[Quiet Compressor]

Agreed but since quiet was the primary concern figured I would throw it out for consideration (along with it's downsides). 

 

 

[Quiet Compressor]

If you have access to have refilled or swapped you may want to look at a CO2 setup. Zero noise and very portable when using a 5 or 10lb tank. Also no risk of moister buildup anywhere. 

 

I have a 5lb tank and do mostly 48th modern. I can get 3 models or so out of the tank including cleaning the brush 

 

investment would be the tank, a pressure gauge and whatever you need to attach the airbrush to the regulator.  

 

Home brew stores, fire extinguisher places  or welding supply are all good sources 

 

initial start should be less than 200

 

just a thought. 

 

Good luck 

[Spray Booths - Input for Artograph vs Paasche]

They are smaller but I have not noticed any issues. 

 

Here is a photo of my attachment (assuming it works) 

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/nCFsnVrASZIyV7fh1

[Spray Booths - Input for Artograph vs Paasche]

I use these so I don’t have to open the window that much to vent it 

 

https://www.rcjaz.com/mrhobby-gsigt03e-vent-attachmentair-duct-for-gt03-mrsuper-booth-p-90068769.html

 

 

[Spray Booths - Input for Artograph vs Paasche]

The 1530 is awesome. Have had it for 10 plus years and can’t imagine not having a different one 

[Minibase Su-33 1/48]

If the kit is as good as it sounds I will get one. 

 

I only have the old Acadamy SU-27 and want to do this bird and 34 and a 35 at some point. 

[Picture test]

Yea their board does not conver the hyperlinks to photos. It has to be a direct link which GP does not do

 

 

[Picture test]

Firefox Picture test

 

 

I used Firefox for this one.  Assuming it works here is how i did it

 

1. Make sure image in in a shared album

2. Open image

3. Right click and choose "copy image location"

4. Go to your ARC post and paste the link

5. Double click on the image to re-size (if you want)

[1/48 F-20A Freedom Model Kit]

Ok this is adding the intake walls and wing halves

 

Some views after it is all together.  

 

 

 

 

There are pre done holes for the center line and the option to open up the holes for the 2 pylons on each wing.  I opened them all but may not uses them.  All of these holes have poly caps in them.  I had one fall out.  As usual i knocked down the locator pins.

 

 

 

  

Wings on Top and Bottom.  Control surfaces are separate pieces 

 

 

 

The intakes just end in blanks.  I may do something about that.  Not sure yet

 

Next is the fuselage but may take a little time.  I decided to order a resin nozzle and engine details (https://www.redstarscalemodels.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=K48085) This is a new to me company and they have some nice items so I wanted to try this one over the Wolfpack one.  The engine detail gets installed inside of the fuselage before gluing it in (can't just slip it in) 

 

[1/48 F-20A Freedom Model Kit]

Ok on to the next part.  These photos are on the new hosting site

 

Next up in the inner walls of the intakes.  These attached to the bottom of the fuselage are 2 pieces and have some optional photo etch

 

 

 

 

Here is the PE removed form the fret and installed 

 

 

 

 

More work in the next post 

 

[Picture test]

Hopefully it will hold up.  I used my Google Photo account

 

I used some information in this post to help me 

 

There was some messages on the 2nd page that helped (I think).  Here is the relevant part.  I know you are on Mac so may have to do it a little differently to get the URL.

 

If you installed the Chrome extension I linked, make sure you have the picture in a Shared Album (that's the key - thanks dnl42). In that Shared Album, click on the selected picture to expand it, and then click again - you'll get a message at the bottom that says "Image URL copied to clipboard!". Then just go to ARC and paste into your draft post. Double click twice on the photo (while still in composition window), and you'll have option to resize by pixels.That's how I did the photos two posts above. 

