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This is G-14/U4 and has a spinner barrel? (WNr 511500)

Wonder how it'll compare to already existing HGW product? I have the HGW and will be interested to hear from Eduard set users.

Think Ian Black was one of the last through the LTF. The Lightning manual is the one Haynes never got to publish; excellent resource as well.

New Japo book, looks like a really nice volume and will order when it becomes avaible. Colour chart, Eagle Editions sold a stand alone RLM colour chart with paint chips. Again out of print, but does come up occasionaly and maybe a worthwhile option. I have all the list colour charts inc the errata for Merrick and Kiroff. Not sure there's anyway I can picture them as comparisons, but will drag them all out and see if there are any startling difference.

It's out in the UK now

What a beast, beautiful build and tribute.

Built this when it came out; really nice kit. Will get it again when it comes out and give it another go 50 years later

Judy has posted on Facebook that Jerry died of Covid at home after a short illness. Anyone who has an Eagle Editions, Eagle Cal or Eagle parts know what a loss this is to our hobby. Jerry was one if a kind and will be missed. Happy trails Jerry, Ken

Really nice build. Watched the real one being built long it's Argentinian sister ships. Of interest a section of Sheffield's hull was replaced with one from the ARA Hercules during construction whilst she was still on the stocks.

Well reading this (below) and looking at the sprues, there's a whole host of goodies on sprues. Choice of tails, canopies, cowls, trop filter, wheels, armament.... And of course in this series, ‘‘G-2’’ ‘‘G-4’’ ‘‘G-6 Early Type’’ ‘‘G-6 Late Type’’ ‘‘G-14’’ and ‘‘G-6/U4’’ will be released followingly, please keep an eye out for our updates~~~~!! Besides, there are some parts and runners in this Hartmann kit will not be used, but will be needed as part of the assembly for the following types, so why not save them while you enjoy waiting for the following releases?

Thing about this finish, it's not blotches. it squiggles. See the photo of the NASM's 219. The example you have posted is completed using the same process.

A real masterclass, thank you

Believe Proper Plane are also Ukraine based. I only hope all these good people get through to the other side of this safely. My thoughts are with them tonight and in the coming days. Ken

Hobby elements make pretty useful small/micro files; I have a few sets and can attest to there quality. Well worth checking out their website. Hobby Elements

Anybody have a good way of creating the surface of modern carrier decks. I think even in 48th this will be a visible feature and a smooth surface wont quite do it? TIA for you input Ken

I'd 2nd this one, expensive but pretty much covers everything you'll need. FAQ Scale Figures Book AK Interactive by Kirill Kanaev. This is a lot cheaper but obviously covers less - Flesh and Skin AK Learning Series 6 Book; there are also other books in this series which are good. Encyclopedia Of Figures Modelling Techniques by Ammo. A lot of this depends on how much you are moving into figure painting? Youtube, check out Sideshow Sqidmar SWM, There's loads out there, best be a magpie and just pick bits from all of them. Ah then there is always for your particular subject matter - SIM 8 Btw, I'm in the same place and am going through a lot of stuff, but am moving away from Space stuff for a change into more based figure paiting. Cheers, Ken

Try Archive X there's a an associated Facebook group as well. Cheers, Ken

Beautiful looking plane; you have really done it justice.

h 29 inches of Orion goodness

For the date and model I'd go with RLM 66 for the cockpit and RLM 02 for the rest of the interior. Gear bays etc will also be RLM02. Instrument panels were generally grey (see below) Instruments themselves were black with the bezels following the usual Luftwaffe standard format.

Yes, best book on painting anything I own. Can translate the skills across all genres. Check this review out - Review

Greetings from Hull, UK; I think your story will chime with many people Ken

Picked up a couple of figures; aim to get some experience with basic techniques. Really not quite sure what I've let myself in for but hopefully both will provide good learning experiences. Will start with Dianne them move onto Cleopatra.

- What are the best sources for articles and videos of other people's builds? Facebook group, there's quite a few some dedicated to the studio models which are great for reference and some to the model itself . lots of good ones with helpful hints and tips Everything I've seen suggests that no-one paints this with brushes, it's all sprayed. Is this right? Use both, You can't replicate all the weathering with an airbrush. - And everyone seems to assemble then spray (rather than spray parts before assembly). Is this right too? I'd assemble then spray/paint - Do people use the waterslide decals or do they paint instead? Why? Really is optional, depends on your painting skill for the panels - Does anyone use the included stickers? No, waterslide or paint - Does anyone use the included photo-etched metal parts or do they upgrade? Yes, though not massively visible in 1/72; original cockpits in models were pretty sparse as well - What are the best 3rd party add-on's? Are they necessary? Shapeways, don't need too much though - Greeblies - The plastic means that you can only use acrylic paints. Any brand/range recommendations? You can use enamels but prime well first. Don't flood plastic with washes, this will cause problems. Archive X paint if you want the ultimate finish. Archive X