Fourteen people attended the meeting. In industry news, Kinetic has
re-tooled its 1/48 F-16 A/M and Reskit, in Ukraine, is back online.
Jimmy reports Men at Arms Hobbies in Middle Island is still in
operation; games mostly, books, some kits and lots of paint
(reminds me of The Complete Strategist on E 33 St in Manhattan). Michael
D shared many (but, hey, he builds models, so you know he took a whole
lot more) of his photos from Fleet Week 2022. We saw USS Bataan, its
USMC
detachment and its aircraft, USS Milwaukee, HMS Protector, USCG
Dependable and other vessels. Thanks again, Michael.
In progress and completed work included: Japanese Type 10 tank, NASCAR
Monte-Carlo (with aftermarket decals), Gundam, Pittsburgh class USS
Columbus, SAAB J-21 A3 and J-21R, Comanche, M-3 Stuart, Beaufighter Mk
6, M-29 Weasel conversion and F-84. The tool
of the week was a mirror scribe (photos attached). We heard that
Plastic Magic glue, from the UK, works on styrene and ABS, that True
Colors paints match Model Master enamels and Vallejo metallic paints
work well . The featured topic was paint compatibility,
a timely subject as old product lines fold and new ones appear. Not all
brands can be mixed to get that special color you need (mix a trial
batch), some topcoats will interact with primers (let the primer dry -
use a food dehydrator), airbrushes can get gummed
up (keep 'em clean), know when to shoot at low/high pressures. Tamiya
and Vallejo primers seem to work well. The next meeting is 6/7/22 at
7:30 pm. Frank C will send the invites. Maybe Bobby will talk about the
green model theme for June's in person meeting.
~Russ
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