LindsayT

Congratulations on what I hope was a therapeutically cathartic build. You have my deepest sympathies. Lindsay

Is there an equivalent to these books for aircraft?

Walfisch!

I'm by no means a skilled or accomplished airbrush artist, but I'm proficient at snagging deals when they present themselves. I picked up this 6 gal., 1.1 hp compressor at Home Depot, regular $250 for $80. In the future I may want a more precise regulator, but I get along fine as it is with just the proper size hose fitting and a moisture trap on my brush. <insert obligatory apology about poor quality photo here> Lindsay

I did the same thing and used Pleasedshop to buy my second airbrush. My first was a total P.O.S. that I bought at the Canadian equivalent of Harbour Freight in the States. The brush from Pleasedshop is light years ahead. Simple, robust, easy to clean, and great results even in the hands of a noob. I totally recommend them. Great service and fast shipping. They even contacted me because they saw that I got dinged for extra customs charges. At $15 or whatever they are, you'd be losing money to not get them. Lindsay

This thread, and especially Matt's tutorial, are why I joined the forum. Great stuff! Thanks! Lindsay

Argh! This drives me insane! They obviously took their measurements from the -3 variant in Lake Ontario as the cowl is all wrong. Even the most basic level of research would have shown this. Why don't they get on the forums and ask us before releasing these kits that can now only generously be considered tripe! I may buy one if it's like $10, but I'll only build it to be ironic. Pfft, LT

This will be an interesting build to watch! What are you using for glue? Plain ol' CA? Lindsay

Sentimental Journey was up in the Great White North this week. The fam took the hour and a half drive to see it. I don't get many (read: any) opportunities to see old warbirds, so this was pretty cool. My first time seeing a Fortress, and while not my favourite bomber, she's gone up a few notches. Excuse the random nature of the photography; I was too excited to be systematic. I hope these are of some help to those of you making the new HK model. The bird: Sentimental Journey: The Cyclones: The rudder: Rivet detail: Excuse the mannequin, but here's detail on the gunsight: Tail: Tail wheel: Ball turret: Nose: Gear bay interior: Bomb bays: Pinup and rivets: Oil coolers: Main gear: Trailing edge (flaps in): Interior Ball turret: The Office: and poorly exposed bombardier: Hope those help! Lindsay

As well she should! Great news. Lindsay

Thanks for the review, Nick. Do you know if this set fits Trumpeter's R kit? Thanks, Lindsay

O. M. F. G. <standing slow clap>

I like the looks of the Ninak, and it's predecessor, the DH4. You've done a beautiful job with this one, Jeroen. I can practically smell the rich mahogany and oily doped fabric! Lovely bird! Lindsay

I know superlatives fly fast and loose on forums, but I can say without hesitation that your tank is the most realistic representation I've ever seen. Just incredible! Bravo! Lindsay

Do you know if that's an Airdrome Aeroplanes kit? They make a bunch of homebuilt kits: DVII's, Nieuport 11 through 28, and full size Pups, Camels, and DrI's. with a 150 hp radial they look and sound incredible. http://www.airdromeaeroplanes.com/index.html The first Camel builder kept a great log on The Aerodrome forum. Hours of great reading <goes looking for link> here: http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/replica-aircraft/43868-airdrome-f-1-camel.html Now the same guy is commissioning a Gnome 100 rotary engine build! http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/replica-aircraft/57967-running-gnome-100-a.html I like building the 1:32 stuff, but the 1:1 is a life goal. Lindsay

My little guy is about that age and I just can't imagine what it would be like. My thoughts are with her. Lindsay

Noted. Thanks, Radu. LT

I've never used saws like this, but I can definitely see the utility in them. I'd like to pick up a set. What's the consensus on whether the nano, micro, ultra-fine, fine, medium, or rapid (phew!) saw is best for most applications? The nano seems like it would be good for taking parts both large and small off sprues, as well as doing some scribing. Or should I wait for the angstrom and pico saws to come out next? Lindsay

Love the effect. If you're ever so inclined to post more pictures of your workflow, I don't think you'd offend anyone!

That is exactly what I've been considering for the upcoming Pacific Group Build! I'd love to see a WIP if you've got one posted somewhere. Of course it's also unfortunate to now have this gem as a foil for the turd that I'd eventually turn out. Lindsay

Incredible paint job! I love the bump cowling on that plane. Lindsay

What do you have planned for the Spit, Matt?

Just perfect, great stuff!

Actual sincere question here: what are the qualifications of the "experts" who discuss the accuracy of a kit? Maybe not in the sense of having done a PhD on Messerschmitt construction techniques, but have actual intimate first hand knowledge of the surviving machines? I really don't want to belittle those that discuss the minutiae of the aircraft, I just want to genuinely know where their knowledge comes from. Lindsay

For my first non-WWI acquisition I went for this bad boy: On sale for $40 from LuckyModel. Then I got this one. It was intercepted by my household customs agent, but she let it go without much fuss. I think that's mostly because she doesn't know about the three other kits I just bought. She's also the appropriations committee, so I'll have to back off for a while. I think with life oriented commitments, you can expect to see WIPs up here some time in early 2017. Lindsay