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    Just this past week, I used the Bondall water-based turps to clean up my mixing palette after using Vallejo polyurethane acrylics as I didn't want to consume my limited supply of Vallejo airbrush cleaner. Performed admirably. Updated link to Bondall water-based turps
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    Thanks Jabba, This was the kind of feedback I was looking for. I'll be masking however, because I'll be airbrushing
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    Thanks Bertie, Planning a clear coat over the first lay down of decals. So should be (fingers crossed) ok.
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    Cheers all, Having a bash at the Airfix 1/72 Harrier and looking to build XV762 in its various guises/configurations, one of which is the attractive (to me at least) white distemper scheme which appears to have been applied for deployment into Norway. There appears to be very little evidence of the actual scheme on the 'interwebs' and the extract from the Xtradecal sheet is pretty much all I've got to go with. I've done a scan of a wide variety of reference books I have available, and again, not much to be found. The white distemper finish appears to have been applied to the existing green areas of the camouflage, with the existing maintenance markings thereon masked over. This is what I understand (and sort of makes sense) from the red notes on the scheme below. While this isn't reflected pictorially of the images below, I'm planning to paint the aircraft in the green/grey scheme, apply the maintenance decals, then mask those same locations and apply a weathered 'dirty white' distemper finish over the green areas. Any thoughts based on any specific knowledge anyone may have of this scheme from the mid-1970s ? Any insight would be gratefully appreciated. TIA A30 (Alfred)
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    Just become aware of these. I'm aware that a UK modeller I follow on Twitter has one in his hands. On the other hand HLJ is forecasting August. I assume readily available from AK Interactive currently ahead of a wider retailer release. None in AU 🇦🇺 yet.
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    Looks like an 'SNB' is a US Navy designation for a Beech 18. An entirely different beast. SNJs had a couple of different canopy styles, along with the Commonwealth Harvard variants, so it will be interesting to see what 'bag of (resin) bits' Special Hobby provides and what AT-6/T-6G predecessors will fall out of the new boxing.
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    What is an AT-6/SNB........'SNB'.............🤔..........surely they mean an early SNJ variant ? "Bueller , Bueller" ?
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    Yes, by Petersplanes but I'm not sure how widely available these were/are. Tailored for war gaming by the looks of it. https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=Kits&q=petersplanes&fkTYPEGROUP[]=%22Bristol%20Blenheim%22 If anybody would produce a typical kit in the future, it might be someone like Mark I Models. They've released a family of Beaufighters not so long ago. https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=Kits&q=1%2F144+bristol+beaufighter&fkCOMPNAME[]=%22Mark%20I%20Models%22&fkSCALE[]=%221:144%22&fkTYPEGROUP[]=%22Bristol%20Beaufighter%22
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    Masterful work Andrew-san
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    A wash should generally be of a dissimilar paint type to the painted surface you are applying it to. To use an enamel-based wash, ensure the underlying surface is finished in an acrylic or polyurethane paint/clear coat. Conversely, to use an acrylic wash successfully, apply over an enamel paint finish. The solvent in each wash type will simply attack a like-solvent paint when applied over the top. It's obvious isn't it ? I've used the Tamiya enamel product mainly for interior pin-type washes as as Martin points out, a further thinning adds to the utility of the Tamiya product. HTH
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    A general comment about navigation and communications antennas seen on commercial passenger aircraft (and other aircraft for that matter). Most of the common types are actually made by companies who specialise in these things. It is rare for an airframe manufacturer to design/manufacture antennas. Sensor Systems, Cobham, etc are some of the well known manufacturers. Once you know the system, it's pretty simple to home into the specific antenna type/family. Manufacturers websites will usually have some sort of basic product data which usually includes general arrangement drawings of their antennas, from which you may appropriately scale your required dimensions.
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    Great job on your Blenheim, Adam ! Don't feel alone in encountering the assembly issues you have. I've had the same.
