RudyBob

I have a two brush coats of Testors flat black enamel on the hull. I want it to look better then it does (kinda blotchy looking). I'm thinking sanding will help. I have Tamiya Finishing Abrasive up to 2000. I have not sanded before after paint. What grit would be a good choice? Should I do it wet? Does longer drying time on the paint translate to a better sand job? Any help is appreciated

Great! I would not have thought of that and Thanks for the reply

"All of the rigging points needed to be drilled using either a 0.3 or 0.4 mm diameter drill." Do you drill through or only so deep?

Nice. I would like to know about the rigging. Did you drill holes for the rigging? How deep? Did you assemble completely then rig or did the top rig assemble then the bottom rig? I have a Gloster Glad iator and some EZ line coming and any tips you might offer would be swell. Thanks and Thanks for not ruining your display with photobucket watermarks. It is easier to get help from a picture when it can be seen

I crafted some skis for my Hairfix 1:72 Gloster Gladiator Mk.I out of extra sprue and ordinance. They seemed like clown skis to me cause of their size but seeing your work I don't think I am far off. Nice job but the water marks on your pictures are a major bringdown and I can't see the bottom of the wings

Great links. I really like the guys sitting in their cockpits. I cut the provided canopy to match what is seen with them open. I see no point in doing any work...however minimal inside then slapping a canopy over it. I got a nice cut but the front portion had a crack ( I thought it was just thicker, poorly formed plastic) and it split on the edge. I glued it. It'll do

No it is not a well formed kit. There is no finer way to learn skills then with a kit that needs work. And I got it for $15 delivered. Modeling is not inexpensive and I enjoy learning

I understand now. Thanks to all posters

Hello, I thought the air brakes were on the sides as pictured. I thought there could be one underneath also. Here are some more pictures if it helps to clarify what is going on On the sprue are the side air brakes http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit4.jpg http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit5.jpg http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit6.jpg I hope this helps and Thanks

Yes wrong forum. Sorry

Hello, I am working on an Airfix Skyraider and don't really know what the directions are telling me. I have 3 pieces that all look like they go in the same spot. Perhaps one under one of the others. http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit.jpg http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit2.jpg http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit3.jpg I could not insert the pictures but I could the links. If anyone has built a Skyraider (no matter the brand) what is going on down there? I am prepared to just attach one of the larger covers pictured. The gray one has a bevel Thanks for any info

Thanks Man! I have an AZ model B-25J Mitchell "USAAF" to build. I bought this in 1:72 at I price I was willing to pay. The Doolittle Raid IMO was the most ballsy act of the war. I wish a movie would do the raid justice. I have seen a few and there was one with Spencer Tracy that is good but in this instance I want to be cold and damp like the picture looks. Hmmm What was the temp that day. Gotta look it up

Thank You All. From the picture it does not look like the belly was painted any different. Is that correct as far as anyone knows?

I have been looking for a picture of the B-25 Jimmy Doolittle flew on the famous raid. I can't be sure of what I am finding. Is this what it looked like? If not does someone have a picture? Thanks

Doesn't matter to me if they did or didn't 🙂 I am no purist