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CDW

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  1. CDW
    Looks great from this angle!
  2. CDW
    edit: I was up too late and and had a senior moment stating lanolin. I actually use glycerin.
  3. CDW
    For the airbrush cleaning fluid "recipe" above, I forgot to add that I give it a squirt of lanolin glycerin as well. The lanolin glycerin acts as a lubricant. If your local drug store is like mine, a chain store, you'll probably have to search for a small mom and pop drug store for the lanolin. Big drug store chains don't carry items like that anymore. I guess there's not much call for it. edit: I was up too late and and had a senior moment stating lanolin. I actually use glycerin.
  4. CDW
    I mix up a gallon of distilled water, cheap windshield washer fluid, alcohol, and a dash of dish washing detergent, then dispense small portions in a small squirt bottle to everyday use. Been using this concoction for years to clean my airbrushes. It's cheap and very effective for acrylics cleanup. My mix ratio is approx: 2 3/4 quarts : 1 quart : 10 oz : 1 tablespoon
  5. CDW
    Good news...my Griffon Models detail set came with a BEAUTIFUL set of turned aluminum torpedoes, complete with detailed little bitty props and all that good stuff.
  6. CDW
    Like you, I am also having some trouble figuring this out. Maybe there are features that have not yet been loaded into the new program (I hope) because the new format is not quite as user friendly as far as posting pictures is concerned. Have you found a way to post pictures from Imgur or other such sources? I could not find the way to do that.
  7. CDW
    Yes, I have to admire that tripod work as well. Been there and done that, and know how difficult it is to get it all lined up. Your entire work so far is coming along beautifully.
  8. CDW
    If it were the 1:35 Italeri Schnellboot, it would be a more suitable model for RC. But the 1:72 version I'm building is a little small.
  9. CDW
    Thanks Captain Slog. Glad to have you aboard. I'm looking forward to your 1:200 Mikasa build when you get to it.
  10. CDW
    My next project. I should have bought this model a few years ago when they were plentiful because now, they are hard to find. I shopped around until I found one on Ebay from Russia. This particular set included the Griffon Model comprehensive detail set. I cleaned up the photo etch sheets in my sonic cleaner and am ready to begin assembling the boat.
  11. CDW
    For light cleaning between colors, I just flush mine with airbrush cleaning fluid meant for acrylics. Flush it by filling your cup with cleaning fluid and spray it through the airbrush until it comes through clear. For heavy cleaning, you'll have to disassemble the airbrush and clean it using the same cleaning fluid. It helps a lot if you have a set of cleaning brushes meant for cleaning airbrush.
  12. CDW
    The level of realism is very....REAL. Great job, Greg!
  13. CDW
    Ever hear that old country music song, where the artist (Johnny Cash) says in the lyrics, you can call him Bill, George, or anything but Sue. I always got a chuckle from the song.
  14. CDW
    Just keeps getting better, better, and more better good.
  15. CDW
    I'm really impressed with your model, Slog. It's truly outstanding. So clean, neat, and professionally built.
  16. CDW
    I intend to use this great tutorial to try my hand at some carving. There are a couple of kits in the cupboard that require either the kit supplied resin carvings or doing my own. Would prefer doing my own just for the thrill of the journey, because my carvings probably won't be as good as the cast resin ones.
  17. CDW
    Wow, you really hit the jackpot to buy this kit for the small amount you paid. In addition, the construction manuals are no longer included as part of the new offering from DeAgostini (at least not in the USA), so that makes your good deal even better. My kit still sits in all it's unopened boxes waiting on me to become motivated. I am going to follow yours with interest. Good luck and happy modeling!
  18. CDW
    Love the look of those turrets. Awesome!
  19. CDW
    My goodness man. That's a lot of small (micro) parts for one gun mount. Takes a lot of commitment and determination to stay the course. Congrats.
  20. CDW
    Looks sweet! After watching you guys build your Japanese BB's (you and Carl), I think I'll wait for a while to start my 1:350 Yamato. So much detail on these monsters.
  21. CDW
    Great job, Carl. Not too surprised all the AA firepower shot down that fly. Poor bloke never had a chance.
  22. CDW
    Thanks for that link. Will study it carefully when time permits. You are going to have a lot of fun with that new airbrush. It opens up a whole new world of possibilities.
  23. CDW
    Not much is better than a good glass of brandy during a cold winter day.
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  25. CDW
    The pro airbrush guys tend to use a two-handed technique to steady the hand holding the airbrush. In any event, it takes practice and muscle memory.

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