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In Topic: Modeling group at JSB Balad, Iraq?

02 July 2010 - 07:23 AM

Is there a model club of any kind at JSB Balad, Iraq? I'm going there for a year and would like to know if there is a model club on base. I was in a club in VA and really enjoyed it.

Anybody know anything, even 2 or 3 year old info?
Gary

I started a model club with the generous support of many contributors during my tour in '05-'06. Read something recently that the club is still going strong (believe the source was a letter to the editor of a model mag... sorry I don't remember specifics). It originally operated out of the CSC clinic but I moved it to the rec center in 06 before redeploying and I believe it still operates there. When I left, there was an ample supply of kits, paints, tools airbrush and compressor. Hope this helps. Good luck on your tour and thanks for your service.

Ed
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In Topic: 1932 ford

13 November 2009 - 09:21 PM

I've had pretty good luck with Mequiar's Ultimate Swirl Remover, when the yellowing is from surface contamination (ie. dusty, moist environments and nicotine stains). Requires very little pressure, and abraisiveness diminishes the longer you work it. Leaves a nice finish.

In Topic: Painting Holley Carbs?

13 November 2009 - 09:12 PM

For larger scale, I use 2 or 3 different tints, usually start with jet exhaust or magnesium base, then apply washes of gold, yellow and green (very little color added to thinning agent). Uneven washes wind up looking pretty authentic. Got the idea from an Eastwood automotive catalog (they actually sell tinting kits for 1:1 automotive restorations), tried it on a Big Duece triple carb set up, and have gotten positive feedback on the results. Just another option for ya.
good Luck!