Category Archives: Tips and Techniques

Applying Decals

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Frank R

For a pdf version of this post, click here. Applying Decals Ed Mate – September 2019 What follows are the techniques I’ve developed for applying decals. I’ll start with telling you that I hate decals (yes, hate; that probably should … Continue reading →

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Website updates

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Frank R

It’s a new year, the pandemic is winding down, and McK is doing a little introspection. We’ve started a bit of a membership drive. We’ve printed flyers and are in the process of distributing them to the area hobby stores … 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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