WWII Carrier Aircraft Design GB (Starts Now -- Ends November 30, 2006)

Thank you JoeRugby. I really wanted to be part of the GB during its peak, but kinda missed out though, but it’s still active. The suggestion about 1950’s aircraft seems like a very interesting idea, I’ll look into it. I know there are a fewaircraft that I favor from that decade.

Getting closer Sean.  Looks good.

Regards,  Rick

One of the best parts in a build is when the fuselage and wings are all together and it finally looks like a plane. 

Of course, the filling and sanding I'm not to fond of.

Anyway, Sean, you're clearly on your way.  Keep at it.

I ran into trouble while painting the FM-2 this weekend. My compressor does not have a moister trap and water got into the MM enamel "dark sea blue" paint while I was spraying the model. I went ahead and sanded the bad spots where water and enamel had mixed. The only part of the aircraft that needs to be sprayed is a wing, part of the fuselage and the canopy is all I have to finish. Then the decals (which is my favorite step) and a nice smooth gloss coat.  :)

My last progress shot...

I painted the FM-2 in MM "dark sea blue" enamel. I'm waiting 48 hours before I apply the decals, just to be sure the enamel paint is fully dry. I still need to paint canopy too. I should be done within a week.

My last progress shot...

I painted the FM-2 in MM "dark sea blue" enamel. I'm waiting 48 hours before I apply the decals, just to be sure the enamel paint is fully dry. I still need to paint canopy too. I should be done within a week.

Looking good Sean.

Regards,  Rick

Thanks guys! =)

I notice after I had taken the picture there are a number of figure prints on the wing. I should have wipe the model down before taking the picture lol.

I read good reviews on the Tamiya F4F. I can't wait to see your finish F4F.

I put the final gloss coat on to seal everything up last night.  All that's left is final flat coat and the canopy.  I tell you, this Wildcat is probably the be best kit Tamiya has ever put out, no fit issues, great detail, good stuff. 

Oh.. and note to self.  Do not put regular masking tape on a canopy and leave it there for a month.  You can only get away with that sort of thing using Tamiya tape.  I'll have to search the forums to see how to get the little bit of goo off the clear plastic.  sigh....

Goo Gone or any cleaning agent with Naptha will work well.

Regards,  Rick

OMG, I decided just for a goof to ask some of the gals in the class I taught last week if they new how to remove masking tape goo from stuff.  They suggested goo gone but one of them said to use plain old peanut butter. 

I tried out the peanut butter and guess what.... it works GREAT!!!!  It took the goo right off!  I dipped the canopy in future the other night and am masking it as we speak.

arki30 wrote:

I wouldn't have thought to use peanut butter, but I'm not surprised it worked.

Peanut butter ?  I'll have to file that for future reference.

Regards,  Rick

Ya, the peanut butter worked great.  Obviously you use smooth peanut butter...  LOL

You'll need to clean the canopy off with soap to get the peanut oils off but man, I was impressed! 

George Washington Carver would be proud!

espins1 wrote:

You'll need to clean the canopy off with soap to get the peanut oils off but man, I was impressed!

LOL If it were my canopy I would have lick the peanut butter off instead. J/K

wooverstone8 wrote:

espins1 wrote: You'll need to clean the canopy off with soap to get the peanut oils off but man, I was impressed!  LOL If it were my canopy I would have lick the peanut butter off instead. J/K

That image will haunt me for the rest of my life .

Regards,  Rick