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  1. Javlin
    This is were she sits ATTM I am on the fence the AirFrame Silver looks splotchy to my eyes and trust me I have laid several more coats with the same results it's how the light hits it.I have started doing some panels in the last week just playing around using a pointed Yamiya q-tip and buffing(SNJ)with a regular one no need to tape off in this case very close in color to the AF silver I think it lends itself for the most part better lighting on the R-side of the a/c.
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    It was that the cup was to full of paint Denis must of jerked I was spraying the top of the tail the very tip.
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    Not to cry in my soup but damn I have been busy as you know what lately.I got some work done the other night and started painting last night Alclad Primer,Alclad Gloss Black then some Airframe Silver wanted a slight shine on this one.I put some Beethoven #5 on the turn table started spraying some more and fook me I did not say one cuss word started cleaning the airbrush and try again tomorrow scotch(and a scotch now) brite and repaint that area and I saw another area I did not like so maybe theirs a reason?
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    She's looking good though Kevin.
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    Well after eight days straight of work then yesterday the Wife had knee surgery 9th day I finally got some time at the table.The fuse is glued up no open panels and it's less work.The two halves of the fuse have an ever so slight step from the wing root(WR) up maybe 1" no biggee .The wing is still not glued in place but the worst seam is the side you see now at the WR area I am thinking putty wipe with an alcohol swap and an 800grit scotch brite that is getting some wear.I have got to afix the front and rear parts of the pit research more on colors though.This one is going together easy peasy.
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    The wing is not glued in or is the tail section alittle more paint and the wing roots not to bad.
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    As promised were I am at fit looks pretty square ever so slight a gap from tub to the rear canopy slide r/side.Nothing is glued ATM.
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    Guys the copit is built and painted looked like the resin pit was having alignment issue but I think I saw something tonight while I was in the shop all of ten minutes.I like the look and will have some pics for tomorrow night promise.I do not build much in jets but can see some more coming into play.
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    From your words, I infer that the ICM kit is quite good, surely it is an imposing build. At one point Dan the plane looked like crap I had a bent needle tip and let me tell you it atomized the paint to were it was mist in the air!This left the plane even after wiping down and one time with 800 grit scotch brite that was worn sprayed again and it happened all over again this time I used a velvet smooth cloth it worked.The issue was it left the surface ever so slightly grainy which allowed the panels wash bite more than I wanted to.I was not going to duck up a good build.The ICM kit's Dan are a dream to build so far my second one now good details with an excellent fit.I have the 1/32 Cr-42 bi-plane coming inbound with a desert version of the He-111 in 1/48.Pic of the mishap
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    I am back on top of this one fellas already working should paint the pit this week researching the past research.
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    Copit/underside
  12. Javlin
    No wash on this one had issues applying the silver weras the needle was ever so slightly bent was atomizing the paint.I had to go and buff the silver with a soft cloth but methinks it left the surface ever so slightly grainy were when I removed the acrylic mixture it slightly embedded outside the grooves was a no-go.The pics are what I have to do for the GB.
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    I am almost through with the build tomorrow I start a acrylic wash this time the thinner by Tamy have been eating through the future.I actually have heard of guys using varnish to cover there planes this is a spar-urethane semi-gloss liking it so far dries quick to the touch.Some pics of the interior first(GB another site). The tail-planes and wings 0% filler frigg'in NICE!!
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    He busted out yesterday Mark on his way to Hollowman AFB in NM he stopped at Roswell this afternoon.We spent as much time together as possible when he left yesterday me trying to be a tough guy said drive safe usual BS turned to walk away he hollered grabbed my hand and hugged me.I think something started getting in my eye at that point.We both agreed it was a great visit ate out alot,fishing,Fort Pickens and finding him a truck(PIA).He got a matched Czech VZ-24 from me as a Christmas gift they all go to him when I pass.Now back to some modelling.Thks
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    The engine compartment is finished and sealed!The little transmission that I had to assemble while easy to build was a PIA to install not much of a locating pin for something hanging.I would advise anyone that does this kit brill/pin the part save some time.The back plate aligns perfectly exhaust wise to the engine and outside can't say enough about the engineering that RFM did!!Some pics ....
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    I do not know if this is the right area delete/move if necessary but found it quite fascinating watching it and know that some will here also.
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    I thought go ahead and create a new thread one things are moving along well on this build two though not make you guys look through an old thread.The Mg-42 bags added,engine and radiators I got to say the engine fit was perfect!!The instructions have you install the upper hose before going into the bay the hose fit the cutout on the r/wall and landed at the rad!!RFM does some Nice engineering their has been a couple of quirks but blame that on me and were easy to overcome.I have already test fitted the lower deck of the gun turret to the deck of the transmission area all looks good to go.I go back to work tomorrow so progress will be slower.I have got to help the son find a truck to move his stuff to New Mexico on Wednesday but do have another holiday coming the week after use it or loose it.
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    I really did not want to start another build log but wanted to show the interior of this Tiger 1 early from RFM.Oh have some explanation on the shells viva my Son who is home after 3 yrs till 1/20/22 has to be at Hollerman on the 1/29.The ordnance in this build is the Sprgr.43 DoppZ/Pzgr.39/43
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    I agree Dan I leave alot of ordnance off of a fighter now a P-47 is something else it makes the fighter look faster/meaner/aggressive all things it is suppose to be/do.
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    I really like them EG if you want a build that's a little longer than a sprint and more a marathon it's what you want lots of little bits.I only used about 1/2 of the PE provided seeing that some pieces to me were just not that important.I will say this I liked them so much and I am an a/c fella I have already started on the Tiger 1 early production.I just wish I would of had a little more foresight on the weathering was almost about not to publish the final results for that matter embarrassed in a small way.Live/learn
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    I was going to do some panel wash but realized in my zeal to get the skirts on I lost that opportunity on the other side.I was using this build anyway to see what an RFM kit was all about and the Panzer is small.Pics.........
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    That came out quite Nice Chris I luv the ribbing in the wings.
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    Model/Dio of the year Sir!!
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    Moving slowly forward guys I figured that the small hand tools easily removed and hidden would probably be natural color otherwise it got paint.I had the tracks at the front grey but figured no way that would happen so I gave them a wash.My Son leaves Japan tomorrow will be here come Wednesday first time home in four years rule/quarantine(s) for CV-19 made that impossible last year.He will be staying till 1/20/22 then reports to Hollerman AFB in New Mexico on 1/29/22
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    Progress being very slow ATTM to many irons in the fire and my Son is coming home for the first time in four years.

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