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    BiggTim reacted to CATCplSlade in Bravo Revell Germany P-51D Canopy Replacement   
    Done. Thanks.
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    BiggTim reacted to LSP_K2 in Bravo Revell Germany P-51D Canopy Replacement   
    I guess I need to check my kit too, as I haven't yet looked at it.
     
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    BiggTim reacted to modelingbob in Bravo Revell Germany P-51D Canopy Replacement   
    A big set of thanks for Revell Germany sending a replacement canopy for their new 1/32 P-51D.
    Submitted a request to here: 
    https://www.revell.de/en/service/service-form/model-building.html
    about two weeks ago and got the replacement clear parts in today's mail. Good news, everything survived shipping, and the clear parts are a vast improvement with much improved clarity. Still a little distortion, but you have to look for it very carefully. Kudo's to Revell Germany!!!! 

     
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    BiggTim reacted to Out2gtcha in LSP members' Interactive Map   
    hey Quang,
    You should be able to go HERE, and then click on the little "Add Marker" button near the top and add the pin for your location.  IIRC thats how it works
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    BiggTim reacted to quang in LSP members' Interactive Map   
    How does this thing work?
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    BiggTim reacted to GusM in LSP members' Interactive Map   
    That'll be me then Duncan. Just up the road in Laurencekirk. Although with the way the weather has been over the last few days it's not been close!
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    BiggTim reacted to BlackMikeModels in LSP members' Interactive Map   
    Done and found that there is another member less than 10 miles away.
     
    Duncan B
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    BiggTim reacted to Gerhard in LSP members' Interactive Map   
    Just saw this now for the 1st time. Added my details. 
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    BiggTim got a reaction from Tolga ULGUR in Finished !! 1/32 Hasegawa Focke Wulf Fw 190A6 /R11 "Black   
    Sweet!
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    BiggTim reacted to Tolga ULGUR in Finished !! 1/32 Hasegawa Focke Wulf Fw 190A6 /R11 "Black   
    And finally the finish...
     





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    BiggTim got a reaction from BloorwestSiR in Tamiya Sherman 75mm VVSS with T-47 Tracks - 1:35   
    Looks great, Cameron! Better than my last tank model, for sure. I'm a huge Sherman fan!
     
    Tim
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    BiggTim reacted to alaninaustria in 1:32 Hasegawa Fw 190d-9   
    Beautiful bird!!
    Cheers
    Alan
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    BiggTim reacted to Jerry Crandall in 1:32 Hasegawa Fw 190d-9   
    Hi  Peter,  Sorry for missing that. Great job!
          Cheers, Jerry
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    BiggTim reacted to PeterOlsen in 1:32 Hasegawa Fw 190d-9   
    Hi Jerry, thanks for your input. I did indeed paint the under cowling in yellow. It's just difficult to see from the angle of the pictures I've posted here.
     
    Cheers,
    Peter
     
    P.S ...... actually,..... if you zoom in you can just see it
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    BiggTim reacted to Kagemusha in 1:32 Hasegawa Fw 190d-9   
    Fantastic, good luck with the book, hope to see it published soon.
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    BiggTim reacted to Jerry Crandall in 1:32 Hasegawa Fw 190d-9   
    Hello Peter, Beautiful build and finish, however, "White 7" had a yellow under cowling as did most Fieseler built Dora9s. It can be seen in a couple of photos.
       Cheers, Jerry
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    BiggTim reacted to PeterOlsen in 1:32 Hasegawa Fw 190d-9   
    Hi Folks, Here is my 1:32 Hasegawa Fw 190d-9 finished as "White 7" from JG 51. My main inspiration was from the artwork and black and white photos from the JaPo book  "focke-wulf Fw 190D camouflage and markings" starting on page 360. I was really taken by the supposed 76/83 wing colours, the dense and intricate fuselage mottles,( those which you can see in the photo at least) and what looks to be a patched up or replacement cowl. I really thought this would make a cracking scheme. 
     
    Well, here it is finally finished ...... some of you may have seen it at the Monson show in Hungry this year. I'm sorry to be sparing with the photos but I'm saving it for publication as I'm working on a book in wich this model and other works of mine will be published. I hope to share my tips, techniques and insights whilst imparting my enthusiasm to the model community around the world. Hopefully your responses will urge me to keep going with this as its proving to be quite involving.
     
     
    url=https://flic.kr/p/KrxCWY][/url]DSC_0103 by Peter Olsen, on Flickr
     
     
    DSC_0123 by Peter Olsen, on Flickr
     
    I hope you like it. All the best,
    Cheers,
    Peter Olsen
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    BiggTim reacted to quang in Revell early Mustang CHECK MATE!   
    PUTTING ON THE METAL
     
    It's not without apprehension that I started this topic as it's the first time I try a natural metal finish on a model.
    I read all there is to know about the paints and the techniques, I studied the different approaches, the styles, the er…philosophies
    I know all about the theory BUT practice is a different game altogether.
     
