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by hustler
Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Paint Damaged By Sun Glare
Replies: 16
Views: 3705

UV rays are devastating. The best way to avoid this in the future is the idea of applying the UV film on the windows. depending on the amount of fading you might try putting on a coat of Future acrylic floor polish. Sometimes putting a clear on a faded or dulled finish can bring some lustre back. An...
by hustler
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: The Reference Room
Topic: Great set of drawings for the Avenger
Replies: 3
Views: 2160

Great set of drawings for the Avenger

I purchased a set of these drawings at a IPMS event years ago. Here they are free. Great detail for those who may want to do a "custom" or kitbash.

http://www.flightjournal.com/ME2/Default.asp
by hustler
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:12 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: How to Finish and Paint Resin Kits Using Home Depot Paint
Replies: 14
Views: 7770

I find your use of house paints /stains interesting. Considerations to make are that house paints/stains are desigend to cover at mil thicknesses greater than your model paints. This is one of the reasons model/hobby paints are so much more expensive. They use higher grade material and are ground fi...
by hustler
Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 in kit form?
Replies: 58
Views: 15040

Posted this this morning but it disappeared. Merit International 1/18 Tomcat in kit form. At the bottom of the post click on the picture for enlarged photo.


http://www.internetmodeler.com/artman/p ... o-2009.php
by hustler
Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:41 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: iHobby Coverage?
Replies: 8
Views: 1958

The U505 is indeed inside now, restored and in a magnificent venue.