Peterpools

Holy Smokes - outstanding work and meticulously done. Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Kai You're so right, as I worked through applying the decals to all the missiles in a production style. First I decaled the four Sparrows applying the same number decal to each Sparrow, then the next decal to all four and so on. Then onto the Sidewinders, where I repeated the same process. Lastly the drop tank which seemed way too easy. I'm not planning on doing an update when the semi gloss is applied as except for the toned down glossy finish, nothing to see and it does take me a while to set up, do the photography and then the post work. About two updates ago, I decided to 'Focus Stack' a lot of the images in Photoshop, so the model will be sharp front to back which isn't possible at apertures of F22 or smaller due to diffraction (just a matter of physics) . Yes, photography is a passion of mine. I'm looking at the next up date to include most of the finishing detail work adding the gear, missiles and all the other small parts I left off until the end, plus some of the hand painting that needs to still be done. Keep 'em comin Peter

Carl I thought the same and now that I have my order number, can’t see any other scheme to do. Keep ‘em comin Peter

Thanks Hubert Peter

Smitty Nice work on the front office. Keep 'em comin Peter

Carl Looking forward to your conversion build and I'll be following all the way. Keep 'em comin Peter

Mark Nice choice for sure and this proves your a machine with the kit have underway now. Keep 'em comin Peter

Harv I'll be following all the way Keep 'em comin Peter

Smitty I'm willing to bet you are all smiles and so glad you waited. Keep 'em comin Peter

Carl Sometimes half the fun is finding the kit. How many do you have in the stash now? Keep 'em comin Peter

Mark Nice find for sure, as they are about $220 US. Enjoy Keep 'em comin Peter

Harv Can't wait for you to get going and start a build thread if Omaha is your goal and time frame. Keep 'em comin Peter

Harv I was just on HPH's site and can't find the epoxy. I'll send them an email and maybe I'll get luck. Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Hubert - going to place an order. Peter

Phil Tough question for sure - how about the Tamiya P-38 and keep refining your weathering techniques? You already just finished the tougher of the two P-38's. Keep 'em comin Peter

Mark WOW, the figures are looking mighty good and we're in for a treat: a diorama/vignette! Keep 'em comin Peter

Just placed my order for the Viggen ad am going to order a set of masks from DN in a few days. I've never seen so many modelers say and then actually purchase the kit as I read other board looking for a build thread, which I haven't been able to find. I also had another post I started about the Jetmads' Viggen and asked about glue types and preferences. Smitty suggested CCA and epoxy and Hubert suggest HPH's AFAIK two part epoxy. Not sure which way to go. The only resin kit I've ever built was F the Fisher's Sea Fury and it's the center piece of my collection - 100% assembled with CCA. Any suggestions? Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Mark, much appreciated Making progress and hoping to actually finish is a few weeks Keep 'em comin Peter

Smitty Looks pretty cool ... go for it. Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks guys for the information . So I am assuming the model is all resin. The only resin kit I've built was the Fisher Sea Fury and I used CCA throughout the build. Hubert, if I go with AFAIK, does HPH sell it? Keep 'em comin Peter

Just ordered my Viggen and have my precious order number. maybe a group biuld will be in order as so many have been purchased. One question I have seen a number of times is the recommended glue, as I'm not sure myself. Any ideas? Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Rob for the info. Smell doesn't bother me as I always wear a respirator and use a spray booth these days. I shoot a lot of lacquers and nothing smells as intense as Mr Color. Looking forward to sing the new Tamiya lacquers. Peter

Mark Agree as well all improve by watching and learning from other builders on the forums and then trying the new techniques. I do look at my work from only a few years ago and see a steady improvement - just adds to the fun and enjoyment Keep 'em comin Peter

Phil WOW, fantastic prep work and I can't wait to see the Panzer progress through her various stages in painting. Keep 'em comin Peter

Kai BRILLIANT, simply brilliant work. Cammo, drop tanks and weather look perfect and oh so good. Just a joy to follow. Keep 'em comin Peter