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I have been using this technique I say since the late 90's. At least mostly the pre shading process. Not so much on the postshading. But really can't remember who or what made me try this for the first time and have been using it for the most part ever since. Some one mentioned it originated with the Spanish modeler community both pre shade and post shading. and used the term "Spanish School" this I have never heard of ever over the years on any of the modeling sites. Anyone know or shed some light. I know there are many opinions of the process of over doing it or when not to use it.

The kit I have is the Hasegawa JU-87B, but will take any tailwheel from any 48th scale Stuka kit and modify as necessary to fit.

Some how lost it, or didnt even notice it was missing.

God bless you!

Complete or partial is ok. Any scheme. Trade or purchase. Thanks in advance Chuck

I have over the years followed your Desert Storm collection. I am not as far along as you are, as I started to plan my project when I got home. I have builds in 72nd and 48th scale and will probably have a couple in 32nd scale. But as the years go by since the Gulf War, kits that were not available have since appeared to fill in the holes on both coalition and Iraqi aircraft. Some aircraft only available in 72nd scale such as the RAF Victor a tough build. But most will be in 48th scale. Capt Johnson flew 681 on the Sandy mission that took place in Jan 21st 1991, helping to locate and resc

There was 60 of us in the C-5 as we flew over. Looking at each other among the equipment and the 4 helos neatly folded up inside. Talking with the CO and departments heads coming along, and he says, well boys are we ready? Our Senior Chief, says well sir as ready as we can be, the men chosen are the best in their fields, the helo has performed as well as expected, we are motivated and yes sir we are ready to go. 60 went over, 60 returned. Were we scared? Absolutely!! Chuck Fly Navy

25 years ago, I was sitting in our HH-60H (HCS-5) helo on the tarmac as Desert Storm commenced at the forward deployed air base at Al Jouf Saudi Arabia. As the A-10's had already taken off for where ever they were going. Overheard a comment that it was just as if it was from the Bible, the locusts over Babylon, The Apaches and Blackhawks over Baghdad. What an opening night. Also my birthday, I turned 31. Chuck Fly Navy A-10 of the 354th TFW based at Al Jouf

I'll take item 52, Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer squadron walk around sealed.

I'll toss my hat in the ring, and will find something to donate as well.

Looking for this decal sheet either one, for upcoming project. Thx Chuck Fly Navy

I agree with you on this. I hate cigarettes, cigars and anything that has to with the act of smoking whatever it is. Chuck Fly Navy

The canopy minor crack is ok will buy or trade for any wants you may need. Also 1/48th Scale ACC Miniatures Clear sprue for the Vindicator kit either version. Canopy for the 1/72nd scale Fujimi F-14A. Any or all Thanks in advance. Chuck

I would like to throw in for the MiG-23. Thx Chuck

I missed it. Good to know. Thanks for the confirmation. Chuck Fly Navy

Earlier in the week my mechanic reports that my Volvo S40 is ready you can come get it anytime. His shop is in Montclair, Ca. So I figure maybe after picking up the car I can swing by Pegasus Hobbyshop not far from the shop. Emphasizing to myself just some supplies, paint and maybe a #1 tip for the Paasche. No MODELS!!!. Well I was there for almost 4 hours gawking at the new kits that I have only seen on the websites, cannot believe how heavy the new Kitty Hawk Mirage F1 was when I picked it up to check the box out. Haven't been to any HS in about 2 years if not more. So I was like in a

Thats great news to read about, ordered a set of Tigercat props on the 26th of December got an email the next day the 27th that they were shipped that day as well. So looks like they may show up on Thursday the 2nd of January. Still a day late for the GB which ends on the 1st. Not Ultracasts fault, mine for not catching that the props were missing for my project sooner. Happy New Year!! Chuck Fly Navy

Thanks David, it is actually finished except for the props. Found one, but ordered a set from Ultracast but I don't think they will arrive here until after the 1st. Added the final bits today. Wanted to post the final images but it isn't really done without any propellers in the completed thread. Chuck Fly Navy

Got the decals applied. Easy process as there are no stencils on this subject to worry about. The hardest decal to put on was the prop warning stripe on the nose, very delicate and a perfect fit. Using the Microscale system which is what I use. The basic Black was Xtracrylix Night Black which is glossy, then a random airbrushing of Polly Scale Oily Black and then gloss coated with future. Then used for the first time for me was Life Color Flat clear coat. USMC Modex 24, after the decals were applied. The Oily Black panels showing under the clear coat breaking up the overall Blac

WOULD be interest in the Super Frelon, shipping to So Cal. 92346. also the 72nd He-111 weighted wheel set.

As this GB winds down, I am quite happy to be in the final stages of this project. Now at this point, I airbrushed Xtracylix acrylic Gloss Black on the overall airframe. Starting at the bottom and working my way to the top. This color sprays rather well out of the brush, not much issue in clogging that can be an issue with acrylics. After airbrushing the overall Glossy Black, I then used the new Testor Polly Scale Oily Black which is a flat base black with a not as a jet black per say, the shade is lighter and gives the overall airframe some contrast than just leaving it in just B

Taking advantage of spring like weather. Today airbrushed the canopy section of the airframe Aeromaster Interior Green. Let it sit a day and airbrush the black. Will try something new for that I am sure has been done before when painting a black airframe. That is it for now a quick update. More to follow. Chuck Fly Navy

After a long hiatus, an unexpected move. Kind of threw us for a loop. Also moving just takes the motivation away. Now that we are settled in. Back to work and hopefully get the Tigercat finished. We had left off with completing the airframe,inserting the wing fold bits. Now we will use Cutting Edges masks to mask off the canopy to prepare for painting. Here is CE's masking set I will use. Working front to back. 1st applying the masks on the windscreen. 3 sections. Easy to apply and they are sticking to canopy and staying put and conforming well to the curves. Next the canopy