got a question for you, i notice that you have an open canopy, does the wire from the canopy to the tail section stay tight like that, or should it have slack in it? not trying to point anything out, just an honest question. i'm gonna put the wire on mine, but i'm wrestling with how it will look all loose. thanks for sharing.