CanadaMoe Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Hello All, I would like to join with a Revell Wildcat 1/32. This is a dedication build for me to a modeller that recently passed away here in Canada. He was very supportive of me as a young modeller, was there at IPMS meeting, taking us hobby shows in America. It's my was of saying "THANK YOU" Moe 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) A classic Revell oldie. I love those kits. This is also on my list for this GB if I can find one at the two conventions next month. Just watch out for the folding wings.Best is to build it with straight wings. Edited February 23, 2020 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Classic indeed, remember my dad making it for me in FAA colours with working folding wings! Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Great to see this classic make an appearance Moe,and for such a good reason too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 That’s a big little cat! Nice to have it as a tribute. Good luck with the build Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, mick b said: Classic indeed, remember my dad making it for me in FAA colours with working folding wings! Mike I build this several times. Main problem with those folding wings,is that the hinges can't support the weight. The wings hang down or they break. Best is to build it straight.Leaving out the inner wing parts and use plastic card . Edited February 24, 2020 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaMoe Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Hello All, A quick update, just about to close up the Wildcat and start working on the wings. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaMoe Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) Oh well... Live and learn. Checked my references and found out the interior colour is light grey as well as the under carriage too. Couldn't repaint the engine compartment. Fuselage is together and off to the paint booth in the next couple of days. Edited June 3, 2020 by CanadaMoe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaMoe Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) DISASTER has struck!!!! Decals have wrinkled upon drying!!!! I'm so disappointed!! 😭 I'll have to strip the kit down and repaint and start over again. I'll have to order another set of decals. (Leary... about using the same decal company again...) Can anyone share with me how to strip a kit down to repaint or direct me to a resource on how. I'd like to know how to deal with the glued windscreen and painted interior. Will the colours get stripped too if I use a liquid stripper, like window cleaner? (All colours are acrylic, except interior colour is enamel.) Edited June 14, 2020 by CanadaMoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Before doing that. pierce the transfer in several place with a needle or similar,, and use the Microsol/Microset system to soak the transfer. It will seep into the holes, spread around underneath, and pull the softened transfer down onto the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaMoe Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 Thanks, Graham for our suggestion. But, there are so many wrinkles that is daunting to tackle. Any suggestion on how to strip the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Various options, including specific model-based products or more generic ones - no idea what's available in Canada. But no transfer is going to fit well over those 'orrible rivets, without using some kind of softener, so you are heading for the same problems again. Obviously it would be easier using these Micro products when applying the transfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaMoe Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 If that's the case with the rivets, I'll have to create mask for all the markings and make a decal on the laser printer for Felix the Cat. Can I use window cleaner with ammonia and a toothbrush with lots of elbow grease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 If you want to do the same scheme, then cellotape applied to the decal & stripped off will do the job though with acrylics, you might get more coming off that you wish. I'm an enamel user & never had an issue with this. As for new decals, try this for a method, it will still suck most decals down over the sort of surface detail you have there. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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