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View Build Thread	Scalemaster Ju-87B Stuka by poppy marlinus64 The intricate detailing of your models is amazing! I can make something resembling an airplane, but yours looks like it's ready to climb in and fly, simply beautiful. Roring40 Beautiful work !
View Build Thread	Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang by David Duckett David Duckett Fillers David Duckett I spent about 30 minutes writing a mini how to and when I hit comment, it said "unable" and everything went away ;-(, I'll try later. David Duckett The SW product is less expensive and dries less dense than the hobbylite making it easier to sand but the final results are about the same. For what you plan, I would use the SW. I apply a rather generous amount to the structure, going with the grain, and let it dry thoroughly before sanding with #220-b waterproof sandpaper which is more flexible than the paperbacked kind. It's best to sand as soon fairly soon after it's dry because the longer it dries, the harder it becomes. Apply another coat , sand, and check to see if you missed anything. Any gaps or errors in construction (:-)) should now be rather small so fill and sand smooth. The filler leaves lots of dust so wipe it away with a damp cloth or brush. I then apply three coats of nitrate dope thinned to about 70/30 and sand after each coat is thoroughly dry, using finer sandpaper than the #220-b. After three coats the surface will be sealed, shiny, and ready for either covering with wet silkspan, or other material, or painting. Also check Poppy's hanger for a slightly different procedure. Deposit 5 cents, put the lime in the coconut, call me in the morning. Or...dduckett@triconet.org marlinus64 I believe I owe you far more than a nickle...this is what the concept of the free exchange of knowledge and ideas was meant to be. By sharing our skills, knowledge and ideas we all prosper and become better people. If only the rest of the world would catch on :)
View Build Thread	Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #41, Mitsubishi J2M3 Radien "Jack" by David Duckett poppy JFB! Beautifully done. Those panel lines are superb and I love the detailed L/G. Another masterpiece! BriandKilby hi david, this is probaby oxymoron to you, but how do you get your panel lines so exact? brian David Duckett I use several different pieces of flexible plastic in different lengths as guides when drawing on the lines. Usually the piece is taped in place first. For the line around the cowling I used 1/64" Chartpak tape. The circles and ovals are from plastic templates. I don't measure any of these for exact placement, just eye ball them. BriandKilby thanks david, i'll give it a try.
View Build Thread	Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #41, Mitsubishi J2M3 Radien "Jack" by David Duckett David Duckett and sand and fill and sand...;-) scirocco14 Wow, that's a lot of work...impressive! David Duckett Thanks. By the way, I saw on the Guillow site that you're in Asheville, NC. I was born and grew up in Canton but left after High School in 1959 to join the Air Force. I haven't been back since 1989 although I do have a Niece and a couple of Nephews who still live there, and a Niece who lives in Asheville. scirocco14 Hi David, We love living in Asheville, we're about 1/2 way between the airport and Brevard. I'm a big fly fisherman as well so it's a perfect location with all the great trout streams in my backyard. Mark marlinus64 By the way, I am getting ready to build a small trainer type control line airplane. It will have a solid balsa wing and body. My question is what do I use as a sanding filler? I plan on sanding/shaping, filling, sealing, sanding again then paint. So, what do you suggest for this process? I plan on using spray for the primer and base coat, then acrylics for the details. I appreciate your help as well as anyone else who would like to cointribute.

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