War Eagle 1/48 Mig 17 plastic kit

Here is the much talked about Mig 19 by Hobby craft.  Not a bad kit.  It is a shame the Hobbycraft screwed it up when they made the molds.

More War eagle finished models

War eagle decals. model by Gil Hodges

Another picture of Gil Hodges F-100f conversion

War Eagle F-100f build up in Michigan ANG colors.

I have to thank the guys on Hyperscale for coming up with photos of  Ron's conversion that have been built.  Ben Brown posted this photo today 20 May 2018.   Also check out Gil Hodges F-100F in natural metal scheme.   Gils model here:  All natural metal F-100f.

Nice Michigan 127th  F-100F

Model and Photo by Ben Brown.

Boeing promo film on the KC-135

Sit back and enjoy.

How to strip a nose cone

I hope I'm not too late to the party.  If I may, I'd like to tell you how I do multi-color spinners.

First, like the previous posters said, paint a white base coat.  On that, spray the lighter of the two colors.  After that, I mark the demarcation lines with a fine line.  

Then, I use regular ol' electrical tape...

Cut into very fine strips.

The reason I like to use electrical tape is because it stretches a bit more, and is a bit more forgiving, than other types of "paper" tape.

Once my strips are cut, I cut one end at a sharp angle before I lay it down. I find that the sharp angle helps elinimate a "step" when you lay the finishing end of the tape over the starting end.

If necessary, after your strips are laid down, you can "fill-in" the rest of the area that needs to be masked with any other masking medium you like.

Just to give you an idea of how well this method works for me, here are some of the spinners on a few of my Mustangs.

Hope this helps.  If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer 'em for ya.  Good luck!

War Eagle 1/48 B-57 decals.

Most of Ron's decal had been made by scale master.  At that time in the modeling industry was one of the best decal company's.    War Eagle decals have stood the test of time.

Excellent model Boyd.


Here is what Boyd Waether said today.



Although I used Lone Star Models 1/48th scale RB-57A resin conversion kit (combined with the Airfix B-57B Canberra), I did use Ron's decals on the model. Nearly 30 years old, the decals went on fine.  I did have to use quite a bit of Solvaset to get them to snuggle down into the panel lines.

Boyd Waechter

model and photo by Boyd Waecther

War Eagle 1/48 Arado 234 Jet bomber

This was one of series of plastic kits released by Ron as a joint venture with Hobby Craft.   A review can be found  by a member of the Indianans AMPS :Arado 234 Bomber