Jim Sotiropoulos

Do you know a site where i can find scanned decals ?? Specially for Jet's and then prop's. Thanks.

Lucky you ......... hannants is on your neighborhood Go get Xtracolor's X126,X132 and X134 for the ghost scheme. Check this profiles to ......... http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww4/f/69/23/0/2 http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww4/f/69/23/0/6 And mind that Greek F-16's has 2 major differences from others ....... "Big mouth" intake .....and longer parachute tail.The edge of tail is as long as the exhaust. What ever you need more you can email me help is always available. Cheers ! Jim

Amazing build as always :clap2: Bravo re peri apisteyto !!

I lost the instructions for Su-35/37 MINI HOBBY MODELS 1/48. If anyone has the kit can scan it and send it to me ? Thanks a lot. Jim

Hello people ...... a friend of mine lost the instructions from Su-27 Zhengdefu 1/48. If anyone have this kit can he scan it for me and send it in staticjim@gmail.com ? Thanks in advance. Jim

SUPERB finish !!!!!!!! Can i ask how you wash the panels lines oils,acrylics?? And you apply wash straight to the Alclad or coat the model and then wash??? I ask that because i have here that Alclad is "sensitive" to washes. Thanks zeke.

This is from RIAT 2007 ..... it is scanned from slide ........ i search to find some more if you like. My opinion is that you have done great job with the tiger and it is hand made to !!!!!!! I am sure that the final result going to be outstanding !!!

Don't worry about the canopy seamline i tell you how i remove it on my Hobby Boss corsair that i build recently .......you can download and a construction video that i make for fun to share it with fellows in a greek forum.......i log in as staticjim there ...... scroll down and you see video part 1 and 2 download it and you see how i remove the seamline ...... i speek greek but you can understand the order to remove it http://www.modelclub.gr/forums/index.php/t....html#msg201357 I'm going to explain it here to ........ first i sand the line with 400 grid squadron sanding stick ....... then sanding paper 800 then 1200 then 2000 the papers from 3M ...... i have found a compound that is for the "dust" that paint create after airbrushing ....... When finish sanding with 2000 grid paper i put some compound on the canopy and with a cotton "brush" that i put on my Dremel i start to polish it ..... (this canopy is from an A-10) You can polish it with tamiya compound to.

Holly Cow !!!!!!!! Man you scratch like a maniac !!! Amazing !

I forgot to say about background Yes that is correct richc and for that we can use a carton or paper or a fabric for background not to confuse the subject with other items.

Greetings Deon I give you a tip about depth of field ........ i am photographer and there is one thing that most people don't now about DOF. I try to explain as simple as i can because my English is not my hard point. When you want your subject to be clear and sharp it is recommended to use a lens from 50mm and below.For example 35mm is the best. And this is simple because there is a rule that says bigger focal lengths such us 105mm 200mm 400mm etc the depth of field is smaller. In 35mm lens an aperture of f/5.6 the DOF is much bigger from one in 200mm in same aperture. My opinion is if you have compact or SLR camera go to your less focal length that your camera has and set the aperture in f/5.6 or f/8 and your model is going to be in focus and clear. If you tell me what is your camera and lens maybe i can help you more. The other way is to put your camera in a tripod set big aperture f/11 or f/16 and take the shot with self timer.But there is the risk of vibrations if your tripod is not very good and steady in case that you have SLR camera ...... in case of compact camera the shake is near zero because the shutter is on the lens and there is no mirror to move to. I hope this tip help you

I build the same kit in the "In progress" section ........i see that my decals are black to. The solution that i am thinking right now is to paint the roundels but what Blue can i use for this ???? Thanks.

Nice as always peri

Gorgeous painting What colors codes you use for the camo ?

Hello again ....... at last i find some time for modeling. I try to add some detail on the cockpit and put some plastic to raise the seats a little bit to come to right position......... And now fellows I'm going to show you the "effect" of drinking beer and modeling in the same time I just realize that the wing tips that i put is for strikemaster and not for the provost ....... well i do some correcting moves and i keep going for filling and painting ........ cheers

Is this the real one ?? Amazing metal finish !!! You have a shiny star in your collection !!

Very beautiful model !!!!! Amazing finish ....... your model is an inspiration!

Update ..... really not big one I'm done with scribing .... airfix plastic is like butter so soft ........ the 2 "spoilers" in the nose make this bird Agile I start the cockpit tub and panel that is not glued yet just working to see when i am going to be satisfied ..... maybe i paint black the first part then put the panel with holes i don't know i see. Once again i want to thank TonyT for the great photos

Nice work man !!! Another Aegean Falcon born in plastic Maybe you know it ....here is a link with HAF F-16's .....has Block 52+ to http://www.f-16.net/gallery_item21895_page1.html

There welcome to ......send it in my email ....staticjim@gmail.com Thanks

Ride on and come here for a ride maybe ?? I'm joking Landing gears and wheel bays and behind the seats .....canopy deck ? would be perfect !! Thanks. KiwiSteve ---> Thanks mate Guys thank you all.

Thanks Damien :yahoo:

Are you going to reset it ??

Fellows here is another construction of a bird that i like it a lot. I was very happy when i here that airfix re issue the Strikemaster because i could not find an old kit here in Greece but now it is on my bench !! Well i start it re scribing the panel lines and for the cockpit i have Pavla's Mk.4 seat and i would like to ask you if you have any photos from the cockpit inside ι would appreciate to share it with me. I like very much the red/white camo option Bac Jet Provost T.Mk.5 fighter training school and i think i'm going to paint it like that.The Korean markings and camo are beautiful to. Thank you for your time

Great cockpit !!! I'll wait with great interest your build ........... revell tornado's are the best kits in 1/72 scale and i think it is scale down the 1/32 tornado ?? Maybe i do wrong but they are awesome !!!