Recent content by Heavens Eagle

The site still exists, but is basically inert. I have several older Pocher kits, but am not looking forward to dealing with them. Might just go ahead and sell them. I have so many other kits to build that I will probably enjoy more.

Something I have found with mine is that it "seems" to clog, but it is really building up a blob of paint on the needle that sticks out. I take a Q-tip, poke it on the end of the needle, spin it, and pull it back off. Blob is gone and the "clog" is gone. Turns out it isn't internal, as when...

I have notice this morning that this beastie is on the way.

Quite impressive Tim! Keep up the good work!

Your getting there!

That Pontos PE looks challenging. Do what you feel up to my friend. I use micro applicators for extra tiny stuff that are made from stainless wire. The wires have a slightly angled chisel end on them that is polished which helps to apply the CA exactly where I want it. That and good...

Speaking of hollow, it is becoming about time for me to go to my drill bit source for another variety of small bits.

If you want some inspiration for gaming miniatures go check out the DakkaDakka forum. It is mainly for gaming miniatures and a lot of that is Games Workshop stuff.

The one issue I had with their PE on the Ju88 (which isn't finished yet) was one part on the wheel well fret wasn't correctly etched. They sent me a new full fret with the corrected part. I ended up using some of those extra parts on the build.

Get yourself a Drafting stubble brush. They are about 12+ inches long with 2+ inch soft bristles. I use mine all the time and have found small 1/72 PE parts the size of a pin head.

I have similar issues with Trumpeter and Italeri. Doesn't keep me from dropping change on some of their better items though. It seems that they all will FUBAR a new kit if given the chance. The three big Trumpeter tank kits I got recently all seem to be top end, and the Titanic kit was given...

As I stated earlier it was paint time this weekend. Discovered a minor goof "after" laying the paint, but it will only involve cleaning and repainting 4 parts. As I now have "practice" on the candy cane color application, it should be a bit easier. Besides I want the paint that is on the rest...

Yup, and Murfreesboro is coming up on Nov 14th. As that is only about 3 hours away, I am going to try and go. Will take a couple of items and see what shows up.

I have heated a lot of Eduard PE. You only lightly heat it till it starts to turn red to orange. I use a candle or for small items a lighter works fine. The propane is only pulled out for BIG stuff. If yours is going all melty, you are heating it too much Bob. I know you hate Eduard, time to...

Also check your clothes, pockets, and things like that. Watch parts go in all kinds of weird places and in rare cases they "HAVE" to be found. Your PE work is looking really good Paddy!