 

I have been told it may get funcky after a few days so I am going to check out this site

 

https://secure.fotki.com/login?finish=https%3A%2F%2Fpublic.fotki.com%2F&login=

 

Recommended in another post i was reading 

[1/48 F-20A Freedom Model Kit]

Ok.  Hopefully i have fixed it for the time being

 

going to move to a new host tomorrow.  Too brain fried right now

 

Thanks for putting up with this BS  

[Picture test]

Hi

 

Hopefully this one worked

 

Thanks 

[1/48 F-20A Freedom Model Kit]

RWR  removed 

 

 

 

 

Also images should be fixed.  Sorry forgot to move them to the shared album first 

[1/48 F-20A Freedom Model Kit]

Ok so I need to pull the RWR antennas. Not a big deal. I should have looked closer at the photos 1st. 

 

Those antennas seem seem to be just for the what if versions 

[1/48 F-20A Freedom Model Kit]

ok so had a few mins while the floor was drying (its cleaning day here) and got the nose on (and the RWR).  The RWR have 2 holes that need to be drilled (best before you put the 2 sides together) and they are different sizes (noted in the instructions).  The instructions are a little weird in that it says optional and gives you 2 part # and to do the same on the other side.  The optional part is adding the antennas.  The parts are the same for each side.  There are not 2 sets of parts just one so whichever one you dont use on one side is used for the other

 

 

 

Now the cover with the guns.  Careful test fitting is required. I sanded both the top and bottom 

 

 

also for this section i shaves some of the attachment point in front of the cockpit as it seemed that there was too much material for the lip on the part.  Be careful though this is one of the main attachment points (and there are only 2 top and bottom).  I thought about adding a strip of plastic but there is a curve and it would not have helped 

 

And now completely done.  It is not bad.  A little Valajio putty or Mr Surfacer should deal with the small issue

 

 

 

 

Overall pleased with the fit so far

 

Thanks for looking.  More to come 

 

[Picture test]

should be visible now

 

Thanks

[1/48 F-20A Freedom Model Kit]

Pictures should be fixed.  Please let me know if you can see them.

 

Thanks

 

[1/48 F-20A Freedom Model Kit]

Ok

 

So I am going to try and post this build here.  I don't know how frequent the updates will be.  This is going to be the 3rd prototype (not sure which finish yet) and will be canopy down

 

So as far as the kit it seems generally nice detail and the plastic seems easy to work with so far 

 

Started with the cockpit.  Not very much detail on the sides (but i don't think there was much to start with).  The raised detail is nice but i used the decals.  With Microsol and Microset (i did 3 applications) they went down well I am leaving the seat and the clear piece for the HUD glass off for now

 

 

Seat is basic as well but passable for a canopy down build (for me).  I need to add belts

 

 

Fit of the front fuselage is pretty good.  I knocked down the alignment pins a bit and had to sand the cockpit sides (about 20 swipes with a fine sanding stick each side) and got this.  Some minor cleanup.  Note i was able to glue it from the inside for the most part 

 

 

 

 

The area in front of the IP gets another piece.  Has to sand it a little go get the HUD to fit in the notch for it.  Also a test fit for the nose piece with the guns and the random shown no major issues

 

 

 

 

 

That is it for now it for now 

 

Robert

 

 

[Picture test]

This is a test 

 

 

 

 

[1/48 XB-70 question]

Post some pictures! PLEASE PLEASE!!

 

[LF/WTB 1/48 Hasegawa F-15 and F-18]

Fightertown makes the Nasa F-18A & B Decals (FTD48034 )

[Delete]

I also have a set if you need a 2nd one

 

just drop me a PM

 

thanks

 

Robert

[Best method to replicate anti-skid areas on 1/48 jets]

I have used a method that was described on a set of Two Bobs decals

 

1. Mask of the areas around the area you want the walkway

2. Use a spray adhesive (I used 3M(TM) Super 77 Multipurpose Adhesive Spray. This is what was recomened)

3. Sprinkle with Talcum powder or other very fine grain.  I used some Badger Aluminum Oxide abrasive that I had) 

4. Once dry paint as you wish 

 

I am still in the process of painting the jet but i really like the way it looks.  

[L/F 1/48 Hasegawa F-15C Nose Gear]

Hello

 

Does anyone have one they did not use?  Mine broke in a move a while ago but I really would like to fix it but the only way is a new gear.  I could go with a metal gear but...

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

Please PM me if you can help

 

Thanks much

 

Robert