ClareWentzel
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Alex, I seem to have that sheet. I will dig it out and give you a call.
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Sorry that you couldn't make it to the show James. It was a good show. Where are you finding these photos?
Whoever took them did a good job.
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Great story John. I remember seeing them but never had the nerve to try one.
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Another nice 109 CD. Very nice job on a complicated paint scheme. I also like your idea on using two brushes at a time to get the scheme right. I may try that with my next model if the need is there. I bought one of the Grex brushes at the Phoenix Nats. I have to get comfortable using it.
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Great model Dick. Yes, Williams Brothers kits are fun. I had that kit for many years until I finally decided that I probably would not build any 1/32 scale models. I still have the Gamma and World Cruiser kits.
Photo coming.
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An Excel sheet with records of 384 Squadron books is on the way.
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Tim, send me your e-mail. I have a list of most of the Squadron Signal books. Do you just want the "in Action" books or the "Walk Arounds" also?
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Welcome Don. It sounds like you will fit in well. This is a great and knowledgeable group. You can always get the help that you need or else pass your experience on to others. Lets see some of your models.
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If it is just a very small gap that you want to seal, try using vinyl spackling compound. Yes, it is soft and water soluble but add a coat or two of paint and it can not be easily hurt.
Use a toothpick and apply the material liberally to the area. When it is dry, use a wet q-tip to clean up any residue.
It works.
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Thanks Chris. It sounds like a lot of paint aimed at the motor. I believe that I am still good as long as I am using airbrushes.
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We have a thread at one of the car boards I'm on with someone having their spray booth fan exploding and landed him in the hospital.
I would be interested in checking this thread. For my spray booth, I usually build small models so when I paint them, a minimum amount of paint is in the air. I firmly believe that it is virtually impossible to reach the proper Stoichiometric Air-fuel Ratio behind the filter. As I said, I don't vent the booth to the outside but I really can't smell any paint odor in the basement plus, the wife has never complained.
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I use one of those floor box fans inside a box. I tape a good furnace filter to the front of the fan and make sure that the fan and the filter are a tight fit into the box. It works well for me. Although the fan exits into my basement, I really don't smell much paint or thinner fumes. Also, I believe that the filter absorbs any paint and thinner so that any chance of fire is very minimal.
When I took this photo, the filter was ready to be changed. You can see all of the paint that has been collected. I am now using a filter with about 4 inch pleats. To let in some light, I cut a hole in the top and taped a piece of plastic in place.
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Gorgeous James. Great model and you hit several of my favorite loves. Small Air Forces, Tiger meet markings plus, I am getting to love the F-18. Too bad you didn't have it at Phoenix. It would have gotten lots of attention.
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Two and a half days!! Great job. Most of us are still looking at our reference material after two and a half days.
Very nice.
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Very pretty Greg. It made into a great looking model. I love the Small Air Force markings.
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Check with Flightdecs. They carry the Aerocalcas line which includes an A-4 in the Malvinas :D markings.
I have purchased items from Flightdecs several times and feel that he is a great source of interesting decals and very easy to deal with.
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Great conversion and story. A nice gift but unless he is a modeler, I doubt that he will realize what a fantastic job it was. Looks great. As the resident GM guy, I am pleased. :D
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Welcome Gabriele. We are glad to see new members to the group. Great photos of your models. I particularly like the G.55. A good camouflage scheme. The depiction of natural metal panels in the wing fillet really makes the model look like a well used aircraft.
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And you were pushing for a "30 day before the event" limit. :D
One of these years we are going to make all the way down to Cinci.
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Looking forward to seeing you guys again.
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My TO 1-1-4 states that the upper colors for the FB-111A are Tan 34201, Green 34079 and Blue-Green 34159. Undersurface is white. The standard colors were 30219, 34079 and 34159.
Hope this helps.
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This is an early warning for people who wish to attend our show this year. The date is September 11, 2010. If you want to spend the night, please make your reservations early. Kalamazoo will also be the site of a Street Rods Nationals show that weekend. These are modelers like us but they work in 1:1.
For that weekend, rooms in the area get sold out early.Details of our contest can be found at our web site; http://www.ipmskalamazoo.org/
As always, entrants to the contest get free admission to the Air Zoo Museum and all of the rides. Family members of modelers can get a reduced price for the rides – museum admission is free all summer. A traveling exhibit on Fly Girls of World War II, the story of the WASPS, will be on display. Also, many modelers might also want to see the street rods. There is also a display of actual Star Wars costumes is in town.
Just a little forewarning. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
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For everyone's information, the Manufacturers read our reviews of their products. During his review of one of Eagle Editions latest decals, reviewer Floyd Werner discovered a problem with the directions. He noted that the wing upper surface colors of the D-13 seemed to be incorrect and suggested that modelers use the two green colors, RLM 82/83.
I received a note today from Judy Crandall stating that the instruction sheet will be corrected with the next batch of these decals. Good job Floyd and also, as usual, Eagle Editions has shown that they really care about providing the best products for the modelers.
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Ronald,
Turn the Touch n Flow upside down and stick it into an open bottle of Tenax or similar solvent. When the liquid fills the open end of the tube up to the surface of the liquid, remove the TnF and point the metal tube down. The liquid will flow down to that end of the tube. Make sure that a small bubble does not remain at the tip of the metal tube. Gentle tapping of the glass tube will cause any bubble to dislodge. At that point, it is ready to use.
For that weekend, rooms in the area get sold out early.
New member from Michigan
in Welcome to the Forum!
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Hi Kurt,
Glad to have you as a member of the group. Where do you live in Michigan? There are several good clubs in the state. Clubs are a good place to meet modelers of all types and skill levels. All of them are friendly groups that will embrace you readily. They are also good places to learn new tips and to provide them with some of your tips etc.