Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted

Hi folks, I finally retired and am going to do some model builds. I'm going to do it as a VLOG for this kit. Building it as-is out of the box. Figure you might have had similar experience that got you into modeling. I'd love to hear about them. I built a 1/24 scale Mosquito and a 1/24 Daimler Ferret that I document on here but it was a while ago.

 

  • Like 6
Posted

Nice video!  I built that kit years ago when I got back into models as well.  Currently building the Hasegawa P-40E kit.  

  • Like 2
Posted

Here’s part 2. It’s slow going but a lot of fun to build a nice, but simple, kit out of the box.

 

  • Like 3
Posted
5 minutes ago, CANicoll said:

Don't you just LOVE old Revell/Monogram decals?

When I tested the wheel hub ones, they were superb! Lulled me into a false sense of security. But I think the damage was done on these because the paper curled so much.

Posted
10 hours ago, PeteF said:

When I tested the wheel hub ones, they were superb! Lulled me into a false sense of security. But I think the damage was done on these because the paper curled so much.

That does put stress on the decal, but then the age just finishes them off.  But if you can keep the paper flat, it helps.  But I've still had decals shatter even after that.   That's why when using old decals I start with the under-wing ones in case they don't work.  Kind of hidden then.  :blink:

BTW, I could not tell from the video - did you put down a gloss coat before decaling?

Happy Holidays!!  Video build log.  Very cool.

Posted

I did put a gloss coat but only where I was going to put the decals. I’m not sure that sanding with 600 grit and finer wouldn’t have achieved the same thing,

 

Still waiting on the replacement windshield but having fun with weathering for part 5. I’m using sandpaper more than anything else.

IMG_2441.jpeg

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
Posted
On 12/25/2024 at 10:04 AM, PeteF said:

Oh and someone referred me to this product. I’m going to try it with the trio of 1/48 Monogram white box kits I’m going to do next.

https://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MI-12&Category_Code=FINPROD&Product_Count=6

Pete,  If you haven't ordered this yet I can send you my bottle.  I keep forgetting I even have it, but I can see where it would be useful over old decals to keep them from fracturing.  LMK.

 

Posted
On 12/28/2024 at 9:57 PM, CANicoll said:

Pete,  If you haven't ordered this yet I can send you my bottle.  I keep forgetting I even have it, but I can see where it would be useful over old decals to keep them from fracturing.  LMK.

 

Sincerely appreciate the offer but I had already ordered some. Video is late, I’m recovering from food poisoning :(

  • Confused 1
  • Sad 1
Posted
1 hour ago, PeteF said:

I’m recovering from food poisoning :(

I feel for ya Peter I got that a few years back for the first and let's say it was seriously no fun out both ends till I finally cough up the offend in the sink.I have a cast iron stomach but not that day Sir talk about every muscle in the body ached from so much convulsions.:censored:

  • Thanks 1

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...