Trumpeter 1/32 F8F-1 Bearcat
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JohnSimmons
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Awesome! ;D
Dusky
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I just hope I can get everything I need to complete it by then. I need to pick up a Trumpeter Rivet Maker Tool, a scriber and flexible ruler from UMM, and then paint to finish it, but I should only need Dark Sea Blue and some Metalizers to make the engine look nice.
I got some work done today. I painted the back of the IP acetate with Mr. Color white and I've decided to use the clear IP front, rather than the PE one, which I sanded and polished to remove some scratches and then painted the back of it with Tamiya clear thinned with Mr. Color Self-Leveling thinner. I don't want to use CA and risk fogging, but I also don't really want to use clear glue which may mess up the paint and not level between the IP front and the clear acetate. I may pick up some clear epoxy. I also cemented the front and rear walls to the cockpit floor.
I got some work done today. I painted the back of the IP acetate with Mr. Color white and I've decided to use the clear IP front, rather than the PE one, which I sanded and polished to remove some scratches and then painted the back of it with Tamiya clear thinned with Mr. Color Self-Leveling thinner. I don't want to use CA and risk fogging, but I also don't really want to use clear glue which may mess up the paint and not level between the IP front and the clear acetate. I may pick up some clear epoxy. I also cemented the front and rear walls to the cockpit floor.
Elm City Hobbies
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Dab of white glue would work, or even a dab of future if you have it...makes a great cement for clear parts.
Glorfindel
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Cool. I like the Bearcat. In 1/32 scale to boot!
JMac
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I was just thinking;
If you can't get ahold of a new acetate panel, why not just buy a sheet of aftermarket instruments. Something like this;
http://www.airscale.co.uk/
Might not be an exact match, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone who would notice the difference...
To me it seems like a waste to have it sit in the box because of a single acetate part.
If you can't get ahold of a new acetate panel, why not just buy a sheet of aftermarket instruments. Something like this;
http://www.airscale.co.uk/
Might not be an exact match, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone who would notice the difference...
To me it seems like a waste to have it sit in the box because of a single acetate part.
