Alan Carr

Hello Bertie The decals are dated 2016 i glossed under the decals with Johnson’s Klear which is quite old. This was sprayed on thinly Paint used was Colourcoates enamel microset was used and it was left over night Best wishes Alan

I’m just completing a Grumman Bearcat. I’m at the decal applying part in an Academy kit and after this , I went on to clear coat it and a couple of the decals came off. I’m thinking that a small amount of white glue , would solve the problem. Would you say that my thinking is correct?

Hello everyone I would just like to thank everyone for your interest in he problem regarding the decal sheet for my brother’s Bentley 4 1/2 litre. The company that sold to him have now located a sheet and are sending to him. Especially I wish to thank Admiral Puff for his generous offer of a replacement sheet. Thank you Britmodellers?

Many thanks Admiral, I will certainly be in touch via Private Message best wishes Alan P.S. my brother mentioned that you might need to keep the instrument panel decal for your project.

Thank you so much so much

My brother has recently returned to modelling and bought the Airfix kit on line. All is fine except the decals are missing. Airfix we’re unable to supply replacements and I’ve been unable to source any alternative ones. I would really appreciate any guidance as to who might be selling them, or would it be feasible to make your own masks . regards Alan

That is terrific Dave, may I say many thanks, Best Wishes and a Very Happy Christmas from a U.K. cousin . I haven’t come across Joe Baugher before Regards Alan

Thanks Dave so did the USN have that hat in the ring before or after the USAAF I wonder Regards Alan

I’m browsing through the Windsock Datafile No.60 on the Sopwith Baby, on Page 35 is a photo registration No. A-394 (ex 3765) also in colour on the back page. This was used by the US Navy? It is painted light grey with a roundel in reverse to our one with red on the outer ring and a hat in the ring marking on the fuselage. Now I always thought that the USAAF used that same insignia by the 94th Aero Squadron, so does the Baby predate this ? Interested in your thoughts Regards Alan

Could someone suggest a good reference for this particular type of Phantom

Great thanks again

Cheers James I’ll check out the Italeri version

It looks like a trip to Kingkit to get the Fujimi version Thank you 😊 Ian

Many thanks Duncan unfortunately I've dealt with the Airfix version, although the RAM Decals do have a few alternative options so maybe a Fujimi one could be on the cards

Thank you all, such a joy to visit this site meeting some knowledgeable people Thanks again Regards Alan

Silly question, can the Airfix Phantom F.G.1 in 1/72 kit number AO6019 be done as a FAA aircraft because all the decals are for R.A. F. Squadrons it doesn’t appear to have a tailhook and the front leg is not extended. I see that Fujimi do an RN version in this scale, so I should go for that one. Many thanks in advance Alan

Thank you both Regards Alan

So this company hasn’t come up with the goods, but thanks to PayPal I’ve got my money back. Now I’ll be going the vacform route and will invest in one of the dentist vacform units and thanks again for all your helpful suggestions previously Best wishes Alan

I have ordered a replacement canopy from a company called IROSEK, I have hit a problem with the payment, but I will keep you advised how things go Regards Alan

Did you buy or make the vacform machine, did you find that it was a good investment? Regards Alan

I have seen various vacform machines on the internet and I have found a company selling the canopy more of this as and when they turn up Alan

Many thanks for your input, I wondered if I vacform another canopy is there a danger that the crease could be duplicated so I have to get that sorted. Regards Alan

I’m working on a Czech Models 1/48 N.A. FJ-1 Fury and I’ve hit a problem. It has two vacformed canopies, I’ve found that there is creases across the tops. They do push out but afterwards there can be seen the creases slightly. Now can they be treated like scratches and polished out or is there another process for a crease, Squadron have of course ceased to trade so no replacements there. your thoughts on this problem would be most appreciated Regards Alan

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