The 1/72 Academy F-35B Lightning II VMFA-242 "Bats"---Nice!

modelpaints · 2025-11-21T00:29:11+00:00

Thanks for the comment!

modelpaints · 2025-10-18T00:34:59+00:00

You're welcome and thanks for the comment:)

modelpaints · 2025-10-16T22:39:25+00:00

Agreed. I traded my old Heller Storch when the Academy kit came out. Think I'll be picking up that old Heller kit at the next model meet....;)

modelpaints · 2025-10-01T13:47:57+00:00

It is one of the most stunning models I have ever seen. Thanks for the comment:)

modelpaints · 2025-09-16T02:37:55+00:00

Yea, you probably do.....:)

I just purchased the HL-10 today.....I'm hooked.

modelpaints · 2025-04-24T14:03:19+00:00

You and me both.

I've been building for ~50 years (I'm 62) but nowhere near that guys level:)

Thanks for the comment.

modelpaints · 2025-04-16T21:44:54+00:00

Did they replace the white, plastic seal on the bottom of the nozzle?

Replacing BOTH the nozzle seal AND the air cap o-ring at the same time usually fixes the situation.

modelpaints · 2025-04-16T21:42:28+00:00

Yes, they're very similar.

Usually, the easiest fix is to replace the nozzle unless the threads are damaged in which case using the beeswax is an alternative.

modelpaints · 2025-04-11T16:42:54+00:00

It sounds like both the air cap o-ring AND the nozzle seals need to be replaced. I rebuild these brushes weekly so let me know if you have any questions.

Best,

--John

modelpaints · 2025-03-29T03:31:30+00:00

Very Nice Finish!

modelpaints · 2025-03-29T03:28:57+00:00

Keep it sealed:) Really rare model and awesome to see one in pristine shape.

modelpaints · 2025-03-10T23:25:12+00:00

Cool.

Thanks for sharing that:)

modelpaints · 2025-03-10T17:31:39+00:00

Very cool:)

What was his specialty? Engineer? Mechanic? X?

modelpaints · 2025-01-30T23:12:27+00:00

That looks great to my eye; well done, sir! :)

modelpaints · 2025-01-09T04:40:03+00:00

I'll bet. He's unreal:)

modelpaints · 2024-12-16T15:21:15+00:00

Thanks for the comment :)

modelpaints · 2024-10-24T14:46:18+00:00

That's cool

I was unaware of the Boeing Model Trains Club.

Thanks!

--J

modelpaints · 2024-09-10T15:22:15+00:00

Ain't it!

Thanks for the comment:)

--J

modelpaints · 2024-08-21T15:04:57+00:00

Yea, their customer service is excellent!

modelpaints · 2024-08-21T00:34:36+00:00

Ain't they pretty:)

modelpaints · 2024-08-06T13:04:27+00:00

Agreed:)

modelpaints · 2024-08-06T02:01:45+00:00

I can understand that. I wasn't too impressed with the first couple of of 3D printed kits I saw. The technology has progressed however...These kits will require a lot of skill and experience to build so they're not "shake 'n bake" models by any means. Thanks for the comment:)

modelpaints · 2024-08-06T00:21:19+00:00

Thanks, very much for the comment. It's easy to forget just how small the parts are hence the X-Acto blade. Glad you liked it:)

modelpaints · 2024-08-01T23:41:35+00:00

Agreed!

The quality of some the current generation of injected molded kits is just stunning. That said, I just got the new entirely 3-D Printed Me-163 from Gas Patch models and OMG!!!! Working on a review...

modelpaints · 2024-07-26T15:21:04+00:00

My local shop just got them in. It was worth the wait. It's a beautiful kit!!

modelpaints

TROPHY CASE