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I already installed the rest of the clear parts, but I somehow lost the sprue that has the two canopy options. I would take either option if any of you have built this kit and happened to keep the spare. I'm happy to pay. Thanks in advance! John

Jakub, I finished the kit a couple of months ago. I couldn't find a definitive answer for the paints, so I used Model Master 1742 Tan and 2136 US Gulf Armor Sand on the top surfaces, and 1728 Lt. Ghost Gray on the undersides. They look correct to me.

That's perfect. Thank you.

I'm getting ready to start the 1/32 Kitty Hawk OV-10D kit, and I'm planning on finishing it in the tan/brown VMO-2 Desert Storm camo scheme that's depicted on the box. Does anyone know the correct FS paint numbers for the tan and brown upper surfaces and the grey undersides? Thanks in advance, John

Here's a 1/32 Academy F/A-18C I did a few years back:

Placed my order on Tuesday, and I received the set yesterday!!! Talk about fast service!!! Anyway, the set is GORGEOUS!!! I can't WAIT to dig into it. :D/>

Order sent. Thank you!!!

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I'm looking for two sets of bomb rack parts from the Trumpeter 1/32 Tomcat F-14D kit: Parts W6(x2), W7(x2), and W3(x4). These are the racks that fit on the Phoenix missile pallets. I am willing to buy or trade; I have a boat load of 1/32 weapons in my stash if a trade is preferred. Thanks in Advance! John

I cannot wait to buy a set!!!

Thank you gentlemen!! I truly appreciate your posts. It was a VERY fun build. :)/>

If anyone has a junked Tamiya F-14 Tomcat in 1/32 scale and is willing to "part" (no pun intended) with the wing parts, I would be willing to pay or trade for them. Thanks! John

The ejection seat handles were first airbrushed yellow, then after it had cured, I hand painted the black stripes with a small bristle brush. Nothing too hard, really. The rubber seal is nothing tricky, either. When I mask the canopies before the camo is applied, I apply the masking tape along the inside edge of the seal (i.e., the edge that touches the glass portion). Once the camo paint has dried, I apply another strip of masking tape along the outside edge of the seal, so that only the seal area is exposed. Then I airbrush the seal area with Radome Tan (no other reason for this color o

Thanks guys. :)/> I really appreciate the compliments. Aaron, I used something called black opaque, which is a product that was used in the offset printing industry during the analog days of film negatives. It's my "secret ingredient" for weathering and washes, but it's very hard to find nowadays as everything has gone digital. I managed to find a jar on Ebay about 2 years ago, but it took me about 1 1/2 years of searching before I found a jar! Jake, not a single in progress picture was snapped. This build was a completely self-indulgent "mental health" build. Please know

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Just finished this up yesterday. 8 1/2 months in the making. I used the Tamiya F-4J 1/32 scale kit with the following aftermarket sets: Isracast F-4E Slatted Wing Conversion Paragon Extended Inboard Slats Aires F-4J Cockpit Set Eduard F-4J Photo Etched Set Eduard Formation Light Set Eduard Burner Cans Eduard Weighted Wheels Master Model Pitot Tube and AOA Set CAM VF-301 Decals Let me know what you think!!!

Thanks everyone!! Great question, and I have no idea!!! If that's true, then I can pivot the nozzles,as they're not glued in the down position. It's painted on. No real special technique, really. When I mask the canopy, I mask along the inside line of the gasket line. Once the camo is applied, I then mask the outside line of the gasket, then airbrush the gasket using Radome Tan FS 33613. Not sure if this is the "correct" color, but it looks OK to me. ;)

Sorry, must have double clicked or something! :P

It's from a set of Zotz decals. I actually spent $26 just for that decal! The det chord was the biggest challenge that I had with this kit. I'm still not happy with it; you can see the decal film on it if you hold it to the light just right.

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Finished this up recently. I used the Aires cockpit and wheel well sets, plus did A LOT of correcting and rescribing. Not a kit for the faint of heart!

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Looking for the explosive cord for the Trumpeter canopy, 1/32 scale. Either the Orion vinyl set or a decal from Zotz. Will buy or trade. Thanks! John

I have the part. PM me if you still need it. John M.