MIflyer
Captain
Very Nice!
I really should resume work on my conversion of a Revell 1/32 X-1 to X-1B.
I really should resume work on my conversion of a Revell 1/32 X-1 to X-1B.
1/48th X-1 and X-1B Beauty & the Beast
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T Bolt
Colonel
X-1
Sprayed from a bottle of Testors Model Master International Orange that was at least 20 years old. Had some trouble getting it open but it was still good and went on very nicely.
A hint to get stuck bottles open: Turn them upside down and put some thinner in the lip of the lid and let it sit a while.
fubar57
General
Nice and shiny, Glen. I've still got usable paint in the old large Tamiya 23ml bottles. I think they were change out before 2000
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Great colour Glenn and good tip with the stuck paint bottle lids. Last time I had a problem I had to resort to using mole grips.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
That is a clever idea.
As an aside, the plane looks great!
talbot
Senior Airman
great job on the paint, looks great Glenn
Good work so far Glenn!
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T Bolt
Colonel
It's been a while since I've posted as I've had orthoscopic surgery on my right knee for a meniscus root tear and can't put any weight on that leg for six weeks as well as physical therapy 3 times a week.
Today was the first time I managed to get into my model building area on the back porch to get something done.
X-1
So once seated at the bench I spent a few hours applying all the decals. They went on well but were very delicate which made all the stencils rather stressful. I ripped a couple of them but managed to piece them back together.
Next I seal everything with Future and do the panel lines.
X-1B
Not too much on this one. Added the landing gear. All that is left is the gear covers
Today was the first time I managed to get into my model building area on the back porch to get something done.
X-1
So once seated at the bench I spent a few hours applying all the decals. They went on well but were very delicate which made all the stencils rather stressful. I ripped a couple of them but managed to piece them back together.
Next I seal everything with Future and do the panel lines.
X-1B
Not too much on this one. Added the landing gear. All that is left is the gear covers
talbot
Senior Airman
nicely done Glenn
and hope your recovery goes well!
and hope your recovery goes well!
fubar57
General
Welcome back, Glenn. Hope you get back to normal. Models look great
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T Bolt
Colonel
Thanks guys.
Recovery is going to take a while, 4 to 6 months.
Recovery is going to take a while, 4 to 6 months.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Beautiful birds.
Nice work Glenn, speedy recovery my friend
Crimea_River
Marshal
With Karl. Sounds like you'll have lots of bench time though.
