
UKPonchoMan
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I've just sprayed (yesterday) some Vallejo Color (not the Model Air) - I found it needed a LOT more thinner than I'd expected, and I also used a few drops of retardent. Even then, I found the best approach was to put a very small amount of paint in the airbrush and clean it out with running water every 5 or 10 minutes to stop the paint drying. Somewhat painful...but I think it worked out ok...
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Yes, I think the Afterburner sheet covers the later, darker scheme (FS35164), whilst the aircraft I'm modelling (86-041) is in the earlier scheme (FS35414) - I guess I'll go with that and see how it turns out... Thanks for the advice guys! Chris
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I'm in the process of a batch build of Aggressors but am having problems with the Fulcrum scheme. I know the underside is FS36495, but I have 3 different references for the upper surface - FS35414 (Don Color), FS35164 (Don Color and Afterburner) or FS35352 (unknown reference). The pics I have (F-16D 86-041) show it to be a green/grey - nothing like FS35164 but closer to the FS35352 or FS35414 (both of which are very similar). Can you guys help here? Chris
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Telford Builds - Whos panicing!
UKPonchoMan replied to Julien (UK)'s topic in The Telford 2008 Forum
Noooooo! If YOU start any more, we'll never see you again - you'll not be able to get out of Nellis for all the boxes! -
Yup! http://www.aviationmegastore.com/?shopid=&...=&art=81328
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Thanks Pollie - PM inbound... So, who's up for the "F-4 Anniversary build - Requiem?"
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Check Luchtvaart Hobby Shop - one of this month's model magazines has an article on unusual P-2 variants, and has several pages of detail on the AP-2H, including a build of the Hasegawa kit!
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F-4 Stencils and Markings
UKPonchoMan replied to ramcdaniel1's topic in Hobbydecal Dry Transfer System
Can I put in a plea here? PLEASE do these in 1/72nd scale, as the only complete sets currently available are Isra Decal - however, do them as the older black/white stencils as these are not easily available... -
Nothing wrong with restarting the original thread!! I'm sure there are plenty more pics out there - for starters, a certain French manufacturer is promising a Ford F-250 Bobcat in 1/72nd so some pics would be really useful! In fact, pics of ramp trucks (like those in the Hasegawa weapons set) would also be much appreciated!
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Possibly Shesto? You also might want to consider Hiroboy (www.hiroboy.co.uk). Don't know if they'll be there, but I just picked up a pack of 20 30ml polythene bottles with lids for about £6.50GBP...
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1/72nd Hasegawa F-4C 63-7604
UKPonchoMan replied to UKPonchoMan's topic in The F-4 Phantom 50th Anniversary Group Build
Nope - it's the standard 1/72nd Hasegawa kit... The one you're pointing at is my F-4D though... should be a link to it on here somewhere. -
1/72nd Hasegawa F-4C 63-7604
UKPonchoMan replied to UKPonchoMan's topic in The F-4 Phantom 50th Anniversary Group Build
As usual, somewhat delayed, but it's finished! Well, apart from the odd last minute detail... Just to recap it's an F-4C 63-7604 "XN" of the 559th TFS, 12th TFW from Cam Rahn Bay during September 1969. It's the Hasegawa F-4C kit in 1/72, basically box stock but with Quickboost seats and decals from Eagle Strike sheet 72025. -
Finished Entries
UKPonchoMan replied to AnthonyWan's topic in The F-4 Phantom 50th Anniversary Group Build
My second model is now finished - F-4C 63-7604 "XN" of the 559th TFS, 12th TFW from Cam Rahn Bay during September 1969. This is the Hasegawa F-4C kit in 1/72, basically box stock but with Quickboost seats and decals from Eagle Strike sheet 72025. Chris St Clair -
Could be wrong, but I suspect Aeroclub might do one?
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Telford Builds - Whos panicing!
UKPonchoMan replied to Julien (UK)'s topic in The Telford 2008 Forum
I passed the panicking stage a few weeks ago and have now started working on denial... -
Polly Scale Acrylics Clear Flat frosting effect
UKPonchoMan replied to falcon91352's topic in Tools 'n' Tips
Interesting, as I've just had EXACTLY the same problem with a brand new bottle of Model Master Acryl Matt... I only thinned about 10% though... Still searching for a decent flat - I've tried the Xtracrylix stuff recently and been less than impressed. Vallejo next...! -
Just to add, I built the Fujumi kit a few years ago - it's OK but not as nice as the equivalent Hasegawa kit. Also, you need to add a few details which Fujimi missed (e.g. the searchlight on the LHS of the nose)...
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Thanks - the 2 Flanker F-16's (a C and a D) are coming along nicely too...
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Hmmm.... the paint is a bit of a giveaway, it's a bit rougher than I'd hoped for...
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I suddenly realised that I never put up the "finished" pics of my F-16C! Just to recap, it's the 1/72nd Hasegawa F-16C, with cockpit and undercarriage bays by Aires, Neomega seats and Modern Hobbies LLC weapons. The decals are from the recent Two Bobs sheet, hacked around to represent a "line" jet. Apologies for the quality of the pics - they're a little dark...
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Another in my line of Aggressors - 1/72nd Hasegawa kit...
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Larger pics are now up on the SIG website... http://www.usaf-sig.org/Order%20Of%20Battl...dn%20Hughes.htm Full build article to follow...
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Something new to try - Zero paint Pure White. Supposed to need a base coat of primer, but I've been spraying onto bare plastic with NO problems - and a single coat (airbrushed) is completely opaque and with a slight sheen...
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Yes, it's a nice site - just sooo much stuff on there!
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Just to advise that the Italeri X/YB-35 kit is now out in the UK - £32.99 at my local model shop. It's a re-release of the AMT/ERTL kit from the '90s, but in a MUCH smaller box!