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About Francis
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Montreal, Canada
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Mainly WW2 but anything that flies and grabs my attention.
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Francis reacted to a post in a topic: Douglas/On Mark B-26K/A-26A Invader
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BiggTim reacted to a post in a topic: 3D drawing programs
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Thanks guys. I downloaded Fusion 360 but apparently my graphics card is not good enough for the software. Will need to update...
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Francis reacted to a post in a topic: RAAF F-35 FINISHED.
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Francis reacted to a post in a topic: 3D drawing programs
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Thanks Alex. Much appreciated!
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Francis reacted to a post in a topic: Printable Decal Sheets
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Francis started following Aires Zero Wheel Wells and 3D drawing programs
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Hi everyone. Having seen some of you designing your own models on computer, I was wondering if you could suggest an easy to learn program (preferably free programs, if possible) to allow me to do the same. With the current situation, I figured I should have some time on my hands and wanted to try designing my own. At least I will learn something new. Thanks Francis
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Francis reacted to a post in a topic: 1/32 Mirage F.1C
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Francis reacted to a post in a topic: Hasegawa 1/32 N1K2 Shiden Kai (George)
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Francis reacted to a post in a topic: 1/32 Hasegawa P-47 "Oh Johnnie"
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Thank you for the time you have given this community of ours. I wish you success in the future.
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kkarlsen reacted to a post in a topic: 'Flying Circus' - Jasta 11 (Diorama base)
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Francis reacted to a post in a topic: Bloom's Doom decals?
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Francis reacted to a post in a topic: Bloom's Doom decals?
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Thanks for the help. I guess I'll have to work out something on my own. then.
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Out2gtcha reacted to a post in a topic: Bloom's Doom decals?
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Hi folks. I was wondering if Capt. Jay van Bloom P-47D "Bloom's Doom" decals have ever been done? I would really like to build this aircraft but can't seem to find a sheet with the correct markings. Any help welcomed.
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Awesome project! Cant wait to see it's progression.
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Thanks for the info Scott. Any idea where I can find these drawings? Since I've already started rebuilding them, I might as well do them correctly.
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BiggTim reacted to a post in a topic: Aires Zero Wheel Wells
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Thanks Ade. That is what I feared so I figured I would ask here for opinions. Thanks for your comment! Same here. They are the reason I generally gave up on resin sets, they require more work than scratchbuilding in many cases. Thanks. Thanks buddy. Your suggestion is also my preferred solution at the moment. The point that bothers me the most is that nasty step that is quite prominent inside the wheel well but I thinks I have it worked out somehow. Needs more thinking before before I commit to the surgery. Thanks for all your thought mat
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Hi. I was wondering if anyone has used the Aires Zero wheel well for the Tamiya kit (#2160)? Any comments on fit or extra work required. Thanks! Francis
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Hardcore reacted to a post in a topic: Scale black for 1/32: Anyuone got a formula?
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109 reacted to a post in a topic: 1/32 Revell RF-4C 14th TRS
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Hi. How did you get the ribbing effect? It looks great!
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Gazzas reacted to a post in a topic: Scale black for 1/32: Anyuone got a formula?
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Scale black for 1/32: Anyuone got a formula?
Francis replied to Gazzas's topic in Q&A: Tips, Techniques, and Photography
I don't entirely agree with Doogs tutorial. First of all there is only one type of black and it's simply toneless, no variation what's so ever. Anything else is simply variations of very dark gray. Pure black does not exist in nature, it is a man made "color", just like true white. For the sake of discussion, we will call them colors. Considering that good practice when painting, it is always recommended to start with the lighter colors first, when trying to achieve a black weathered finish, one should start with a dark gray base and work towards the black in progressive transparent coats of -
Martinnfb reacted to a post in a topic: Tamiya's 1/32 Mustang and Corsair, both B&W
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Nice!
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No mad skills Bryan, just morbid curiosity. I'm not convinced it would be that difficult and the results may be well worth it. Then again, I may be totally wrong! Thanks Gary, that would be another option.
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Scale black for 1/32: Anyuone got a formula?
Francis replied to Gazzas's topic in Q&A: Tips, Techniques, and Photography
I use Tamiya rubber black XF-85. It's a very dark gray without the green tint of Nato black.