TexasBlues

ok folks... i dove into the resin engine of my trumpy F4U... and I AM TERRIFIED! the directions basically stink and since i have never worked with resin before, im afraid im gonna screw it up... which bites the big one because NONE of this stuff was cheap... im figuring i'll take it WAAAAAY slow and build the other engine OOB in case i need a replacement... any suggestions for the cockpit? its so scary, i thought about skipping it all together... i dont even know where to start (figuratively speaking)

as do i marine4ever... but i prefer the much longer lasting effects of a insanely infected splinter in an area that i cant quite reach... or maybe just a good old fashioned self induced fat lip B)

very nice... i really like the wethering... KUDOS to you! B)

WELL CRAP... there goes my plans for an exciting monday night... guess i'll have to resort to trying to find the apple with the #11 in it

does anyone know what the color of the PW 2800 was? i have something CLOSE in tammy colors, but i think it may be a bit too light... or better yet... know where i can get some color chips for the whole bird?

yeah... me too with paynes... i think the other is too dark.. thanks all! and thanks to you too corsairman

most excellent! i hope i can get those kinds of results in 1:32

ok then... thanks for the info and opinions... fisticuffs will be held OUT BACK of the forum... please makes sure that everyone signs a waiver and remember, there is NO GLASS allowed by the pool

looks REAL good... i like the feathering of the topcvoat into the belly coat... very well done

ok.. i have started the engine on this beast with the idea that i was going to shade it after the base coat of aluminum... and i did so with a wash of Paynes Grey/Turpenoid... i thought it looked good... then after refilling my printer cartridges, i had the bright idea that maybe, just maybe, the black ink would produce a BETTER look... so now, im asking for opinions... the order is as follows: from the left straight aluminum, paynes grey, straight aluminum, black printer ink please let me know what you think... i apologize for the photo quality and the lame lighting... ALL comments ar

Hey all- i just bought the resin engine and cockpit from sprue brothers for the trumy 1:32 F4U... BUT... i am a total virgin when it comes to resin.... ive always wanted to use it (or try it), but never got around to it... i want to put this beast int he PACAIR GB, so i have a little time... can anyone offer me or direct me to suggestions on what to do/not do... how it behaves, what to expect etc... how does it take acrylics? how does it sand/file? im terrified that im gonna bone it up, and i just dropped some decent coin on it... :lol: but just in case, im still putting together t

this is her...

im in with the 1:32 trumpeter F4U-1D... (checkerboard nose/tail version box art)... with resin PW 2800, resin office, and color PE... as long as its eligible, that is... i THINK it is... not sure... can anyone pin it down for me please?

cool... thanks!

corsairman... PM inbound

thanks very much for all the input...

hey all- i just started this beast last night and it LOOKS great ... clean pieces and all... lots of goodies too.... does anyone out there have any advice beofre i get started? im thinking about going all out with the aftermarket stuff... resic cockpit, maybe resin engine... some PE and PE placards if i can find them... any suggestions for sources or do's and donts? thanks everyone! TB

Hey all- i did the F14 GB way back and TOTALLY loved it... really made me pay attention to what i was doing... i want to to the trumpeter 1:32 F4U-1D... thats eligible right? i JUST started on it last night, but want to participate... anything special i need to do? TIA TB

hey all- i tried a search for mr surfacer 500/1000 but couldnt find anything on either... which is bunk, cuz i know its onm here... i guess im just a doofus anyway... what are these two items used for? whats the difference between 500 and 1000? i seem to remember that they are airbrush applied... but thats ALL i remember.. i just broke out the 1:32 trumpeter F4U-1D and i want to make sure i have all the bases covered... thanks in advance all... and maybe you could throw in some search instructions?

thanks alot guys... i'll let you know if i melt it... if i dont, i'll show the pix if you promise not to ban me from ARC

Hey all... been a LONG time since i posted... but i read almost every day... still the GREATEST site for our hobby i think... has anyone ever painted a model with nail polish? since its laquer, i think it my be a little hot if thinnned with laq thinner... i am also building some cars and there are a LOT of cool colors for cars if one looks at the cosmetic aisle... if anyone has painted with nail polish, whats the ratio for paint:thinner? thanks guys! TB

quack.... ?

gunnery

Chris- i just bought the same kit a couple weeks ago and look forward to building it... i JUST noticed this thread and i am awestruck by your craftsmanship... what did you use for reference? the paint is incredible... actually, the whole bird is incredible... would you mind if i saved some of your pix to MY reference catalog? excellent! post more of your work!! thanks- TB

well... on that note... i have used the testors Boyd Colors Enamel for this car... and aside from being a little thisck i think it came out real well for a first timer.... this is paint only... no clear coat at all... i wet sanded between coats and allowed the final 'wet' coat to dry for 2-3 days i think.... then i wet sanded it too... try this link... if it doesnt work shoot me an email... its a great car modsel website http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutorials/t...ID=12&CurPage=1