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    P-38 Lightning F/G - Tamiya

    I just finished a Lightning. Regarding the turbochargers I was thinking along the same lines as you but opted to try a matt coat and it made a huge difference for the better. Especially when the plan was coated in satin.
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    Revell P51D Mustang weekend build

    I find the same with Revell, all though never that bad! Due to the poor fitting I've been sticking with Tamiya and Eduard. I don't mind a little putty work but when there's more putty than plastic I draw the line.......lol
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    Requesting a top five of the best ww2 aircraft for a beginner

    If I were to build a model airplane that had the least frustration,,,,,,,,,,,and putty, I'd be choosing Tamiya or Eduard. } Eduard weekend editions in particular.
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    Temporarily attaching/placing canopy for priming and protecting cockpit

    I've also used soft packing foam cut to size. It doesn't work for all cockpits due to various odd shaped openings into the cockpit and such.
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    Zoukei-mura 1/32 Fw 190 A-4

    Perfect timing. I'm building a Revell BF109 where it seems none of the parts fit right. I got to the painting and for the first time I'm not trying to be accurate with the color scheme or decals. I went with a desert camo pattern that I think looks cool and doesn't match with the included...
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    Temporarily attaching/placing canopy for priming and protecting cockpit

    I just used this method myself.
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    Brushes for modelism

    I just got back into building a few months ago after a lonnnnggggg hiatus. Last time I'd built a model I doubt there were many, if any airbrushes for home us. Back in November I bought one along with the first model of my restarted hobby. It sat there for several days before I worked up the...
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    Preshading under dark color??

    I'm working on my fourth model since getting back into the hobby and am enjoying trying various new methods as I do each plane. Specifically the weathering techniques. My current project is the Edaurd F6F-5N and am painting it Glossy Sea Blue. I had planned on making my first attempt at...
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    Just completed my Tamiya Spitfire IXc- any thoughts???????

    Excellent work. I just finished the same but in "A". My second model after a very long hiatus. Looking at yours I have a way to go.......lol
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    Panel line issue

    Hello, I just got back into modeling after a 40+ year break.........lol A lot has changed. A couple of months ago I built a Revell P-51 and decided to try my hand at weathering and panel accents for my first build. I think it turned out ok, room for improvement but the panel lines really...
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