    I decided on the Alclad II's system.
     
    I put on accordingly a black primer overall. I use Citadel's Chaos Black in spray can which gives a nice self-levelling, tough coat with a nice sheen.
     
    Then a basic coat of Airframe Silver is airbrushed on the fuselage. Air Speed Silver was used on the wings as it's meant to replicate the finish on planes PAINTED in silver like the Gloster Meteor.
     
    The Alclad went on nicely with a fine, smooth finish. What I didn't know is that the paint is slightly transparent so that the result was definitely darker than what I expected, more like Gunmetal. I tried adding on a few panels in Aluminium, hoping that it would give a lighter shade but in vain.
     
    So I decided to try a new method. I had a few Tamiya silver aerosol cans at hand. For obvious reasons, I'm always reluctant to try painting a model with a spray can somehow out of desperation, I tried it on a mule.
     
    First pass with the can gave a rather thick, pebbly and rough coat. Just like I thought. So I let it rest and returned to my model. But when checked the mule some 15 minutes later,presto!   the rough coat had given way to a nice, smooth and shiny aluminium coat with every detail nicely enhanced. It appeared that the paint had shrunk and stretched itself over the surface with even the tiniest detail apparent. 
     
    Off we go with Tamiya spray cans. The original paints were scraped leaving the primer smoothed and ready for the basic coat. Silver Leaf TS-30 was used for the fuselage and Bare- Metal Silver AS-12 for the wings.

     

     
    The difference between the 2 paints is hardly visible on these quick photos but it's very noticeable in the flesh. The TS-30 is shiny while the AS-12 is nicely muted.
     
    With the basic coats left overnight to cure, the different panels were then masked and painted in Alclad II in contrasting shades. I tried to put a slight streaked effect on certain panels with the airbrush to represent the 'grain' of the metal. The effect is subtle and varies with lighting.

     

     

     

     
    A note of warning. These silver paints are VERY prone to lifting when masking tape is removed i.e. the left exhaust shroud.
     
    Lifting occurred on several occasions during the painting and every time called for repair. Sometimes it appeared like a thankless and endless job.
     
    Next time, we'll deal with the red nose and... the black-and-yellow checkers 
    Until then keep well
     
    Cheers,
    Q
     
     
     
     
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    BiggTim got a reaction from CANicoll in WWII Invasion Stripes - P-51 Mustang   
    I'm thinking that might be just the contrast between the black stripe, then NM, then darker wingtip that makes the NM band between look white. I think the wingtip maybe was oxidized paint, so it appears darker? The white stripes on the main wings are noticeably brighter than the spot you're referring to on the elevators. I'm no expert, but that's how it looks to me.
     
    Edit: the main tips look the same, so I think they were painted a darker color.
     
    Tim
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    BiggTim got a reaction from Rick Griewski in Dragon Kit Sale   
    I don't even want a 110 kit, and that price is killing me.
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    BiggTim reacted to Out2gtcha in Dragon Kit Sale   
    Im sure by now maybe those prices are moot, but if they were still on, would the shipping be that much to still kill the deal?  
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    BiggTim reacted to CANicoll in WWII Invasion Stripes - P-51 Mustang   
    Mike - as always, thanks for the pictures and JohnB, that is exactly what I used so we are good to go.  Mike - what I really like about your pictures is two things:  another view of the various streaks on the bottom of the aircraft, and I noted how shiny the drop tanks are compared to the rest of the aircraft.  The bottom aircraft seems to have had white stripes on the outside of the black stripes on the elevators, too.  Interesting!  I also noted on the bottom aircraft that the top of the left side landing gear door is still silver, not black and the bottom of the left landing gear does not appear to have a white stripe at the bottom.
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    BiggTim reacted to MikeMaben in WWII Invasion Stripes - P-51 Mustang   
    There were 'probably' dimensions called out but not 'necessarily'
    strictly complied with. These 2 images show how they didn't match
    up with moving surfaces (gear doors , flaps). Note how one has
    small black stripes on the outer white stripes. Neither have stripes
    across the fuselage bottoms, obviously painted without lifting the
    tail.
     

     

     
    hth
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    BiggTim reacted to Out2gtcha in Let's get to know each other a little better. Show a photo of your   
    Would certainly be interesting to see some of your Native American figures Quang if you ever have the inclination to share some. I can see there being worlds of opportunity for colorful and mesmerizing Native American figures  . 
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