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Almost forgot that the Spruce Goose's actual name was the H-4 Hercules.
Didn't know that Minicraft released a TWA boxing of this kit. Appropriate because of Howard Hughes' acquisition of TWA.
Nicely done video. Thank you.
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22 hours ago, mrvark said:
I think this picture I took at AMARC really shows the contours of the F-105's nose to great effect. The spraylat coating gets rid of all the distractions caused by camouflage and radomes to reveal the shape of the nose.
I agree. Almost F-14-ish nose shape. This pic really does show ogive-shape contour to good effect, particularly against the darker background.
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5 hours ago, IAGeezer said:
That looks very good. I think you did a good job because it looks way better than simply out of the box. Very nice metallic finish, too
2 hours ago, Gwen Phoenix said:Hi Jack,
I don't think the ResKit radome will wholly solve the lack of ogive-shaped curve on the forward fuselage of the Trumpeter Thud kits because both the whole forward fuselage and radome on that kit is too straight.
Back in the day, there was a good fix by DMold Modelworks for either the Trumpeter or Monogram kits in 1/48th scale. I missed the chance to get mine because Dmitri Malkov ceased selling these jewels when the pandemic broke out.
Anyway, I recall him telling me that the fix for the Monogram kit was long OOP by early 2020, and the Trumpeter fix (which was still available), wouldn't fit the Monogram kit. But here's a good picture of the fix for the Trumpeter kit; check the ogive-shaped forward fuselage and radome in that correction set, which is quite distinctive in the Thud.
Wish Dmitri Malkov were still in business
Does anyone have news regarding him?
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Gwen
Gwen, I see what you mean. the first two photos of Dmitri's set really shows the difference of how the entire front fuselage should be contoured. I think I'll hold off from getting the ResKit sets because....looking at D-Molds set....I think it's not just the nose that should be replaced.
Roger Jackson addressed this with a spare Mig-25 nose and did an awesome job:
https://modelingmadness.com/review/viet/jackson105i.jpg
https://modelingmadness.com/review/viet/jackson105h.jpg
https://modelingmadness.com/review/viet/jackson105.htm
Compared to the un-modified nose (WARNING: NSFW):
https://www.hyperscale.com/features/2001/images/F-105D_PussyGalore-14.jpg
https://www.hyperscale.com/features/2001/images/F-105D_PussyGalore-03.jpg
https://www.hyperscale.com/features/2001/f105dda_2.htm
It's subtle, but to me, it's like the nose of the F-14 Tomcat or the F-15. Quite noticeable.
Thanks everyone, for the inputs.
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Has anyone tried the ResKit noses for the Hobbyboss F-105s?
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RSU72-0238
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RSU48-0340
Do they capture the real thing's gently-tapering arc, with an ogive-shaped curve at the radome?
Also, anyone tried fitting them onto the Monogram kits?
The noses of both the Hobbyboss and Monogram/Revell kits bother me. To my eyes, both kits' noses seem too straight and doesn't seem to have the contours.
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Actually, you are right about the yellowing. I remember now when I first got the sheet, I was disappointed with how quickly the sheet had yellowed (like it arrived already yellowed) and the white decals seemed a little off-white.
I'll probably take your advice and get a new sheet just in case.
As for kit, I'm not quite sure which one might be an accurate one. At my disposal are the old Hasegawa Russian Knights kit as well as the original boxing:
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10112493
Also, I have an old Italeri Sea - Flanker (which I believe is just Italeri's normal Flanker with carnards added). I have Hasegawa's Su-33 but not sure how much effort that would take to convert to the SU-30KI.
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Woo hoo! Thanks for this!
Now that you posted that link, I remembered that I actually have that particular sheet. It's somewhere in my stash and I will have to try and locate it. Haven't seen it in years so I hope it's still in good condition.
Thanks again, sir
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Does anyone make 1/72 decals for this SU-30KI?
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hasegawa-00095-sukhoi-su-30-ki--676852
Or are there are decals for any other version of the Flanker wearing this type of "winter/blizzard" camo?
Thank you.
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On 3/5/2024 at 2:30 PM, Rando said:
How do you feel about X-20A thinner compared to the Mr Color Thinner? I have both, haven't directly compared them yet.
On 3/5/2024 at 2:51 PM, Collin said:Hated painting with Tamiya paints...until I heard on a podcast to use Mr. Levelling Thinner...GAME CHANGER.
Tamiya is my "go-to" these days.
