Kurt_W

Beautiful work! Thanks for the photos of the bomb rack. It appears there is quite a bit of reference material out there. Do you recall where you found the information on the bomb rack?

I did notice the cradle is not correct. Has anyone tried scratch building a correct version or are there any drawings available?

Thank you so much! I am saddened to hear he has been having health issues.

Good evening all, Would any of you know if Brian Fawcett is still in the business? I had purchased some resin correction parts for the Trumpeter Ju87 from him a few years ago. I was thinking of ordering another set from him, just in case I mess up the set I already have, but I can’t find his website any longer. Thanks for any information, Kurt

Thanks all, for the replies. I am going to try the clear paint as suggested by TankBuster. After watching that clip several times, it seems to me that’s what the author is using. I’ll post results once I get there. Kurt

I’m a little confused here. Nothing new. The world of adhesives has changed significantly in the time that has passed since I last modeled, back in the ‘70’s. So, in looking at the video clip I attached, it appears the modeler is brushing on some sort of clear adhesive, directly on to the acetate instrument sheet, then attaching it to the back side of the panel. This is the adhesive I’m asking about. Are you saying either of these products doubles as an adhesive, or are these products for adding to the instruments after being bonded to the panel? Thanks, and apologies for any confusion I may have caused. Kurt

All, I'm getting back into modeling after being away from it for quite some time. Recently retired and find I have a lot of time to do things I never had time for before. The project I'm working on is a 1/32 Hasegawa Ki-84. I've seen several builds here, and it looks like a really nice kit. I had purchased the Eduard and Aires interior kits and have sort used a little of both in building the cockpit. Recently I was watching a YouTube clip from scale-a-ton, where he builds up a Ki-84 cockpit. I've attached the link below. At about the 13 1/2 minute mark, the acetate instruments are coated with some sort of a clear varnish or adhesive, and then bonded to the back of the instrument panel. I really like this step, as it looks like it not only acts as an adhesive, but also doubles by giving the illusion of the instrument glass. I used to use micro krystal klear, but this technique looks really good. I was wondering if any of you would be familiar with the type of adhesive or varnish being used? Thanks for any assistance. Kurt

That was the first plane my father hung at the "new" NASM, that opened in 1976.

Just curious. Does anyone know what CAD software they use?

What is the magazine in the background? Looks interesting.

This is always something that’s bothered me, and I was wondering how you deal with the seams when radial engine halves are cemented together. Do you take the time to clean up the joint and all the fins, or is it just not worth the effort considering the engine, in most cases, is behind a cowl? For those of you that do clean them up, how do you do it, and what tools do you use? Thanks, Kurt

Thanks all! I'll report back once I have something figured out. Kurt

All, I’m looking for a little advice here. Is there a slow setting type of CA glue? Getting a little frustrated trying to get an instrument panel put together for a Ki-43. Some of the smaller instrument sub assemblies and bezels seem difficult to align properly using CA. I didn’t know if there might be something out there that allows a little adjustment before it sets. Currently using Gorilla Glue gel. Thanks for any advice and tips you can offer this fumble fingered wanna be modeler. Kurt

Seriously, you need a Youtube channel to show us all your techniques!

Beautiful work!