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Howdy! I am getting ready to build the Tamiya 1/48 Bf 109G-6, kit 61117 and I want to paint do it in Swiss markings. I already have a decal set for it, but need some help figuring out what colors to use for the upper surfaces. The aircraft I am doing is marked J-704. Apparently, this aircraft...

Just found these and thought some of the modellers could be interested Aviation Archives: Painting and Marking of Army Aircraft Aviation Archives: Paint Schemes and Exterior Markings for US Navy and Marine Corp Aircraft aviationarchives.net/Technical%20Order%20TO%201-1-4.pdf Aviation...

Hi all, I'm just curious. Does the application of camouflage paint to an aircraft have any influence on its rate of climb, and if so by how much? Thanks

Using Model Master paints. Need info on camo colors. Should I use med green or dark green under the olive drab? Would appreciate any info of overall paint scheme.

I've had this model of a 67 GTO sitting on my shelf for a few years now and finally started to give it a go. Wow what an experience. It's so relaxing! I was never particularly good at building them as a kid but now I'm hooked on the details. I knew I had a problem when I almost ordered a...

The Canadians like to paint a false canopy on the underside. In the real world of practice dogfighting, has it even been proven to give an advantage?

Some of you guys might like this paint job! First Look At The 2015 CF-18 Demo Jet | All Things Aero

What is the mix ratio for this using Humbrol. I tried Hu89+ white as the Mig-3 website calls for ,but it looks way off. Who call solve this for me. I am at paint stage now.

first do not know if this is in the right place but I think here is not bad. with detailed engine veltro I found that new lines of I have to paint but, what color ?, not know if it's as Luftwaffe each circuit had a specific color or were all the same color, I have or rather've seen some...

Username: Crimea River First name: Andy Category: Judge – Non competing Scale: 1/48 Manufacturer: Hasgawa Model Type: Ju-87B-2 Stuka Aftermarket addons: Eduard Cockpit Detail Set All done. First time I used the hairspray technique for chipping paint and I'm happy how it turned out. Six...

Hi all, apologies for crashing into the forum with a question. I've had this Rotol type propeller in my possession for some 15 odd years. My wife bought it for me as a Birthday present from the small ads in Flypast. The seller didn't know what it was from but sold it as 1940's vintage...

I didn't really know where to post this, although it's sort of about modelling - so into 'off topic' it goes I guess... As part of my FW190 cockpit project ( thanks to all the other deranged cockpit builders here who finally tipped me over the edge into starting this time and wallet crippling...

Hey, All, Well, last night was an evening of some minor frustration. I was doing some practice with my air brushes and constantly reaching for different paints. The frustration came with finding the shade I was looking for. My over the desk shelf is getting rather cluttered with loose...