Back after a long break

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Back after a long break

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 2:10 PM

i've recently gotten back into modeling, i tinkered with them growing up, and I have a couple of models already sitting in my closet waiting for attention. I just have a few quick questions:1. I need suggestions on airbrushes that will get me started and that i will be able to use for a while(poor college student),2.I am working on a A-4E/F Skyhawk from the Vietnam War era and I was just wondering what the usual warload was for a generic carrier based mission, I don't want to load the thing up with an unrealistic amount of bombs and zunnis.

thank you all in advance for the knowledge! specialedgranny

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 2:18 PM

Welcome back to Modelville! As for airbrushes, you can't beat Badger for price and reliability -maybe an Anthem type for starters.

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Swanny

Member since
February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 2:23 PM

I too am a Badger fan having a 150 and a 360. The 360 may be a little much to start with but the 150 is very reliable and so is the Anthem. Check out http://www.dixieart.com for best pricing and widest selection. Can't help with the A-4 load out as I'm a WW2 buff. Welcome back to the hobby.

Swanny's Models

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 7:46 PM

Go with the Aztec line. They have single-action and double-action brushes, and the tips are replaceable. Plus, you don't have to take them completely apart to get them clean (indeed, you CAN'T take them apart!!). I've had good luck with my Aztec brush. I occasionally have to replace a tip because I forgot to clean the tip after use (I usually remember that I used the tip about three days too late), but they're relatively inexpensive. The brushes run from about $30 - $100, depending on what you want.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 8:36 PM

Welcome to the forum, specialedgranny. You may want to peruse the airbrush pages. There, you will find as many recommendations as there are modelers. Find something that fits your needs.

Sorry, can't help you on the aircraft question, as I only build WW II.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 8:55 PM

hey specialedgranny,
The last two months of the Fine Scale Modeler magazine have a article in them about airbrushes. (last month was single-action, this month double) They discuss the difference between all of the brands and even give price differences. If you can't find the issues E-mail me and I'll mail them to you...or something.

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chopperfan

Member since
November 2003
From: Oklahoma

Posted by chopperfan on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 9:06 PM

Welcome back, Specialedgranny!!
The only weapon load reference pic I could find in my collection shows 3 Marine A-4Es, of VMA-311. Each had a centerline fuel tank and MERs with 4 500 pounders on each inside wing pylon.
Didn't have any Navy birds. Sorry.

Randie Cowboy [C):-)]

Randie [C):-)]Agape Models

Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:39 AM

welcome back to the fold specialedgranny,
again, "modern" isn't my bag, but since you're in the emerald isle, have you tried www.hannants.com ?
i use them a lot, and they've got a very user friendly site... Smile [:)]

try a 1/48 search under decals/military aircraft using either phantom or eagle as your key words; you'll probably get a lot of answers, but i'm sure you'll get something stationed in japan...
hope this helps Smile [:)]

regards,
nick

Kind regards, Nicholas