My 13's and friends....

[imalko]

Great thread, beautiful models and one more addition to the expanding My 13's collection.
Keep up the good work, Jan!

For one of the future builds may I suggest Gunther Rall's Bf 109G "Black 13".

Cheers!
Igor

 

[Lucky13]

Thank you kindly! Got the decals for that one mate....or should I say two, might actually be three, thinking about it.

Would like to do VVS machine, if I could find the decals for one.... Would soon (I hope) expand with a F4F-4 Wildcat from USS Yorktown, in the PTO GB...

 

[109ROAMING]

Very impressive! 8) nice work

 

[lesofprimus]

Great pics Jan, but if u wanna be top notch, u gott get a better background.... Lay a bedsheet, cardboard or something so the pics arent straining against the background...

I cant wait to see the pics when u got 10 13's...

 

[Airframes]

Or 13 13's! They look bazzing together old chap, splendid work, and your skill improvement level is shining through with each build. Jolly good show, do join me for a dram or two won't you.

 

[Lucky13]

Cheers lads, very much appreciated indeed! This time I used pastels for the first time...wooohooo!

 

[Wayne Little]

Great work Jan!

 

[Lucky13]

Much obliged Wayne!

Need to get a better glue for the canopies, hate when they turn milky by the smallest amount glue! Pain in the *rse!

 

[imalko]

Looks great!

That eagle on the forward fuselage make it look agressive, like true fighter.

 

[Wayne Little]

Much obliged Wayne!

Need to get a better glue for the canopies, hate when they turn milky by the smallest amount glue! Pain in the *rse!

What glue are you using to cause this milky problem?

 

[Lucky13]

Thanks Imalko!

Just the normal Revell stuff old bean....

 

[Airframes]

I was going to ask the same question as Wayne! I normally use one of the following, depending on the requirement, and sparingly in most cases.
Liquid poly cement, applied with a small brush.
PVA adhesive, applied by toothpick/cocktail stick.
Micro 'Kristal Kleer' aplied as above.
The latter two reinforced, where possible, with a line of Johnson's Klear.
I have had to use 'Superglue' on a couple of occassions, but the clear part(s) where first dipped, or brushed, with Klear, which prevented fogging.

 

[Lucky13]

Ta old scout!

 

[Catch22]

Looks good Jan!

 

[Lucky13]

Cheers C!

 

[Wayne Little]

Just the normal Revell stuff old bean....

Well you need to consider alternatives my Boy!
Buggering up the canopy in the final stages F*cking sucks man!
Terry has provided some good choices...give 'em a try!

 

[Lucky13]

Well, I'll consider the ideas handed me over a dram or three....much obliged gents!

 

[Gnomey]

She came out nicely Jan, except for the canopy of course

 

[Lucky13]

Thanks mate! Can always be sorted out lated....it's still not glued. Just get a Squadron replacement.

 

[Airframes]

Try cleaning and polsihing first old chap. Get some 'T-Cut', or failing that, 'Brasso' or similar metal polish. Use a touch at a time on a soft cloth, and give it a good, but not too harsh rub. Don't use too much T - Cut in one go, or it might make the canopy brittle. Clean off the residue, and it should now be clear. Brush or dip in Johnson's Klear, and bingo! Like new, maybe even better.