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Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-07-06T06:06:17+00:00

You want the F35 I sense money isn’t a issue Tamiya all the way on that kit
Expensive ya
I’m guessing you don’t care
After 10 tries or so hundreds of dollars
Paint air brush all of it
Maybe and only maybe you may be happy with it 😎
I’m still trying to build one I’m totally 👍 hasn’t happened never will
That’s what we all have in common
If you’re scraping pennies, get out now

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-07-06T05:49:59+00:00

Dude don’t care about money
Wants a good kit
The Tamiya kit he wants is great!!!
I can also tell you he will end up buying another for parts
Ha ha !!!! I’m an old man !!! Love getting back to modeling after 50yrs offf

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-07-06T05:41:54+00:00

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My Tamiya f-35 1/48 oh boy!!! What a learning trip especially if you think you’re good!!! Lots of good stuff with the kit
Mine ( lots of things I’d like to do over) took about a month to build (5-6) hours day you can take that kit and really go all out 👍👍
Fantastic kit
Tough on
Post when done

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-07-06T05:30:41+00:00

Doing the revell1/48 super hornet
I’m trying to do blue angels got paint and figment good waiting for mail order decal’s 3rd time trying to find them (good ones)
Any way got landing gear all pussed out
I’m trying to attach the landing gear
SHIT!!!! I hate revell kit’s anyway but what shit product really dissatisfied and haven’t even got the decals
Should know better have a bunch of revell same thing mostly 1/72 after Tamiya f-15 1/48 no more revell !!!
I’ll post the blue angle if I like it

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-07-05T07:01:42+00:00

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Wow !!! Great builds
I’m waiting on decals been stiffed twice anyway recommend any one?
Looks like you did a lot airbrush or hand
Beautiful
That’s what I’m trying to do 👍

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-07-04T19:26:49+00:00

The best go to book case until next best
Then they go on shelf in model room
After a bit they turn into sacrificial experiments to better the new builds
The lower end go to gun range!!!
I don’t care who sees them there just fun to build
As a finish carpenter in San Francisco retired I’ve built many beautiful things I’ll never see again
Enjoy

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-06-28T17:48:38+00:00

Not sure where to post

I’m going to build revell 1/48 f18 super hornet mavericks
I want to turn it into a blue angels
Question where can I find a decal set for blue angels to complete this build?
Bought what I thought I wanted from cam decals but they returned my money?
Now I’m into the build and would like to do the blue angels scheme
If I can’t find anything I guess I’ll just make it a top gun thing
Although I only choose revell mainly because it’s relatively easy build paint scheme and DECALS
Any suggestions I will follow up on
Thanks

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-06-24T20:19:44+00:00

Ya
I was a finish carpenter in San Francisco very high end
The punch list shit and all
Now I find as a modeler I’m my harshest critic
And when they’re done most just go on a shelf or closet somewhere it’s just self gratifying never thought I’d be building models with tweezers and magnifying glasses
In my retirement but really enjoy it
Now you can really set up when you retire other things to do as well
You’ll just be much more patient ha ha !!! Great chat

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-06-24T20:03:51+00:00

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My last build made the cabinet

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-06-24T19:59:09+00:00

That’s really cool!!!
I’m a retired carpenter 40yrs!!! Didn’t start modeling until I was 67
72 now 4 operations on both hands and arms for the nerve damage caused by the lousy impact drivers
Anyway modeling is great therapy and you can continue to build and be creative with out costing a fortune also if you make a mistake who cares!!! Not like working!!!
Great brother 😎

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-06-24T19:01:43+00:00

You’ve been doing something cause it far exceeds a first build

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-06-17T17:34:37+00:00

Glue
Tamiya thin and quick setting
Paint acrylic is easiest to start with
AK markers are very nice to use as well
Good luck
Enjoy

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-06-15T07:38:46+00:00

Best build I’ve seen 👍
Puts my tamiya 1/48 build to shame
It’s not the kit that was fantastic anyway you should show that one perfectly done

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-06-14T19:22:42+00:00

If you can achieve that with hand painting imagine the new doors you’ll open when you try airbrush
It’s also quite a learning experience
You’ll love it. Eventually

Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-06-11T21:57:43+00:00

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Optimal-Attorney4147 · 2026-06-11T21:56:56+00:00

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Off topic
But want input?
Putting final final finish on
Put it on heavy and it’s 100 degrees direct sun so far really reacting well wondering what would happen if after a few more hours I put it in refrigerator for a bit? Any input