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Seems like one of the crashes removed my posts so I though I would replace at least this one for those needing the information! This is the step-by-step (sort of), guide to building a model aircraft, using a P47-D build. It's a rather large file with lots of pictures. Not the fastest download spot on earth but it works pretty good and it's free! When you go to download the PDF it will ask you for a password; enter ... 151555 Most importantly... after you put the password in, at the bottom of the page click on the "Click Here" phrase/link - NOT the "Save File" link. http://www.2shared.com/file/8704001/fd67e6...er-P47PDF1.html Larry

Just about every craft store I've been in (in Canada) carries Mona Lisa Metal leaf adhesive... http://www.createforless.com/Mona+Lisa+Met...;utm_medium=cse It's a lot cheaper than the Micro stuff and works great. Its the best I've found for the job.

Hi Liam, I picked up this stuff in a hobby shop called "The Detailer" Here's a link... http://thedetailer.net/ I use the black, brown, yellow and red. it's had to describe it, but it's really a totally water soluble liquid that sort of looks plastic-y when dry. I love it for fuel and oil spills.

Brush it. 1/2" - 3/4" brush. Soft, good quality.

I've just about finished the engine and thought I'd share it with you!

The best way to apply Klear (or Future for us "over the pond") is with a good quality soft wide brush. Never a problem.

Thanks for the comments Dan. The article and the model was an on-and-off process over a year and a half long (there were several builds in between). Frankly, I was amazed I finished both the model and the article! I considered re-writing it to correct some of the spelling and grammar, and may do it at some point. I don't think it's condescending at all, maybe a little arrogant at times. My sense of humour is generally a little twisted so... I can see where it gets lost on some. But hey, if you want to tackle some editing, I'll give you co-writer credit!

You're welcome! It won't take you long to get very good at this, just keep plugging away! Never give up!

A step-by-step (sort of), P47-D build... I wrote a "How to" article for modelling website a while back. I converted it to a PDF and inserted about 300 photos throughout it, and filled it not only with my methods but some philosophy about the hobby but a little humour too! This was a foil build as well although I didn't spend time explaining the foil process. You can download it here: http://www.2shared.com/file/8704001/fd67e6...47PDF1.html?s=1 It will ask you for a password; enter ... 151555 After you put the password in, at the bottom of the page click on the "Click Here" phrase not the "Save File" I used the free download service ""2Shared" it's not that great but it's all I could find! I've looked for alternative ways, but nothing yet.

To answer your question, my personal opinion is it is crap. Not only that, it may leave you with a bad taste about airbrushing and you really should embrace it! the following (if you have the time to read it), is part of a "How to" modeling article I wrote a while ago. Might help a little. Let’s start with a controversial item; the airbrush. You do not need an airbrush to paint a model. You just need an airbrush to make it look the best it can. You can if you like, hand paint it and get a pretty good looking kit. It will never look as good as an airbrushed one does (more angry emails coming my way now), but I understand your apprehension. Maybe it will help if I point out a few things. (1) You do not need to be an artist or possess artistic talent to use an airbrush successfully. (2) They are not really that expensive (3) It is easy to learn and use (4) I‟ll bet you‟ll be happy with the results (5) They are not messy (6) They clean fairly easy The most important thing to come to grips with is; you do not need to be an artist or possess artist talent to use an airbrush successfully. It is just another tool in your toolbox, sitting there with your hammer and screwdriver or in this case your art knife and glue. I am not an artist but this doesn't hinder my ability to airbrush a model. If you have made the commitment to build then make the commitment to buy an airbrush. I recommend gravity fed dual action. There are going to be a lot of different opinions on this and you can make your own choice. Mine is dual action, gravity fed and I say that‟s what you should get because I know more than you do. You can get a decent one for $100 or less, of course now you need to buy a compressor. This is another story, cheap noisy ones that will make people yell “can you turn that thing off” - $50 to $100. Good one, around $250-$300. Save, save, save. They are worth it in the long run. If you plan on buying canned propellant to power your airbrush for the first few uses - well that I can understand. After that, if you are not saving for a compressor then you are a foolish person. Canned propellant is outrageously expensive, provides no control, and will run out at exactly the worst possible time. Compressor… FREE AIR, on-going, unrestricted, adjustable FREE air. FREE air means cleaning your airbrush in 2 minutes. If you‟re a kid and $100 may as well be a million, tell your parents that by purchasing an airbrush for you they are encouraging the growth of your artistic abilities and giving a forum to express your innermost feelings baby-boomer parents love that stuff), and you will spend more time in your room quietly working away on your kits, all the time building dexterity, the ability to read and follow instructions, learning about history and developing skills that will in the future, help you fabricate things that may save them money. Not only that... you can spray real cool looking abs on Dad before he heads out to beach, or a tan on mom or better yet... remind Dad how much she spends having her nails airbrushed.

I wrote this article as a step-by-step (sort of), of a P47-D build for another model website... I think you might get some benefit from it. I had many requests on the ARC forum for copies of it so I made a PDF and placed it on a free download service. You can download it here: http://www.2shared.com/file/8704001/fd67e6...er-P47PDF1.html It will ask you for a password; enter ... 151555 After you put the password in, at the bottom of the page click on the "Click Here" phrase not the "Save File" It's not the best download service, but it will work! If you decide to read it, please let me know if it was inspirational for you! Buy the way... I really like your build and If you love doing it, that is all that matters. In some ways I'm envious of your position. You have many satisfying moments ahead of you! Larry