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B-2 conversion

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1:72

Project: X-2

1:72 Stealth B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber (Revell 4577)

5 | 28. August, 15:57

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Donald Dickson II
You can do whatever you want on this baby. LOL No one can say it isnt correct.

Personally I think that would be wicked cool in a NMF.

19. September, 23:29

Skywalker
What's NMF stand for?

20. September, 02:09

Donald Dickson II
Natural Metal Finish.

20. September, 02:58

Skywalker
Yes, that's what I was thinking.

20. September, 05:08

Carl Wimmi
Nice work. I also have this kit in the stash. Agree on the winglets just because!

20. September, 10:30

Skywalker
Yes I thought the rounded wings just looked wrong.

20. September, 13:18

Skywalker
Scratch built vertical stabilizers attached and panel lines finished.

20. October, 04:39

Cuajete
Nice job with vertical stabilizers and panel lines

20. October, 11:40

October 2, 2020

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1:72 Imperial Interplanetary Recon Probe (RetrokiT RSF002)

Imperial Interplanetary Recon Probe Resin kit of this iconic player in Episode V. Kit includes a display stand.
RetrokiT 1:72
RSF002

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2. October, 17:56

September 28, 2020

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USN F/A-18F " VFA-2 Bounty Hunters"
Academy 1:72
12567

2020 | Changed decals

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28. September, 02:22

September 22, 2020

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F-111A Aardvark 'Giant Voice'
Hasegawa 1:72
04032 (K32)

1989 | New tool

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F-111A Aardvark 'Giant Voice'
Hasegawa 1:72
04032 (K32)

1989 | New tool

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1:72 McDonnell Douglas A-12 Avenger II (Planet Models PLT116)

McDonnell Douglas A-12 Avenger II
Planet Models 1:72
PLT116

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22. September, 05:58

September 21, 2020

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1:72 T-38A Talon Combo (2 kits) (Hasegawa 02059)

T-38A Talon Combo (2 kits)
Hasegawa 1:72
02059

2013 | Changed decals

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21. September, 20:16

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T-38 Talon
Sword 1:72
SW 72023

2005 | New tool

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21. September, 20:11

September 19, 2020

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1:72 Antonov An-225 'Mriya' (Modelsvit 7206)

Antonov An-225 'Mriya'
Modelsvit 1:72
7206

2020 | New tool

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19. September, 23:14

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19. September, 23:09

September 18, 2020

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Roket HOT Super Thin Penetrating Cyano Glue
Deluxe Materials
AD43

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18. September, 15:58

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Masking Tape Refill (18mm Width)
Tamiya
87035

2002

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No Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black (Gunze Sangyo SF288)

Mr. Hobby

Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black 40 ml
Gunze Sangyo
SF288

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18. September, 15:57

September 15, 2020

Skywalker

Has anyone made sprue goo with normal liquid cement? I don't have any extra thin cement that I can spare but I do have an extra bottle of normal liquid cement. What are the differences in quality?

14. September, 14:56

Skywalker
Can anyone respond to my question?

14. September, 20:36

Roland Gunslinger
First of all: I have no experience with this technique. But my thoughts are:
The extra thin acts as a solvent for the plastic parts. The "normal" one is more like a common glue. It will not work with it or it will only work very slowly.

14. September, 20:44

Skywalker
Well I tested a batch and it seems to work but the drying time is a few hours. Anyone have any experience with this stuff?

15. September, 01:16

Steven Van Dyck
Wouldn't it be more efficient to use household acetone or something you can buy cheaper? The more volatile your thinning agent is, the faster it would cure.

15. September, 05:23

Skywalker
Steven you may be right. After 24 hours the test piece still hasn't cured completely. It also has a bit of shrinkage. Right now I don't see an advantage over using super glue.

15. September, 15:17

Steven Van Dyck
The problem is that the glue has some components that don't evaporate. Good for trying to fill seams but a problem for predictable curing.

15. September, 17:19

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15. September, 01:55

September 14, 2020

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Tie Fighter

11 images

1:72

Project: TIE Fighter

9 | 14. August, 19:02

JD
Off to a great start!

15. August, 00:41

Skywalker
Thanks JD. Love your PodRacer. I'd love to do one sometime but I've committed myself to 1:72 scale.

15. August, 01:09

JD
Thank you, nice of you to say so!

15. August, 01:20

Starbase101
How is he gonna be able to see those Rebel scum with all that tape on the windows?? Just kidding, it's looking great! (Who says all your models need to be in one and only one scale?)

15. August, 23:11

Ben M
Looks great

15. August, 23:34

Skywalker
Thanks guys. I'm fascinated by the sizes and shapes of aircraft. 1:72 helps me to visualize compare the different variations.

16. August, 00:57

Skywalker
May the force, and a couple of other things, be with you.

16. August, 01:11

Skywalker
Finished! I'm pretty pleased with how this came out. The kit was very good quality.

26. August, 18:03

JD
Great job! I like the color modulation from the cockpit out to the wing panels, and it looks like you used oils for the panel lines? Nice.

26. August, 18:09

Skywalker
Thanks JD. Little tricks I learned in art school. Who said that University degree in art was worthless? At least I got a good model out of the deal.

26. August, 18:13

JD
Lol! I got a degree in music. Fat lot of good it does me!

26. August, 18:21

Skywalker
Look out Luke!

26. August, 21:01

Skywalker now follows BAT21

14. September, 15:47