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Stuart, Michael is right. It sounds as if you have too much paint on that paint brush. Dry brushing is the way to go on those panels. Try practicing on a scrap of plastic with an indenture if possible. That will give you a good idea what Michael is talking about. Take his advise about joining an IPMS Chapter if you have one nearby. The members can give you a helping hand. Happy modeling! Mark

Great job Ron. Mark

That would be great Nick. I will check that out. From the photos I have, it appears that the RAF chose large “buzz” or serial numbers for the Tempests and other aircraft at the end of WW II. The ones I have are too small and were left over from past projects. A photo example of what I’m looking for is illustrated below. Many thanks! Mark

Thanks Gil. I may have to go online for those sheets now, or find pictures of a Tempest II without the underwing serial codes, which in RAF service are very scarce. The Mk. II model came out at the end of WW2 to replace some of the Mark Vs and Mark VIs. The photos tend to show mostly post war markings of RAF Mk.IIs stationed in Germany and the Middle East. The Mk. II later served as the prototype to serve the Royal Navy as the Sea Fury used in the Korean War and the surplus models sold for air racing. Mark

I am converting a Napier Sabre powered Eduard 1/48” scale Tempest Mk. V to a Bristol Centaurus radial engined Tempest Mk. II. Due to illnesses in the family, I have not had the time to research the online hobby shops lately. I am just now getting the chance to do that. The letter and number decal sheets I have are simply not big or quite accurate enough to cover the bottom port and starboard wing areas. I could modify the decal sheets I have by grafting pieces of other decal sheets to the ones I have. Rather than do that, does anyone know offhand where I may find more accurate lettering/numbers online? Many thanks guys and stay safe. Mark

Wow! Alberta, Canada? What a beautiful place! I skied at Lake Louise, Alberta back in 1983. Loved it! It is an experience I’ll never forget! Welcome aboard Rej! Mark

And that’s an order! Thanks Sgt. Ermey! Ha! Mark

Welcome back Dave. If it’s modeling you’re after, you’ll find plenty of it here. Feel free to ask any questions. We’re here to help. Stay safe, and happy modeling. Mark

Nice work Chris. I read the book, “MiG Menace Over Korea” by Yuri Sutiagin and Igor Siedov, which illustrates the story of one of Kramerenko contemporaries, Nikolai Sutiagin. This Mig-15’s markings, of course, are very similar to Sutiagin’s. It was reported that Sutiagin was in a dogfight with Glen Eagleston during 1951 and Eagleston’s F-86A was heavily damaged in the shuffle. Eagleston made in back to Kimpo but the Sabre was a write off. Mark

Way to go Gil! Great work! Mark

Good point Ed. The legal ramifications and fiduciary issues are readily apparent. Taking Len Philhofer’s COVID-19 report, I may have to bow of the Nats out due to a weaker heart problem (atrial fibrillation) which I cannot at this time, reschedule a future surgery at this time to correct it. The past results from this condition have left my immune system more vulnerable, and near 70 years of age my recovery is not all that great, unfortunately. Stay safe everyone. Best regards, Mark

That F-89 was among the first few kits I built starting around 1955. Sure enough. I do remember my folks giving me the kit. It really looks great Ron! Keep up the good work! Mark

Richard Bong would be proud of that J model Lightning! Nice work Brad! Mark

Nice cockpit work on that F2A. Keep up the good work! Mark

Welcome aboard Robert. If you need assistance just holler. We’re here to help. Mark

Welcome aboard John. IPMS members have a wealth of model building information to share. You have come to the right place. Mark

Well done Gil! A very, very nice Sabre. Mark

I have had some problems downloading the exact registration form for the 2020 Convention. The model registration forms printed well but not the registration form. I planned to use snail mail this time as I am not sure my home computer will last another few weeks due to it’s age and inevitable replacement. Thanks. Mark

I reacquainted myself with an old kit I haven’t seen since around 1955. The 1/184” scale Revell B-36 rereleased under the Atlantis label. It was an nostalgic trip to yesteryear.

Ron, You’re F7U came out great! I can remember seeing the -3 Cutlasses at NAS Hensley Field back in 1956. My father worked at Chance Vought aircraft from 1929 to 1971. We went to the NAS swimming pool and movie theatre often where some of them parked on the ramp. Also, were a few surplus F4U-4 Corsairs about to be shipped to Honduras about that time frame. The 1950’s were quite an era for Vought as my family knew a lot of the personnel that worked there, and some were invited for dinner on weekends. Mark

Welcome aboard Julio. You’re in good company here. Happy Modeling, Mark

Way to go, Duke. Keep up the good work! Mark

I can remember reading about fighter pilot Harry Crim back in 1977 in an issue of Wings or AirPower magazine. It was a fairly good article. The P-51 represented, looks great! Mark

I grew up in Dallas and visited MAL Hobby Shop many times. That was among the first meeting places for IPMS North CentralTexas Chapter, the founding chapter for IPMS/USA back in 1963. Ed Seay Sr., Ed Jr., were among the nucleus, with Jim Sage who first established IPMS. I was saddened to hear about Jr. and the closing of this hobby shop. Mark

Way to go, Gil! Nice work! Mark