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- Birthday 11/05/1960
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Model making, Coastguard Volunteer _ Crew
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pinetree_fella replied to Corsairfoxfouruncle's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
I will be following this with interest, I have three RNZAF Skyhawks to build (this kit. a two seater and and a pre Kahu A4-K) with two sets of Gecko Graphics decals. -
pinetree_fella started following Tamiya Compressor, is it any good and BlackSheep Scooter
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1/48 Tamiya IJN Komatsu Bulldozer
pinetree_fella replied to Israel's topic in Ready for Inspection - Armour
Thanks for all that, I am experimenting with those "fancy products" (well chipping fluid anyways) then I need to learn about Artists Chalks and where to buy them. This will be my first attempt at weathering so I am not expecting too much. -
1/48 Tamiya IJN Komatsu Bulldozer
pinetree_fella replied to Israel's topic in Ready for Inspection - Armour
I am interested in the paint work, including the dusty look -
1/48 Tamiya IJN Komatsu Bulldozer
pinetree_fella replied to Israel's topic in Ready for Inspection - Armour
Another thing of great beauty, I have started mine, if i can get it somewhere close to yours and Mrs P's I will be a happy wee Kiwi. Do you have any WiP photos Israel? I am looking for a slightly newer look than yours, back story will be a captured unit "adopted" by RNZAF and recently used. -
Both good ideas, we have kittens so have kitty litter (also works in the bbq) so will try that but i like the ballast suggestion too thanks Guys
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Inspired in part by Mrs Plastix and her brilliant depiction of the Tamiya Komatsu bulldozer, I am looking to start building a Pacific Theatre base for a number of RNZAF 1:48 Aircraft. This needs to be a crushed coral runway and airparks, the bulldozer will be repairing bomb damage (I think). So the question, how to make 1:48 scale crushed coral. I am thinking crushed kitty litter might be a good start and or crushed plaster wall board? Any ideas greatfully explored. Cheers Pinetree
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I am looking at buying one of these, I am teaching myself airbrushing and currently use a little Nail Artist compressor but it fades when I use the Tamiya brush. I mostly model 1:48 Aircraft for my own enjoyment and stress release http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/74520basic_comp/basic_comp.htm Any advice gratefully considered. Cheers Stewart
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I am looking at buying one of these http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/74520basic_comp/basic_comp.htm Are they any good? I currently use a little Nail Artist Compressor but it doesn't keep up with my Tamiya Airbrush. I am very much an amateur painter but want to learn and improve. Any advice gratefully considered.. Stewart
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First AFV: Tamiya 1/48 Japanese Navy Komatsu G40
pinetree_fella replied to Mrs PlaStix's topic in Work in Progress - Armour
I have one of these in my stash, waiting for the right moment to add it to a pacific set up, so great see a build of one. give me something to aspire to -
Tamiya 1:32 F4U-1 Finished at last
pinetree_fella replied to bruce bay's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
I think its a thing of great beauty and no small wonder... 1/32 scares the beejeezus out of me, I have a Swordfish in 1/32 that I am trying to get the courage to finish -
Tamiya 1:32 F4U-1 Finished at last
pinetree_fella replied to bruce bay's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Did the US Aircraft have a red starboard light? or am I looking out it wrong? -
1/48 Ki-46 III Dinah - DUN!!
pinetree_fella replied to Thom216's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
This looks great, I have the same aircraft in my pile of doom awaiting more mojo... I would be very keen to get those photos or details of colour for wheel wells if at all possible please -
My first flight in an aircraft was in one of these, in the yellow livery (I think), took off from Mechanics bay out to Waiheke's northern beaches for a quick walk on the sand and an Ice Cream then back for a scenic flight over Western Springs and the Zoo then land on the Harbour again, I was the "co pilot" for the return flight, an amazing first flight for a 10 year old country boy on holiday in the big smoke. One of these days I will have to build one.