Canute
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I suspect a little fettling here and there will tame this one. Of course, plan B is the wings folded option. Keep on truckin'. -
Cap'n, I'm in, too. I'll try to stay on topic, too. But sometimes, we might take off and wander. The engine is looking super. Can't wait for more.
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Oh, I'm not trashing them, especially if only barely started. Some kits get to a point that with the poor fit, the only thing to do is consign it to the deep. Me and a couple of the more persnickety model builders up here in the highlands always joke about coming to a train show with a CONEX container. We'd buy up all the old, crummy stuff, put it in the container and pay to take it out to sea, rather than watching the same stuff just keep changing hands every year or so. I'm talking about the junque, not the actual collectibles. I have seen ancient kits show up with low, low prices printed on the labels, selling for unbelievable prices, but those are pretty rare at our local shows. When we see these, we get them to our club fleabay dealers and get good returns for them.
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1/48 Italeri Hawk T.1A (On Hold)
Canute replied to Old Collingwood's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Martin Baker seats or some other maker? The real M-Bs were top notch ejection seats (I have no personal knowledge, except for talking with folks who did have to use them). The model is looking good. Your figure painting skills are adding to making this gem pop. -
HO trains and layouts by popeye the sailor
Canute replied to popeye the sailor's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
That will be a fun roof to weather, Denis. These style roofs around here show a variety of rust shades. -
Denis, you're a hero redoing those old kits. The iffy fitting and raised detail are the pits. I have Soviet era jets in a box of lemons. Maybe someday I'll get back to them, but maybe I won't. I'd probably launch them into the Circular File after a certain point. The newer kits don't always require the aftermarket, but we're all guilty of racking up the bling on some of our projects. Might keep you out of the Admiral's doghouse, too. 😁
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Take a look at Pan Pastels here: https://modelingcolors.com/ They have some tutorials on the site. I like them because the oversprays seem to have less of an effect on the pastel colors. Other chalk pastels I've used seem to disappear after the spray fixative
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That's why we're model builders, not parts assemblers, mate. Plenty of mental challenges.
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Denis, semi off topic, but if you had the urge to do a 1/48 B-24D, there is an outfit printing Operation Tidal Wave aka the Ploesti Raid decals: http://www.hyperscale.com/2021/reviews/decals/ced48271preview_1.htm
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Very nice save, Chris.
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Quite the formidable squad there, OC. They're coming along nicely.
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Denis, working with decals that old will be a trial. The decal bonder is about as good as you can do, short of getting new decals of more recent vintage. All you can do is keep on truckin.
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Nice work on your waterfront diorama. Moving those delicate structures is nerve-wracking. A friend built an elevated RR control tower for an intersection of 4 railroads. He had to build a close fitted shipping box to protect the entire structure. You'll design some protection for this jewel. Covered barges or a station car float, maybe? And the Lackawanna had a self propelled covered barge. Looked like a tug superstructure on top of the usual covered barge. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
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HO trains and layouts by popeye the sailor
Canute replied to popeye the sailor's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Denis, some kind of internal or external bucket hoist for whatever the fuel. A beam out of the top floor for hoisting up the fuel externally. Many lumber mills used the wood scraps for fuel, since many were temporary and coal would be an added expense. Since this is a permanent facility, it might still burn scrap wood from the leftovers. The paper mill on the other side of Asheville burns scrap pulpwood rather than buying other fuels or using the local power. -
HO trains and layouts by popeye the sailor
Canute replied to popeye the sailor's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Denis, you might look at installing those Tichy windows from the inside, so the frames don't show. When you look at brickwork windows, there aren't any fascia on the outside, just the wood/metal window frames themselves. Same for the doors. Hope it's not too late. -
HO trains and layouts by popeye the sailor
Canute replied to popeye the sailor's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Denis, that's pretty typical with those older kits. Bracing isn't included and some joints are butt joints. I keep a supply of balsa and basswood strips handy, along with some thicker Evergreen strips. I think the grey will be fine on your windows. I'm not a fan of those metal windows these folks used in these kits. Squaring up the castings is tedious. Fitting them into the window and door openings is, too. Yours look like they are fitting well. -
TruColor is a very nice paint, although it should be applied over a primer. especially if used on resin parts. It dries glossy, so removes one finishing step if decaling. It is acetone based so use in well ventilated space.
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Rustoleum, parent of Testors, ended the Model Master line. You may find stocks at some shops, but many colors are no longer available in the Model Master line. Get familiar with acrylics or hunt for the dwindling list of lacquer/enamel providers. The available lac/enamel paints are very good, as paints go, but your matching to your desired color may require mixing custom paints. And handling of the materials may drive where you are willing to go.
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Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. G/H by CDW - Ryefield - 1:35 - PLASTIC
Canute replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Another RFM build. I'm in. That will build into a spectacular model, Craig. -
Foot powered maneuvering devices - sometimes. Your details are really enhancing this bird. Well done.
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You might want to looks at Pan Pastels here: https://panpastel.com/products.html They have an extensive palette and are easy to apply. Work on some practice pieces before you do Cairo to get a feel for applying these pastels. I like them, because you can top coat and the colors and distribution won't change. Almost like there is a glue involved.
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Mark's right, OC. If we all did that for our boo-boos, we'd never get a thing done. 😁
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They may have used preliminary data and drawings to do the model. The early F-15 and F-16 models had this issue, too. The JPL info is what NASA really launched. Your choice as to which route to follow for your build.
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