Peterpools

Thanks Carl 100% my error and lucky knowing the new canopy being on it's way, makes removing the old one a lot easier, as I don't have to save anything - just extra care in not damaging the canopy sills on the fuselage. Also learned a much needed lesson: don't rush - go slow and think about you are doing. Keep 'em comin Peter

Craig Beautiful detail work - just amazing Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Kai Just a dream model to build and no issues at all except the builder, whose head wasn't screwed correctly nor was the proverbial light bulb not on, when I air brushed on the Mr Color Gloss sealer coat the way I did 🤓. This is the first time I've ever had a problem like this and I'm taking a mulligan, senior privilege. I've used Pledge/Future in the past and no issues at all but for whatever the reason, it just doesn't feel as bullet proof as Mr Color when dry. I finished the F4 with Alcad Klear Kote Light Sheen (lacquer), shot straight from the bottle and it laid down perfectly. The other reason I prefer lacquer clears is almost nothing seems to dissolve or effect them, especially when doing washes. I do have a 3/4 full bottle of Pledge right next to my stable of clear coats and at time. use it quite often on interior parts that require washes and sealers. The open canopy could be an option but I used the closed canopy parts and it's way too much work to back track. I'm just glad nothing else was was destroyed or marred. Only the Tamiya decals showed some reaction but when let for a few days, you would never know. Tomorrow starts the official beginning of my next build: 1/32 Special Hobby Tempest Mk.II, Hi Tech kit. I started tinkering with in on Friday and I'm very impressed. Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Gus All my fault and thanks to Tamiya, I should eb able to replace the canopy and all will be well. Keep 'em comin Peter

ALMOST A DISASTER AND THE PLAN 9/3/21 With the airbrush work finished and I was very satisfied with the results, it was time to let the Alclad Klear Kote Light Sheen ALC 311 dry for a good twelve hours. When dried, it would be time to remove the canopy masking and then attending to the remaining sub-assemblies and small parts I left to the end. As I began to remove the canopy masking, my heart sank and nearly hit the floor. A large portion inside the canopy was stained foggy white and ruined. At first, I thought it was the same issue as Rob had but mine was a hazy foggy stain and Rob’s was more of a cracking appearance. What to do – right now, absolutely nothing as there was no way to remove the canopy without ruining it and even worse, the model itself. I decided to put the model down for a few days, walk away, regroup the troops and formulate a plan. First and foremost, we were clobbered from the remnants of Hurricane Ida with rainfalls of 3-8 plus inches in the Tri State area, with heavy flooding, high winds and a tremendous amount of property damage. We’re OK and to just the west of us the worst began. The Plan: Step One: I contacted Tamiya Customer Service using their email form and asking to purchase a replacement canopy and mask set. Gary from Customer Service replied in under an hour and replacements were being sent at no charge and will take about two weeks, as they are under Covid restrictions. Absolutely brilliant customer service! Step Two: Figure out how to remove the ruined canopy, which is solidly glued on and can’t be popped off. I don’t remember which glue or glues I used but, in any case, it’s not coming off. I’ll cut vertically through the canopy creating a number of thin sections, which I’ll carefully chip off and then sand the remaining portions off down to the fuselage canopy sill with a fine file. Since I am not trying to save the canopy, preventing any damage to the fuselage is the name of the game. I discussed the problem with my brother, an excellent car modeler and Rob and we agreed the staining seems to have been caused by my second coat of Mr Color Gloss Clear to seal and blend the decals in – most likely over thinned with Mr Color Self leveling Thinner and the mix found a way into the cockpit and stained the canopy. I needed a few days break to regroup the troops and then back to completing all the little jobs that still needed to be done. On Friday, I cleared the bench and went back to work on the F4 completing all the remaining work: The landing gear, gear doors and oleo's. Sparrow missiles Sidewinders glued to the launch rails and pylons. All the pylons were glued in place The center line drop tank added Speed brakes added All the small brush painting finished. Basically, now done except for replacing the canopy and a bit of touch up painting. So until the canopy and mask set arrives from Tamiya, the F4 is basically done. Thanks for checking in. Peter

MIke I need to catch my breath - incredible work. Keep 'em comin Peter

Rob WOW what a start to an amazing project. I'm just blown away on how you treated the engine and exhaust. A varied pallet doesn't come close. I'll be in the front row for the entire journey Keep 'em comin Peter

John Amazing progress and some beautiful air brush work. Are you still shooting enamels? Keep 'em comin Peter

Graham Well said and I hope so Keep ;em comin Peter

Rod Congratulations on the award - so very well earned with your beautiful Dauntless. As with Ernie, stories such as this makes my blood boil. Keep 'em comin Peter

Kai BRAVO, simply a fantastic build. 🏆🏆🏆 From start to finish, it was a fight of epic proportions, you never wavered and the results speak for themselves. Love the display base and presentation. Awesome work - so beautifully done And now a Tornado build - I'll be with you for the entire journey.the Keep 'em comin Peter

Oliver Starting paint work looks fantastic. Keep 'em coming Peter

Brad Who knows for sure but the hurricanes and tropical storms have been getting more numerous and powerful the last few years in our geographical area. We have never had so many reach the New York area with such intensity, damage and intense rain and wind with incredible flooding. I know there are two sides to every story and I am by no means an expert. I was just repeating what our Tri State area governments and news stations were saying. In any case, it's a disaster that we aren't use to dealing with on such a large scale. Peter .

Craig Nothing as frustrating as realizing you painted yourself into a corner and figuring out how to resolve the problem. Nice going and the added details blended in perfectly. Keep ‘em comin Peter

Thanks Gaz Ida was a horrible hurricane and then a horrific tropical storm as it moved up from the gulf coast to the northeast. The damage and flooding over this huge portion of the county just can’t be imagined and unprecedented. Diane and I were so lucky to escape the storm with no damage. Peter

Gaz Nice work on the parachute - looks mighty good. Agree that the lawn chair is a bit more intricate. Keep 'em comin Peter

Carl Nice work on the splitter plates and the intakes - some mighty nice work Keep 'em comin Peter

Tom Nice work on the engines and they look mighty good. Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Carl Any news on how your Aunt made out from the storm? Queens had it's share of flooding and damage but I haven't seen much on the news. Long island flooded out areas are bailing out water and assessing the damage which seems to be worse then Super Storm Sandy. Just a bad situation and the entire east coat of the country sustained major flooding and damage. Please let us know how your Aunt is. Keep 'em comin Peter

Carl Lots of work but the results are so well worth it. Keep 'em comin Peter

Kai Thanks for the info. Always nice to learn new techniques and give them a try Keep 'em comin Peter

Brilliant build - just awesome work. Keep 'em comin Peter

Phil Thanks for posting the video - found it very interesting and informative. Keep 'em comin Peter

The Tri State Area around NYC received record rainfall and horrendous flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida and the path from Louisiana and Mississippi where the hurricane came ashore to NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and southern Connecticut were all devastated from the storm and the worst of all, so far 40 people lost their lives. We have never experienced such flooding and record rain and then add in relentless winds, as it was as bad or worse then Hurricane Sandy a decade ago. Hurricanes and tropical storms have been getting more and more intense the past few years due to global warming and whatever. Where we live on Long Island, our area was spared the worse but just a few miles from us are under water. Keep 'em comin Peter

Hi Scott Always MRP primer first, then the gloss black base and then either Alclad or AK Real Metals. The issue is which Gloss Black Base works best for me and I normally use either Mr Color of Tamiya, with Mr Color being preferred. I do have a few bottle of the new Tamiya Lacquers due today for testing and see how they compare. Keep 'em comin Peter