1967 Monogram 1/72 US Navy A-5A Vigilante.

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mostrich wrote: You bring an intensity into the game not many people are capable of. You got your own style, Bruce. And I have to say that I really like it.

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Torben and Carlos,

I would like to thank you both most sincerely! As I finish answering the questionnaire I realize my answers include significant nods to lessons I have learned from SPAM members, and both of you are touchstone builders for me. Your scratch building and painting techniques as well as a fearlessness when it comes to approach are outstanding. Thank you for your support and building examples. You are also good friends and I am grateful for your friendship most of all.

Last night I made a hanging bracket from a Post-It to tape the circa 1967 decal sheet to my window. Now facing the California sun directly, let us see if the yellowed edges of carrier film will fade away. Hashtag: current science experiment

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speedgraflex wrote: Last night I made a hanging bracket from a Post-It to tape the circa 1967 decal sheet to my window. Now facing the California sun directly, let us see if the yellowed edges of carrier film will fade away. Hashtag: current science experiment

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This is very interesting experiment Bruce! Have heard of this method, but have never witnessed, (sort of almost) first hand :-) how this will succeed! Also, how long it will eventually take will be interesting to know!
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Kari! I believe 48 hours of daylight is required. I will check each night at sundown and begin counting the hours of daylight. Perhaps 3-1/2 to 4 days.
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Exciting!

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speedgraflex wrote:Torben and Carlos,

I would like to thank you both most sincerely! As I finish answering the questionnaire I realize my answers include significant nods to lessons I have learned from SPAM members, and both of you are touchstone builders for me. Your scratch building and painting techniques as well as a fearlessness when it comes to approach are outstanding. Thank you for your support and building examples. You are also good friends and I am grateful for your friendship most of all.

Last night I made a hanging bracket from a Post-It to tape the circa 1967 decal sheet to my window. Now facing the California sun directly, let us see if the yellowed edges of carrier film will fade away. Hashtag: current science experiment

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I would suggest putting the decals in a sealed zip lock baggy to protect them from any condensation that may occur. Especially against the glass of the window.
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I am now home, and just sealed the decals in a ziplock type bag to catch the last rays of sunlight! My plan is to take the decals in at night, then put them out during the day like a houseplant! Thanks, Carlos!
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Curious to see this work!
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I am curious, too, Kevin! Thanks for checkin' in with me!

Hey—do you fellas think I can get away with making this as the "First produced A-5A" and are those test nukes hanging off her wings... because hell yes.

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Is that orange or red... because hell yes orange.

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This will have to be filled in, but interesting!
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