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  1. So, of course there's limited interest in this forum on the topic of UUVs. No worries. I moved forward and selected the Mk18 Mod2 Kingfish for my topic and have spent some time in the Tinkercad design studio. There was one other 3D designer working on this topic but I didn't get a response back on whether he'd offer to sell or share his work - its much better than mine. Still, I think I've captured the gist of the actual craft good enough for construction. I'll work on the slicing for my son's 3D printer this week. At 1/48 scale this 12' UUV will be about 80cm, so there's de
  2. Regretfully, while dusting shelves, I noticed that the pitot of my Blackbird has at some point gone missing. Could have been the kids, the wife or my fat hands shifting things around that broke it, but a thorough search came up blank. Of course I could buy a whole new kit but I liked the build and would rather keep it. Does anyone know of an aftermarket source or have the part in their chest-of-tiny-bits?
  3. As part of my Active Duty UAV collection, I’d like to explore including models of the UUV “fleet” of craft the Navy is operating. Craft like the Bluefin 21 and LUUVD and other derivatives of the torpedo fleet. Not sure what’s out there but if anyone knows, I’d love to help my exploration beyond limited google searches.
  4. Thanks Matt, looking forward to your comparison pics if you get a chance.
  5. Greetings modelers. I'm hopeful that someone has come down this path before me before I start carving up a fairly rare kit. In my stash is a Heller A-10 kit and a RetroWings Cockpit detail set. I got them separately after a bit of searching swap meets and ebay, knowing that RetroWings states that their set is made for LS and Revell's version of the warthog. The fuselage parts are somewhat different, but holding the parts up together, I really can't tell if there will or wont be any scale or fitment problems. Has anyone tried this pairing? and if so, any advice or warning befor
  6. I was able to source some resin pilots from an EBay seller blitz_144. Very pleased with the product. Took some trimming to get the legs to fit but it'll look great once I get it finished.
  7. Hello Aroy. I was hoping to have something for you but when I checked my box of parts I found that I have the front and rear canopy parts 206 and 207 from the Revell EA-6B set, but no wind shield. 😞 I'm afraid they are not interchangeable between the two versions of the AC. Sorry, good luck in the hunt.
  8. Hi all. After looking through my next series of in flight models, I realized that I’m going to come up short in terms of pilot figures. I guess my model cabinet isn’t the only force that’s having recruit deficiencies. 😄 before I start sourcing resin and 3D printed, I thought I’d see if anyone needed to retire some of their aging fliers. I’m looking for modern pilots in 1/144 scale. Thanks for looking.
  9. That's great news. Did he suggest that he might have future plans. Maybe sell his molds or designs?
  10. While I had good results from Tamiya rattle-can sprays, I have with the last couple models moved to airbrushing the overcoats. My process has become as follows Paint Some Weathering Gloss Coat Decal Some Weathering (to affect the decals) Dull coat panel lines and final weathering Dull coat or semi gloss (depending on scale) I've been doing mostly 144 scale kits the past few years, and while it adds a month to mine build time, some of the aftermarket decals are SUPER fragile and need that extra protection IMO. I'm not winning any contest
  11. I’m not sure how much help I can be as my methodology is common and probably already at your skill level. I place masking tape along the intended line then lightly scribe a number of times before going for it. For rivets I premark using a pencil to get the spacing and number. This takes me a few tries though.
  12. I have found these Prismacolor Premier markers particularly good. At 005 they are fine enough to stripe 144th scale missile bodies, though the color range of this set isn't very broad. I got another set of black that have a range of sizes the help with panel line work and some cockpit detailing. I also like my Molotow Liquid Chrome for mirror like finishes on some parts, though some practice is needed to not over-do it. https://www.amazon.com/Prismacolor-Premier-Illustration-Markers-Assorted/dp/B0027AATYI/ref=sr_1_2?crid=ADXCFV3ZP4MF&keywords=prismacolor+fine+line+marker
  13. I found this set on ScaleMates. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hamilton-hobbies-general-atomics-mq-9b-skyguardian-conversion--1326692 not sure where you’ll find it. Kind of makes me want to add a version to my fleet though.
