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  1. CDW
    Nowadays, there are some very fine armor models out there, but none of them include the nice infantry figures like Tamiya did with their armor models. Always liked the extras Tamiya kits provided.
  2. CDW
    Yes. After you have applied the paint and it's had time to dry (to the touch), it's gassed out when you can no longer detect the smell of the paint. If you smell it and it smells like paint, it's still gassing out.
  3. CDW
    Just caught up with your Mossie build thread OC. So sorry to learn about your paint troubles. I don't want to muddy the water here, but I have to say, I use lacquer based primer on almost every model I build. As a rule of thumb, if you can smell the paint after the application of it, it's still gassing out. When you can't smell it, it's gassed out. Simple as that. I never have an issue with any other paint over a lacquer primer, provided it's gassed out. My favorite primer is either Tamiya (in the bottle) or Mr Surfacer (in the bottle) reduced with Mr Hobby 400 Leveling Thinner. Tamiya spray primer is good, too. Just make sure it's gassed out (smell it). Tamiya bottled paints are notoriously bad for brushing. They need a retarder added when brushing. When I use their bottled clear, I always thin it considerably with Mr Hobby Leveling Thinner (40% paint to 60% thinner), sprayed on with an airbrush. It just does not give good results brushed from the bottle. I know it's too late now, but just for future reference.
  4. CDW
    Here the chassis sub components and drive train are assembled and painted in olive drab.
  5. CDW
    Beautiful!
  6. CDW
    Boom and zoom is what it's all about baby. Boom and zoom. The P-51 could boom and zoom as well. Don't know whether it's an accurate comparison for 1:1 aircraft, but with scale flying models, the P-51 is just amazing. It's handling characteristics is what makes it a favorite. Handles and tracks like a dream, no ill habits at all.
  7. CDW
    The F-22 has it all...in spades. There's a good reason it's not exported. 🙂
  8. CDW
    Over many years, I have tried to concentrate on a particular genre just to keep it reasonable. It never worked. I like them all. 😀
  9. CDW
    Same here, Rick. Looked through the kit, thought about it, then ended up trading them off several times. Did that with kits I now regret as they are so darned hard to find.
  10. CDW
    When you can find the time, would love to see your Bentley, Corvette, and the bus. 🙂
  11. CDW
    The P-40 was extremely effective as a boom and zoom fighter. When it utilized it's strengths, it was superior. The Zero did not climb nor dive well.
  12. CDW
    A dry fit of the chassis/drive train sub assemblies.
  13. CDW
    Subsequent assembly/construction steps deal primarily with assembling the previously constructed sub assemblies. I need to decide now how I want to paint this model as it will be easier to paint the sub assemblies before assembling them I think, particularly some of the smaller parts that need attention to paint details.
  14. CDW
    The paint came out great on your P-40 Lou. Very smooth finish.
  15. CDW
    A brilliant diorama, Jack. Thoroughly enjoyed your build thread, a wonderful tutorial.
  16. CDW
    Steps 9 thru 12 14 dealt with the chassis, the main winch, and the power take off. The chassis. Lots of pulleys and rollers to utilize the winch and cables in heavy vehicle recovery operations. The winch. The power take off.
  17. CDW
    I got so interested seeing your Citroen build thread that I went and bought the kit on Ebay yesterday. This time, will build it, not trade it away.
  18. CDW
    Yes, the big Gardner 6 cyl diesel engine was the source of that power and reliability. The kit comes with the markings for a number of different countries that used them, including Nazi Germany. Here is an interesting little video on the Gardner 6 cyl diesel. This one is being used in a marine application, but the old mechanic testifies to the reliability of the engine.
  19. CDW
    She's big and beautiful Kevin. Congratulations on another outstanding model. Wow, you were so close on the balance of the model. Just the single elevator causes it to tail sit? Did you weigh the amount of ballast you added to the nose? Is it possible to add more weight without disassembling the model?
  20. CDW
    Steps 5 thru 8 yields a more detailed engine, a radiator, a differential with primary drives and hubs, and the front suspension/axle/hubs. The engine received more details including the fuel injectors and a photo etch fan. I have drilled out the injectors to add fuel lines (not included in kit). Will also add some scratch built linkage to the injectors. I have never built a model kit with a more detailed radiator, at any scale. This radiator was an assembly that even included the two separate radiator cores inside. Amazing. The massive differential with primary drive units and hubs The front suspension with hubs
  21. CDW
    I have a fascination with recovery vehicles of all types. It's something that grew on me while being around heavy equipment recovery on pipeline work. I like the massive power, the pulleys, gears, and cables, as well as the strategies used to recover heavy equipment.
  22. CDW
    Nice photo! M88?
  23. CDW
    Thanks Kevin. It's just Tamiya clear red over the chrome to simulate the red lenses. They happened to catch the light just right for the photo.
  24. CDW
    Wow Mike, you nailed it brother. That's a beautiful boat. Fantastic.
  25. CDW
    Thank you. The texture is molded into the plastic. The paint is Mr. Color off white, then given a couple of coats of Mr. Color semi gloss clear. PS: I should have added, the rag top was first given a primer coat of flat black before everything else went on. The flat black provides some shadowing around the raised details.

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