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Alan Kelley last won the day on August 26 2013
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The Parlous State of the UK Modelling Magazine market
Alan Kelley replied to Tiger331's topic in Magazines & Books
Modelling isn't my job, it's my hobby. But when a magazine asks me to build them a specific subject and they will make money from me then it is still only fair they remunerate me. I spend countless hours researching every model I build as I am a detail freak- everything I build has to have the look or feel of the real item. Otherwise I wouldn't finish it, but that's me. -
The Parlous State of the UK Modelling Magazine market
Alan Kelley replied to Tiger331's topic in Magazines & Books
Would you be prepared to go into your work this week and tell the boss- I'm going to work 100+ hours for you, you can make money off me and I'll do it for free. No- thought not. Why would you expect authors to be any different? I am one of these authors- I am an enthusiast also. I get some kits sent to me or different paints, but it is a lot of my own also. I spend hours away from my family, building, taking photos of every step, then sitting to write an article. I love doing it but I also paid for my work which helps ease the burden of the time spent. Are you for one second suggesting that be -
Mr Hobby Aqueous and Mr. Color Lacquer compatibility
Alan Kelley replied to mirageiv's topic in Paint
Gunze "acyrilics" are lacquer based in exactly the same way as Tamiya. I have been using either Mr Hobby Gloss Black or Tamiya X-1, thinned with Mr Color SLT for years, as a gloss base for alclad. I have never had an issue with reaction. I have never used it under Mr COlor lacquers, because frankly, unless you are trying to deepen the colour for shading purposes there is no need to thin thos lacquer paints- I find them almost indestructable. I use their cockpit colours a lot. Alan -
Tamiya 1/48 P-51D Mustang 8th AF
Alan Kelley replied to Alan Kelley's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Wow- built this a long time ago now- almost 5 years ago. To be honest I was never happy with it- the post shading on the panel lines was far too heavy. Much happier with the 1/32 Tamiya I did after that. Really looking forward to the new Airfix kit- handled the sprues at Telford and it looks fantastic, much better than the Jeng in my opinion. -
Hi guys- I have just built the kit. Not bad. Instructions are terrible. There are no AGM-88 markings included. There are AGM-65 markings included but no missiles. When putting sidewinders on the wing tips there is no mention in the instructions to add the launch rails. It does build up well- the nose join is quite awkward to get done.
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Mig Ammo Encyclopaedia of Aircraft Modelling Techniques
Alan Kelley replied to Mike's topic in Reference material
All 4 of them are excellent. Plenty of techniques that I already use, but many more, new ones and the CORRECT way to use those techniques. Alan -
Knuckle Shampoo! 1/48 Kinetic F-18C Hornet VFA-25
Alan Kelley replied to Habu12's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Just waiting for mine to arrive. Really looking forward to it. Hope mine turns out as good as this. -
Any expert on the P-47M who may can help with some questions?
Alan Kelley replied to Basilisk's topic in WWII
I am not sure if you still need help on this. I had Lanny's son Krys help me with reference on my build. The upper surfaces were gloss black. Alan. -
1/48 Lancaster with lots of extras
Alan Kelley replied to ScottC's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Don't forget this kit is about 35 years old, Scott. One thing I do wish I had done with mine was open up the access door- my skills have become a bit more refined now than they were 5 years ago. Your engines look a decent fit- mine was horrible- I have to completely resculpt my attachment points to get it to look right. -
Stunning build you have there, sir.
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Very nice Vitor
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Revell 1/72 Tornado 'Pride of Boelcke'
Alan Kelley replied to Dermo245's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Fantastic looking Tornado, Dermot. Are you bringing it to D4 in September?- 15 replies
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Tamiya 1/48th Avro Lancaster Bomber Lovely Lou
Alan Kelley replied to Triumph's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Beautiful build. This kit is a pig to build, but really comes out nice if done right. You have done it right. -
I had an Iwata Revolution CR for almost 10 years and it never let me down once. Evertythig I have posted on this site over the years was painted with the Revolution. I have just upgraded to an Iwata HP-C Plus- what a beauty it is. Have been able to get so much control. I can get lines down to 1mm with it. Highly recommended.