Peterpools

Peter Nothing more needs to be said. Now where did I put those knitting needles Keep ‘em comin Peter

Gaz Nice work on tne tracks; looking mighty good Keep ‘em comin Peter

Erine Looking mighty good. Always corious how a completed model is packed for shipping. Would be great ifyou could take a few photos for us Keep ‘emcomin Peter

Carl Absolutely agree and my paint stash is way out of control as well. Just time to take the bull by the horns and start thinning it out to what I actually enjoy using. Peter

Mike WOW .. the detail work is incredible and totally agree about the Aviattic' lozenge on the frame tops - looks great Keep 'em comin Peter

I was really amazed how little the Hataka lacquers smell. Compared to Mr Color ... night and day. And compared to MRP, a lot less order. order wise, it actually has a much sweeter smell then it's other two lacquer competitors. I'll need to really spend a full painting session with Hataka but right now I would say even Testors enamels have a stronger smell. Peter

I love shooting lacquer based model paints. I started with MRP and we all know how great they shoot. Trying to actually buy them here in the states has been a frustrating affair, as most of the colors I need seem to be always out of stock when ordering. I switched to Mr Color and while it does not have all the colors as in the MRP range, the paints are available from a number of vendors. I used the paints for a good year, love the way they shoot and the finish is like steel. What I don't like about Mr Color is the paint is as thick as mud, requires and ton of thinning and cleaning out the glass eye dropper(s) after a painting session (I count drops all the time for thinning and mixes) is a messy and laborious proposition. The other negative of Mr Color: geez, the smell would knock out a moose! Yes, I use a paint booth and wear a respirator but the smell still lingers. I found Hataka lacquer and acrylic paints. The color range is extensive, sold in sets and individual squeeze bottle; pretty much like Model Air, Mig and AK. The paints are made in Poland and are available from a number of on line retailers: Sprue Brothers (lacquers only) and Mega Hobbies (carrying almost the complete range in both lacquer and acrylics). I finally had a chance to test out the lacquer paints today and OMG, the results are fantastic. I thin as normal: 1:1 drops of paint to lacquer thinner and to the final mix: add a few drops of a mild retarder. I always shoot at very low working air pressures 10-15psi and shot the Hataka test at 12 psi right over non primed plastic. The results: smooth as silk and no signs of the paint attacking the plastic. Clean up was a snap: run some lacquer thinner through the H&S AB and done. No mess, no fuss and one happy camper. Yup, my new paint for sure, will be using up my older paint supplies and for the most part not replacing them. I'm switching over 100% Guess you can tell, I really love the paints. Peter

Jeroen Looking mighty good. Keep 'em comin Peter

Dave Aces on a superb build Peter

Rob Holy Cow ... absolutely fantastic build and the NMF is brilliantly done. Thoroughly enjoyed every update. Peter

James Sure looking mighty good ... and BIG seems some how not to come close. Keep 'em comin Peter

MMIke Nice start on the Stuka. The IP looks dead on as well as the side wall details. Keep 'em comin Peter

Tom Awesome progress Keep ‘em comin Peter

Ernie Looking mighty good and just a stones throw from crossing the finish line. Keep ‘em comin Peter

Terrific progress on both the gondola and engine - looking fantastic and the weathering is spot on Keep ‘em comin Peter

Cees My jaw dropped right along with Ernie's but I haven't found it yet. Simply stellar work Keep 'em comin Peter

MIke WOW! The interior rigging and cables look fantastic - super work on the seat. Keep 'em comin Peter

Mark Fantastic progress for sure. Keep 'em comin Peter

Rob Holy Cow Absolutely gorgeous work. Just can't get over the NMF and weathering ... brilliantly done Keep 'em comin Peter

FDr Dave Terrific work on the Nieuport ... weathering looks terrific and well used. Keep 'em comin Peter

Misha Great to see you on LSM as every day more and more of the old gang is coming over. Thank you for the very kind comments on my progress. Peter

Thanks Rob Very much appreciated and I'm hoping the same. Really won't know until the very end. Peter

Super progress and I'm with Phil: one tiny bugger! Keep 'em comin Peter

Gaz Agree with the guys - well worth it Keep 'em coming Peter

Yup, Can't remember any of my friend who didn't. Nothing like the good old times Peter