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  2. Hi Antb,I have posted in the past on this forum,but my models are not up to the standard of the other modellers and it got disheartening.So now I just like looking at models that I would like to do or have done in the past and see how it could look like when done by a proper modeller.
  3. I'm another one short on words to describe the awe with which I view this model. Not even going to try.

  4. Thinking ahead excitedly - White stencil decals 1/72 for FJ-3D?

    RidgeRunner replied to RidgeRunner's topic in Cold War

    They arrived today so I'm ready to start gluing plastic ........ where are those kits?

  5. Airfix Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a Schwalbe 1/72 Released

    Black Knight replied to sofiane1718's topic in The Rumourmonger

    You appear to know something about 262s. Airfix have not done the triangular shaped vents on the rear of the engine cowlings. Were these on all 262s or just ones with BMW or with Jumo engines?
  6. Yeah, "on final" is an incorrect term. It is "on final" in that I am "finally" done with it. Thanks for thoughtful words.

  7. KP/AZ central discussion, questions & answers

    Jan Polc replied to Jan Polc's topic in Aviation Chat

    The first box of SR-53 is ready - the prototypes.... We are working on What if box now. Stay tuned.... :-)
  8. Lawzer started following RAF Stuka, New-Tool Airfix 1/48
  9. outstanding!
  10. Thanks so much for your kinds words.

  11. Grainy acrylics?

    johnd replied to Eugene's topic in Paint

    All Vallejo brushes well, as does Hataka and both leave a good finish. I lean towards Hataka as the colours seem more accurate, though Vallejo may have raised their game in that area recently. Having said that, some Humbrol paint goes on well straight from the pot, Hu90 especially. If it doesn't, add flow improver and retarder. Water works fine for thinner but better results may be achieved with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). If the surface is a little rough, rub down with a fancy product such as micromesh or use the poor person's solution, a piece cut from a pair of tights. Really, it's all a bit 'hit and miss' with Humbrol, quality control hasn't been consistent over the years and you can't be sure what you're getting. One tip, though: don't buy it in flip-top pots. I'm still experimenting and far from an expert, but look up posts from Britmodellers such as @robvulcan for top advice on acrylics and brush painting. John.

  12. First Diorama

    Marc Davison replied to Marc Davison's topic in Ready For Inspection - Dioramas

    Thanks, I did originally intend to put tyre tracks in but then forgot when I was trying to get the plaster of paris formed.

  13. What have you purchased 9

    Gorby replied to Julien's topic in Chat

    Sorry to hear about your little-un. Many Brits take the NHS for granted, but stories like yours bring home how lucky we are. When my American daugther-in-law was young, she spent three days in hospital, which cost her parents $30,000. They are still paying it off ten years later. My dad has just spent three and half months in an NHS hospital – no charge. I hope that Procopius Minor gets well soon.

  14. Airfix Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a Schwalbe 1/72 Released

    Roman Schilhart replied to sofiane1718's topic in The Rumourmonger

    I received my copy last weekend at E-Day in Prague. Close inspection reveals: Airfix rendition is a late-production aircraft (gun blisters on the nose). Revell's 262 was an early production without blisters. Airfix kit lacks the headrest armour and has a narrow trim tab, indicating a Leipheim built machine. By cutting out the trim tab (and replacing it with a broader one) and adding headrest you can build a Obertraubling version as well. But not the Budweis version, which has square blisters, though.
  15. Best heat staining I've seen so far!

  16. First Diorama

    Gorby replied to Marc Davison's topic in Ready For Inspection - Dioramas

    Excellent job - particularly for a first attempt. The only improvement I could suggest is tyre tracks/ruts in the muddy road.

  17. Minion's Finnish pencil

    Nigel Heath replied to modelling minion's topic in Radial Engines Rock GB

    Lovely looking paint work on the underside

  18. FOUR better - or worse!

    Mick4350 replied to bentwaters81tfw's topic in Chat

    What ! Glue never dries ?

  19. Pilot or no pilot?

    Nick Millman replied to Gardner95x's topic in WWII

    Seems a bit harsh! But anyone who has seen the wonderful 1/72 in-flight models of Tango India Mike (where he now?) knows that is simply not true. Nick
  20. shakakoz started following 1\48 AFV F-5F Sundowners
  21. Space Ranger started following Another Ryan, The FR-1 Fireball and a jump over the cliff
  22. As vac-forms go, the Wings kits are some of the best. I have several in my collection, all 1/72. Vac-forms are no more difficult to build than injection-molded kits; they just take more patience and care to get the mating edges just right and trailing edges sharp.
  23. DaveJL started following 1/48 Su-30MK2, Venezuelan Air Force.
  24. Hello all, Here is my entry for this GB: Hobbyboss 1/48 Su-30MKK, marked as an MK2 of the Venezuelan Air Force. Kit: Extras: Caracal decals, Master pitot tube, Eduard Brassin OFAB-250 bombs, Wolfpack K-36 ejection seats and Quickboost F-14 FOD covers (modified to fit). This is what i'm going for: https://imgur.com/lcPwxA9 Fully armed: http://www.planobrazil.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Su-30-venezuela-3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/x1jsE8j.jpg Going for, 2x ECM pods on wingtips, 2x R-73, 4x OFAB-250, 2x KH-31, 2x KH-29 and 2x R-77. (the above pictures show R-27s on the intake pylons but these are being replaced with the KH-29s. Looks a nice kit, hopefully it's a bit easier to assemble than the Academy offering. Dave

  25. FOUR better - or worse!

    Beardie replied to bentwaters81tfw's topic in Chat

    lead to sticky ends
  26. Nigel Heath started following AndyRM101

  27. 1\48 AFV F-5F Sundowners

    matteo44 replied to Enrywar67's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Perfect work!!
  28. Grazie Matteo, glad you like it Ciao
  29. I couldn't agree more. Ciao
  30. Agreed! Great paint job on the underside, Ced Can't wait to see you modelling yourself after the Spitfire flight Ciao
  31. Today

  32. Aoshima Gigant

    Nigel Heath replied to AndyRM101's topic in Work In Progress - SF & RealSpace

    Cool project - looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
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