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  1. CDW
    Yes, what Andrew said. You've done an outstanding job on this little jewel Mike.
  2. CDW
    That's beautiful, Mike. When will she start sea trials?
  3. CDW
    Just to look at this car today, it's impossible to believe this technology is now more than 30 years old. Wow. You did an outstanding restoration of the model. I have a few nice collectible models of a similar restoration needs and this inspires me to put it on the "to-do" list.
  4. CDW
    Hey - I like this a lot. Nice model and one not often seen in balsa like this one is done.
  5. CDW
    Best wishes for your move. I’ll be watching for your next model.
  6. CDW
    Final photos Thanks to all for following along, for all your helpful comments and facts, for your likes and in general all the fellowship we enjoy while sharing these little projects. It's time now to close this one out and head off to another fun-filled adventure....the Vincent Black Shadow to be specific.
  7. CDW
    Wow, I like this a lot. Very nice indeed. She must take up a lot of shelf space.
  8. CDW
    I would call the colors, parade dress. No camo here, none whatsoever. 😄
  9. CDW
    With today's update, I'm left with several or more tasks to finish; need to do a few paint touch-ups here and there, lay down a clear semi gloss coat to seal the decals, a light wash to highlight some of the details , then add my windscreen and clear parts, and last some final rigging. For a 50 year-old model, it holds it's age well I think. We will be lucky to ever see anyone else release a modern kit of this aircraft in this scale.
  10. CDW
    A beautiful build, excellent. Sorry it took me so long to find it and acknowledge your work but I just realized it was here today.
  11. 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.
  12. CDW
    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.
  13. CDW
    Thanks Denis. This particular aircraft served aboard the USS Ranger.
  14. 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.
  15. CDW
    I bought mine when they were a current release, it's been a while. probably around 35 to 40 dollars at the time.
  16. CDW
    Thanks for the link. Will go there and check it out.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. CDW
    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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  22. CDW
    As I inch closer to the finish of my current project I’m going unveil the next fun adventure, the vintage Vincent Black Shadow.
  23. CDW
    That came out very nice indeed. Wouldn't know it was a patch if you hadn't said something about it.
  24. CDW
    I have confidence you will getter done Chris.
  25. CDW
    I'm interested to see how that seam gap is remedied.

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