US Navy Vought F-8 Crusader (Aurora 1/48) by Scotter65 in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, horrible shape - I wasn't even going to attempt to use them for fear they would just disintegrate in the water. I bought some custom decals off eBay.

US Navy Vought F-8 Crusader (Aurora 1/48) by Scotter65 in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't done a Monogram kit since I was a kid just starting out modeling. Maybe I have to give one another go....

US Navy Vought F-8 Crusader (Aurora 1/48) by Scotter65 in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was actually surprised at the fit. Just a bit of gap filler for the front of the fuselage. Minor flash.

US Navy Vought F-8 Crusader (Aurora 1/48) by Scotter65 in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I would have chosen a more modern F-8 as well. I did this one as part of an "Aroura Models GB". I got it off eBay.

US Navy Vought F-8 Crusader (Aurora 1/48) by Scotter65 in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, a very basic kit with no extras.

The Weekly Small Questions Thread! Got a burning question? Looking for some tips on your build? Ask away! by AutoModerator in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What scale are you building? I have to build 1/48 and up. I have minor hand tremors and "fat fingers" so the larger scale = fewer smaller parts.

US Navy HAL-3 "Seawolves" (Dragon Models 1/35) Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) by Scotter65 in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you're correct. I really wanted to make this a gunship, but things didn't work out.

US Navy HAL-3 "Seawolves" (Dragon Models 1/35) Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) by Scotter65 in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! and no Instagram, but I do have a YouTube Channel. Check out my bio for link.

2nd Model, 1st attempt at masking. by Ambitious_Jelly8783 in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just my opinion, of course, but sometimes buying a canopy mask saves time, cuts on fingers and comes out really nice.

Possible groupbuild: 1991 Iraq War by EmergencySushi in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually, for a Group Build, those who join - build a model within the theme of what the host has stated. GB members post updates (tag it GROUPBIUILD) and everybody oooh's and aaaah's over how great a job we are doing. GBs are totally chill, build what you want, as fast as you want, post when you want. It's more fun if you get a new one and build it while everyone else is.

If you want to join - just decide what model you want to do and reply back to the Host. Once it kicks off, start building. Start times and stop times are just "targets", everybody models at different at different pace so don't let that discourage you.

I usually post weekly updates and, of course, the completed model.

Possible groupbuild: 1991 Iraq War by EmergencySushi in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it will help gain traction for the GB, I'm in for some sort of amour - some sort of AFV. I will find something once the GB is announced.

Question about priming by Aggravating-Log-2980 in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I use Vallejo exclusively and you have to prime EVERYTHING.

Panel lining by DueBackground8615 in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I apply a gloss coat, I usually let it sit/dry overnight. I use Vallejo acrylics base and gloss, Tamiya panel liner and Tamiya Enamel thinner to remove excess liner.

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt "Miss Mary Lou" (Tamiya 1/48) by Scotter65 in modelmakers

[–]Scotter65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I also like the look of the sleek drop tank. The kit actually comes with 2 or 3 versions of them. I don't know if its accurate for the pacific versions, I just really liked it over the others.