JohnB Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Since our temps in N. Louisiana lately have been in the low 100's every day I think it's appropriate to build this kit as "Louisiana Heat Wave". Should be a nice relief from the P-40. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 John Perfecto! Could have picked a more appropriate choice and build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 Made some good progress over the last few days. The areas marked as "problem fit" have always been a PITA to get sorted out. 🤪 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 And I take it John the kit is the Revell?still a good kit for the bucks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 hour ago, KevinM said: And I take it John the kit is the Revell?still a good kit for the bucks. Yes it's Revell. Certainly not up to Tamiya standards but still a good kit for the cost. However, in future, I intend to go with Tamiya. Too many headaches with the Revell kits even though the price is better. 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Very appropriate build there John. If I ever get to the one I have in my stash, I'll know what to look out for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 11 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Very appropriate build there John. If I ever get to the one I have in my stash, I'll know what to look out for. I thought it was appropriate for sure! LOL It does have some problem areas which usually have some cuss factors involved! Here are a couple of shots of other "problem" areas FYI. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 John No question, you're taming another Revell Mustang and she is going to be a beauty. Just a shame, they take so much additional work but for the price, it worth the money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John No question, you're taming another Revell Mustang and she is going to be a beauty. Just a shame, they take so much additional work but for the price, it worth the money. I agree it's a shame it needs so much "fixing" but it IS worth the money. However, whenever I decide on another Mustang build it will be Tamiya. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 John Completely agree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 21, 2023 Administrators Share Posted August 21, 2023 Nice to see you kicking it into shape, John. Revell does need a bit of work, but in the end it’s up to whether a builder wants a bit more work in exchange for 1/4 the price… I like Revell. I find them fun. But if I needed a good build quick, it’d be Tamiya every time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Nice to see you kicking it into shape, John. Revell does need a bit of work, but in the end it’s up to whether a builder wants a bit more work in exchange for 1/4 the price… I like Revell. I find them fun. But if I needed a good build quick, it’d be Tamiya every time. I too like Revell Ernie but I feel they could devote more attention to FIT which would make their kits more appealing. A lower price for kits that have numerous fit problems doesn't seem to be a good tradeoff plus it does nothing for the manufacturers reputation. For example, Tamiya has a great reputation for good fit and detail while Revell, in my humble opinion, does not. When I purchase a Tamiya (or Hasegawa even) kit I feel confident it won't have numerous problems. It's too bad it's not so with Revell. I have the new Revell Hurricane on the way and, if the PO doesn't ship it off to parts unknown, it should deliver today. I'll be doing some test fitting for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 I've decided to put this on aside until I decide what I want to do with it. These photos show why. Most of this I couldn't see very well due to my old eyes plus some just didn't show up very well until I applied some Alclad. There were several areas where I had some peel off and I didn't go back and sand them smooth, etc. Also you can see some residue left behind by the post it notes I used to mask off some areas to prevent overspray. The anti glare panel is still tacky and picking up "dust" even after being painted several days ago with ProModeler acrylic OD. I think the problem there is I thinned it with Tamiya thinner and they just didn't work well together. I hate to call it quits on this build after all the effort I put in but it is what it is. I'll move on to something else. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 John Got ya and you're a hundred percent right. Price and detail are always a tradeoff and is expected but price and fit should never be a tradeoff. Over the years, I've grown tired of fixing manufacturers sloppy work and terrible fit issues. In this an age, there shouldn't be any reason a kit has fit problems unless it's a limited run kit and even then, more effort needs to be devoted in design. Onto better kits without all the issues. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 I guess I'll devote some time today to cleaning this model up. Maybe I can go on and proceed with it as I hate to trash it after all the work, etc. After fine sanding some of the problem spots and HOPEFULLY smoothing out the wing root and wing areas I'll see about fixing things. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Glad to see you pushing through with this John. Good luck! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, Landlubber Mike said: Glad to see you pushing through with this John. Good luck! Thanks Mike. We'll see how it goes and I hope I can get it sorted out and "presentable". 🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 John Glad to see you decided to give the Mustang and go and get her across the finish line. Fingers crossed for sure; 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 49 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Glad to see you decided to give the Mustang and go and get her across the finish line. Fingers crossed for sure; 🤞 Mine too Peter. 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 So far so good on resuming work on this one. The right side painting, etc is done so now it's on to the left side. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 John Nice save from the SOD and you Mustang is looking mighty good. Absolutely nailed the invasion stripes.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 35 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Nice save from the SOD and you Mustang is looking mighty good. Absolutely nailed the invasion stripes.👍 Thanks. My fingers are crossed there are no more "Uh oh's" but we will see. I've returned to what I know works for me ie enamels instead of acrylics. For some reason the acrylics are a problem. Still have to be careful masking over the Alclad as sometimes it will jump up and bite you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 John I think one of the differences are acrylics dry outside in and enamels dry inside out, if that makes sense. In the long run, enamels are a much 'stronger paint' and bite into the primer so much better then acrylics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 Painting completed! A few small uh oh's but nothing drastic. WHEW!!! 🤪 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 John Nice going - you certainly whipped the Revell kit into shape. Looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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