Hobby Boss 1/48 F8F-2 Bearcat COMPLETE

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yep, it takes a LOT of weight in the nose. I filled mine with BBs or something, doused it in CA and then watched the sidewall of the nose melt somewhat. Had to sand it out, fill with putty and well, you know.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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keavdog wrote: ↑Fri Jun 21, 2024 8:49 am That’s where I’m at. Not even trying any weight. Barrel or a clear tail stand.
👍 Gonna work great! :grin:
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LyleW wrote: ↑Fri Jun 21, 2024 8:51 am yep, it takes a LOT of weight in the nose. I filled mine with BBs or something, doused it in CA and then watched the sidewall of the nose melt somewhat. Had to sand it out, fill with putty and well, you know.
Ooops! 😳 Meltdown in Kentucky!

It does take a lot of weight! 😁

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keavdog wrote: ↑Fri Jun 21, 2024 8:49 am That’s where I’m at. Not even trying any weight. Barrel or a clear tail stand.
I've seen alot of pics of real Tigercats that had to be propped up by crates and barrels. I guess they were notorious tail sitters
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