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  1. SkyKing
    Or "Backtothe Future." But it never was a wax; it is a polish designed to restore gloss to no-wax floors after they had been cleaned with ammonia-based cleaners.
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    First it was "Future." Then it was "Pledge with Future Shine." Then it was "Pledge Floor Care Multi-Surface Finish." Now it's "Pledge revive it": (Thanks to Paul Boyer for originally pointing this out on Hyperscale.)
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    https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/dazzle-paint-wwi-us-navy
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    New to me, anyway: https://www.truenorthpaints.com/ I've not tried these myself, so cannot comment further.
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    The Erection and Maintenance Instructions (25 April 1945, rev. 26 August 1949) , paragraph 5 (Final Color and finish Requirements), Section a (Interior), Sub-paragraph 4, state: "One coat of gray lacquer, Specification No. AN-TT-L-51, is applied to the nacelle, main landing gear and tail wheel wells and doors." The landing gear was also to be painted with one coat of the same gray lacquer, but over one coat of zinc chromate primer. These instruction do not specify an exact shade of gray, and a Google search for "gray lacquer AN-TT-L-51" turned up nothing. I'll post an inquiry on Hyperscale; perhaps somebody over there has an answer.
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    Hank, there are suitable computer fonts already available which will preclude your making your own or can be easily modified. Many are free, some cost a few bucks. Here's one source (these are not free, but well worth the cost): http://www.tlai.com/med_des/modeling.html A search for "US navy hull number font" will turn up many other possibilities. Install the font, type your number/name in Adobe Illustrator using the appropriate font, then convert the type to outlines. Voila! A vector graphic which can be scaled up or down or otherwise modified as necessary.
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    The closest Hobby Lobby to me (Lewisville) has its spray paints under lock and key, not just Testors but other brands as well. It's due to Texas law, I think. As to having to show an ID when I buy an adult beverage, I just flash my Medicare card!
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    The first "issue" of "All Hands" was printed as the Bureau of Navigation News Bulletin No. 1 (dated Aug. 30, 1922). Twenty years later, the title was changed to "Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin." As America claimed "Victory in Europe" on the cover of June 1945, the magazine's new banner read, "All Hands," and the name stuck. Subjects include a variety of naval-related topics. In January 2003, the US Navy's Office of Information completed a two-year project to archive every back issue (more than 89 years worth) in Adobe Acrobat® format. http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/department_arch.html
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    I have posted Leo's request on Hyperscale's "Ship Chat" forum in the hope it will reach an even wider audience.
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    In case there is any misunderstanding, all the plaudits belong not to me but to Seattle IPMS and John Miller. I just posted the link to the story for all to enjoy. Living as i do in Texas, it's difficult for me to attend their meetings!
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    https://www.facebook.com/groups/471475156211444/permalink/2156133867745556/ http://one-man-model.main.jp/index.html And a Saunders-Roe princess to follow!
  12. SkyKing
    https://modelpaintsol.com/builds/painting-zunum-prototype-display-model
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    With your permission, I'll post your message on Hyperscale and the WW I Modelers mailing list. There are a lot of knowledgeable modelers on both forums.
  14. SkyKing
    I've already suggested US Coast Guard colors on the SteelNavy forum.
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    Adobe Illustrator also gives precise control. it's a vector program like CAD software. There's also a CAD plug-in for it.
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    I'd like to see: HH-52 S-61L/N Bell 47J All in The One True Scale (1/72)
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    Nice! I have that kit for a "Delta Wings" collection but haven't worked up the nerve to start it yet.
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    I agree with Gil.
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    Thanks for that info, Gil. It finally dawned on me that there is a SAC Museum, and I have emailed the curator about this subject. Perhaps there are copies in their archives.
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    I know that major USAF commands have/had their own marking specs apart from those contained in T.O. 1-1-4. Does anyone have a copy of those of Strategic Air Command? Specifically I'm looking for colors and dimensions of the SAC Band and insignia which appeared on the nose of that command's aircraft. Thanks in advance.
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    Nick makes a good point which should be emphasized. The mastering of one's techniques to improve one's results with a particular paint type/brand so as to achieve that "comfort of familiarity" that we all desire will be of no avail when the manufacturer of that paint discontinues it. This decision by Testors is, in my opinion, going to force many average modelers, who have become familiar with and prefer Model Master enamel, to leave the hobby altogether rather than suffer the frustration of learning the idiosyncrasies of another brand or type of hobby paint, and the repercussions of this further shrinking of an already changing hobby will affect all of us.
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    I agree (although I've never used Vallejo). I posted this originally mainly as a public service to those who are still using Model Master and to (further) illustrate how Testors and/or its corporate overlords have lost touch with the modeling community. High-quality enamels are still in demand.
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    Sovereign (formerly White Ensign) Colorcoats. Available from Sprue Brothers and H & B Hobbies. Xtracolor is also a quality producer of enamel paints, but does not export them to the U.S. (yet). I think enamels are going to be with us for a long time yet, Testors' giving up on them notwithstanding.
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    It's been reported/discussed on other modeling forums within the last few days: Thank you for contacting Rust-Oleum Product Support. The 9580D International Military & Figure Enamel was recently discontinued due to the lack of support for it in the marketplace, however the Model Master paint line as a whole is still available: http://www.testors.com/product-catalog/testors-brands/model-master If you have any additional questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Jason K. Rust-Oleum Product Support
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    And to answer Ken's original question (!) you can edit your own posts to delete what was originally posted. Just click on "Edit"in the lower right-hand corner of the post window, delete everything in the box, and type "post deleted' or similar. I don't think you can delete the thread title. however; that requires the moderator.
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