Tuesday, May 16, 2023

How to fix Eduard P-39 canopy fit by Rick Troutman

 Modeling tip from Rick Troutmen


I'm currently building a pair of Eduard P-39/400s and one of my big complaints is the canopy is too narrow for the fuselage width, leaving a major step. I addressed this on the 1st one and decided to take some pics and share on the 2nd.
After test fitting, I added a .020 Evergreen styrene shim to the port side and a .015 shim to the starboard. I then sanded them just a bit before another test fit. The shims will be painted the interior color before the final attachment of the canopy. I hope hope this simple solution helps someone else trying to address this issue.






How to fix Kineteic F-18 nose.

 One of the big complains about the Kinetic F-18 is the assembly fit.  DL Munn has the perfect solution.














Thursday, May 11, 2023

Restoration of a Avro Anson in Australian

 Looks like a slow process.  The airframe is a little rough. But it is a start. In the pictures you will see the process on the airframe.











Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Black Magik TF-51D resin conversion

 BMTF 48 TF-51D Mustang Conversion for the  Tamiya 1/48 P-51

Black Magik conversion.


Cast resin parts and a clear Vaccum formed canopy. The instruction sheets include the

trimming diagrams, measurements, and parts location. Price includes shipping.  Decals are aviable  from draw decals..

TF-51D draw decals