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I'll be entering with a 1/72nd Tamiya Mossie converted to a NF30. It will also give me a KUTA to learn how to post images! Darren

Hi Airmech, I also use the hairy stick to slap the paint around and I am a keen user of Klear. I would suggest that the Klear is laid down over the whole model as will prevent tonal differences and possible different coating thicknesses causing "steps" in the final finish. A couple of thin coats should suffice to produce a smooth surface but allow each coat to dry. You can also use Klear as a setting solution for your decals. To help things settle down put a dab in the area your about to place the decal. With the decal in place, do the usual and sop up the excess fluid. As the decal starts to dry I have a tendency to brush on another thin layer of Klear to help the decal snuggle onto the surface. Once cured, Klear produces a good hard surface to protect the the previous layers and can be evened up with a polishing pad. I have found that for the final sheen, that the Humbrol Acrylic Rattle cans are pretty consistant in producing the desired effect. For me, this is undertaken in the garden on dry windless days, which means I don't finish many models except in batches! HTH Darren

Not sure about the $75 ???? Hannants are advertising the Eduard Profi-pack L39 C for about £15 IIRC. Its a very nice kit. Darren

Mike, Do the Omani Hawk Then you can do the the Omani Hawk 200 usuing the Neomega coversion set to keep it company Then you'll have something just a bit special Darren

Lovely photos Iain. Some very atmospheric shots. Darren

Thanks for sharing Dave, Like the Phantom taking the wire. Is it me but is the radome a bit reddish? Darren

I think I'll do something a little French and something a bit Naval! Or maybe something completely different! Moi indecisive?

Where on earth are you going to put it? Brilliant build BTW Darren

WOW again!

WOW! Very nice. It looks like its due a major overhaul.

Hi Wayne, Looking good mate. Darren p.s. Happy New Year

Oh yes please!!

It certainly is a reboxing of the Hasegawa kit...with its attendant "issues" If the length of the fuselage is a concern, then Aeroclub produce a very good corrected fuselage. HTH Darren

I hate to enquire? Isn't that the MOD's latest cost efficient ARV? for ruture out of area operations. You know...... the A.V.D.A......(Armoured Vehicles Designed by Acountants)

NO.......IT'S A TARGET!!

Lovely models Spence. I have every intention of trying some of the techniques you have shared with us when I get my finger out and sit down to a bit of model making! Darren

Very Nice Builds Jonners. Exactly 3 times my output this year! Must try harder!

Been there...done that. Got the telling-off from Mum when I got home! Went back with Dad and ladder to retreive......and it had gone! So many memories. Beautifully executed Dean.

Very nice Jonners Now to finish my FAA Bearcat......Maybe in time for KUTA 111 Darren

Keep it up Wayne Do you think it'll be finished by Tuesday?

Very nice! Shame you didn't get the chance of a ride. Darren

Thanks for sharing Mark, I like the atmospheric shot of the Mirages. Darren

Shambles?? No, thats what happened afterwards!!

Hi Mike, quote]I also have one of those, and if you need any spares from it, I'll happily donate you the whole lot [/quote Many thanks for your kind offer Ta Darren BTW:- It was a pleasure to meet you at Telford.