My bench runneth over

[Barry]

In the center is a Model Art Decal System Broussard, clockwise, a Valom Navion (can't decide on a paint scheme), Shark Kit Bell X-14, Hasegawa F-104G (will be NASA), Revell F-104C (will be Puerto Rico Air Guard). AirModel VFW 614, and Matchbox T2C Buckeye. Not shown are the Mach2 Martin WB-57F, Bandai YS-11 and Sword Kit FJ2 Fury. I need for the local-ish shops to reopen so I can get some paint, except for the FJ-2. I've got Alclad, so I could finish that one.

[PaulBradley]

Yikes, that's quite the bench-full!!

Are you able to mail order some paints from your local hobby store? Mine in PHX does that - I'm waiting for him to get the Airfix Tiger Moth in....

[Crashpilot]

In the center is a Model Art Decal System Broussard, clockwise, a Valom Navion (can't decide on a paint scheme), Shark Kit Bell X-14, Hasegawa F-104G (will be NASA), Revell F-104C (will be Puerto Rico Air Guard). AirModel VFW 614, and Matchbox T2C Buckeye. Not shown are the Mach2 Martin WB-57F, Bandai YS-11 and Sword Kit FJ2 Fury. I need for the local-ish shops to reopen so I can get some paint, except for the FJ-2. I've got Alclad, so I could finish that one.

you´re not alone - my bench is too crowded, too

[DavidWomby]

Some great models there. I am especially in awe of that VFW614. Airmodel vac, eh? How was that to build?

David

[Barry]

Not for beginners David. Fuselage moldings should be cylindrical in cross section but were too wide. I removed strips along the centerline to make them more nearly so, but could only go so far or the 'canopy' would have been impossible to fit. Also, the bulkheads and floors were way to small. Gluing them to one side left a 1/4+ inch gap on the other. Thing is...I actually like doing all that.

[DavidWomby]

Not for beginners David. Fuselage moldings should be cylindrical in cross section but were too wide. I removed strips along the centerline to make them more nearly so, but could only go so far or the 'canopy' would have been impossible to fit. Also, the bulkheads and floors were way to small. Gluing them to one side left a 1/4+ inch gap on the other. Thing is...I actually like doing all that.

Thanks. I occasionally pull out my Airmodel Varsity and Pembroke and Valleta conversion (uses Wellington wings from a donor kit) and promptly put them away again!

David

[Barry]

Ya just gotta dive right in and have at it David. The thought goes like this: What do I want..
what have I got...What do I have to do with what I've got to make it look like what I want? Cut, splice, fill, sand. Repeat as necessary until it's ready for paint.

[VickersVandal]

This is a great lineup of subjects! Good to see someone who will tackle whatever medium necessary. That Bell has me intrigued. I wasn't aware of its existence. That's one wacky bus.

[Barry]

Yes it is. A one off test bed, it is one of SharkKits earliest offerings and is very rough. I had recently built their Buggatti racer, which is a real gem, and was surprised by the difference.