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m4rky

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  1. oh wow. That is stunning. Can't believe its only 1/72. Fantastic
  2. This is a really nice build. Your weathering technique, whilst relatively simple, is highly effective. Same with the stretchers, just a little tweaking and they look way way better. Love it. Makes me want to buy one, but too many other things to build...
  3. Gosh, that is fantastic. Normally such close up photography shows up the flaws. But I've been searching and can't find any. Beautiful work.
  4. Space Ranger: cheers for the link. Will take a look on my pc later. Skodadriver: thanks for the info. I am sure the nice people on BM will be just as helpful as you are. I had forgotten about the halford rattle cans. Much easier to use on bigger models (like an airliner) than my airbrush.
  5. Are there any good airliner specific build sites or youtubers out there?? I have a plan to start some of the airliner kits i have stashed away. i have always shied away from them as i am worried about getting the finish right, mainly dealing with the full length fuselage seams that every kit has. My seam/gap filing/sanding skills are not the best. cheers, mark
  6. Phil flory built a TUI 787 a few years back. Not a 737 but it did show how he coped with masking the wavy fuselage scheme. I think his 787 video might be one of his free ones on youtube without becoming a flory model subscriber???
  7. They have in my local model shop next to the tartan spray cans…
  8. Looks fantastic! i’ve been building the modelcollect version and been struggling with the weathering. I used a flory models wash all over it and its not right. Think i have been too heavy handed with it. Yours, however, looks spot on. I like the simple base too. Do you have any links on Mike Rinaldi’s opr?? I’d like to try it out on mine. Did you use the OPR technique on the rest of the truck or just the wheels?? Cheers, Mark
  9. Thanks for the link @Troy Smith. I am viewing this forum in Safari on my iphone and i dont see any sig?? i will review the video later and dig out some cheap kits to test the process on.
  10. Looks a great little kit. Painted beautifully as all yours are 👍 Do you still have a link to your brush painting video you did? I have seen some of your posts mentioning it but cant find a link??
  11. Lummox, thanks alot for the awesome explanation. I have a load of old humbrol enamels that are left in a drawer. Will get some of them out and experiment with the washes. Not got any filters so may invest as i have a feeling its those that are creating that extra bit of realism. For your filter could you use one of those really posh fine mesh tea bags? Might be a bit floppy though??
  12. Really enjoy following your build. Love all the scratch parts youve added they look spot on. Can you expand on how you have painted the engine? What paints, colours and weathering have you used as it looks so realistic. Cheers, Mark
  13. Thanks thats just what i was after. 👍
  14. I am building an Academy F15E and have decided to do one of the Lakenheath heritage jets. i would also like to put some ordanance on it but not sure if they ever carried any. Does anyone know what pods and ordanance is used and on which pylon? thanks
  15. Hello and welcome from a fellow mancunian. Just looked up the rocketdyne kit and it looks brilliant. i understand the reluctance to build such a kit. thats why i have never bought some of the pricey model factory hiro car kits. I just couldnt do them justice. Maybe one day i’ll have the confidence to build one. i have been listening to “13 minutes to the moon” on the bbc sounds app. Makes me want to build an apollo kit of some form. mark
  16. I did give it a little scrape/sand before using the filler. Next time i'll try and level it first. No problems with panel lines on this little kit. It's completely devoid of them on the underneath! I've got it quite smooth now. Taken a week due to leaving it overnight, each time, for the filler to set. Going to give it quick primer coat and see what it looks like.
  17. Has anyone got any tips on how to deal with steps in seams. I am building a PM Models 223 flamingo and its a really basic kit. I have joined the two halves of the fuselage together and it has left a small step in the seam. I have had a few goes at using putty around it and sanding down but i just seem to be creating another step with the putty. The step is going, slowly, by using this method, just wondering if there is a better way of doing it In hindsight I should have cut off the locating tabs on the fuselage halves and mated the surfaces bit by bit so it didn't produce a gap/step. Oh well i'll try that next time. Thanks
  18. I need a Hornet in my stash and like the Eduard Limited Editions. Hopefully its not too expensive. Hannants are showing it as £83 list price!!!!!!?!?!? There are few more pics of whats probably in the kit (Courtesy of 1999.co.jp). Decals look really nice: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10607699
  19. Or maybe I'll start to customise like this:
  20. I have ordered them and see what they are like. Wasn't sure if the model specific flocking was more in scale than other types. We'll see
  21. Has any one used flocking powder for Nails on their models? Have seen these on amazon and wondered if they would work? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fashion-Gallery-Colour-Velvet-Flocking/dp/B014A62QFG/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1514548533&sr=8-7&keywords=flocking+powder I want some grey flocking but not sure whether I want a light or dark grey. Was going to get a few and see which looked the best. This set looked a possible cheap alternative to specific model stuff
  22. Massive thanks. They do look spot on. Will need de-chroming and respraying but not a problem. I'lll build the GT3 for myself and put on the special edition wheels from the Tamiya Boxster
  23. I am trying to replicate my dads Porsche Boxster using the Tamiya 1/24 kit. As usual my dads a PITA and got a car with wheels from the Porsche options list and the kit (which comes with two choices of wheels) are not even close. I am looking for these rims: https://www.porscheshop.co.uk/porsche-wheels-accessories/split-rim-wheels-inc-sports-design/sports-design-18-alloys-for-boxster-refurbished.html It looks like they are called 18" BBS Sports Design Split Rims. Any ideas where I can get some. I have looked on HiroBoy, Spot Models and C1 and no luck yet
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    Doh... Cheers for the info. I think I might give them a try as they seem to be producing some interesting sets. The Modern US and Modern British Tank/AFV sets looks good
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    Hi, I am interested in trying out this paint as I am getting annoyed with acrylics (tip dry etc), but have been put off from Laquers due to not having a spray booth (just an open window!). Did you use Hataka's own Orange thinners with the paints or another brand? How is airbrush cleaning afterwards? Did you just use anything special or straight cheap cellulose thinners? Cheers
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