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    Vallejo Wash HELP!

    I'm hoping someone can help me with a problem. I applied a black Vallejo wash, undiluted and let it DRY on two of my aircraft models. The models were sprayed with Future before the wash was applied. I can t wipe this stuff off to save my life, I used a cotton swab and some ISO but that is...
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    Model Master Luftwaffe RLM colors

    How do you guys feel about the Model Master line of Luftwaffe colors? Perhaps their is a better alternative you guys could point out. I did see some White ensign colorcoats paint that appeared to look great but not available in the US. Thanks,
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    Wanted Italeri 1/48 AC-130U Gunship

    This might be a stretch but Im hoping someone here has the Italeri 1/48 AC-130U Gunship in their stash they may want to part with? Or perhaps someone might t know where I could find it? Thanks ;)
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    Tamiya 1/350 CVN-65 Enterprise

    Hey guys i think I scored big, i just picked up the Tamiya 1/350 CVN-65 Enterprise for 65 dollars. Im looking for any info you guys can offer on making this Monster. Im normally an 1/48 aircraft guy.
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    Apple barrel paints

    http://imageshack.us/a/img690/7564/imageunj.jpg Lab testing has begun on the Walmart brand of acrylic paint. To be continued.
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    Polishing compounds

    Im at a stage where i need to remove the seam line from my canopy. I heard of people using polishing compounds but was wonder which one i need to buy? Perhaps they sell something similar at the the local hardware store?
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    Revell 1/350 U.S.S. Iwo Jima

    Watching some internet reviews I came across the Revell 1/350 U.S.S. Iwo Jima Platinum Edition kit. I can't seem to find this kit anywhere in the US. Perhaps someone here could point me in the right direction, I'm trying to avoid paying a hefty shipping fee ordering from the UK. Here is the...
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    Picture Resources

    I thought I would share where I find most of my reference photos for my builds. I use an iOS app called flickr plus, perhaps some of you know about it. I just find it a lot easier than searching the web, and have always found hundreds of pictures of specific aircraft including extreme closeups...
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    Revell AH-64 Apache

    Just started this model tonight to keep me busy between other works in progress. I must say this model has tons of flashing and will require boat loads of putty, not to mention its raised panel lines. A true test indeed. Sure glad I picked this up for 10 bucks after 50% off.
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    Finishing help

    Hello, here is my plan. On my F/18 I was going to spray a coat of future, then apply decals, then spray another coat of future, then a flat clear coat. I was planning on using a pastel wash, can I spray a clear coat over the pastel was to seal in the effect? Or should I just spray a flat clear...
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    Preference or proper steps?

    Hello, right now I'm building the Revell 1/48 F/18 Super Hornet. I'm wondering if I should install all of the wings and pylons before primer and paint? It seems to me the Tamiya thin cement doesn't work well with painted parts. This is my first ever aircraft model, any help would be greatly...
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    Testors pre-thinned aircraft paint

    Considering I just got back into the hobby I bought the Testors Aircraft paint for airbrushes. My question is in regards to the quality of this paint? I have since bought a bunch of Tamiya acrylic paints and some Vallejo Model air stuff including a large bottle of Vallejo primer. Also can I use...
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    20 YEARS OUT OF THE GAME!

    Hello everybody, eightfooticeman here in Virginia. I have jumped head first back into this hobby after 20 years and can't believe I ever left it. My first model back I bought an Enzo Ferrari that went together great , previously cars is what I built. I have switched to military aircraft as I...
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