SPA Modeler

SigEp Ziggy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:31 am Personal note, my laptop died and I now have a new one, so 'I'm back, did you miss me?'

Brandons_Iron wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:07 am Man that pilot looks great. Love the work on this tiny little guy.

Thanks Brandon!

LyleW wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:07 am Okay, where's the stick? The paint is looking pretty snazzy.

The stick?

I want to pose the canopy open on my Rufe, but the rear canopy portion is a bit wonky in shape to account for the sliding portion to be able to fit over it. I decided to cut the corresponding piece from the single piece canopy section as it fits and looks better. Now I just have to figure out how to...

Because all my current projects are waiting for paint to dry, or in the case of the Alfetta my loins to gird, I am starting on the A6M2-K. I am confused as to why it is called an A6M2-K and not an A6M5-K, as it has the wing of the A6M5. Whatever. Pictures later tonight as I am off to my grandson's ...

LyleW wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:10 am Nicely done. I don't know about the new ejection seats, though.

No, no, that's the new Pilot on a pole program - it's a pilot program...

Since this will be an in flight model, I had to paint the pilot. Fortunately the molded man in the box is quite well done for 1/72 -- I just wish he did not look like he belonged in a spitfire or a hurricane :hmm: Oh well, many US air crew used British flight gear I suppose... Found out something n...

Lyle, I have not had any issues removing chrome with gel bleach - just be sure it is relatively new bleach … I've also used gel dran/liquid plumber.

Nice SBD John. I can see where your interior detailing efforts would have benefitted from an opened vac canopy.