Maxtype Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Okay Everyone, I've given the kit a bath & scrub in good warm soapy water, and I'm ready to start! No pix yet, maybe later today, but I'm building the Hasegawa 1/48 YF-19 as an operational VF-19A+ from SVF-143 "The Pukin' Dawgs". I'm using Jasmine Models Photo etch set for the YF-19, purchased from our very own newca, plus Fightertown Decals for the Pukin' Dawgs markings and probably some anime girl nose art I got from Starship Modeler. I believe there are no external differences between a YF-19 and a VF-19A, if anyone has evidence to the contrary, please let me know! I'm also planning this as a diorama, showing a somewhat weary NUNS -19 undergoing pre-takeoff checks sometime in 2060. This is mainly an excuse to put a simple base under the VF to protect it, and a few figures for detail and interest. The VF-19A+ paint-scheme will be similar to a modern day FA-18E, overall light or medium gray, maybe a little less worn than a jet. Pix soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtype Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Hi guys. No pix yet - I've got a health problem in the family. Soon as I can, though, I'll be back on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 We'll be here when you get back! Family comes first man. Hope everything sorts itself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtype Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Thanks Micky. Things are going well. I have a little time to internet, but I'd hate to be arm deep in a kit if she needed me. Back to normal soon, it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minelayer Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 My apologies for the potentially obvious question but...why do you wash the kit in warm sopay water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 My apologies for the potentially obvious question but...why do you wash the kit in warm soapy water? This is to remove any oily residue on the parts, which will potentially ruin a paint job. When parts are molded, the casting molds are coated with a thin, greasy layer for the parts to slide off of them, much like how pots and pans are coated with Teflon [tm] to keep food from sticking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceblue106 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Hey Max, Just wondering if you had any progress or updates to this build? Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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