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"Rendezvous with Rama" is one of my favorites - and particularly apt given this: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/oct/27/mysterious-object-detected-speeding-past-the-sun-could-be-from-another-solar-system-a2017-u1 anthony
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"Stay in Attack Formation"
Anthony Kesterton replied to noelbarnes's topic in Ready for Inspection - SF & RealSpace
Didn't work this time either :-) Excellent diorama esp given the size of those kits. -
Best way to remove Tamiya Fine Surface primer?
Anthony Kesterton replied to Anthony Kesterton's topic in Figure Discussion
Good tip for resin figures, I have a few of those I will no doubt mess up at some point in the future. -
1/35 WW1 Infantry(Revell)
Anthony Kesterton replied to Jim Wasley's topic in Figure Work In Progress
These look excellent. I check and it seems Revell has taken a few different ICM kits and combined them into one box. -
"Your on-line shopping has arrived..."
Anthony Kesterton replied to GordonD's topic in RealSpace Discussion
Excellent video. I did not realise SpaceX was landing on solid ground (rather than the ship-based landing) -
Today in (and back from) space...
Anthony Kesterton replied to GordonD's topic in RealSpace Discussion
There is a new exhibition planned at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum for 2019 - including Neil Armstrong's original space suit (recently scanned and preserved thanks to a Kickstarter campaign). -
I don't have any Hinchcliffe figures, but a quick search did unearth a few other brands (eg: Beneito) that might be good substitutes. Good luck with the search. anthony
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Definitely not one for the younger children in terms of language used. re: Chappie - I did like the head with the expressive "ears" - bit like a dog. Worked really well I thought. I will not spoil the ending for you. BTW - if you liked District 9, there are rumours of a sequel.
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Anyone else seen the film Chappie? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chappie_(film) Excellent robots, would love to see a kit of these. Film made by the team that did District 9. Another excellent South African SciFi film (IMHO), not that there are too many of these around. anthony
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1/32 Accurate Figures, Redcoats
Anthony Kesterton replied to Al Gunthwaite's topic in Figure Work In Progress
Those look fun. If you have problems with a primer again, you could try the primer used for for plastic chairs, etc. I got hold of some Rust-Oleum Plastic Primer. Not tried this yet, but it is supposed to be good. anthony -
Google is your friend here - for example: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tamiya-Military-Kit-35-300035288-WWII-Infantry/dp/B000WOZYTG for the French Infantry It looks like Dragon do some Polish troops in 1/35 - for example: Dragon 1/35 6344 WWII German 28th Infantry Division (Poland 1939) (4 Figures) Hope that helps anthony
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Best way to remove Tamiya Fine Surface primer?
Anthony Kesterton replied to Anthony Kesterton's topic in Figure Discussion
Just to complete this thread - I tried Fairy Power spray with limited success - it did lift some of the Tamiya primer, and some of the Vallejo paint but not much. This morning, I had a think about this and tried airbrush reamer (metal - lumpy paint). This worked a treat - lifting off the paint and primer immediately, and a quick scrub with a toothbrush and all remaining paint gone. The cleaner was Premi Air Liquid Reamer, which is solvent-based and has Xylene (so be careful, use it in a well ventilated area). Now to re-prime (very lightly!) and start again. anthony -
I have not ordered much from Amazon when it gets shipped from Japan. Was this a delivery from Japan, and if it was, how did VAT/Customs get handled? thanks anthony
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British Airways 787-8 To New Orleans
Anthony Kesterton replied to T.Moore1521's topic in Modern - 1969 and onwards
A quick search produced this info Flight plan filed. Ship G-ZBJE will opp BA225 (LHR-MSY), having arrived LHR from CAI as BA154 http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1358893 Hope that is the right one! anthony -
K-2SO Security Droid
Anthony Kesterton replied to Andy Moore's topic in Work In Progress - SF & RealSpace
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Asimov's I Robot on the Beeb!
Anthony Kesterton replied to Pete in Lincs's topic in Science Fiction Discussion
Excellent news! Heard the ad for this today. -
Best way to remove Tamiya Fine Surface primer?
Anthony Kesterton replied to Anthony Kesterton's topic in Figure Discussion
Thanks Colin - missed this reply and only just saw your suggestion. I hope to get some paint on the figure this weekend, in which case I will decide if the primer was ok or not. anthony -
Best way to remove Tamiya Fine Surface primer?
Anthony Kesterton replied to Anthony Kesterton's topic in Figure Discussion
Many thanks for the advice (and warning). I may have got away with this - the primer seemed to pull back a bit as it dried. anthony -
Best way to remove Tamiya Fine Surface primer?
Anthony Kesterton posted a topic in Figure Discussion
Hi I am trying to paint my first 1/48 white metal figures, and after cleaning up the mold lines, I sprayed them with Tamiya White Primer (the Tamiya Fine White Surface Primer to be exact). Made the classic error - sprayed too much primer so the primer is welling up in areas. I really must remember and practice "light coat only, light coat only"! Not dry yet, so hoping it will pull back a bit. If not, I may need to strip it back to the metal again. Any suggestions on what to use to remove the primer? thanks anthony -
I.o.M Railways modelling.
Anthony Kesterton replied to Rick Brown's topic in Locos, Trains and Layouts
That finish looks pretty decent. Keep posting pictures please. anthony- 16 replies
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Well done to your daughter on her first, and an excellent bit of animation. Perhaps something to send to Disney - she might get a job on one of the next episodes.
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Wow - those are very small helicopters! I did try Vallejo dry brushing - it was hard to get the right balance between too dry and too much paint - some more practice required I think...
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Good timing on the question - just considering how to get a dry-brushing effect using acrylics on a small steering wheel and some other small parts. I will try Silver Fox's suggestion (using more paint than you might use for enamels).
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African Hunters 1/72
Anthony Kesterton replied to johnny_7713's topic in Hawker Hunter Single Type Group Build II
Following this with great interest - I would like to build some Rhodesian/Zim Hunters too. anthony- 28 replies
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