Author Archives: Frank R

In Memoriam – Dan Paulien and Carl Geiger

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Frank R

The IPMS McKinstry chapter lost 2 long-time members in 2021, Dan Paulien and Carl Geiger. Both will be sorely missed. Daniel Jay Paulien – Mar. 9, 1970 – Sept. 5, 2021 We lost Dan in September to a freak accident … Continue reading →

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Meeting Changes due to Covid-19

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Frank R

The Arlington Heights Public Library has been closed (and reopened, and closed again, and opened again…) due to the Illinois state efforts to manage the pandemic.  At the moment, the library itself is open with restrictions – see http://ahml.info for … Continue reading →

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Repairing, Cleaning, and Polishing Clear Parts

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Frank R

Repairing, Cleaning, and polishing clear parts and canopies. by Dave Kopielski I have had a few requests on how I get my canopies so clear looking. Many times the clear parts in kits can get scuffed in shipping if they … Continue reading →

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Invasion Stripes

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Frank R

Invasion Stripes How to paint D-Day markings on your Thunderbolt by Ed Mate The first step is to determine where the stripes go. There is an “official” placement, but if you can check photos, you may find your subject has … Continue reading →

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