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  1. CDW
    A sort of silk screen process maybe? Have you ever seen modelers apply it using masks? It would be tedious at best. MONTEX K32215 - 1:32 German Lozenge Camouflage (5 colours) - Exito Model Store (these may not be the correct mask for this particular model) For any of you who may want one of these models, Andys Hobby Headquarters online shop have them on sale for $159. That's one heck of a bargain right there.
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    I wonder how this Camo was applied on the 1:1 aircraft back then. Are there any photos of it being applied? Were masks used or was it applied freehand?
  3. CDW
    I love the scale look of your Camel, Gary. Does the kit provide a set of full size plans for the model, or just an instruction manual? Is it intended to remain uncovered when finished? For many years, I built and flew scale radio controlled models. Your kit reminds me of Lou Proctor kits of WW1 subjects. Very detailed models of similar construction but of course, the Proctor models are designed to fly. A fabric material from Sig was used to cover the models. The fabric would shrink tight when heated with an iron or heat gun, then dope would be applied to seal and paint the fabric.
  4. CDW
    Thanks, Dan!
  5. CDW
    Getting back to my Ferrari 288 GTO Yellow...starting up where I left off... Ignition wiring and turbochargers will be going on next.
  6. CDW
    There is a guy on EBay who has a set of TwBobs decals for sale for around $45 plus shipping. Too much IMO, and he won’t negotiate. I can buy the entire Trumpy F-100D with Thunderbirds decals for around $40, so guess what I’ll do if I still want a Thunderbird? A no brainer.
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    I started off with paining and assembly of the intake trunk and the cockpit. In an attempt to use only the kit parts, placed the decals on the kit cockpit consoles and instrument panel. Not happy with the results. Too toy-like in appearance. I ordered up an Aires cockpit found at an online source for $16, then a resin pilot figure to go inside the cockpit. Will put this build on a short hold until I receive the parts I ordered. A dry fit of the fuselage halves reveals soft engraved details that will be lost once the halves are glued together and the seams filled/sanded smooth. So, there is some panel line engraving and rivet replacement in my future. On the decal front, I did not find a suitable replacement set for my C version, so will make do with the kit decals when that time comes. Reports say the stock Trumpeter decals are not very good.
  8. CDW
    When I first saw this model was coming out, I thought I could do without it. The price tag was north of $50 and the venerable (though long in the tooth, fabulous, 1:48 scale Tamiya Thunderbolt kit was already in my stash. But then I saw one of these MiniArt kits built and I knew I wanted one. MiniArt have produced some nice kits, but this may be their best offering yet. I found this one on sale at an online hobby shop and ordered it up. While I won't be starting the build for a while, I thought you might want to see what's inside the box. Two very nice decal sheets with markings for three different aircraft, a photo etch sheet, a beautiful instruction booklet and a ton of styrene plastic sprues/parts. Every ordnance used by the 'bolt is included to choose from for your specific build. I'm looking forward to building and detailing mine with all the panels open to expose the fine details. The big radial engine is a kit all by itself and rivals any aftermarket resin engine kit. About the only thing I may add will be fabric belts and harness in the cockpit and some lead wire for details.
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    Following!
  10. CDW
    Besides the fueling probe, are there other obvious visual differences between the C and D variants? The kit comes with both types of fueling probes and if I remember correctly, two different air brake assemblies.
  11. CDW
    I have my eyes on a set of decals to match that Greg Wright Sky Blazers jet photo you posted, EG. While I said I had no plans to buy aftermarket for this build, I'll make an exception for a nice set of decals. That's a beautiful jet.
  12. CDW
    When I was a kid in the early 1960's, I was playing in my grandparent's yard when I threw a 9-volt transistor radio battery, pretending it was a hand grenade. By mere coincidence, just as my pretend grenade hit the ground, jets flying to/from the Avon Park bombing range broke the sound barrier causing a thunderous and ground shaking BOOM! I was almost paralyzed in fear, thinking I had caused that sound by throwing that stupid little battery. My grandpa got a laugh out of it. It wasn't the last time I heard those sonic booms from the jets flying in and out of Avon Park.
  13. CDW
    Got it. Thanks! I think that Mr Color super silver 2 will be perfect for the painted silver surface of my model.
  14. CDW
    I think it may have been our first supersonic combat aircraft. Also, its shape and resemblance to its predecessor, the F-86 Sabre, is remarkable to me.
  15. CDW
    Maybe I can work on both at the same time. I do feel like I am neglecting her.
  16. CDW
    Just some interesting photos of the subject aircraft found on the net. These help me get revved up and show me the way to go to simulate the real aircraft finish. Can someone here please explain why this particular aircraft has those distinctive color striations at/near the afterburner? I've often wondered but never read an explanation of why they all seem to have this look.
  17. CDW
    Scale perfection is over rated and it can become a disease that will prevent an average modeler from getting anything done in the model building department. I know because it impacted me that way for a time some years ago. An interesting finish and not over stressing on minute details is most relaxing and fun for me. It’s the thing that allowed me to open the box and finish a kit I started almost 20 years ago, put on hold, and finish it in less than a month. It’s not perfect by a long shot but it was fun and looks good on the shelf. Thanks for following and for your support along the way.
  18. CDW
    On a roll now with natural metal finish. Will build the 1:48 scale Trumpeter F-100C Super Sabre. i have no plans for aftermarket pieces at this time but I may reevaluate and adjust along the build process.
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    Thanks, gentlemen.
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    Thanks, Rob. I used Tamiya X1, reduced at a ratio of 4 parts paint to 6 parts leveling thinner as a base for the Alclad. For the drop tanks and weapons mounts, I used the Extreme Metal black primer as a base, then sprayed Mr Color Super Silver 2, mixed at a ratio of 1 part paint to 10 parts leveling thinner. I had read reports the super silver applied in this heavily reduced fashion, sprayed on at low psi and light misting coats gave a finish that would rival Alclad. it does, in my opinion. At a much lower cost. As for the AK black base, I just sprayed it in very light coats allowing each coat to flash before applying another coat. It was dry to the touch in minutes, although I allowed it to dry about 4 hours before applying the super silver. Did you apply it over primer or bare plastic? I applied mine over bare plastic,
  22. CDW
    The original kit decals are Cartograf and as such, high quality as new. However, since the kit is now some 18 years old, and the decals stored inside the kit having seen some less than favorable storage conditions over the past couple of decades, decided it might be prudent to use a new, fresh set of decals rather than fight with the old set. Yesterday at the last minute, decided I would go ahead and try using the original decals, know I had a backup plan if the first couple of small decals used as a test went wrong. As it turned out, I was happy to learn the old decal sheet was in better condition than I thought it might be. They are going down just fine. There remain more decals to place, but this is the start, and I am happy with it.
  23. CDW
    Thank you, gentlemen. Later I'll be experimenting with HGW wet transfer decals. Once they are positioned and given overnight to dry, the clear transfer film is peeled off the top of the decal and they are supposed to look like they were painted on. We'll see what happens together. Never used this type of decal before now.
  24. CDW
    I may yet decide to dirty her up a bit but that won't happen, or a decision made until after the decals have been applied. From all I can see, the crews maintained these planes very well for the most part.
  25. CDW
    She's standing on her own legs now.

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