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  1. mtaylor
    When I was able to go to airshows back east the A-10's and F-15's were the crowd pleasers. At the one's we had up until about 5 or 6 years ago here in the valley, it was WWI and WWII aircraft that got the attention.
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    Best let the dolls stay where they are, Lou. Don't get them riled up.
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    Looking good, OC. As for the exhaust and rust.... dry brush some on over the black. Just make sure the black is dry first.
  4. mtaylor
    I'll add... don't forget material costs... wood, paint, etc.
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    You might also have a look at beauty supply shops. I get the disposable finger nail files (comes in assorted grits) and also the blocks that have a foam center. I think the last time I bought the files, they were around $0.75 each.
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    I hate to say this, but they're not "sister ships"... The Constitution was launched in 1797. The Constellation in Baltimore was launched in 1854. There was the frigate Constellation but it was broken up around 1852 or so. Four timbers from the first were used in constructing the sloop of war Constellation. Note that the Constellation in Baltimore was being passed off as the frigate for many years before some research was done.
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    I just did a quick Google using "model flags" and got tons of sites. But do check Model Shipways first.
  8. mtaylor
    I tried the stick... along with lots of bad language. Didn't work. Window shot out by ground fire duly noted in log book. I'm basically two parts way from finishing. Overall, pretty darn happy with it seeing as it's been so long doing plastic.
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    I didn't know they still made that one or that it was even available, Denis. I remember doing it way back when I was young.
  10. mtaylor
    Nicely done, OC. I'm glad you got the height right as I was wondering how you were going to solve that.
  11. mtaylor
    Well, I hope it all works out as it sounds promising.
  12. mtaylor
    I do understand the frustration, OC. I hope you can find a kit that will be a fitting tribute.
  13. mtaylor
    Bean-counters here? At MSW? I believe we have some rivet counters and some treenail counters but I don't recall seeing anyone counting beans.
  14. mtaylor
    You might try annealing the brass.... risky but it might work to soften it and make it less brittle. I've done it with thicker brass but never with anything as tiny or then as PE.
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    Not liking that, OC but do understand. We can only bang our head against the wall so many times.
  16. mtaylor
    Seems like it's two steps forward and one step back lately.... Oh well. I've been doing lots of clean up and adding subassemblies. Probably have another 10-15 bits to go. I had to remove one of the seats to get access to the cabin as I broke (again) a gun. At least now I'll be able to put it on and not fear (he says knowing that's a lie) that I'll break it again. I'm going to hold off though until just before the glass front end goes on. Actually, I'm pretty pleased. I still have a few seam lines to fill and and repaint but nothing serious there. And I knocked out a window so have to figure out if I can fit from the inside or just leave it off and claim battle damage.
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    For the rigging? It's your choice. Some do, some don't. Some use white glue and water. Others use nothing. I tend to do a mix.... bees wax on long cordage and for small stuff.... the glue and water mixture. As they say, "your mileage may vary.". Best way is as always.. test first. If no bees wax at hand, find a soft candle for testing to get an idea.
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    I don't know about you but I sure would be. Can they be pulled or cut off and flipped? BTW, while you're swearing feel free to kick somethings but not family.
  19. mtaylor
    Considering that there was no "US Air Force" as such.... the box is obviously wrong. It was the AAF... "Army Air Force". Ok... I'll go quietly now.
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    Christian, It's very possible the drawings in the monograph are the problem. The author of the monograph you're using is the same one who did the Hermoine and it has errors also. I would say, use one side of the drawing for both sides that way they will be the same. I've run across similar problems for plans by others also so it doesn't seem uncommon.
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    PE is magnetic? I didn't know as I thought it was brass.
  22. mtaylor
    For watering down PVA, 50-50 mix is a good starting point. Might need to go to 75 (glue) and 25 (water).
  23. mtaylor
    Tony, I suggest you start a build log in the kit area. It's a great way to get help and also it becomes a source other might build this model.
  24. mtaylor
    As I recall from years ago visiting it, the AF Museum in Dayton had several German aircraft as well as some Italian. I should add.. from both WWI and WWII.
  25. mtaylor
    You are still a better man than I, sir. I gave up on the fiddly photo etch I had. Wasn't much but still.... The only think I learned is that for the small fiddly bits is take a small dowel or toothpick and dip the end in melted candle wax. When cool, use it to pick up the fiddly bits.

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