Cheers
Collin
Something interesting I read in Eric Bergerud's post here:
http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=77101#p514108
(although the thread is about Lifecolor, they do discuss Tamiya acrylics)
is that Tamiya Acrylics isn't really a true acrylic but is, in fact, lacquer based and supposedly works better with Tamiya or Gunze lacquer thinner rather than Tamiya's X-20A thinner.
Haven't tried it myself but it probably explains why Tamiya acrylics don't really brush paint as well as the other "true" acrylics like Vallejo and Lifecolor.
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Good stuff. I like how you explained the thinning ratios and the different psi for the gloss vs flat paints.
Thank you!
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Very nice! I like how you depicted the trailing edges in a slightly lighter green.
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23 hours ago, dai phan said:
This is something interesting. Scalemates has this "Super Detail" F86 F-30 with gun bay and flaps in 1/48 scale. Must be an error? Dai
No, I remember seeing this boxing sometime ago. IIRC, the gun bay & flaps were by a resin company called Jaguar. If I'm not mistaken, Hasegawa packaged their F-86 with the Jaguar resin.
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They were included in these super-secret 'weapons of mass distraction' boxings that even Lockheed employees don't want to talk about:
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10199366
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10109799
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3 minutes ago, Sabrejet said:
That's the one: that's my book too 🙂
Wow! You're Duncan Curtis? I must say your book's awesome! I was inspired to get the book when I bought Hasegawa's drone QF-86
https://modelingmadness.com/scott/korean/preview/hasegawa/09306.htm
And the subject matter got me interested in drone Sabres.
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On 1/17/2024 at 6:11 AM, Sabrejet said:
Will you be doing the 'Snoopy' QF-86H or the prototype with the blue swooshes?
You mean QF-86H no: 53-1314 pictured on pg 36 of Naval Fighters No.58?
I think it's also on the decal sheet of the C&H Aero Miniatures 1/32 F-86H and featured on the box art:
You can see Snoopy just below and to the left of the Stars & Bars.
https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/details/ch/images/ch_f-86h_decal.jpg ( Snoopy's on the top right with his yellow dog house)
https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/details/ch/detail_ch_f-86h.shtml
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They're both awesome!
A question: For Mitja's low vis scheme, what are paints ( brand and number) that were used? I like the slightly bluish tint of his greys.
Thanks in advance.
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Probably the best Fine Molds Phantom build I've seen on YT. By a Japanese modeler:
6-part split video series:
Or the whole full build in 1 video:
I can't believe how awesome his black-basing weathering technique is. Especially for the lighter green of the SEA camo.
Enjoy!
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Looks awesome!
Love that weathering work & the tone variations
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On 12/17/2023 at 11:47 AM, Miramar Road said:
JackMan,
Right! Sorry, I always tend to call them Vic Color instinctively.
Sorry, I had trouble switching to the English version of the site, but there should be a toggle on your end on the site somewhere.
I've usually sprayed them on without a primer and they go on really well without one. Again, they tend to dry slower, than Tamiya or Vallejo, but once it dries the finish is rock-solid.
I noticed they just added a second Regia Aeronautica color set to their future releases. Good to see them giving Italian WWII modelers some love. They also have a USN/USAF Vow Viz paint set now.
Thanks much! I couldn't order from the Japanese version of Hobbysearch. For some strange reason, Vichobby paints are not available in the English version. In any case, HLJ had them cheaper. I ordered the JASDF Ocean Blue colors amongst others. Let's see how they fair once I receive them. If they work well, then I no longer have to mix my own Tamiya colors as I did here:
https://modelingmadness.com/review/mod/j/jegaf2.htm
Apologies for going off-topic of the Mission Models paints, everyone.
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On 12/16/2023 at 9:37 PM, FalconFan24 said:
I think I can contribute something useful in this discussion. I started working as an airbrush artist in 1991 for a print company, used harsh solvent based paints all my life until about 10 or so years ago. Working with lacquers for majority of my life has really impacted my health....my doctor said he had only seen this level of smell loss on heavy smokers. I had to switch over to acrylics or potentially give up airbrushing my models. Tried acrylics the first time and hated them, i sold off my entire batch (close to 300 dollars worth). Tried to find a middle ground and go the brush painting route.....that i hated more. So decided I would understand acrylics first and that might change my experience. Once I understood how acrylics work....that changed my acrylic experience forever!
I think this the big problem, when you switch lacquers or enamels to acrylics, there is a learning curve people don't tell you about. I worked with my professional artist friends to come up with a thinner mixture (understanding now what is needed to airbrush acrylics). It has changed everything. NO MORE tip drying! You get consistent paint spraying, you get a good sold finish that is durable.
