Chris H

Well, I finally finished my first "larger than 1/48 scale" aircraft. Was good for some practice as I work on my group build 1/32 Mk.22/24 and Bf 109G-4. Just a little short of LSP I think but now I'm motivated to do the big stough. here's a couple pics. I couldn't get the damn stripes so in honor of my service in the Army, I did my own thing. I'm ready to do some spotting for the artillery.

Thanks guys, very helpful. I'm going Saturdy to find the parts to adapt my compressor and get the AB items I need then I'll be set. Probably brush my smaller stuff but these 1/32 kits have a lot of square inches. C'ya

Since I made the descision to move up to LSP's I knew I would probably have to use an airbrush to get optimum results. I do have one, it's just older and I do not have the paint bottles, hose or compressor any longer. I will get what I need, just may be a bit. Can a nice finish be accomplished brush painting? What is the best technique and paint for large areas? Is Testors rattlecan okay and what about commercial rattlecan paints like Krylon Fusion for primer or solid satin finishes? How about the Rustoleum Camo colors, they come on OD, tan, brown and black? Oh, I have a shop air compressor, is there a regulator or hose attachment available to scale down to the smaller hoses used with airbrushes? Thanks in advance for any info. Chris

Guess I'll give it a go. Revell 1/32 Spitfire Mk. 22/24. Stock photo.

I think I'm the other guy. Just today I bought my second LSP, a Spitfire. My Bf 109 will be sitting on my desk when i get to work Monday and I'd like to do a Stuka as well. Great info. I really don't care too much which one I end up with but since I'm not much on aftermarket detailing I'll get the one rated best for OOB. Thanks for a great thread.

Not a big Luffwaffe fan but I guess it will be a good one to bust my LSP cherry with. I'm sure there has to be a paint scheme somewhere an LSP guy hasn't done yet. Hitting the LHS this weekend to see what other big birds to tackle next. Chris

ProModeler Bf 109G-4 should be in in the next couple of days. I'd love a chance to win an awesome kit like that P-40.

Well, before I looked at the web site I was trying to understand the reason for the double sets of landing gear. Not any more. That's some crazy stuff. Some are probably pretty ingenious, but some make me think the designer needs a padded room.

Anyone done one of these in 1/32? Crazy looking plane. I saw a conversion on the Modeling Madness

I did a little 1/48 Bearcat a while back that didn't have a spinner. Seen some pics like that too.

Cub look awesome. I've heard about the root and top issues, hopefully I'll be able to deal with them correctly. According to the hobbytown site, the Super Cub is supposed to be available later this month. I got it on my Wish List and may go ahead and put it on back order with the Cessna 180. It may be a while on the L4H, still seems expensive to me at 40 bucks +.

Thanks for the link, I forgot about Tower. I back ordered the 180 plus I'm going to grab the Bronco 1/35 L4H Grasshopper. and the Revell Germany 1/32 PA-18 Super Cub when it comes out later this month.

Wow, I'de like a 180 to go with it. I'm just not sure how I'm going to paint this one, decals are just some lettering and numbers, no fuse color decals so a lot of stripe paintng unless I can come up with something else. I was thinking if I could come up with some photo's of the final step or so of the assembly line before it goes to paint. my detail painting skills aren't to great.

Thanks. I got it for a buck. Just mising the original box. The kit is awesome, looks like lots of detail.

I got this kit from a guy today and it is not boxed and the instructions are vague to say the least. Anyone have an idea on brand and scale? I know it's bigger than 1:48, thinking maybe 1:32. Pics attached for help. I'm looking forward to getting started on this one. Decals are dried out so I may need to find some new ones for it or make my own. Thanks for looking and any info. ~Chris