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Thanks. A lot to be getting on with. I thought the same about the nav lights. I wanted to give it a bit of life. I'm thinking now of a ground based diorama using the airfix resupply kit. It's the kit made by 'Fly' it's quite a detailed kit, comes with PE and resin cast parts. http://www.oxoniansplasticfantastic.co.uk/fly-172-model-kit-72006-armstrong-whitworth-whitley-mkv-9387-p.asp My great uncle flew with 78sq in the early part of the war as a radio operator so it's quite likely from what I've read that he flew in one of these.

Hello I'm building a Whitley Mk.V 1/72 scale. It will be marked 78Sq. I want to mount it as if it is on a bombing raid with a short string of bombs dropping from below. I will also light it, nav lights, cockpit lights etc. What I need to know is what kind of bombs did it drop and are there any examples on the net (I can scratch build them). What would have been the lighting configuration whilst the crew were dropping the bombs, what would have been the procedure? Was the cockpit and gun turret lighting red? were the nav lights switched off, did they use a search light and where would it have been mounted? I'm having trouble finding any reference material for this particular aircraft 'in action'. Obviously I'm not likely to find any colour images If anyone knows of any good reference sites or other forums I could try I would be very grateful. Thanks

Hello I'm starting a build of the 1/25 PolarLights Delorean. Does anyone know if there are any after market parts or photo etch available for this kit? I've seen a Japanese kit that is listed as 1/24 scale but the photoetch comes with it. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks. I've gained so much from other peoples blogs and YT videos that I thought I should do the same.

Hello I've just finished my Revell voyager kit. Started it in December last year. Please take a look at my wordpress blog if you want to see some pictures. http://prydien.wordpress.com/ I will upload some video on youtube soon.

I've done that it does help. I was working on a really hot day and the brush was clogging up every few seconds. I've found out that the ambient temperature makes a huge difference to the paint. In fact the 'Aztek' details I did can only be done in a warm temperature or the paint goes on too wet. Please check my blog as it's recently been updated. http://prydien.wordpress.com/

I've been using Vallejo model paint with their thinners. I just found out from their website that these paints are not suitable for airbrushing and I should have been using Vallejo model air paints which are designed for airbrushes without the need for thinners. I wondered why it kept drying up in the brush so quickly. I've sanded it down and gone over it again, it looks ok now. Oh well, you live and learn. I sanded it smooth and gave it a fresh blast. I'm using a compressor as well, cost around £60, it' s much better than a can. The air brush I'm using is a Harder & Steenbeck. Thanks for looking by the way I've updated my blog. Please pop over and take a look. http://prydien.wordpress.com I haven't got too far to go now I'm going to use 'Micro Krystal Klear' for the windows. I've got some dental acrylic recommended by Steve Neil (look at his youtube channel >steve neill's garage< he's fantastic, a real inspiration, he works so hard) But I think dental acrylic is best used before you paint. What do you guys use for windows? Thanks for the comments everyone, all input is greatly appreciated.

Hi Thanks for looking. I'm going to spend a lot of time practicing with my spray gun before I go any further. I want to get the Aztek effect just right. Don't want to ruin it in the final stages.

Hello I've been building Revell's USS Voyager for a while now. I've updated my blog so thought you may want to take a look. I think I started a thread back in Jan/Feb but it must have been purged (or maybe it was on another forum). Anyway please take a look, all helpful and constructive feedback is welcome. http://prydien.wordpress.com/