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  2. brushing enamels

    in Tools, Tips & Techniques

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    I've seen that myself before. It does take multiple coats to cover completely. Here's what I do, maybe it'll help. I thin the paint a little to help with the flow, especially if it's an older jar that's been used before. When I lay the paint down, I use very few strokes to spread the paint, no more than 3-4 strokes, any more will "stress" the paint and cause huge brush strokes to appear when dry. Lay it on thin, using multiple coats. I also give it 12-24 hours to dry out before recoating, sometimes the paint underneath hasn't dried yet, and will pull up when you apply additional coats, which can also cause the streaking you've witnessed. I learned that the hard way. Start with the lightest colors first, working towards the darkest. Hope this helps, and I hope you'll post some pics of your project when you're done!

     

    Glenn

  10. Touch N Flow

    in Tools, Tips & Techniques

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    Hi all,

     

    I love this Touch n Flow glue applicator. I have one problem though, I can't seem to get it to reload after running it dry as I'm gluing the parts together. Seems it has to totally dry out before I can use it again. Has anyone else experienced it, and if so, is there a way around it?

     

    Thanks

    Glenn

  11. Tenax

    in General Modeling

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    I enjoy using the Tenax, it didn't seem to evaporate out as quickly as the Ambroid. Especially when I load the Touch n Flow with it.

     

    Ralph, how long does the Ambroid take to fully cure? How does the Plastruct glue compare to the Tenax?

     

    Glenn

  17. Avenger

    in Aircraft

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    Hi,

     

    This is my latest project, still some work to do, of an AM 1/48 Avenger. This particular aircraft is one a deacon in my church, a WW2 era naval aviator, actually flew. He showed me a picture of him flying it in formation with a couple of other TBM's, and had their names written on the back of the picture. He was plane #12. I had given him a Dauntless model a couple of years back, and he still has it, and talking one day, he mentioned he would like to have a replica of one of the Avengers that he flew. No need to ask twice! I hope to have it to him by Independence Day. He couldn't recall much about the unit, he was in several, but the tail code looks like VU-7. Let me know if it's otherwise.

     

    Glenn

     

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  18. Olathe, Ks Corsair

    in Aircraft

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    Hi all,

     

    Figured I'd update this thread since I'm pretty much done with this, except for the rocket rails. I noticed from internet pics that the wings had braces on them, which I made from brass tubing and a straight pin. The wing fold detail is all kitbashed. The weathering looks better in person, it fades out when the camera looks at it. It scared me to paint those OD panels, but it really had them, so...take a deep breath...I'm really happy to have her on the shelf, I've always wanted to build it.

     

    Thanks

    Glenn

     

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  21. 2009 Hill Air Show on D-Day

    in Aircraft

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    Thanks for sharing the great pictures! We had a Prowler in Memphis at a Blues show a few years back. It didn't fly, and I'm kinda glad it didn't, cuz' it had a lot of liquid leaking from it. That should inspire confidence for the next cat shot!

    Glenn

     

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