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RobMorales

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  1. In Model Master, I'd start with 1720 Intermediate Blue (FS 35164) with a little 1719 Insignia Blue added to deepen the shade.

     

    For the vest, 1708 Insignia Yellow should fit the bill.

     

    You'll probably need to adjust the colors using the color wheel to get your tones just right.

     

    Humbrol 109 WWI Blue may be a better off the shelf blue for the uniforms.

     

    I hope this is helpful!

  2. Part of what I was asking is why somebody didn't get a licensing agreement and have these on the market. I've known about the movie for well over a year, so it can't be because it "snuck up" on them. Even if it was a chinese company that wouldn't really care about such "petty" issues as licenses...

     

    I guess my Tamiya M45A3E8 will just have to be "close enough" if I decide to go ahead then.

    Thanks guys.

     

    Get the Tasca/Tamiya M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight. It even has markings for a tank from the 66th Tank Battalion which is the battalion from the 2nd Armored Division marked on the hull in the movie.

     

    Then post some pictures on our FB page!

     

    The movie is simply awesome!

  3. Z: see if you can find a copy of "How to Build Dioramas" by Shepard Paine. It's considered a classic book that covers all of the basics for dioramas; from materials, to composition, to display. It was printed by Kalmbach Publications, and may be out of print now. You may be able to find one in a vendors area, on Amazon, or Ebay. Your biggest problem will be prying it out of the hands of those who already own it!

     

    GIL :smiley16:

     

    Kalmbach has a newer version authored by Chris Mrosko, "Building Dioramas". Covers most of the stuff that the Paine book does plus some other good info. Either way you won't go wrong!

    http://www.kalmbachstore.com/12476.html

  4. Here is the Minicraft 1/144 scale C-54/DC-4 kit in Pan American World Airways "Clipper Racer" livery. These are the kit markings which went on well.

     

    The bare metal is Alclad II, the gloss white is Tamiya.

     

    I love this kit; the fit is very nice and she presented no issues.

     

    I have several more of these that I am planning to build...

     

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  5. As a rule, you are prohibited from checking ANY paint and glues in your baggage. TSA considers paint to be restricted articles (regardless of flammability). As most glues and putties are flammable, corrosive and/or toxic, they are also banned from checked baggage. If during the inspection of your checked baggage the TSA agent discovers these item, they are instructed to confiscate them.

     

    I hate to be the wet blanket, but I wouldn't want you to lose $$.

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