Just one thing, I have experimented with future over alclad and for me it takes away from the “look” of the paint. Rather use alclad’s clear gloss .
I however do not gloss over alclad for decals, they have (for me sofar) gone on very well because it is so smooth. I have even used (carefully) microsol on some decals to conform better, just do not flood the surounding areas aswell.
Theuns
Thanks. This should be a learning experience. Hopefully, not an aggravating one.
Once you find out how well this stuff works you will not go back to another system 
I tried to spray my 1/144 Super Conny with airframe allu but it just did not look right to me so I went for normal Humbrol 11 silver over black abd that gave me a better feel of alluminium. Maybe in smaller than 1/72 alclad doesn’t work for me…or I just do not know how to use the stuff lol.
Theuns
Well, luckily I only spent $11 for this kit. I’m still going to do my best to make this thing look good. It’s my favorite airplane that never made it into production.
Nice build! I too am a fan of this plane. Always loved the lines of the Super Sabre and the 107 takes it to another level.
Well crap! I broke my center canopy section in two. [:@][:'(] Gonna try and glue it back together. Does anyone know if Trumpeter replaces parts? This is a potential shelving event for me.
No don’t shelf it, just tellfolk the canopy section is off for “corosion inspection” of something like that…
Craig…I am popping in. Your masking looks excellent!
Thanks man. Unfortunately, I had to remove the masking and paint from the center section since it cracked in two. I’m going to glue the halves on the plane and re-mask. Hopefully it will come out as nice. I’m not ready to give up on this thing just yet.
Craig, try some of the info here:
cs.finescale.com/…/137385.aspx
The guys seemed to have had some success with Trumpeter replacement parts.
Thanks Rob. I sent Stevens International an email a few minutes ago. Hope they can help.
Whoever has this kit should buy metal undercart for it. the kit ones are very flimzy.
Mattcoat on, a few more pieces to put onand it is done.
Here is my attempt at building a CL MER with 6 Mk 81’s complete with fuse safety wires and flags.
Wow, that looks really sharp. I should get going on my HB 105 sometime in 2015. was it a tough build?
Not really, just the undercart that is finiky and flimzy.
Theuns
Sweet looking Thud there theuns.
Epic Thud! I love the addition of the wiring and flags!! Way to go Theuns…lookin’ great, as usual [Y]
Theuns,
The 105 looks great! And the MER with the Mk 81’s wired looks fantastic!
And thanks for the tip on the undercarriage. I will be building the same kit after I complete two other GB’s.
Theuns, great looking 105! Love the camo and weathering!
Steve
Hi Thuens,
I just started a Monogram 1/48 F101 to keep me out of the way of all the people that are in my house for the holidays. I have had this kit for a few years and been wanting to build it. It will be an out of the box build using the stock decals for the plane out of Grand Forks ND.
Just started painting the cockpit and interior stuff that cannot be painted after the fuselage and wings are put together.
Does anyone have a good airbrush ratio for the Model Masters Aircraft Gray FS16473? I have had bad luck getting the ratio in the past with this since it is such a thick, glossy paint. I am using a Pasch VL and MM Airbrush thinner.
Happy Holidays,
Scott
I asked the same question not too long ago. The most common answer I got was you want the paint thinned to the consistency of whole milk. Here is a link from the Testor site. It gives specific ratios for their paint. Airbrush pressure and distance from the object play a part in how well it goes on. Good luck.
Craig
http://www.testors.com/pages/help-and-support/faqs/general-questions/?page=2