Aerial Fire Fighting Tanker Concept
By · Comments
One of my many on going projects has been this kitbash of a concept idea for an aerial tanker for fighting forest fires.
It features four turboprop engines large roomy cockpit with plenty of visibility.
I have the model painted in a black primer to finish locating the major glaring flaws. The details such as the canopy will be painted on along with the color scheme.
Scale Modeling Tip: Spinning Propellers
By · CommentsThis tip is from fellow modeler Frank “oldHooker” White who shows us an easy method to replicate spinning propellers on a static scale model.
I have several models that can benefit from this as they are being assembled. What this technique also helps with are those models I have in my collection with damaged or missing propeller blades.
Thanks for this useful tip Frank!
Scale Modeling Tips: Hold That Model III
By · Comments
Couple of quick tips for Holding that model. First the simple but always useful clothespin. I like to reverse the wooden parts to make a better and longer clamp that can be augmented with a rubber band to give the jaws greater tension.
Cooper tubing becomes an impromptu handle. I used two pieces of cooper tubing which were inserted into the wheel bays of my E-2 Hawkeye to facilitate holding while painting it. I used a short piece of masking tape to hole the two ends together to make holding them easier on the hands.
