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  1. CDW
    Next time you are in a dollar store, look in the section where they sell the nail care products to find this brush-on nail glue. It’s CA glue that comes with an applicator brush in the bottle top. Works like a charm on plastic model parts where you want a quicker bond. I think I paid $2 for this bottle.
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    My info comes from Yellow Wings, the decal sheet company. These particular markings are for squadrons assigned to the Ranger. That's about all I know.
  3. CDW
    Thanks Denis. This particular aircraft served aboard the USS Ranger.
  4. CDW
    Spent more time than I wanted finishing up the wing rigging. Had a hard time focusing my vision on the 2-pound test monofilament and the .3mm aluminum sleeves I used to tie down the rigging. Found that I got better results doing it in the morning rather than at night, I suppose because the natural light was better suited for the task than artificial lighting. There remain quite a few things to do to finish up the model, but none so lengthy and tedious as the wing rigging turned out to be. I was fortunate in the beginning to have cut my rigging lines extra-long rather than shorter. Turns out I needed that extra length to work the sleeves and such. It would have been a much more difficult task had the lines been shorter.
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    I bought mine when they were a current release, it's been a while. probably around 35 to 40 dollars at the time.
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    Thanks for the link. Will go there and check it out.
  7. CDW
    Never knew about the Matchbox kit. How long ago was it released? I've been looking at the 1:9 Model Factory Hiro Vincent, but I want to see one up close and personal before I shell out $600 plus for a copy. The MFH '47 Knucklehead is very interesting too with an equally high price tag.
  8. CDW
    I'm still collecting parts for the Alfa Romeo right now. The Black Shadow and other smaller projects like it will be done in between sessions with the Alfa Romeo. Got a feeling it's going to be a long project to finish that big model.
  9. CDW
    When canopy glue came out it (a long time ago) was used to glue clear canopies to R/C aircraft models. I learned quickly I had to literally tear/cut a model apart to break the bond between canopy and airframe once it set and cured. A very strong glue and it dries clear.
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    With a couple of interruptions this weekend, finally managed to cement the wings and strut assemblies together last night and left them to dry over night. Now ready to attach the rigging as I move forward to complete this project. This model had a very good cabane strut arrangement which lent itself to an easy assembly and alignment of the two wings. As a builder of biplanes over many years I can tell you that the cabane struts are always the key to a properly aligned set of wings. Very key.
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    As I inch closer to the finish of my current project I’m going unveil the next fun adventure, the vintage Vincent Black Shadow.
  13. CDW
    That came out very nice indeed. Wouldn't know it was a patch if you hadn't said something about it.
  14. CDW
    I have confidence you will getter done Chris.
  15. CDW
    I'm interested to see how that seam gap is remedied.
  16. CDW
    I want to put all the decals in place before I attach the wings, struts and rigging. Landing gear and bombs will go on last. Yesterday I dropped the model from chest height and did some damage which I since repaired. I was lucky the wings were not attached or the damage would have been much worse.
  17. CDW
    Thanks! I signed up and will tune in.
  18. CDW
    I used Mr Color orange yellow lacquer.
  19. CDW
    What is our sister site?
  20. CDW
    Your build thread is turning out to be an excellent tutorial. I too have this kit waiting in my stash, so I am hanging on to every detail you are providing. It's not a shake and bake kit from what I see you going through.
  21. CDW
    I got the worst part out of the way by doing the yellow now. The rest of the wings are silver and easy to paint. A good light undercoat is a must for a yellow finish. Yellow is very transparent and does not cover well. Even then I had to lay this down real heavy to get a uniform color. Need to let it dry all day and tonight even though it’s lacquer.
  22. CDW
    Yellow wings baby.
  23. CDW
    Continuing to add color. Wings are in the paint booth now. Maybe will wrap this little model up in the next few days assuming no major unseen circumstances take place. As a side note, I “refreshed” the original decals with Microscale liquid decal film. As is often the case with old decals, the decal paper adhesive was no good. No amount of rejuvenation seems to solve that issue, at least none that I have found. I would have preferred the red fuselage band included with the original decals. Had to resort to the blue band which comes with the Yellow Wings sheet as seen in the photos. A blue cowl will be done to match.
  24. CDW
    She came out great Andrew. I like the addition of the boarding ladder. Looks real nice sitting side by side with the Desert Storm Buc.
  25. CDW
    Port side masked and painted silver. Let this dry while I start painting the wings and stabilizers next.

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