[P-51D Cockpit Sets & Masks (for Eduard) 1:48]

Can anyone explain the "3D" part of the description - are there multi-layer items or something else?

[Miniart listened!]

On 2/21/2021 at 5:20 PM, Nocoolname said:

Oh yea? So where is the 1/35 scale figure of 'me looking worried over another unfinished model' that I've been hoping for? 😬

Once lockdown is lifted, try https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/body-scan/

and you can have any expression you like (as long as you can hold the pose long enough) 😃

[Spruecutter69 - good seller]

Sent out two pilot figures very promptly, let me know when they were posted, packed them very well.

 

Thanks Chris!

 

anthony

[Safety and Handling of 3D Printing liquid resins]

Thank you for publishing this advice - very useful.

 

I see people are also using water-washable resins in printers - is the guidance and advice above the same? Any additional advice on disposing of the water used to wash parts created using water-washable resin?

[Africa GB chat]

I would like to join this group build please (might even finish something this time).  Options include Angolan Migs, SAAF F1 or III's, some SADF armour or Angolan tanks.  Not quite decided yet but generally looking at the Angolan war period.

[Monty Python]

Thanks to Chris (Monty Python) for the book - well packed and very promptly delivered!

[Fatfingers (Steve)]

Excellent trader - a pleasure to deal with.  Sent books very nicely packed.  Much appreciated.

 

anthony

[Modelling the new generation of space vehicles]

After watching the most recent launches by BlueOrigin and SpaceX - I was wondering what the options are for models of their various launchers.  I have found a few 3-D printed models but wondered what else is out there - and if anyone has tried to build any.

 

thanks

 

anthony

[Missing parts from the Tamiya 1/48th scale T-55.]

1/48th scale lights received.  Apologies for the poor focus on the photo but they look good to me (about the size of a pin head or smaller). His facebook page if you want to get in touch is https://www.facebook.com/HOLDEN8702/

 

[Question on different resins]

1 hour ago, armored76 said:

I've read about the "eco" resin, too but I think that despite the fact that the starting material might be less dangerous, the additives that turn the oils into a resin make up the lions part of toxic materials. So, yes, these are probably less harmful but still a way far from being safe.

Again, this is just my gut feeling so please feel free to teach me better!

Ah - that is a good point.  I have no experience with either material at the moment - but been trying to read up as much as I can.

 

anthony

[Question on different resins]

I have seen some info about plant-based UV resins recently which suggests these are less toxic.

https://home3dprints.com/is-plant-based-eco-uv-resin-for-3d-printing-worth-it/

 

The toxicity of "normal" UV resin has made me think twice about looking at 3D printers.

 

 

[Missing parts from the Tamiya 1/48th scale T-55.]

On 8/18/2020 at 10:29 AM, LostCosmonauts said:

This kind of thing?

 

https://www.shapeways.com/product/3P9A8M3W4/1-16-t55-set-of-16-hollow-position-lights

 

(albeit 3x smaller and without the cavity for the LEDs)

I was curious about these and contacted Luis - the person who makes the T55 positioning lights.  He created a version for 1/48 and I am expecting some in the post shortly - will report back here.

 

anthony

[A South African Pony.******Finished********]

Nicely done! Are the decals part of the kit?

[Suggestions for 1/72 T-72M1 kits?]

23 minutes ago, modelldoc said:

Okay, 

here more information about the kit:

 

https://henk.fox3000.com/modelcollect.htm

 

https://www.onthewaymodels.com/reviews/ModelCollect/Modelcollect T72B3B3M.htm

 

modelldoc

Nice links.  Perhaps I should have waited and tried to get this version (the comments in one talks about the B3M version as a "competition" version).  Anyway - not seen a source for this one anywhere, even eBay does not have them

 

[Suggestions for 1/72 T-72M1 kits?]

Many thanks for all the suggestions and advice.  I found some nice pictures of Angolan T-72's from the annual tank competition in Russia on Getty Images, and these are flagged as T-72 B3 with some very unusual colour schemes. Found a B3 Modelcollect kit on eBay (eventually), so that should be on its way soon(ish).

 

(see https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/angola-t-72?mediatype=photography&phrase=angola T-72&sort=best)

 

All thanks to @Julien who kindly donated an excellent metal barrel.

[Suggestions for 1/72 T-72M1 kits?]

5 minutes ago, modelldoc said:

Had build the Revell once, and gave him markings for the German Bundeswehr in Spring 1991

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/49073499718/in/dateposted/

 

It was quite okay for me.

 

modelldoc

Thanks - so one vote for Revell so far.  It might be the only one available.

[Suggestions for 1/72 T-72M1 kits?]

Hi

 

I am looking to build a 1/72 T-72M1 tank (as used by the Angolan army).  Any suggestions on what kit to use?   I can find a Revell 1/72 kit but that is all so far.

 

many thanks in advance for any advice/ideas

 

anthony

[Pete in Lincs]

Adding to the Good Trader list for Pete - posted immediately and very nicely packed.

[1/48 Battle of Britain pilot + Dog]

I did find an Airwaves white metal figure that may be suitable but might be hard to find

 

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/airwaves-a7-raf-pilot-and-dog-wwii--964586

 

and a search for 1/48 resin dog model kit might help as there are WW2 RAF pilots available in 1/48

 

The ICM/Revell figures do sound like your best bet though. 

 

 

[Advice - 1/6 figures -where?]

On 7/7/2020 at 2:13 AM, FlyingBagpipe said:

Hi

 

Anybody got any idea where to source decent resin figures Between 1/12 and 1/6 scale please? 
Google has a habit of throwing up a load of nonsense. 
 

Looking for any military stuff from Ww1 to present day

 

TIA

A bit of a left field idea - there are excellent busts available in this scale - you may be able to combine the pose-able figure with a suitable head from a resin cast.  Sorry, probably not what you are looking for, just an idea.

[Return of the Airfix Club]

Ordered the normal membership - also picked free postage and a box arrived.  Feel a bit bad as I thought it would be an envelope, not a big box. Happy to support Airfix, and will also cover cost of membership with Flying Hours redeemed.  Also, Airfix where honouring Flying Club redemption while the Club was in limbo, so felt I owed them for that.

[Mustangs in Korea - radiator outlet question]

That's what I really like about Britmodeller - some much interesting info. Learning a lot. Thanks all.

[Mustangs in Korea - radiator outlet question]

Perfect reference video @alt-92 - every one has the radiator outlet open.  Thank you!

[Mustangs in Korea - radiator outlet question]

4 minutes ago, gingerbob said:

Engine running on the ground, I'd say open- but that's not a Mustang-specific observation.  You can undoubtedly find some YouTube videos of Warbird Mustangs taxiing for take-off, which will both answer (?) the question and give you more inspiration!

Many thanks for the advice @gingerbob - will hunt down some videos and see what they show but the logic of open radiators when you don't have cruising speed air keeping the engine cool makes sense.

[Mustangs in Korea - radiator outlet question]

After seeing some excellent builds on the recent Group Build of Mustangs, I decided to build an Airfix P-51D (1/72) as flown by the South African Air Force in Korea. 

 

I have a question about the radiator outlet towards the rear of the aircraft.  I have learnt this was automatically opened and closed - I assume regulated by the engine temperature. I have a picture of one of these aircraft just about to taxi out with two ground crew pulling away the chocks, and thought that would make a great display setting.  Unfortunately, with the picture angle, you can't see if the radiator outlet is up or down. 

 

I was wondering the the outlet would be open or closed at this point.

 

I suspect the answer will be "it depends" and it really does not matter what I do in the end - but was curious to know if anyone here had any suggestions.