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Painting Metal

Which paint is best for using on diecast metal out of enamel or acrylic.
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by no
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by no

312B Instructions

Send me an email and I can send a copy of instructions for this kit.
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posted by drcooley
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by drcooley

2004 Nationals - Things to do in Phoenix?

Thinking about flying out to Phoenix with my wife for the Nationals. She enjoys looking at the models on display and wi...
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posted by bill
15 comments posted 22yrs posted by bill

Gran 72scale P80

I saw this kit was available at Hannants. I haven't heard anything about it or the manufacturer. Does anyone have any in...
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posted by marklev
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by marklev

Impulse buy - Revel Playboy F-14 - Opinions?

Hi guys On an impulse, I bought the Revel Playboy F-14. Any opinions about that? Could not find a specific review on lin...
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posted by pavlos_o
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by pavlos_o

Forced Perspective Diorama Question

thought about using the Tamiya 1/16 Modern US Infantry figure and the 1/35 Abrams tank. any math oriented people have a...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by crw59
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by crw59

Hobby Shops in downtown Boston?

I'm going to be in Boston in May for a symposium. Any hobby shops readily accessable in the downtown Boston area? Thanks...
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posted by centennialofflight
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by centennialofflight

Can any body remenber ...

the name of the company who made the correct nose for the Airfix BAC Canberra B(1).6 and if it is still available. -- Y...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rory
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by rory

Italeri Ka-52 shape problems?

Has anyoone been working on this kit? I've completed the body and can't help feeling that it actually misses the appear...
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posted by ijozic
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by ijozic

PL Klingon D7

So the new kit is finally selling. I keep reading that it builds into multiple (four?) versions. I only know of Klingon...
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posted by tjfwd
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by tjfwd

dc-6 details needed

Hi all: where can I find details of a Douglas DC-6? I'm talking about interior details, cockpit, etc. Thanks in advance....
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posted by jlaides
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by jlaides

anyone have Testors XR-7 kit?

Does anyone have the XR-7 kit #567 they'd be willing to part with? When once you have tasted flight, you will forever w...
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posted by timetraveler658
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SR-75 pics

Are there any? When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for ther...
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posted by timetraveler658
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by timetraveler658

1/48 Scale DC-3 & C-47 Landing Gear Corrections

Does anyone know of a 1/48 scale correction set for the Monogram DC-3 and C-47 kits? Both kits have exactly the same la...
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posted by robbelothe
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by robbelothe

World War I decal source

I'm looking for a source for 1/48 WW I decals, primarily the national markings. Any help will be appreciated.
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posted by montgomery
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by montgomery