Something Rick wanted me to do...

[DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG]

As I said in another post, Rick wanted me to do more than just the cars, he pushed me to get back to building planes again, too. Just like he wanted me to retire and build more, well, I took a long time to heed his advice and do that, too. Sorry I didn't do this before, Rick. You're missed.

Like I said, it's been decades, and I'm rusty. Also, I had to find another paint line to use, so new paint to get used to; I used a new (to me) cement, and a different airbrush- self contained airbrush/compressor. I LOVE all three!

You know I like my cars shiny, out of the paint shop- no ratty looking cars. I build planes the same way, new camo, ready to be deployed, no weathering, oil stains, or chipped paint- I think those look great; I just don't do that. Well, like I said it wouldn't be perfect, but after the very long lay off, I'm happy with it.

Hasegawa 1/72 Focke Wulf FW 190 Panzerblitz

[BRITBOY]

Hmmm, clearly not that rusty!

[41CHEVY]

Very nice! Paint is well done too. Where did you find the RLM colors and is it real paint or acrylic? Paul

[DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG]

Jun 1, 2022 2:55:15 GMT -4 BRITBOY said:

Hmmm, clearly not that rusty!

Thanks Harley! The rustiness came out in the progress, forgetting steps, simple rules, backtracking. Remembering things that used to be automatic.

[DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG]

Jun 1, 2022 10:59:03 GMT -4 41CHEVY said:

Very nice! Paint is well done too. Where did you find the RLM colors and is it real paint or acrylic? Paul

Thanks Paul! You can get RLM colors in several different paint lines, just depends on what you like to use. I've shied away from acrylics because of all the reviews about some difficulty in laying it down, undependable results. Plusses are good color, easy cleanup. Enamels have good color, but harder to clean the airbrush. Lacquers lay down great, good color, easy cleanup, but some complain about odor and toxicity. This is something new, a lacquer base with acrylic color pigments. All the best of acrylics and lacquers in one. Lays down great, dries fast, dependable results, great color, easy cleanup, almost no odor- I just love it! Hope it never goes away and I have to find something else again. You almost can't get Mr. Paint (MRP) (not to be confused with Mr. Color) in hobby shops, only online. Either direct from the source, Slovakia, or where I get mine- Sprue Brothers Models. Usually more in stock than the company, and superfast delivery, standard; I got mine in three days.

I love the Tamiya cement, never used it before- great hold, fast drying, use less, neater and cleaner.

LOVE the new airbrush. All in one, don't have to drag a compressor out, no fooling with hoses. Charge lasts far longer than I need to paint, it's just real handy.

[41CHEVY]

Thanks. I bought some MR COLOR and some Mission Models paint we'll see.

[MORBIUS]

Beautiful work, Dave! Fine detail all around.

[Sammy the ace]

Looks good nice to see you airbrushing

Just out of curiosity what airbrush is that

[CRIZILA2]

Nice!! I always liked the lines of the short-nosed version.

[DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG]

Jun 5, 2022 19:30:49 GMT -4 Sammy the ace said:

Looks good nice to see you airbrushing

Just out of curiosity what airbrush is that

Thanks Joe! Some of these portable airbrushes started out for applying makeup and face paint, etc. and branched out for other uses. I researched a lot of brands before I bought this one- good reviews, features, longer lasting charge time. This one is the I-Beautee 27PSI Airbrush kit, currently $59 on Amazon.

[DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG]

Thanks guys! It was great to build a plane again!

[41CHEVY]

Jun 6, 2022 11:22:50 GMT -4 DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG said:

Thanks guys! It was great to build a plane again!

You gave me the push to pull out the Tamiya 1/48 F14 I started 2 decades ago! Paul

[DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG]

[/quote]You gave me the push to pull out the Tamiya 1/48 F14 I started 2 decades ago! Paul[/quote]
Go, Paul, Go!!!

[BADSEED]

That’s awesome Dave!