BIG X

Hi Ant, I've just caught up again - so that's what the rear view mirror looks like - I couldn't find it either Brilliant work - looking forward to the base now. Steve

WOOHOO

Hi Lampy, I had this IDENTICAL problem when I first started airbrushing. I ended up trying 'various' acrylic or 'water based' primers - including Stynilrez and Vallejo's own. In my own opinion the problem isn't the plastic - it's the water based primers. They simply do not 'grab' and hold on styrene - when it comes to removing masking tape or blu-tac 'worms'. Doubtless someone will be along shortly saying the exact opposite - but that is the nature of forums. I can only tell you I suffered with the exact same problem that you are having. I eventually switched back to Halfords rattle can primer. I wanted to get away from it as I wanted to paint indoors with an odourless primer - but if it doesn't work then it doesn't work. I now do spray the halfords indoors - with the spray booth on max extraction and the window wide open for 10 minutes. SWMBO has been very understanding. Now - just to give you 'reassurance' - though that is the wrong word - this is what is happening... When you pull the mask off a 'bubble' appears under the paint right.... ...when it's bad enough the 'bubble' rips right... ...when you pull the paint it stretches like a 'polythene bag' right... OK if that all fits - I'm afraid it's the primer - I couldn't find an airbrush one that worked and trust me I listened to folk on here and tried a fair few - money and time down the drain in the end. I hope you get the problem sorted, Steve

I think a display board is an absolute must for this build - with the open engine it needs a 'sense of place' - if that makes sense.

I've only just caught up on this - FANTASTIC NEWS - hopefully. SWMBO is the hero of this build - what a lady - can we vote for her at the end of the GB - SHE IS A WINNER

You have to love a spiral nose cone - top job Cliff.

A bit 'poppy' for some - but an absolute 'undiscovered classic' non the less - I challenge you not to love it.... I give you - The Blue Nile - Tinseltown In The Rain...

could it be 'polished' off - or maybe - as it is quite a 'simpl' part - could we not just bend a piece of clear styrene to shape. I think this is the same piece that I 'fecked' up and consigned to my 'second build... ..you could have had mine - but it's now covered in bronze paint. Don't give up - I AM SURE WE CAN BEAT THIS...

OUCH - just read this - show us a photo if poss...

WICKED - I love it - but definitely worth a 'like'

That's a nice barrel and a very clean build - looking good mate.

ouch... I was nearly there on Friday night - power tools and wine in my case - luckily I pulled it off. Don't you just hate drill bits...

This is coming along really nicely. I can never get fuel/oil drums to glue together without the seams still showing - top work as always Ben. You rally seem to be 'churning' out one brilliant build after another - 'the mojo is strong with you' as Yoda would say.

Nice one Ozzy

I'd be really surprised if they didn't use some for practice. I'm sure you don't just jump in one and go. But, if less than perfect I am pretty certain those practice craft wouldn't be sent into the front line. I may be wrong...