  14. My sad and difficult road building the F-4J continues. The single piece canopy of both my Minicraft and Sova kits do not fit over the seats once installed. There's a small chance that I will be able to break the seats out and file the seat pan's down to get the canopy to fit, which then means that I'm going to make the already ridiculous cockpit look even more so. As an alternative, I'm considering sawing the canopy into respective "open" configuration settings ... maybe that'll work. I went shopping in Scalemates and saw that Tomytec had an open cock set https://ww
  15. There was a time that I addressed this by running slot along a scrap balsa board. I used a strip of sand paper around a dowel to work in the right depth and width so that the missile body was just above the point where there fins would be attached. I'd spot glue both sides on one axis and then eyeball the other axis as you described. Then run a bead of thin CA to permanently secure it.
  16. Thanks Dutch. I think I selected a good set and book marked the site. Appreciate the suggestion.
  17. So, along with my F-4j build I decided to do an AF Phantom from my stash. I built the Academy “Positive Thinker” kit which was coincidental since the kit itself is a hot mess. now that I’m to the decalling stage I’ve discovered that the provided decals have a pretty awful print alignment issue and are fairly trash. im wondering if anyone else has any decals for this kit they might part with?
  18. I solved that problem with a rheostat Breadneck when I built a powered MQ-9 a while ago. Didn't want to mess with resisters to get the voltage down to where it was "ideal."
  19. Weighing in with my recommendation. I also build paper/card stock models and I've found that stamp collecting (Philately) tweezers offer a lot of fine control that are sometimes lost with pointed tips in certain circumstances. I particularly like my spade tipped tweezers. https://www.amazon.com/AAPROTOOLS-Tweezers-Philately-Collector-Quality/dp/B079Q2LXT3/ref=d_pb_allspark_dp_sims_pao_desktop_session_based_vft_none_sccl_4_3/137-6482161-9544549?pd_rd_w=T5cwM&content-id=amzn1.sym.6b5008ac-c24a-4aea-a3ea-015a531184f5&pf_rd_p=6b5008ac-c24a-4aea-a3ea-015a531184f5&pf_rd_r=Q
  20. Thanks to you both. The picture is very helpful. I think these colors are included in the Vallejo WWII USN set. I like the way that the 50:50 Sea Blue and Medium Blue look. It matches how I expect the Corsair would appear. So much in the eye of the beholder, right?
  21. Hello all, I'd appreciate your advice on the color choices for an upcoming build as part of my Jolly Rogers project. I picked up a Corsair from the AFV Club in preparation and the instructions (https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/6/6/2/1120662-46-instructions.pdf) list the following colors for this version; Gloss Seablue - (Mr Color C365) = Vallejo ??? Blue Gray FS35189 (Mr Color C367) = Vallejo 71.008 Lt Gull Grey FS36440 (Mr Color C11) = Vallejo 71.296 I converted the Blue Grey and Gull Grey I think respectably as listed, but the Gloss Seablue is allud
  22. Good price on that, but I'm going to pass. I've sunk enough down the Phantom rabbit hole as it is. You know, in my notes from my Squadron/Signal reference book, I thought I'd commented that the F-4J didn't all have the slots or the RWR receivers right away. However, now double checking, the pics from this squadron seem to all have 'em. I suppose I could make the receivers out of putty. Have to test it out. I've started both the Sova and the Academy kits together. The panel lines on the Slov are attractive, even if I'm going to have to re-scribe them once I sand
  23. Thanks for posting these pictures. I’ve been holding off on Soyuz for just these reasons. Your kit looks great to me. Very well crafted.
  24. I haven't put a knife to it yet. The sprue didn't get marked when I pressed it with a fingernail. Soft I think I could deal with, but if its brittle, well then I think I'd have to throw in the towel and I'll look forward to hearing about your lilput conversion. Still, its next on my bench, I'll let you know.
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