You have to change how you airbrush with acrylics. YOU CANNOT blast the paint on. Primer is not mandatory but very helpful. Low air pressure is better, than high air pressure, you can build up the effect you want. And acrylics offer benefits that lacquers do not. First the lack of smell, I cannot stress how important this is. We modelers have become nose blind to the smells of our hobby. I promise others have not! In the video below, see how my cat reacts to Tamiya (acylic lacquer) when compared to a pure water based acrylic. Acrylics are easier for building up effects. They are also a better foundation for weathering (especially if you build armor).
If you are looking at pure water based acrylic paints, I really recommend you watch my video. It will PERMANENTLY change your acrylic airbrushing experience. I get the same airbrushing results as I did when I used lacquers. You can see in my Bf-109 video, Banshee video, I am airbrushing for 30-40 minutes straight no issues what to so ever. Notice I am able to hold the model without gloves and with no problems.
Give this formula a try....you will change your mind about acrylics after:
Really useful tips there, FalconFan. I like the way you explained everything in detail. Also, your color-basing technique ( as an alternative to black-basing) on your 1/72 Banshee was very interesting. Again, I really like the way you explained the step-by-step. Thanks!
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That looks awesome! I've been wanting to build the 1/72 version from Fujimi because I love that boxart with the Olympic rings depicting the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics:
https://mainichi.jp/english/graphs/20190729/hpe/00m/0sp/001000g/20190729hpe00m0sp009000q
By the way, these Blue Impulse Sabres and the Olympic rings were featured in the Japanese movie "Always Sunset on Third Street 3". Albeit CGI ones but it was still nice to see them. Your Japanese relatives may know the movie.
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On 12/15/2023 at 12:57 AM, Miramar Road said:
... recently I've discovered this new brand made here in Japan called Vic Color. I don't think they are that widely available outside Japan at all, which is a shame because they are some of the best acrylic paints I've ever used. They spray straight from the bottle with no issues whatsoever. I never have clogging issues with my airbrush when I use them, unlike Vallejo sometimes if you don't shake or stir them properly near the end of a bottle. The coat goes on nice and smooth with a velvety semi-gloss finish. Also, they brush on really well straight from the bottle. I do notice that unlike Tamiya paints which dry near-instantaneously right after you spray them, Vic Colors take a couple or so minutes to dry and a little while longer to cure. You need to be careful and avoid touching the painted surface otherwise you will get a fingerprint on it and mess it up. Thankfully, it is easy to wipe it away with a damp rag and try again. Once the paint dries it is a very solid strong coat that has excellent even coverage.
Vic has also released some sets of paints for specific subjects like Gull Grey and White post-war USN/USMC jets, JASDF F-2 and RF-4 camos, USAF Vietnam-era SEA camo and just recently even WWII Regia Aeronautica camo. The paints in these special sets are really accurate color-wise and really look the part. The only other sets that I've seen with such close out-of-bottle accuracy are the AK Interactive paints.
HLJ and 1999.co.jp sell the Vic paints and ship them overseas. I kinda come across as a bit of a paid-sponsor for these paints, its just that these paints are just that damn nice to use. Hopefully they continue to expand their line of paints. They even came out with some metallic acrylics which also look excellent.
You mean VicHobby paints?
https://www.hlj.com/search/?Word=vic+paints&Sort=hightolow_price+desc&Page=1&Maker2=Vichobby
I've seen them at HLJ and was wondering about them. Thanks for the review. I might get a few. Do they need a primer coat first?
Btw, could you post a link to where I can find them on 1999.co.jp? I did a search on their website but can't seem to locate them. Thank you.
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Wow! That Grace looks amazing! Nice weathering and rivetting
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On 11/16/2023 at 10:39 AM, Rob de Bie said:
I colorchecked Su 24MR 'white 10' at the 1992 Damgarten air show, and noted FS 26373 for the gray.
Rob
FS 26373 is the color included in Ammo Mig's "MiG & SU Colors Grey & Green Jets" set which also includes an Su-24 scheme ( although from the pics, I can't tell which of the 3 aircraft the FS 26373 is meant for):
https://www.migjimenez.com/en/ammo-paints/331-mig-su-colors-grey-green-jets.html
https://hobbyterra.com/product/smart-set-mig-su-figters-greys-a-mig-7204-mig-ammo.html
HTH
The Thunderbirds F-4E and Blue Angels F-4J Thread
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The Story Behind The Thunderbirds’ Black-Tailed F-4 Phantom And “Captain Carbon”
https://www.twz.com/40784/heres-the-story-behind-the-thunderbirds-black-tailed-f-4-phantom