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    May & June 2024 releases

    in Caracal Models

    Posted

    5 hours ago, KursadA said:

     

    Very nice indeed! Dark Vipers V design is pretty much set in stone right now - but this will be on the 1/72 scale Dark Vipers 3 coming very soon, and eventually on a Dark Vipers 6. 

     

     

    I like to hear that! 

    May & June 2024 releases

    in Caracal Models

    Posted · Edited by okthree
    Fix images

    On 4/5/2024 at 5:11 PM, Specter1075 said:

    Is there a thread for Dark Vipers V? I'd like to keep an eye on what schemes are being considered, but I cant seem to find it.


    IN has released their new tails for their F-16’s.  Probably too recent to see those on Dark Vipers V.

     

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    Academy 48th A-10C landing gear options

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    If you are in the US, Academy is distributed by MRC. I called them because I was missing a few parts that fell off the sprue. I was told that they don’t sell replacement sprue and the only thing I could do was return the kit to the retailer I purchased it from. They may be more helpful since you have a manufacturing defect.  


    Outside of SAC, I’m not aware of any aftermarket landing gear.  It would be nice if someone did 3D printed that offered a little more detail. 

    GBU 38s on outer most pylon of F-18E

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    On 7/22/2023 at 7:55 AM, WKL said:

    MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 18, 2017) Sailors load GBU-32 1,000-pound bombs onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship and its carrier strike group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication

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    San Diego Cal Trip

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by okthree

    As a pilot for a major airline, four hours at an airport may seem like a long time but it is not. I’ve been to SAN many times. Visited the Midway often.  If I had a four hour layover in SAN I wouldn’t imagine leaving the airport. Even with my ability to go through KCM and expedited security screening I wouldn’t do it. If you want to see the Pacific Ocean and the Midway plan a trip to San Diego. It’s a nice thought to try to see the Midway/ocean but not doable. 

    Kustom Service metallics

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Curt, sorry to not reply sooner life has been a little busy for me lately. Thank you very much for taking the time to post about your experience with the Kustom Service metallics.  From your write up it appears that they perform very well.   One thing Matt McDougell commented on was that the application of the paint is not “linear” but more “exponential”, ie the finish is barely perceptible at first but as you apply more and more of the paint the depth of the finish will build up rapidly.  In your experience, did you find that to be the case also?  Overall from what you wrote the finishes seem to be a quality product.  I guess I now have more options for metallic finishes over Alclad. The AK Xtreme seems like a good option too and is more readily available than the KS line. Your post and input has been very helpful. Thank you again for taking the time. 

    Kustom Service metallics

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Curt thanks for the reply.  I will look for your impressions of the Kustom Service once you use them. 
     

    I became interested in Kustom Service after watching Doog’s Midels F-4 build. He used them on his F-4 and really likes them but I was looking for more opinions.  I’m not convinced they are as great as Matt says they are and wanted other’s impressions.  I have been a long time user of Alclad and really like them but one shade that is missing from their range of finishes is titanium. I noticed Kustom Service had a titanium in their line so that’s why I considered giving them a try. 
     

    Thank you for mentioning AK Xtreme Metal. I will look into them. I see they also have titanium and Scalehobbyist, a retailer I use often, stocks them.  They merit a try.  

    Kustom Service metallics

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Does anyone have experience with Kustom Service metallic paints? I was thinking of giving them a try.  My biggest question is are they as durable as Alclad and can they be masked over without lifting?  I understand they are alcohol based. Can they be cleaned up with water?  
     

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