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Enamels for me too, though I only have Steel and Chrome (and the latter takes ages to dry). If you remember, though, the main color I used on my Pony was decanted Tamiya Gloss Aluminium from a rattle can. As for your Pony, it looks awesome! Ciao

Yes. I didn't realise it covered pre war colours, from the dates quoted. One to look out for then. I'd presume the newer edition! Anyway, very helpful and darker than the bits I'd seen. The FS595 are really helpful as it gives me a much better idea of the colours, I don't have much Model Air, though Vallejo of course don't do anything as helpful as use the same numbers/names for the different ranges, when the cynic in suspects there are many that are the same, Model Air just being watered down versions Thanks again.

Does anyone know how I might determine the colour and sea condition when the IJN carriers launched at the start of the attack on Pearl Harbour? The carriers were some 200 miles from Pearl.

Cannot understand why people got so het up about a roundel description. The Eire air force roundel does have a similar appearance to the ying and yang symbol and Mike in all innocence tried to describe it not knowing about the correct Celtic Boss description. Mike has already conceded that he has made a mistake in a light hearted way, so best leave it at that.

I found a good analogue for scale mesh netting. Small mesh bags sold by `The Works` here in the UK. Although I have yet to cut and paint them to my eyes they are fine and flexible enough to work with. `White Organza Bags - Pack Of 8 From 1.00 GBP | The Works`

Those missiles look awesome Dave, fantastic work, and I can see why you choose the pre-painted ejection handles as they do look very neat and certainly add to the look of the lovely ejector seats.

I'd be interested to hear how people are doing streaking? I always seem to make a complete mess!

Master class work! Congrats J-W

Very nice and interesting model.

Note, that red cross, the one provided in the kit were way to big imo, so used from spare decals from earlier builds, looks way better.

Thank you.

@modelling minion Thanks Craig. It must be my lucky day. 3 different flavours of decals and they all worked as they’re meant too. @Doug M Thanks Doug. A bit of streaking on top and that’ll do for weathering. Thanks James

I never realised the difference, but I can tell you now, having just looked, all my AK Extreme metallics are enamel, including the black base., and that's what I'm using on the P-51. HTH. Your French pony looks awesome, Cookie. I'm definitely going to try this dry brush metallic paste. I assume you have to seal it before masking? T.

Allright, all day in my mancave. that Compass is finnished, as detailing and weathering, mediterranean enviroment is sure harsh on aircraft, and dried salt is a must,....note the real micro particles, and few yes it will be gone, as it is from pastel pencils, aswell as the micro fibres and will be long gone before fuselage halfes is glued. de

Yes, this site is free for us to use, with no adverts either, but not for our esteemed leader; who pays for this; including maintaining the site, keeping certification up to date and doing all those tasks that provides us with this great forum. Mike

Fred and Trevor are having a casual conversation about girls : Fred is what you'd call a handsome guy and Trevor , well , has been less gifted by mother nature. Suddenly Trevor erupts : "Everybody always ask me about my type of women , well you know what ? My type are the ones who are interested , period ! I've seen a survey about that , and they say that in the world there's almost three women available for one man... but, damn it, who stole my share ?!??"

That interior work is excellent, nice work mate

Makes a nice change from all the American Rodded kits of the Ford A.

Good result mate, thanks for taking part!

I like your experimenting with the metal mate, I think this will come out great

Are they small? or are they far away? Previous GB entry at 1:350 scale Mike

That's a very nice vignette.

Excellent! I'l hopefully get my build over the line now!

and fly turbopropelled brooms

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