ScoobyDoo Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 $75 US dollars is about equal to $97 Canadian dollars Seems Tamiya kits cost a wee bit more up north of the boarder. Peter Not everywhere, here in my city, Edmonton, kits are often cheaper than in the US. I provided a few examples in another post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyDoo Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Very nice work on the weapons and external stores Peter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Nice work on the missiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Hi Peter, My soon-to-be-concluded drama is located here on imodeler, in case you need a cure for your insomnia: http://imodeler.com/groups/year-of-the-cat/forum/topic/gypsy-203/ You will be pleased to know that the installation of the undercarriage is positive, and quite sturdy. You've probably figured out by this point that the Tomcat is one of those planes that is more fiddly than normal when it comes to getting it done; its almost impossible to handle it without picking it up in the wrong place. I had very good luck mounting the missiles to the pylons, and then mounting the pylons to the wing gloves. Fit of the pylon to the wing glove is also very good; biggest thing to watch out for is to ensure the pylons are set at the right angle while the glue sets up. Handling said pylon is like dealing with a polystyrene hedgehog. I also had excellent luck using Micro Krystal-Kleer to attach the landing gear doors, boarding ladder, steps, and pitot-static/TAT probes. I rinsed away the excess "ooze" with a wet paint brush and a q-tip. I also bought the Quickboost ejection seats and i'm painting up the first one now. As long as you buy the right one, it fits in the cockpit okay. My next challenges is in getting the seats to come out looking as good as the rest of the model. Good Luck! -d- Edited May 29, 2018 by David Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 SD Thank you for the very kind words on the loadouts. I am amazed how pricing of Tamiya kits vary so greatly and no one is complaining when the bargain comes their way Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Maxim Much appreciated Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 David Thank you for the information (I've made a few notes of what to be careful of and what to expect) and the link to your build; as I'll be hoping over there after dinner. Since I missed the contests, I decided to go with the Quickboost seats (QBT48223) but will make sure, I'll be able to pop them out and replace them with the kit's seat if the Tomcat makes the contest next year. I started painting the seats and the details are very nicely done; just looking for a nice representation and I'm going to call it at that. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Can't wait to this one finished. You're doing a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Maxim Much appreciated. Started on the gear doors, primed and ready for paint. Looks like I just might me getting close to rolling her out in a few week or so. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Thanks John Like always took longer then I thought but I'm really getting the hange of shooting Gunze Lacquers and they are outstanding Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Maxim Much appreciated. Started on the gear doors, primed and ready for paint. Looks like I just might me getting close to rolling her out in a few week or so. Peter I forgot to mention that Krystal Kleer is a good application for mounting the gear doors as well. Painting those red edges cleanly is one of the toughest parts of building the whole model! -d- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) Thanks David for the suggestion and I'm going to give KK a try. Right now, I ran out of Mr Color Insignia White and am waiting for my paint order to arrive so I can continue with the gear doors. I'm been tossing around the idea of using a Prismacolor Premier PB-4 Crimson Red Oil Paint Pen for the edges. Can't hurt to try, as I decided after the Tomcat I'll be picking up my long ago started A6A Intruder and finishing her and same deal for those gear doors. Peter Edited June 1, 2018 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Thanks John Like always took longer then I thought but I'm really getting the hange of shooting Gunze Lacquers and they are outstanding Peter My roommate just recently shot an airliner with the new Tamiya 10ml bottled white lacquer, and the finish is outstanding. I have some of the Gunze lacquers, but haven't tried them yet, but I imagine I'll love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Kev I haven't have a opportunity to actually find the tamiya lacquers here in the states and am looking forward to giving them a workout. One time using Mr Color lacquer and you'll be hooked. Absolutely the finish is outstanding. Mine came out so smooth, I decaled right on top and zippo clear coat. I did use the Mr Color Gloss Clear to seal them and same results - diamond smooth. Who were you able to buy the Tamiya Lacquers from? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Kev I haven't have a opportunity to actually find the tamiya lacquers here in the states and am looking forward to giving them a workout. One time using Mr Color lacquer and you'll be hooked. Absolutely the finish is outstanding. Mine came out so smooth, I decaled right on top and zippo clear coat. I did use the Mr Color Gloss Clear to seal them and same results - diamond smooth. Who were you able to buy the Tamiya Lacquers from? Peter He ordered them direct from Japan (feebay). I imagine Spruebrothers will eventually get them, at least I certainly hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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