HI All, I have the opportunity to make some "sticks" for a fighter squadron. They are used in briefings to simulate combat, formations, etc. The planes include...
... I did this many years ago with the old 1/50 Fujimi TA-4J for our training squadron. I simply used 5 min epoxy on a dowel inserted into the tail. I used a...
Hello guys, I have a few questions for this bottomless modelling think tank modestly called 72ndUsmilair..: #1: Which is the best way to remove the raised...
Here's another question: #2: What colour would you suggest I should use for the flight crew's suit? If you can make it in Humbrol that would be perfect, but...
I think this is going to be a loooong series :-) #3: What do you guys use in order to get a smooth finish out of your regular putty? My current technique is to...
Personally, the first thing I do is stay away from "modeling putty"......It will always shrink. I have switch to using two part automotive putty. Very fine...
I read a GREAT tip a while back. Just put the putty in the seam (say between the wing and the fuselage), and then use a Q-tip dipped in fingernail polish ...
I tape along both sides of the seam and fill only the seam. I had heard about using nail polish remover to get rid of excess putty - BE VERY CAREFULL WITH THIS...
Kosta I use Tamiya putty. Also recently aquired a tube of Stucco which seems very good (if a little thin) You should be able to get that easily as its from...
Kosta I normally just scribe thru the raised line and sand smooth afterwards but that is in 48th scale. In 72nd scale I only scribe removable panels. For the...
... I use Testors bottled liquid cement (it's essentially MEK AFAIK) the same way except that I use the ghosted details as a guide for rescribing. Not usually...
I have recently started using "Liquid Paper" correction fluid as a putty. Make sure it is not the water soluble type. It goes on very easily and smooth and is...
Hi Kostas, For sanding off the panel lines I use fine-grain sanding sticks, then I smooth over the surface with liquid plastic polish (I prefer the Bare Metal...
... I don't understand why it's taking so long for your Liquid Paper to cure - it should be completely set in just a few minutes. The stuff is excellent for...
I am using Polyfila Light for filling all cracks and depressions on all my models. It dries over night, sands like balsa, is very hard when dry and accept all...
I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to think and answer my questions. So, thank you (in order of appearance) Chris, Edward, Scott, Charlie,...
HAF is using USAF style (& made?) flight suits. After all not much will be visible after the canopy is put into place, but for the colour. Were there any major...
Kostas, I can't remember the exact color, but I use a medium to dark green for the overall flight suit. Almost like an olive drab color. I don't worry too ...
Dear Ken, sure it helps. Thanks a lot. Kostas ... From: Ken Middleton To: '72ndUSmilair@yahoogroups.com' Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 9:22 PM Subject: RE:...
I don't remember what question # 2 was, but for the crew I used in my USAF inflight models, I used Modelmaster DK Green FS 34079 or Med Green FS34102. Here is...
Dear Don, thank you for your reply. Also, thank you for the link. Very useful indeed! Already made a printout of it and posted it over the work bench... Thanks...
Does anybody know what squadrons (if any) operated F-111E's during Desert Storm? What were the tail code letters and does anybody know any serial numbers of...
Bob, Desert Storm F-111E's came from the 20th TFW. They had the "UH" tail code (for their home base of Upper Heyford, UK) and they joined the 7440th Composite...
Hello Bob, I am interested in Gulf war, so I made pages about the Gulf war from air modeler´s view. You can find those pages at http://fly.to/dstorm . There...
Jakub, GREAT Site! Very good information. Question for you, and all, too : Anyone know of a site(s) of Iraqi planes? I'm looking for camo info on their planes...
Hello Ken, I have some pics of Iraqi birds in my books, and also have some decals. I can scan them next week and send them to you. Regards Jakub ... From: "Ken...