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    Many thanks Walter
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    Most impressed by your progress after such a long absence. You clearly 'have a feel for it' as the former Irish Chief Designer I worked for used to say A couple of other things to throw into the mix, Trav.............. Windex is fabulous for stripping acrylics from painted parts/assemblies. Similarly, an ammonia based windscreen washing solution will do the same for you. I recently had the need to strip four assembled Airfix Blenheim cockpits and a soak in the stuff for a couple of hours, a brisk shake and rinse/dry, had them ready to go for the paint again. By the way, this is the same reason I don't use Humbrol's Maskol liquid masking agent on acrylics, as having a similar make up, I found it leaves a 'footprint' behind on the paint once removed. On the matter of 'stains' from Micro Sol/Set, I've used cotton buds dampened with warm water to remove such minor blemishes. All this 'stuff' will become second nature to you soon anyway
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    Hi Trav, I just spotted your build thread this evening. Welcome 'back' and I hope you're enjoying yourself. Don't get to serious about wringing your hands over minor issues. There's always the next build to get it just right. If you find you still have 'a thing' for the Zero, and you've built up a little more confidence, you might want to try one of the Tamiya 1/72 Zeros. They are gold. Almost a dozen parts in the cockpit alone. As I think you are discovering, the Gunze paints are a dream to airbrush. I 'converted' to them in the last few years after being a 'Model Master enamels man' since my early 20s. I like your choice of kits for your 'initial stash'. I am a Bf 110 fancier of the Eduard variety. You'll find them exquisite kits. The new tool Airfix kits are very cooperative and buildable kits. Great choices ! I think all but the Curtis Hawk are new tools. As someone stole a favourite saying of mine earlier in your thread - "Well done that man" !
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    Hello gentlemen, I've another question regarding the Blenheim. Engine cowls. Was the upper cowl effectively a single 180-degree segment ? The Airfix kit breaks the engine cowl into three circumferential segments however. TIA
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    Magpie22, Thanks for sharing the information you have about the Boomerang's wing construction. Very enlightening, but also not surprising when you understand the engineering design approaches and fabrication methods of that time. I 'chewed the cud' with Kent on this matter via another avenue in parallel and wasn't too far off the mark. I 'rescued' some material from CAC/HDHV before what remained in the 'archives' was disposed of. 'Criminally negligent' was that disposal action IMHO. gingerbob, Your insight is also appreciated. Structures engineering is my 'forte' as an engineer. Good work ! mhaselden, I appreciate your info regarding Alf Clare and 453 SQN Buffalos. I am planning a 453 SQN Buffalo build and this information might give me a better focus on the specific aircraft I may elect to build. Kent, A final acknowledgement to you for 'bringing' this all together !
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    Prompted by the Spitfire and Hurricane topics I've noted with the same intent, I trust it's not out of order to establish one for the Blenheim, as I suspect a few of us are getting stuck into the Airfix Blenheim kits. I have 4 on the go - a pair of Mk. I and Mk. IV types respectively. When I get a moment, I might put links to some of the recent questions about the Blenheim in this post/thread - and start my build thread.
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    Troy, Thanks for the links and some fabulous images ! I guess aluminium makes sense; possibly castings ?
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    Many thanks for the additional turret info, Selwyn.
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    I have a question regarding the colour of Blenheim wheel hubs. I ask because most of the painting references I have (Airfix, various aftermarket decal sheets) are 'silent' in this matter. The Airfix kit provides guidance for a single flat black/coal black shade. For many of the original Mk.I aircraft with the black underside this makes sense to me. As we know, Blenheims of other persuasions and colour schemes (Sky Blue, etc. under surfaces) exist and are covered pretty well by the range of decal sheets that have been released in recent times. I am wondering if the wheel hubs where ever matched to the under surface colour of the factory/service-prepared aircraft. Or were they predominantly black, including spare wheels ? Any assistance would be gratefully accepted.
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    I was considering the question posed by PaulR also. Then I thought about it. Appropriate check-list actions by the pilot (in the case of the Blenheim) should have been to 'stow' the items when they were no longer needed (i.e. after landing). Also, I imagine the engine cowl flaps were only required to be 'open' on the ground while taxiing or doing engine runs to facilitate cooling of the engine. So if modelling your Blenheim parked, flaps (wing and cowl) are 'all tucked away', while if taxiing (out/in), 'let 'em all hang out'
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    Many thanks good Sir Knight I suspected as much regarding the drawn profiles. I guess it's something anyone with CG drawiing skills can master, even if they are a bit 'raw' on the subject.
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    Gentlemen, I have a couple of both the Airfix Blenheim Mk. I and Mk. IVF kits underway ATM. One aspect of the Blenheim kit I am unsure of is the dorsal gun turret options offered in the kit. I understand the single and double gun turret options and when the double gun option was introduced into service. What is unclear is whether the two clear parts - G3 & G6 (Mk. I sprues) and G3 & G4 (Mk. IVF sprues) simply reflect the stowed/deployed turret option, or is there a 'different' turret option for the Mk. I for example ? Many side profiles included either in books on the Blenheim or in aftermarket decals I have almost always illustrate the short squat turret. I suspect this is purely reflecting the 'artistic licence' adopted by the illustrators ? Many thanks,
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    Kev, Not a regular here, but became aware of your excellent work on the Vanguard just today. You are incredibly skilful and resourceful and you've brought your talents together remarkably to create such a fine model. Congratulations !
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