[after market parts for the hobby boss M4 tractor]

Hello there

does anyone know if there is a after market kit for the back end of the Hobby boss M4 high speed tractor to replace the hitch that would allow to hook up the AFV 155mm long tom dolly

and the after market parts for the AFV 155mm Long Tom cannon, and while I'm the subject of the AFV long tom cannon how come there isn't a single post on the AFV 155mm long tom cannon thank you

P.S. I could use some help on the AFV Long tom as well

Ronald

[help painting the metal barrel on MY AFV 155mm longtom]

Thank you for your help

Ronsld

[help painting the metal barrel on MY AFV 155mm longtom]

hello there

can someone help me here

I have a AFV long tom cannon kit and it comes with a aluminum barrel

my question is how do I go about painting the barrel when attached to the plastic do I

prime it along with the plastic will the primer stick to the metal do I have to sand the barrel or leave it shine I've heard some where that metal should be scorched for the primer to stick is it true

Ronald

[P61 Black Widow]

The short answer is: whatever works!

 

Soft sponge (think the make-up type) is very good. Tissue is also good, and usually easy to come by in the house. Facial tissue is better than toilet tissue as it leaves less paper fibers when you pull it out. Care must be exercised when "stuffing" those items into openings. You need to make sure they're tight, but also avoid breaking off anything down in the openings. Toothpicks and exacto blades are good items to use when stuffing it in to make sure every corner has been "filled".

 

Sometimes tape is the simplest and easiest method. Just place a large piece over the opening and use a new SHARP blade to trim the excess away flush with the edges of the opening.

 

If you have items that are going to stick out, like machine gun barels, you have 2 choices. 1) Be VERY careful when masking around them, or 2) Cut them off and glue them back in place towards the end of the project. You can drill a tiny hole in the barrel and the receiver and add a thin wire to act as a locator when you glue the barrel back on later.

 

Your question is a common theme for almost every build, and there's no one "right" answer. I've even seen people cut out paper masks and attach them with rubber cement or liquid masking material that can be easily peeled away later. Experiment a bit and see what workd best for you. Don't be afraid to alter the contruction sequences to make YOUR painting and masking easier. Following the instructions to the letter is optional! Hope this helps!

 

GIL

 

sure will GiL thank's

[P61 Black Widow]

Need help

Im trying to find the best way to prep my 1/48 scale P61 Black Widow fusalage for priming, there are several openings and there are guns underneath allready painted and also in the frount and back of the plane are the sighting post how do I protect them from breaking one came off several times so do I use tissue or some type of spung any suggestions would be appreciated-thank you

Ronald

 

 

[Touch N Flow]

Glenn

I work part time for the creator of the Touch and Flow. What the guys said abot getting the last drop out of the needle is correct. I normally just blow on the glass tube til the tube is empty.The needle does get clogged from time to time from the melted plastic.Just stick the needle in the bottle of liquid cement and it will normally melt the little clog, Sometimes you may have to give the tube a little blow. Myself I prefer the Ambroids glue over the Tenax. The Tenax runs a little to hot for my liking. Thanks for using the Touch and Flow its a great tool.

Rod

 

Hi Guys about the touch n flow I have one but don't know how to fill it so I can use it

Ronald

[P61 Black Widow]

Hi Guys

Im building the revell 1/48 scale P61 black Widow and in the instruction about painting the radar area, it only mentions painting the two long cylinder looking parts and the radar it self but it doesn't mention anything about painting the two parts that go on top, and I unable to find information on the subject and the book I have doesn't anything so does any one know the color of the caps or tops-thank you

Ronald

[masking can o' peas]

Have you tried the low-tack (blue label) Scotch Magic tape? Or drafting tape (if the stuff is still made)?

 

 

yes I have the blue tape from scotch but don't know if it is magic tape I got it from a home improvement store

[masking can o' peas]

No Problem Ron,

 

To remove the Parafilm, I usually take a pointed toothpick and gently scrape an edge of the film up then lift it with tweezers.

 

As far as the mask goes - I don't have a great deal of experience with that. The few times I have used it, I have done much of the same - started under an edge with either a toothpick, or a #11 blade, then picked the rest off with tweezers.

As far as putting it down to begin with (again, I don't use it that often) I have used a toothpick, or round wooden stick to apply. I usually "make a mess" with the liquid mask....

 

ok thank's Tim

I also had trouble with liquid mask I guess I will just stay with the tamiya tape or the blue tape from the hardwear store

[masking can o' peas]

Hi Ronald,

 

I don't use the liquid mask much at all, so I won't be able to help you there.

With regards to the Parafilm:

 

Cut a section off the roll about the size you're going to need for the part you're masking (ie: canopy)

Then pull the Parafilm both directions (horizontially & vertically). By stretching the film, you're activating the "stuff" that make it adhear to the surface.

Then with your fingers, press the Parafilm to the surface (canopy) and rub down with your finger getting a good seal. Be sure to rub into the seams (canpoy frames, etc)

Then with a NEW hobby knife, make fine cuts along the edges. This is the most difficult part - you have to ensure you get everything cut, and within the lines. When you pull up the parts covering the canopy frames, you need to make sure you don't pull up the film over the glass you're trying to cover.

It takes a little practice, but it works well.

 

I've gotten lazy, and now try to use the pre-cut masks whenever I can. They are a little more money, but make my life easier. With that said, when I can't find a set of masks, I still go back to my old stand-by - Parafilm!

 

Hope this helps!

Tim

 

Ok thank's Tom

on the information on papafilm now for help on using the mask would you have any information on how to remove the mask and applying it the canopy-thank you

Ronald

[masking can o' peas]

while on the subject of masking does any one know how to use parafilm I have parafilm but I can't get it to work for me, also how does parma international liquid mask and micro mask differ I need to find the right stuff before I venture in to masking my canopy for my P61 Black widow I also have the mask kit for the model but don't how go about using it there are no proper instruction for appling it to the canopy I need help-thank you

[hello there]

Hi there

MY Name is Ronald Im new to the IPMS forum and I also belong to fine scale modeler forum, I got back in to modeling about 4yrs ago and I have enjoyed it since then I am a member of the flying tiger modeling club in Louisiana regional 6 chapter, I love to build WWI and WWII aircraft and sometimes cars and airliners would like to try resin figures in the near future, I joined to get idears and help from fellow modelers that is all for now thank you.