Wild Weasel

Just a thought But it might pay to send an e-mail or snail mail to Taskers trailers in Andover They may have "blueprints" in there archives Hope this helps

Hi all, I'm still battling away on this one........... But work keeps getting in the way........plus have been very ill over the last 3 weeks So might not be able to finish within the time frame............... Now for the AGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGhh moment come tonight to mask & spray the cockpit canopy on the huey to find two holes about 1.2mm in dia smack bang in the middle of each half of the screen They are not "moulding" faults, But look like they have been drilled out............ They were in their sealed bag and the kit was sealed when I bought it.............. So the question is......... (1) How can I "fill" these holes in ? How do you do this ? (2) Has anyone had dealings with Dragon trying to get replacement parts? ..... Do Dragon even do replacements ???? I'd rather replace than try to fix, as my modelling skills are at best below average Any help gratefully accepted Cheers Paul

Cheers for the answers I'll have a practice and report back

Olive Drab, Black XF range So I could add very small amounts of The flat base to my OD mixture to cure this shiny business ?? how small is small ? 1ml 1cc ? Cheers for the fast reply BTW

As the title says......... Ref: Tamiya acrylic paints I've shaken the bottle, used a "badger" paint stirrer then carfully painted my "pre-primed" items on the spue....... Only for the paint to go / turn shiny on me, even though it's a "flat" colour................... What am I doing wrong................? Primer is halfords or Tamiya "plastic primer" Top coat is Tamiya acrylic.............either straight out the bottle or a mixture of two from a spare jar I have read somewhere (Not on this forum) that if you add some Tamiya X-21 flat base, this cures the "shiny" issue........... Is this true......... Just what & how do I use this X-21 ?? Any help at this time would be great as I'm in the middle of a group build Cheers

Cheers for the reply Mike, Now I know what I can / cannot do with it

Hi all, I know this might have been covered at sometime in the past but I cannot find the thread.............. And as I've never used this "Etch" stuff before, I'm at complete loss........ (Got the needle & haystack) Anyway....... The Huey I'm building has 2 etch sets in it......... 1 x plain set & 1 x coloured set........... The instructions mention something called "Instant glue for metal" ?? So my questions are ..................... What can I use to stick etch to plastic.? Does it matter if the plastic is painted first ? How do I prime etch ready for top coat ? Is Etch the same as P.E. ? why the different names ? I await your replys

Sorry to sound a bit dim here, Ref: the above photo But can someone enlighten me as to which/what bars are missing on the rotor head.......... Hopefully with a set of arrows on a photo (photoshop style) I know you mention "side arms" just want to know where they go to / from ? Thanks for your time

Just a quick update........ Mind, it's only been 3 days since the start of the GB This is the first time I've done any figures in any scale for about 30yrs, so be kind with me ! I have 10 to do on this GB................. 6 in the LRRP's team 2 door gunners 2 pilots Had to dig out the dremel for these two..... As they are from the US Marines (TET Offensive) set, I had to remove there "M-1969" Flak jackets, their thigh pockets need altering as they are wrong shape for "tiger stripe" trousers. Different heads wil be used, some webbing gear will be built onto them using plastic card 5 down, 1 to go.......... The figure on the left has had different arms fitted, than what comes in the kit. AND now for something completely different............ This is the trumpeter 1:3 scale kit number 01903 The kit comes as a AR15 / M16 with bits to make a M16A1 with 3 prong muzzle, (except it's not a 3 prong), but it does come with a birdcage...Trouble is but the body mouldings are wrong............. Hence the "white" filler markings on the bodyside just above the magazine......... The M16A1 had what is know as a "full fence" with birdcage muzzle and "forward assist" which is the dark piece above the pistol grip. I'm just waiting for the XM177E2 to come out now.....

This is the kits & some of the scenic stuff that wil be used in my GB All kits are by Dragon, they are as follows Kit - 3303 LRRP's Kit - 3305 UMSC (Tet offensive 1968) Kit - 3538 Huey UH-ID OK now sorted ref: posting "proper big pictures" but cannot get rid of the attachment below, any Mod's care to sort this out for me please :-)

I might be a civie now, But being ex Army, I know where you fly boys are coming from............ Tea from the plastic caddies.............. vomit inducing Sandwiches from the cookhouse............ Only fit to feed the rats Mind you this was back in the 80's

All the following are in 1/32nd........... I have the following kits in the stash Tamiya F-4e kit number 60310 Revell F-4f (50th anniversary) kit number 04743 Revell RF-4e (F-4f) (Immelmann) kit number 4754 Revell RF-4c kit number 04702 TAC scale dynamics F-4g "Wild Weasel" conversion. kit number 32015 to convert a Revell F-4f into a F-4g Now I'd like to do the Tamiya F-4e straight from the box but use these AM bit's I've got....... Eduard "big Ed" 3202 D Mold 32001 intakes Paragon 3210 resin M/B mk 7 seats The Revell Rf-4c straight from the box with some AM & resin (when I can find some) So that leaves the question..............From the two remaining kits (50th ) or the (Immelmann) Which one would be the best to use the Tac scale F-4g conversion kit on ? Bearing in mind that the Immelmann kit is raised panel lines.. I'm planning ahead for next years F-4 Phantom group build, but want to get the AM & resins before I run out of money And finally............ Has anyone used this AM resin/etch kit Flightpath UK FHG53203 as listed on the Hannetts website ? ? Cheers Paul I await the barrage of 'incoming'

Looking at doing a diorama of A huey executing a quick touch down for an emergency extraction of a LRRP team from a jungle / grass LZ

After checking the stash, Looks like I might have the AM & resins to put together a 1/32nd Wild Weasel probably in SEA colours as I like them.......... Unit wise.............. Still thinking on that

Hi Bex, Chuck us on the list please, Now the mad rush period at work has finished, I can devote some extra time to the model making + it'll give me some insentive to work around the "Vietnam group build" that is takin place this year so rumour has it............... As for which F-4................ Well let me think...................