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CDW got a reaction from king derelict in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Overall, I am satisfied with the way the rear wheel came out given it's a first try. Practice makes perfect and I've learned a few things giving this method a try.
Will move on to other areas of construction and continue with the front wheel later.
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CDW got a reaction from king derelict in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Oh, it's way better than that. It's 4.19 per bottle (Tamiya thin cement) VS: 1.20 per bottle (when refilled using the Tamiya airbrush cleaner). It's less than 1/3 the cost.
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CDW got a reaction from king derelict in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
The bottles of Tamiya airbrush cleaner contain the exact same active ingredient as Tamiya thin cement. The airbrush cleaner contains 240 ml while the thin cement contains 40 ml. My supplier sells the airbrush cleaner for 7.29 per bottle while thin cement sells for 4.19. You can refill your thin cement bottle over 6 times with one bottle of airbrush cleaner. It all does the same thing only at a fraction of the cost. Just thought you might want to know how to save a few bucks.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat by ccoyle - FINISHED - WAK - 1/33 - CARD
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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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat by ccoyle - FINISHED - WAK - 1/33 - CARD
That came out very nice indeed. Wouldn't know it was a patch if you hadn't said something about it.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat by ccoyle - FINISHED - WAK - 1/33 - CARD
I have confidence you will getter done Chris.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat by ccoyle - FINISHED - WAK - 1/33 - CARD
I'm interested to see how that seam gap is remedied.
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CDW got a reaction from Egilman in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Great to see/hear from you, Lou.
I decided to give it a try after I saw an Asian modeler reveal his technique for it. Other methods had you building a jig and using a different type of flexible wire. While both methods had merit, the one I chose seemed the path of least resistance. The trick became sourcing the stainless-steel wire and aluminum tubing of sufficiently small gauge. I found that insect specimen pins came in a variety of small sizes from 5-0 all the way up and readily available on Amazon. The micro aluminum tubing I found from a hobby shop on Ebay.
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CDW got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Overall, I am satisfied with the way the rear wheel came out given it's a first try. Practice makes perfect and I've learned a few things giving this method a try.
Will move on to other areas of construction and continue with the front wheel later.
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CDW got a reaction from yvesvidal in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Oh, it's way better than that. It's 4.19 per bottle (Tamiya thin cement) VS: 1.20 per bottle (when refilled using the Tamiya airbrush cleaner). It's less than 1/3 the cost.
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CDW reacted to Twokidsnosleep in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Fan-freaking-tastico!
these look 10M times better
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CDW got a reaction from Tom E in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Overall, I am satisfied with the way the rear wheel came out given it's a first try. Practice makes perfect and I've learned a few things giving this method a try.
Will move on to other areas of construction and continue with the front wheel later.
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Great to see/hear from you, Lou.
I decided to give it a try after I saw an Asian modeler reveal his technique for it. Other methods had you building a jig and using a different type of flexible wire. While both methods had merit, the one I chose seemed the path of least resistance. The trick became sourcing the stainless-steel wire and aluminum tubing of sufficiently small gauge. I found that insect specimen pins came in a variety of small sizes from 5-0 all the way up and readily available on Amazon. The micro aluminum tubing I found from a hobby shop on Ebay.
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CDW got a reaction from jpalmer1970 in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Overall, I am satisfied with the way the rear wheel came out given it's a first try. Practice makes perfect and I've learned a few things giving this method a try.
Will move on to other areas of construction and continue with the front wheel later.
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CDW got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
The bottles of Tamiya airbrush cleaner contain the exact same active ingredient as Tamiya thin cement. The airbrush cleaner contains 240 ml while the thin cement contains 40 ml. My supplier sells the airbrush cleaner for 7.29 per bottle while thin cement sells for 4.19. You can refill your thin cement bottle over 6 times with one bottle of airbrush cleaner. It all does the same thing only at a fraction of the cost. Just thought you might want to know how to save a few bucks.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Great to see/hear from you, Lou.
I decided to give it a try after I saw an Asian modeler reveal his technique for it. Other methods had you building a jig and using a different type of flexible wire. While both methods had merit, the one I chose seemed the path of least resistance. The trick became sourcing the stainless-steel wire and aluminum tubing of sufficiently small gauge. I found that insect specimen pins came in a variety of small sizes from 5-0 all the way up and readily available on Amazon. The micro aluminum tubing I found from a hobby shop on Ebay.
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CDW got a reaction from gsdpic in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Overall, I am satisfied with the way the rear wheel came out given it's a first try. Practice makes perfect and I've learned a few things giving this method a try.
Will move on to other areas of construction and continue with the front wheel later.
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CDW got a reaction from shipman in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Great to see/hear from you, Lou.
I decided to give it a try after I saw an Asian modeler reveal his technique for it. Other methods had you building a jig and using a different type of flexible wire. While both methods had merit, the one I chose seemed the path of least resistance. The trick became sourcing the stainless-steel wire and aluminum tubing of sufficiently small gauge. I found that insect specimen pins came in a variety of small sizes from 5-0 all the way up and readily available on Amazon. The micro aluminum tubing I found from a hobby shop on Ebay.
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CDW got a reaction from ccoyle in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Overall, I am satisfied with the way the rear wheel came out given it's a first try. Practice makes perfect and I've learned a few things giving this method a try.
Will move on to other areas of construction and continue with the front wheel later.
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CDW got a reaction from AJohnson in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Great to see/hear from you, Lou.
I decided to give it a try after I saw an Asian modeler reveal his technique for it. Other methods had you building a jig and using a different type of flexible wire. While both methods had merit, the one I chose seemed the path of least resistance. The trick became sourcing the stainless-steel wire and aluminum tubing of sufficiently small gauge. I found that insect specimen pins came in a variety of small sizes from 5-0 all the way up and readily available on Amazon. The micro aluminum tubing I found from a hobby shop on Ebay.
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CDW got a reaction from yvesvidal in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Overall, I am satisfied with the way the rear wheel came out given it's a first try. Practice makes perfect and I've learned a few things giving this method a try.
Will move on to other areas of construction and continue with the front wheel later.
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CDW got a reaction from Canute in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Great to see/hear from you, Lou.
I decided to give it a try after I saw an Asian modeler reveal his technique for it. Other methods had you building a jig and using a different type of flexible wire. While both methods had merit, the one I chose seemed the path of least resistance. The trick became sourcing the stainless-steel wire and aluminum tubing of sufficiently small gauge. I found that insect specimen pins came in a variety of small sizes from 5-0 all the way up and readily available on Amazon. The micro aluminum tubing I found from a hobby shop on Ebay.
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Great to see/hear from you, Lou.
I decided to give it a try after I saw an Asian modeler reveal his technique for it. Other methods had you building a jig and using a different type of flexible wire. While both methods had merit, the one I chose seemed the path of least resistance. The trick became sourcing the stainless-steel wire and aluminum tubing of sufficiently small gauge. I found that insect specimen pins came in a variety of small sizes from 5-0 all the way up and readily available on Amazon. The micro aluminum tubing I found from a hobby shop on Ebay.
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CDW reacted to Old Collingwood in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
Nice to see you Lou mate.
OC.
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CDW reacted to lmagna in Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
I have done this as well for a couple of my 1/24 early Ferrari's, even though they were from kits you used to be able to buy. It is not easy to do even from a kit. Yours turned out great, congratulations.
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