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I still haven't photo'd mine yet. Hopefully this weekend, but I'm busy with getting my second one moving along to make the July deadline!

I vore to accept the extra month. One comment, perhaps each AC entered before June gets 2 tickets in the drawing, those in the last month get one? That ups the chances of winning for those who finish on time, and doesn't leave out those who are late? And the "no new projects" rule: is it effective immediately? I was just getting started on my next F-14, it'll be well underway before June 1. If I don't get it done by July 1, you won't see me howling for an extension (I'm doing it anyway, even without the extension).

Is it the Tomcats IV, sheet 48040 which also has the Bicentennial bird from VF-124? If so, that's on my to-buy list. I'd pick you up something in exchange. I'd even trade the 1/72 decals from my upcoming VF-Decals Jolly Rogers history sheet. This one: PM Me if you're interested.

I'm finishing up my dissertation...Oral defence is scheduled for June...Talk about busy...ack!

Hey, I did that jet in 48th Used superscale decals as well, but had to paint the nose stripe (the decals had 2 right side decals, no left side, they made the same mistake on the walkway markings for the tails. I picked up the 1/32 set, same mistake. Goofy artist. Were the 1/72 decals similarly messed up?

Well, wouldn't you know it, my decals from Fuji arrived today. Slow, yes. Unreasonably so...yes. But not a theif. I'll give him the benifit of the doubt, and let go my bad feelings. Anyone else get their goods?

I painted my first German mottle not long ago. I found that getting the paint mix just right is very important. If it's too thick, problems. Too thin, problems. I spent probably 15 minutes just mixing and adjusting and spraying on a test piece. The pressure is important too. There's a sweet spot around 10 to 15 PSI, with just the right mix of paint that really works. I used MM enamels, though.

I order direct from Aeroclub. Great service http://www.aeroclub-models.com/index.html

For curved surfaces, I like DYMO tape. Get the old fasioned stuff from those push-up letter labelers. Office max or someplace like that should have it. Cut of a section, stick it on the model, and follow it with the scriber. If you use a metal template, tape it down! They slide all over.

I think it looks great. One thing I noticed comparing to the photo link you posted is that just behind the canopy, the grey strip should be in fron of the blue one, and should be very close to the canopy. Normally I wouldn't mention such a small thing, but you paint job is soooo close to the actual one, I thought you might want to know. If you don't fix it, it still looks great to me (I wouldn't fix it, I tell you that!)

Grrrrr.....Me too. I have e-mailed him many times. I'm officially *#@$%ign PO'd. Oh well.

Very nice. Good job!

Best brushes are Dick Blick, available direct mail order from them. http://www.dickblick.com/categories/brushes/ Get Kolinsky Sable for enamel, but get Taklon for acrylic. The alkalinity of the Acrylic binders will micro-etch and ruin the natural hairs of the Sables, so DON'T do it. They will wreck the Taklons over time also, but they're cheaper anyway, so just live with the idea of replacing your acrylic brushes every so often. They have all sizes, shapes and materials for brushes. I started using them for painting (pictures on canvas), and liked them so much that I started using th

I built the F-102 6 months ago or so. I didn't think the fit was that bad. Sure I had to use superglue filler on the intakes, and sand smooth, but it was just a couple of hours of work. I remember the build being fun and relatively problem free. I realize now that the reason I thought this build was pretty nice is that just before this, I built Italeri's F-22. All kits seem nice fitting compared to this.

Looks Great! I like the helmets. I think your weathering is fine. Remember that those marking were used for a change of command ceremony. I would guess they clean the jet up for that.

I usually just throw the whole fret on the carpet and forget about it. It's where it all ends up anyway.

Here she is as of today. Decaled and flat coated, just needs some armament. It's the Revell D kit, the sensor under the nose is from my Academy kit. I'm not happy with the fit of the canopy, but overall the kit was OK. Armament plan is (eventually) a set of steel beach bomb racks, fuel tanks and Lantrin pod, with the kit glove pylon on the other side. Of course, that would happen much faster if Darren weren't sooooo slooooow getting us our goodies I think I'll just put the kit glove pylons on with the AIM-7's and take photos for the GB, unless Darren is hard at work in his basemen

Since the kit is in production, you can order spares right from Revell/Monogram's website.

Looks Fabulous Ken!!! One quibble, and I may be nitpicking...I saw pics of the real plane and there were absolutely no giant strips of blue tape on the canopy. Just thought you might want to improve your accuracy.... Really does look great, though!

I would add a chimeny in the roof so you can vent the spraybooth outside

It'll be completely wrong. For starters, plastic won't deform in the same way as metals, second thing is a missle strikes from the outside. Best bet is a knife.

Thanks guys....except Andy. GRRRR (just kidding!) I'm just glad it's right!

I like it...looks great!

Very Brave...very nice. Good job

That interior looks great. Wish mine was that good!