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  1. Javlin
    The mask are complete though not perfect I think it will function well enough for my first Rodeo it's all decals from here on out.I can pic it apart this here and that there so if I am grading myself I go 80/C,I'll take it.I also do not think this is the end of my Rodeo career. Well here's the pics warts and all.
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    So here's my first attempt at using production mask and by Montex.The event is a bit time consuming for me but give it that it's my first rodeo.The "P" was positioned about 1/8" to low and the "stars/bars" about a 1/4" to high got to redo it no bigee.The mask pulled off some OD over some grey I call it my mistake it had been painted literally 45 mins earlier me impatient I say.I do not know if anybody has used this Mr.Color re-conditioner but the stuff is excellente. I brought back some MM Insignia Blue tonight that just about ready for the trash can.I am off tomorrow night will give it another crack I do like the effect!
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    Thanks You Ken and Alan for the compliment.
  4. Javlin
    That is very Nicely done Sir!!
  5. Javlin
    Now were Talking looks mucha better!!
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    I even looked at chips from different manufactures EG and yes they are almost an intermittent blue grey kinda like the PRU Mossie we have in the states then some of the British stuff was like that little MkXVI I just finished it definitely varies and that is a blue that has been exposed a bit.I should dirty it up some SOD builds are "Getter Done" mentality. Thanks Craig I think she looks purrty!
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    I started this one some years ago have lost the front windscreen 2/3 times and found it again(thought I would graph the Hase).This will be my first time using mask for the letter code and insignia provided by Montex.I usually keep my fighters clean but this girl gets the full layout 500lb bombs with rocket launchers(Hasegawa).I have only three unfinished kits after this from the SOD.
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    Thanks OC!
  9. Javlin
    Time to hit the cabinet with this one fellas.I will never ATTM use a liquid mask (suggestions anyone) it was a bear to get off the ALL the glass were it was applied.I had to use alcohol to remove and then polish everything with Mequiars added another 2/3 hrs of work.I like her was an enjoyable kit over all much like the B-25.The next one to hit the desk is another off the SOD a 1/32 Trumpter P-47 D Montex Mask.
  10. Javlin
    All the decals have been applied and the final gloss coat taken care of.The hatch is one of the last pieces I need to apply along with a whip antenna no aerial wire on this one.I did lose one of the hinges for the hatch in the copit with just enough frigg'in glue to make it stick somewhere plane was inverted.
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    Nice shop Brian almost laughed floor tile on the ceiling never knew they made those.I made a bench out of 2X4's and capped the ends just like your door with biscuits and the pine shrunk over 3 yrs I guess and it's indoors but maybe some humidity may prevent that.The door to my shop I made out of Aromatic Cedar been up for a year now exposed to rain doing well just a heads up?Nice work area enjoy the solitude and quiet.
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    I'll tag along Craig. I do not usually follow auto stuff seeing I have been in that industry way to long hence the reason I like to do wood work and furniture.
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    NICE!!
  14. Javlin
    A quick build means a Nice fit looking Good!
  15. Javlin
    Fuel Tanks painted,Cleared and Stripes revealed.
  16. Javlin
    I have finally got some paint laid boys and I think it looks pretty close to PRU Blue not exact but their seemed to be some variances even back in the day.The first pic wasa Soviet blue but said not quite to much baby blue so looked at some more color chips and pics.The second pic is the same blue with about 25% intermediate blue needed a little grey introduced.The last pic is off the net and we do not if the color has been saturated or not.
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    Looking good you will do a video? You ever watch these guys/I will do some armor but I am getting more interested of late.
  18. Javlin
    The wing is now glued into place and masking has begun.
  19. Javlin
    I'll be poking my head in Andrew a Brute like the Typhoon/Tempest one always needs to keep an eye on
  20. Javlin
    Shes back on the table figure maybe 2/3 wks biggest part was figuring were I left off.I decided to do zilch with the engines close them up and turn her into a PRU bird with D-day Stripes.
  21. Javlin
    Thanks Fella's I had started the pit over a year ago and lost interest but even that was maybe 10/15% of the build the kit fell together like a Tamiya kit. Now #2 hits the table from the SOD HK's 1/32 Mossie
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    Thanks Ken she was a quick build.
  23. Javlin
    This girl is done.
  24. Javlin
    I think the MkXVI's were generally used for V-1 doodlebugs.The tips could be changed easily in the field in minutes. Your answer; Clipped = tip of clipped wings Advantage:increased speed and lateral maneuverability. wings reduced by about one meter. Disadvantages: this reduces the bearing surface and increases the marginal vortices https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/77164/why-did-some-spitfire-variants-have-their-wings-clipped Edgar Brooks: Clipped wingtips were an essential modification (one of several, in fact,) when fitting the fuel tank behind the pilot, and, even then, the stub-spar, on frame 5, also needed strengthening. (11 Group hated the idea, and fought against it, due to the detrimental effect the mods had on performance,)Post-war, use of the tank was banned, which probably allowed standard wingtips (and elevators, which had to be metal-covered on the XVI) to be refitted. Edgar More Ammo;Clipped wing: This mod was found to be necessary on the Spit IX when used for dive bombing, as several cases of severe skin wrinkling occurred in 2TAF. A gain in strength of 10% is obtained by this means. It is considered by the MAP that on a Spit IX or XIV with full bomb load and extra internal fuel, the reserve strength factors would be unacceptably low unless the wings were clipped
  25. Javlin
    They are very Nice Dan did the Tempest remember.

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