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GrandpaPhil

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  1. GrandpaPhil
    If you have an actual bathtub, you can fill it with really hot water and submerge the model in it and apply pressure to take the bend out that way.
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    I paint everything on my models. Then you can select the exact shade of brown that you would like.
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    Welcome!
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    Welcome!
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    Nice find!
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    Welcome!
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    Lol, I have the same bald head. Plastic masts, especially from old plastic kits, tend to end up fragile/brittle. I straightened the spars out on an old Heller La Reale with heat. They were fine for a couple of years, then they buckled. Between that and a couple other issues with that model, it ended up a total loss. I would remake the masts from wood personally.
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    Incredible work!
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    Eberhardt, Excellent work on Wespe! Congratulations!
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    Welcome!
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    Very nicely done!
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    Welcome!
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    Welcome!
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    Very cool! Looking forward to this build!
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    I use CA for eyebolts.
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    Welcome!
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    There is actually a company called 360 Clothing that sells shorts, lol. I found that out when trying to get information on the aircraft type. The aircraft looks like a good solid airframe.
  18. GrandpaPhil
    Very cool process! Thank you very much! I will have to remember it for the future!
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    It’s got 4 coats of white on it now:
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    Nicely done!
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    Excellent work!
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    Congratulations! Very well done!
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    Welcome!
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    I sealed the model prior to painting: I used Mod Podge for my initial sealant: This is the best undercoating that I have ever found. It works to make a paintable undercoat for any material that I have ever painted. Once it cures for 24 hours, it will not flake or peel off, even on soft plastic miniatures, and acrylic paint sticks to it just fine. I will start actual paint work tomorrow after this cures. The only caveat is that you CANNOT sand anything you use Mod Podge on.
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    I’m painting a Shorts 360 for a friend of mine. It was his old plane. I’m going to clone that particular plane for him. Here’s the 3D print: It has the typical issue with tricycle gears in that the model is tail heavy. I will add pennies to the under carriage, where they won’t be visible to weigh down the nose.

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