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Thanks for the help and advice, everyone, it sure is appeciated! I will admit to having used CA on my RC stuff, but I sure don't like sanding it. Darin!! How are ya? You're right, it has been a long time.

Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've been here, and I'm starting to ease back into plastic modeling after yet another long hiatus. A lot of things have happened since the last build, that's for sure. This may sound a little strange, but could I possibly get a tutorial on the various glues and when and where to use them? Seems like every time I read a post somewhere, there's a new adhesive I haven't heard of. Thanks in advance!

There's a flyable Temco TF-51 at the War Eagles Flight Museum in Santa Teresa, NM. It's a beautiful airplane, and it was flown regularly up until a few years ago. They would probably be more than happy to send you any info you might need: http://www.war-eagles-air-museum.com/tf-51_1.html

Ian, sounds like you have the same external mix Badger airbrush I do. It will work, you need to make a few modifications to the procedure. To start, don't thin the paint so much. The brush is designed for use with medium viscosity paint. I used Model Master enamels right out of the jar thinned with only a few drops of thinner. I did a lot of test shots on cardboard before I actually tried painting the model. I adjusted the nozzle for as narrow a spray pattern as I could get. You definitely need a compressor. I use the big one in my shop, regulated down to about 22psi for this brush. Less pressure caused the paint to spatter, more made it run. It's a fine line, so just experiment until you get it where you like it. If you're interested, I did an article here on LSP on a Revell P-47, one part of which details my painting adventures. It might help to see pictures. http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/J...ant_Jug_III.htm I'm waiting for Santa to bring me a new airbrush, too!!

Here's one for you Mustang guys: Are the wing fuel tanks metal, or are they the self sealing rubber bladders? I need the info for an upcoming project. While I'm at it, the fuselage fuel tank is metal, right? Thanks!

I have to add my vote for the A1, gotta love the Spads. The A-6 Intruder, Oscar Duece and O-1 Bird Dog would be good choices as well. It would be neat to see the C-123, AT-28 and the U-10 Helio Courier. If we're talking oddballs, how about the EF-10 Skyknight, or an EC-121 Connie? Probably not enough interest to produce many of these, but they sure would look cool in a Vietnam display next to the half million Phantoms.......

Erwin, try this: Mix Future and MicroSol decal solution 50/50 and brush it only onto the location where your decal will go. Apply the decal, brush on the above mixture as needed to set the decal. Allow it to dry thoroughly. Wash the model to remove the residue, then apply light coats of Model Master Dullcote from a rattle can until you achieve the desired finish. It's worked well for me, but you might want to experiment with a spare decal to see if this does what you want.

There's never enough rudder or elevator when you really need it. He'll stop pretty quickly when the gear collapses.....

Cool! Those will do. Thanks, Hacker!

Would anyone happen to know where I can find a set of three views for a Convair 580? My artist friend has chosen that airplane as his next project and needs some reference info. I've come up with all kinds of photos, but no drawings. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Brad, before you give up on the foam, try some of the pink or blue Dow Corning insulation foam to carve models from. Some RC combat airplanes are made from this--laminate a few layers together and carve and sand away. It doesn't crumble like the green stuff does. EPP foam is good for this also. You can use a hot wire foam cutter to do wings. Make a plywood template for the root and tip ribs, tape it to a block of foam, light it up and instant wing. The cutters are commercially available, or can be homemade. A google search will help you there. FWIW.

Here's a trick from my RC days that might help you. Go to an office supply store and find some Chart Pak tape; it's used for bulletin boards and such. I think the smallest size is 1/64", but it does come in varying widths. After sealing the wood skin by whatever method you choose, lay out your panel lines with the tape. Then spray several coats of primer (I'm assuming you're not going to fly the model?) with a very light sanding between coats. Allow to dry thoroughly, then carefully peel the tape from the model. You should end up with a shallow recessed line where the tape was. Gently sand the edges to remove any ridges where the paint met the tape. The more primer you apply, the deeper the panel line will be. A raised or butt type joint can be represented by leaving the tape in place and painting over it. If the 1/64" tape looks too wide for your model, you may be able to cut it thinner, or you can use the masking tape of your choice cut to fit. Automotive pin striping tape will work just as well, and you might be able to find that in narrower widths. Paint your model as usual, using light coats as not to fill in the panel line. There is also an RC product called Flite Metal, which is an adhesive backed foil type material used to duplicate natural metal finishes. This can be applied in sections to duplicate panel separations and can be painted if desired. http://www.flitemetal.com/ Another method -- assemble and paint your model, apply the decals, then draw the panel lines on with either a drafting pen (these come with different sized tips), or a lead pencil. Lines applied like this will have to be sealed to prevent them from being rubbed off.

Matty, you can buy CA glue debonder for that. It was made for klutzes like me to separate our fingers after gluing them together. Tower Hobbies carries it, and your local hobby shop might have it as well: http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/towr3800.html A little bit on a paper towel works wonders on gooped up glue nozzles.....

I built that one sometime last century and from what I recall, it was basically Revell's Spit MkI with different decals and the tropical air filter under the nose. Haven't seen one in a LONG time. Do you have one? It would be cool to see one built up.

I'm ordering a set of Rutman wheels for my Razorback P-47 and am wondering which are appropriate for a 325th FG ship. They aren't visible in many of the photos I have, and those that are (mostly ETO airplanes) generally have the covers on them. I'd like to use a set of the spoked wheels just to add a little interest to the model. I suspect that they are interchangable and the mechanics would use whatever was available. What do you guys think?