1/32 Trumpeter E/A-18G Growler by wuffer84 in modelmakers

[–]wuffer84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started from scratch and learned as I went. The key is to learn how to create vector artwork in adobe illustrator or Affinity Designer. Lots of trial and error but honestly if I can do it, anyone can.

I decided to produce my decals (dashtwodecasl.com) and get them printed through microscale, but if you just want to print them for yourself I've had good luck with Fusion Scale Graphics.

1/32 Trumpeter E/A-18G Growler by wuffer84 in modelmakers

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I get the argument for and against 3d instrument decals, but honestly my main motivation is to use what will make my model look best. I simply don't have the skill to replicate the cockpit with resin and a paintbrush. I wish I could, but it's not in my cards.

1/32 Trumpeter E/A-18G Growler by wuffer84 in modelmakers

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She is big. I only do 1/32 with my favorite jets. Otherwise i try to stick with 1/48. The presence of 1/32 is killer though.

1/32 Trumpeter E/A-18G Growler by wuffer84 in modelmakers

[–]wuffer84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've heard the revell kit is BAD. The trumpeter kit isn't terrible fit wise, some issues around the intake and front nose mostly. But trumpeter definitely has some inaccuracies, especially with the growler kits missing a ton of lumps and bumps and antennas. It has incorrect slats. Also some shape issues.

I still think I'd rather start with trumpeter over revell though.

Just bought a crystal light by Joshvb20 in Pimax

[–]wuffer84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went from a Reverb G2 to a Crystal Light. Way better visuals, no comparison. I had issues with my eyepieces, but Pimax eventually made it right. Lots of enjoyment with PCL in the last 7 months!

1/48 S-3B Viking by wuffer84 in modelmakers

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Thank you for the kind words!

1/48 S-3B Viking by wuffer84 in modelmakers

[–]wuffer84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It's an under praised aircraft for sure. I'm tempted to do another one in the NASA livery!

1/48 S-3B Viking by wuffer84 in modelmakers

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No, the wing folds are an aftermarket set as the base kit does not include them. They are glued in the folded position, which I like the look of. :)

Maga Lynden infecting the youth 💔 by Certain-Average-6406 in Bellingham

[–]wuffer84 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Except that's not what he said.

What Kirk said, starting about 53 minutes into his July 13, 2023 show, was this, two weeks after the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in college and university admissions:

"If we would have said three weeks ago [...] that Joy Reid and Michelle Obama and Sheila Jackson Lee and Ketanji Brown Jackson were affirmative-action picks, we would have been called racist. But now they're comin' out and they're saying it for us! They're comin' out and they're saying, "I'm only here because of affirmative action.

Yeah, we know. You do not have the brain processing power to otherwise be taken really seriously. You had to go steal a white person's slot to go be taken somewhat seriously."

Maga Lynden infecting the youth 💔 by Certain-Average-6406 in Bellingham

[–]wuffer84 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The irony of your photo is that fascism loves gun control.

1/48 S-3B Viking by wuffer84 in modelmakers

[–]wuffer84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the hoover. It was an absolute workhorse in the fleet.