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https://replikator.club/2021/02/06/tamiya-paint-database-us-federal-standard-colours/

I've masked over Alclad with Tamiya masking tape that i applied adhesive side down to the back of my hand before applying it to the Alclad. I've also used the adhesive portion of post-it-notes and damp newsprint to mask over NMF areas that I felt may be prone to lifting.

How do you know it is the best? What other products have you tested it against?

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I think that their choice of aircraft subjects is kind of boring.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/362350662591?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=362350662591&targetid=1493508395225&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9061208&poi=&campaignid=19851828444&mkgroupid=145880009014&rlsatarget=aud-1314496317787:pla-1493508395225&abcId=9307249&merchantid=101690401&gclid=CjwKCAjwv-2pBhB-EiwAtsQZFLpCBf2N2qSt_AnTarW6bzCFNDJ6UAfvUaLxFNQCB6W1b0mSTcOldBoCGTEQAvD_BwE

https://houseofhobbies.com/products/mr-color-c107-semi-gloss-character-white-lacquer-paint-10ml-c107

I'm guessing it is the Special Hobby kit. I know the Italeri and Airfix kits are best left in the past, but I haven't seen the Sword kit.

I have never seen any of your YT videos. I avoid video kit reviews.

I'm in favor of critical reviews to a point. I'm interested in having the reviewer identify the flaws, inaccuracies, fit issues etc.. I'm not interested in hearing/reading the reviewer editorialize about his/her personal feelings regarding the kit's issues, i.e., this kit is terrible, this kit's manufacturer should be shot or hung after torture, it's unforgiveable that the kit manufacturer made a mistake of this magnitude, etc.. In my opinion, reviews laden with the reviewers hyperbolic opinions/whining lack credibility and I usually give those reviewers a pass. after the initial encounter. I

The photo captions on the host site says they were at Danville-Vemillion Regional. https://www.airliners.net/search?keywords=air+indiana+c-47&sortBy=dateAccepted&sortOrder=desc&perPage=36&display=detail

sold

Also interested in knowing what aftermarket is available and recommended.

I have the same tool and agree with your recommendation.

Here's a link to a long thread on that subject from 2016: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/293128-which-is-the-best-148-mig-15/