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    Scale accuracy - Trumperer Mustang

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    Hi and thanks for looking...

     

    I'm sure walking in here for my second post of all time and waving the scale authenticity flag is not a good idea, inciting a similar response to staunch supporters of 'plan x' or 'manufacturer y' but solid discussion is, to me, always a good thing.

     

    My question is two part. What is your first-hand opinion with regard to the scaleness of the Trumpeter P51-D Mustang in 1/24th [edit:oops! sorry] scale?

     

    Secondly, What are your favoured brands of the largest scales for reasons including scaleness?

     

    I always buy the largest scale model of whatever I am building (for r/c) for reference and need to have more than faith that they are accurate. I have seen some of the amazing work you gents execute in here, modifying specific models and figure this is the best forum to ask the question.

     

    Thanks a lot

     

    Goose

     

    I did an article on the kit. The site is

    http://hsfeatures.com/features04/mustangivfm_1.htm

    1/32 British Phantom and F-16XL

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    I apologize in advance for posting this on a couple of sites, but I am a very happy person; I just received kit #1 of the Meteor British Phantom, and the best thing I can say for it is that it is everything I was hoping for when I handed Dave my original model at the Atlanta Nationals. The wingspan is correct (mine wasn’t), thanks to an entirely new lower wing section and new upper wings, and the surface detail is every bit as good, if not better, than Tamiya’s. The detailing is great, the many parts (including white seamless intakes) look like they will fit well, and the decals are a work of art. Although an entire cockpit is not included, you do get two sets of Mk. 5 seats (which were in the bird as built; they were later changed to Mk. 7s). To any of you that are getting one, it is worth the wait, and yours will be there soon. I can now go downstairs and get out that virgin F-4J kit which has been waiting patiently---

     

    I should also mention that I have received my F-16XL and it is just as nice. For that one, I will have to do some more research, but having cobbled together a 32nd XL many years ago (there is a reason that it was never seen on the internet), I am very aware of the many subtleties of that airframe, and they appear to be all present and correct. Am also looking forward to that one, but for me, the Phantom is Project 1.

    primer question

    in Painting & Finishing

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    For probably 30 years I have been using DuPont 30S automotive lacquer primer for everything and under everything. I buy it by the quart at automotive paint stores. A quart will last 3-4 Years which turns out to be pretty cheap. I have two old Floquil bottles which I fill about 1/4 - 1/3 with the primer and fill the rest with DuPont lacquer thinner (important to use high-quality and brand-compatible thinner). I have evn been known to brush it on a difficult area straight fom the can. Wonderful stuff, and you can vary the thinnnig to make heavy or light fill. It is the best sanding primer I have ever used.

    From an Airfix 1/24 GR3 Harrier...

    in LSP Discussion

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    Richard:

    Take another look at my article: The balsa was used ONLY to make a form over which the extension pieces were molded from .040 styrene. the entire conversion is either plastic or homemade resin molds. Balsa was also used for making molds for the canopies, etc., but was certainly not used for any structural parts. It was hard enough to get the thing strong enough with plastic, I can't imagine doing it with balsa.

    Frank

    Combat F-102

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    Yes, it is true that I built that model from a Combat kit., and yes, there is a lot of "me" as opposed to "it", but on the other hand, it is buildable, if you are willing to spend some time. The basic outlines are good and the wings are not bad at all--the drooped leading edge is done well. The fuselage will require a bunch of work, but I have seen much worse. Perhaps the major problems are: 1. the size of the thing means that you will spend a lot of time making fuselage formers and wing spars so that it will all hold together; 2. the fact that the wheel wells are wide open which means a fair amount of detail need to be added; 3. with all that work, it made sense to make a new canopy (Think I even still have the molds); and etc. You get the basic shapes, which are not bad, but that is about all you get. I agree that the detail set is not worth it--I scratch built pretty much everything (seat, interior, gear, air brakes, etc.) and that is what took a lot of the time and what led to it being in and out of the box several times.

    I should also mention that I have the Combat 106 kit as well, and it looks better in the box. I have thought long and hard about that one--maybe a two-seater? But, the 102 was built probably twenty years ago, and I have had the 106 kit about the same length of time, so it probably won't be anytime soon--

    I have to say that the 102 is one of my favorite models, so maybe I will work up a short piece with some construction photos and send them to LSP.

    Frank

    British F-4 Conversion Is Real

    in LSP Discussion

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    I have been out of town and just read all the posts regarding the British Phantom in 32nd. I can report that the rumors are true—a large conversion for the Tamiya F-4J is on the way and will be released around Christmas by Cutting Edge. It is based on my model that some of you have mentioned, BUT, some of the things I did not include in mine have been corrected, most importantly, the wingspan. In addition, it will include other details such as a fin RWR (for those versions needing it), and even a British-correct rear fuselage fuel dump. Needless to say, the cockpits will be corrected as well.

     

    In addition, there will be a Naval version available which will include both extended and “normal” nose gear.

     

    this system wouldn't let me attach pictures of all the markings, but here is a list of the Squadrons to be available to begin with: 17,19, 56, 92,111, 892, 74. If you would like to see the specific birds, drop me an email and I will forward the ones you are interested in. Also, some minor changes and corrections had yet to be made to the markings.

     

    The pricing isn’t set yet, but I am sure it will be expensive.

     

    If you are wondering how I was involved, I gave my Phantom to Dave at the Atlanta Nationals and it has been dissected to reveal its inner secrets; I therefore need another one--

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