Recent content by Ralph Haus

Plumbing to nowhere - or not? I'm doing the G-10 Italian conversion version of this kit. Looking at the options for all but the Italian one there is either the auxiliary fuel tank or just the framing to hold one illustrated. The Italian illustration shows neither. Then my question is, should...

No! Scoooones. True to Easter tradition, they have risen. Wow.

Your talent and skill are certainly evident in this build. Jealous of the weathering outcome. Some day!!!

Oh My Heart Or Who could afford

Bookmarked, and will reference. Thanks...

Username: Ralph Haus First name: Ralph Category: Advanced Manufacturer: Eduard (kit 84174) Model: Bf 109 G-10 ERLA Scale: 1/48 Decisions, decisions! I wanted to add one more build to the 109 entries list and looking at the stash of 1/48s, all Eduard's, I have this G-10 ERLA, a G10-WNF, E-1, F-4...

Many thanks to all for the positive feedback.

Welcome to 'our' world! But every once in a while you will pick up that 1/72 and the 'oh-yeah' moment will happen :bored:

Username: Ralph Haus First name: Ralph Category: Advanced Manufacturer: Tamiya (kit 60752) Model: Vought F4U-1D Scale: 1/72 Reverting back to 1:72 wasn't as painful as I had dreaded; parts more easily snapped, decals so tiny, but all-in-all a fun build. Certainly easier to paint, and less...

Late chiming in, to common lately, but the build is impressive as always. I've been avoiding GW kits (to many disappointments, or lack of the correct skills), but this one appears to have been a trouble free build, cleanup and fit wise?

No. I ordered (actually mistakenly twice) from Scalehobby, on line. Best prices that I've found on Vallejo (or any) paint. Better yet, I don't have to pay state sales tax and their shipping is reasonable. Interner4? Can't be worse than.my 2-3 Mps?

Color on. Used Vallejo Gloss Sea Blue (71.300). First time I also added the Vallejo Thinner and Flow Improver. Very pleased with outcome. Glossy enough that I can apply decals and not have to do a 'gloss' coat first. Other bits painted as well, so it shouldn't be long before this bird has legs...

With all on the cockpit detailing....amazing!

Thanks all. I'll paint as instructed then.

Looking at Bill's F4U-1A build I'm back with another color question. Bill's is a 1/48 scale so that my be the difference, that and being a 1A? The wheel bays are called, on both, my 1D and Bill's 1A as being the 'cockpit green' (Tamiya XF-3:XF-5 mix). But the wheel cover insides are not called...