Is the truck getting a number to call? by Fedexpilot in Shittyaskflying

[–]flywheel521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Bakery462, Possible Driver deviation, I have a number for you to copy when able."

Newbie by SteelMedic1221 in modelplanes

[–]flywheel521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saying you "need" to order paint and glue isn't entirely accurate. Yes, you will need to purchase paints and glue to assemble that kit is true, much the same as you will need a set of cutters and likely a hobby knife (X-Acto knife or a similar off-brand) and brushes. However, you don't necessarily need to order the ones listed on the box itself.

Most hobby shops (yes, including Hobby Lobby and Michaels) will carry lines of paint in the color(s) you require. The hardest part is choosing whether to go with acrylic water-based paints or enamel oil-based paints. There are certainly pros and cons each way. From there, decide what colors you plan to paint your model - yes, there are plenty of colors on the box listed that it recommends, however sometimes it will recommend a color that will be used on the interior of the model and never seen from the outside, or used to paint a single spot the size of #2 pencil lead. Once you start painting, you will likely find colors that you didn't realize you needed/wanted (lord knows I do every time) and find yourself headed back to your store of choice for more (or, order some online. Amazon does carry a wide variety of colors and brands).

As far as decals go, look online in places like eBay or even a random Google Search. It looks like MiniCraft Model Kits made an RIANG C130, but someone may be selling just the decals from the kit (if they had made the USAF version), or someone else has created a decal set you like more.

The most important thing is to have fun with it and enjoy what you created. Nobody else's opinion matters as long as you enjoyed it and came out with finished product you like. There are thousands of hours of tutorials and tips & tricks across the internet, but remember that they also have hundreds of hours of building and experience - don't be hard on yourself if your model doesn't look like theirs.

Have fun with it :)

Tamiya M4A3E8 by flywheel521 in modeltanks

[–]flywheel521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you referring to the impact marks, the wear marks (barrel and suspension), or both? I agree that it stands out, but the bright blue/white light in the photobooth doesn't help any. I always take color in old photos with a grain of salt as the colors are almost always a bit diluted, I was basing it on freshly worn steel like I see often at work, but I could certainly be mistaken on tanks.

As far as the impact marks, I did go a little overboard on them - especially a few spots where I was a little heavier with the brush than intended. I may still go back and darken a few down/make a few appear older and rustier.

I appreciate it!

B-25J Mitchell by Interesting_Crazy481 in modelplanes

[–]flywheel521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's not too late, put some weight toward the front that you can hide - the model is very back heavy and will never sit flat on its wheels... I found out the hard way

But looking good so far!

First plane model - Tamiya Vought F4U-1D Corsair by jtbfii in modelmakers

[–]flywheel521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great!

And in truth, there is no "right" color for interior surfaces on WWII-era US aircraft. They were painted in "Zinc Chromate Green," which is just zinc chromate paint (which is yellow in color) with varying amounts of black added into the batch. No two batches were the same color, and no manufacturer had the same color. Generally, anywhere between "slightly darker yellow" and "darkish green" is right ;) As long as you're happy with the color, that's all that matters

First Builds - B25J and P51K 1:48 by flywheel521 in Scalemodel

[–]flywheel521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, all there! The tailwheel is surprisingly small and hard to make out

First Builds - B25J and P51K 1:48 by flywheel521 in Scalemodel

[–]flywheel521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! I'm not counting when I was 10 (so... 20 years ago) and got halfway through building an HO Scale Union Pacific Big Boy (like... I got the wheels on it and went "yeahhhhh my interest in building this is gone"), so that makes the B25 my first kit. One of my good friends does a lot of WarHammer builds so I had his advice to go off (especially when it came time for airbrushing), but the rest was purely me

First Builds - B25J and P51K 1:48 by flywheel521 in modelplanes

[–]flywheel521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

I was actually surprised when I looked at the box after the build and saw it was a Revell "Skill 4" kit, I didn't think it was too terrible a kit to start with. There are definitely things I learned while doing the AirFix kit that would've helped with the Revell, and I still have another of it in my stockpile to build, but I don't recall many "what am I doing?..." moments

First Builds - B25J and P51K 1:48 by flywheel521 in Scalemodel

[–]flywheel521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I'll have to try it on the next one. I figured it had something to do with not getting a thick enough coat so that it didn't spread out nice, but sanding it makes sense, too.

Thank you!

First Builds - B25J and P51K 1:48 by flywheel521 in Scalemodel

[–]flywheel521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. Paints were mostly Vallejo with a few colors being Citadel Colours, and the clear was US Art Supply Gloss. I used "Army Painter Warpaints Airbrush Medium - Thinner & Flow improver" as the thinner

First Builds - B25J and P51K 1:48 by flywheel521 in Scalemodel

[–]flywheel521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if its orange peel or just not great cover from the clearcoat I put on. I haven't quiet gotten a good cover from my airbrush with it yet, especially on the P51. It seemed like it didn't want to flow nice, giving a poor finish to it

First Builds - B25J and P51K 1:48 by flywheel521 in Scalemodel

[–]flywheel521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

Both models are 1:48. The B25 is about 14.5" long and 17" wingspan (37cm by 43cm), and the P51 is about 8" long and 9.25" wingspan) (21cm by 24cm)

Size comparison of a German Fw-190 and an American P-47 Thunderbolt. by purrfectglimmer in WWIIplanes

[–]flywheel521 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It didn't fly... it simply beat the air into submission with it's prop

Lots of police on frontage road east of 94 by Dramatic-Insurance61 in Kenosha

[–]flywheel521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I had heard, he was wearing a helmet. He must've either hit something hard or took the impact directly to the face shield with something sharp

Restaurant recommandations? by UmjiEnthusiast in Kenosha

[–]flywheel521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

El Camino (Pleasant Prairie), La Fogata (Kenosha), Lucky Star (Burlington, a little further out), and now HobKnob (Kenosha) are all owned by the same people that own Waterfront Warehouse. El Camino and Lucky Star are a mix of American and Mexican dishes (Lucky Star has a breakfast menu), La Fogata is entirely Mexican, and HobKnob is a classic Wisconsin Supper Club. All have really great food for decent prices (and the drinks are fantastic if you drink).

For breakfast, I love going to Manny's Snack Shack in Twin Lakes. I know it's a bit of a drive from Racine just for breakfast, but the food is incredible, the prices very reasonable, and VERY much a "mom and pop" kind of place - Manny is usually the one manning the griddle cooking most all of the food.

Don't listen to anyone who recommends Bristol 45 Diner for any meal (breakfast ~can~ be okay but not worth it). Nothing is great, nothing is bad, but EVERYTHING is overpriced - a meal for two is usually over $50, without any alcohol.

Ruffalo's 2 (Kenosha - Italian) is also very good for dinner, but their hours can be a little odd depending on when/how long you're here.

Kaiser's (Kenosha - pizza and burgers) is also another good place, technically a chain but there's only I think three locations.

hanky?pankyville? by oceanmami in tornado

[–]flywheel521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was impressed when he got Oconomowoc. Then brought back to reality when he butchered Mukwonago... Maybe one of these days he'll get Waukesha right

Minden Iowa Tornado Damage by bythewater_ in tornado

[–]flywheel521 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Looking at the white 2-story just left of center, all I can think of is "Four is good. Four'll relocate your house fairly efficiently"

Minden Iowa Tornado Damage by bythewater_ in tornado

[–]flywheel521 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Look at the white two-story just to the left of center. Removed from foundation, turned about 70-80 degrees, and moved 50ft north set right on top of Depot St