ScottsGT

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For the life of me, I cannot believe Ernie left off the biggest granddaddy of them all, the Devastator. I know, it’s still vaporware until it’s in your paws… But Trumpeter also came out with the F-35A this year and the B is on the way. They did the C late last year. Also….Kotare Spitfire Mk.Ia I have noticed a slowing trend in aftermarket for 1/32. Caracal has gotten out of 1/32 decals and I think Two Bobs did as well, but cannot verify. I think Ernie posted the other day that it seems Eastern Europe is picking up the pace on a lot of new aftermarket.

So Friday night some campers let a campfire get out of control on one of the popular camping islands here on the lake. Whoever is in charge made the decision to let it burn since it’s a small island and no one is in danger. The entire lake is now covered in smoke. We just went out for a boat ride and visibility is very restricted. Thankfully we are expecting storms in the next 2-3 hours for some much needed rain and hopefully it will clear out the smoke as well.

It reminds me of the old Smith Miniplane kit that Sig use to put out for RC years ago. Was always one of my favorites.

Holy cow! That thing is tiny!! Looks like a half scale model. I bet it’s a blast for an accomplished pilot.

Pretty cool! Now stop it with all the 1/24 nonsense! I have enough issues already with 1/32. 🤪🤪 Edit: Book marked for future projects! My daughter can do my cutting for me. Just need to find the mask material now. Thanks!

I’m not doing this in the group build. Already put two in there and I just didn’t want to be rushed this time of the year. Spring time is my busy time of the year around the home trying to get yearly maintenance issues done before the “Welcome to Hell” heat and humidity kicks in. Thankfully I’ve been very productive and only have 2 projects to go before I’m done with my list. Gotta change the power steering pump and lines on my old truck and soft wash the exterior of the house. Hopefully, all done next week, weather permitting. But nothing like sitting at my bench in 70 degree temps looking out across the lake knowing it miserable outside. 🤪. Eventually I’ll wind up floating in the lake consuming beers on my wife’s days off.

According to my decal sheet they all had gray surfaces. But I’ll look closer. I’m doing 200. I’ll watch the movie scene again too. Edit: Another non-modeling forum I’m a member of, I posted this project. One of the guys there was actually working the movie set and told me that during that time period they were making the transition to all gray upper surfaces and these were all gray. I just watched the scene posted in your build thread and could not detect any white upper surfaces. But it did look like on the bottom they were true white and not the FS white that’s a shade off.

Wait!? What? Dr. Spock? That’s Mr. Spock. Funny but related story. I grew up as a young kid in a time when Dr. Spock’s book on child rearing was all the rage. I use to hear all the parents referring to him. Of course I was also a Trekkie as a kid and I was really confused because Mr. Spock never discussed child issues on Star Trek. I thought I was missing some episodes of Star Trek the parents were watching.

Did my first brisket on my electric smoker a couple weeks back. I over cooked it, but it tasted great with bbq sauce. Doing another next week, but this time during daylight hours, not while I sleep. I’m use to doing pork butts that cook completely different. Seems the trick to the brisket is wrapping and holding it at 150 or in a cooler wrapped up in towels.

I’m fighting the urge….

That’s us in the spring with the pollen. It’s the one thing I discovered during the pandemic. I even wear it now when mowing the yard if it’s dry.

Hell, it’s hitting us down here in South Carolina as well. Very hazy view trying to look across the lake. No odor or color though.

Yea, very little paint. Lots of Mr. Color leveling thinner though. This one is my first attempt. I kind of like the black base technique. It gives me more control during the painting process that I can actually see coming alive vs. solid base color and hoping the weathering does the trick. I actually bought 3 bottles of 16440 for this one airplane and was thinking it would have taken a solid two. I only used an old bottle that was half full and still have a lot of the thinned mix left over in another bottle for the next Navy carrier bird this color.

Ok, I’m calling the 16440 done except a touch up here and there. Let it dry out a few days and tape it off for the white on the bottom next.

Man, now that’s one hell of a wave to be riding! Outstanding!

No pic of second marbling coat, but mixed up a lighter gray, added to the marbling and then thinned out some of the light gull gray and started laying it down. I watched “Doogs Models” video and got a few good pointers. And man, when he says thinned paint, he really meant it. I still need to lay down some more, but I must go with more thinner! It’s kind of a spot blending technique. And in all honesty, I’m struggling with the concept because when I was a paint and bodyman, you were taught full coverage, many coats. I’m trying to put enough on to get the color correct but not enough to hide all the marbling effect. Here it is after a few coats of 16440.

Since this got bumped up on my comment list, I might as well add that I’m getting a tingly feeling after seeing the Squadron video of the Devastator.

Just dropped a $60 order. Someone posted on TOS that Roy’s business is slowing down and had to do a couple of layoffs. Not good news. Order up guys, we gotta support our cottage industry if we want them to be around tomorrow!

Expand beyond WWII market. We’ve lost vendors like DMold and Rhino Models on eBay that we’re selling seamless intakes for Phantoms and Hornets. Not a whole lot of other options and one vendors quality has been hit and miss. Maybe coordinate with lost manufacturers like Paul Fisher to revive some of his lineup? Some of the old Cutting Edge stuff is bringing good money on eBay as well. Hell, I’ve been looking everywhere for the unobtanium 1/48 C-130 Pinocchio nose. With 3D printing now an option storing files doesn’t take up shelf space or go bad from sitting if low demand. FWIW, just dropped a $60 order with Barracuda.

I took the day off from trying to keep the wife happy and had some “Me” time. I honestly have no idea what I’m doing here, but I’m trying to learn this black base technique. I think I need a lot more gray before the top coat.

OMG! I just sent that to my wife.

This is really great news! Not only because AMS products will live on, but what will this lead to in the future for the both of you? New products, reviving old products no longer made, etc… Congrats and I too look forward to supporting you Tim.

Wow Rog! Amazing deals you got there.