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22 minutes ago, MichaelT said:
Cheers for the reply Paul
Was kind of thinking along the lines of halford rattle cans for primers etc then air brushing larger parts body work and the like and detailing with brushes after
That's pretty much what I do, but I have to spray in the garage and I don't have the space for a permanent airbrush setup, so I generally use Halfords or Tamiya spray cans for bodies. I'm used to using Humbrol enamels on interiors, engines and chassis - old hat these days, but it works for me. I use silver mixed with a few drops of matt white or black for metallic finishes.
Rarely, if I have time and it's warm out, I'll airbrush Tamiya acrylics and Alclad lacquers for metallics, but generally it's too much of a faff. I'm not going to spend all day masking parts or setting up and cleaning the airbrush when I can brush paint it in a few minutes.
As Paul said, PVA is OK to use on clear parts. I use Johnson's Klear to coat and fix headlamp lenses. For general assembly, I use MEK - you can buy a litre bottle for about £10, decant some into a small jar and apply with a clean paint brush (or refill and Humbrol/Tamiya liquid cement bottle).
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I didn't, thanks.
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I needed it, but still haven't finished... The tracks fought me, but more than that, lack of free time. I will keep on and move this to the AFV section. Still looking forward to starting the Pz III. :)
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What would I choose? Some have already been mentioned, but surely a Lotus Cortina would sell. Other than that, I'd like to see (wishlist mode):
Rover P6 3500
Ford Zodiac MkII or MkIII
Riley Pathfinder
Ford Consul or Granada MkI
Triumph TR4A or TR5
Land Rover series 1
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On 15/01/2021 at 13:50, johnlambert said:
It's a very interesting question, because you really need subjects that will appeal to enough people for the kit manufacturer to see a sufficient return on their investment. I would guess that some of the factors you need from a modelling subject are:
It is attractive, if not beautiful/handsome then at least quirky or interesting.
It's famous because it sold all over the world.
It's famous because it competed in motor sport around the world or is associated with internationally renowned drivers.
It's famous because it appeared in films or television shows.
A left-field suggestion is the BMC ADO-16 range of Austin/Morris 1100/1300 and derivatives; back in the 1990s these enjoyed cult popularity in Japan. Although I suppose if there were enough residual affection in the Japanese market, then someone would have already done it.
On your first point, this is exactly what happens when this question has come up on other fora. It becomes a wishlist rather than a considered response wrt the commercial aspect. There's always someone who wants a 1966 Rambler four door, or a 1987 Cavalier estate, or a Peugeot 306...
The ADO-16 might actually be viable if you could arrange a Fawlty Towers tie-in.
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Let's see:
Iso Grifo 327
Bizzarini Strada
Lamborghini Miura P400 (only kits of the later ones, unless I've missed something)
Alfa Romeo Carabo
BMW 3.0 CSL
Lancia Fulvia Coupe
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I liked the plain silver, but that red will look nice with the stripes. Looking at that engine, you'd have to give the nod to the Monogram kit, it's miles better.
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Only one III in the stash, so decision made for me...
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22 hours ago, Aster Builder said:
Problem is how do I get it apart? The glued we used in those days were usually Airfix glue and I’ve no idea whether there is a suitable solvent that will dissolve the glue without ruining the body!
Anyone got any experience?
I've heard of people putting models in a freezer for a while to weaken the glue joints. Others advise soaking in IPA. I used to like Fairy Power Spray - soaking a built and painted model in that would not only lift the paint, but also loosen the glue joints. Sadly, FPS was reformulated a few years ago and it seems whatever made it effective was removed.
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The F&F tie in put me off buying this, but I like Chargers, so I'll follow along.
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2 hours ago, Skodadriver said:
While I agree that the comments on the BBC article are pretty idiotic, the main effect of Brexit has been to take the UK out of the single market/customs union meaning that small sellers in Germany, France, Czech Republic etc etc are now expected to collect taxes on behalf of the UK government instead of simply selling to a buyer in another part of the same trading bloc.
As are sellers in the US, Japan and all other non-EU countries. They (and we) will also be required to register and collect VAT on behalf of EU countries from July. AFAIK, VAT rates differ across the EU, so that must mean registering with multiple countries?
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The usual idiotic comments on the BBC article, I see. Brexit might have brought this about sooner for us, but it's coming for the rest of the EU in June anyway (IIRC), so we would have had this situation regardless for non-EU imports. My business sells worldwide, though mainly to the US and Japan. If the EU expects me to start collecting their taxes from this summer, I'll have to adopt the same policy as some of my suppliers: no more low value orders.
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On 01/01/2021 at 20:56, Spiny said:
I like the look of that Firebird (assuming it's a decent kit),
The body isn't bad, but the basic tooling dates from 1978, so it's typical Monogram of the period - low parts count and either moulded in or missing details. If accuracy bothers you, the gearbox and rear axle are incorrect for an early T/A, but the simplified suspension and lack of brake detail might be a bigger issue in that case.
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Nice work, that colour suits it.
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Still working on this... I'm tackling the tracks, which is a first for me. The second side went easier, once I got into it. It stands a chance of being ready for paint by the deadline, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to get any paint on it. I have to spray in the garage and it's just too cold at the moment.
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17 minutes ago, Spiny said:
Looks as though you've made a good start with this - it'll be good to watch it come together.
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I understood that there are two Revell kits. One is supposedly pretty good, and one pretty terrible. I think (but aren't too sure) that the recently released one is meant to be the bad one and the one with the green car on the front the decent one???
The older Revell 1/24 427 is the Monogram kit from the late '80s, which is fine. Their new one is a repop of the Sunny kit, which is a half baked copy of the old AMT 260 Cobra with flared arches - not good. The Sunny Cobra has a separate boot lid like the AMT, so presume the OP has the ex-Monogram 1/24 kit.
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Another noob question, sorry. Is the over-long barrel common to all the RFM Tigers? I'd assume so, but thought it best to check.
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Curious that you mention fit problems. I built that Revell (Monogram) Cobra when it first came out in the late '80s and I remember it going together well, like most Monogram kits.
3 hours ago, johnlambert said:This is really useful stuff, I would prefer to build an earlier-style 260 or 289 Cobra; but I don't think anyone makes one.
There's only the AMT 260 that dates from 1963. It's a decent kit, though the engine seems a little undersize. It's been reissued to death by AMT, Matchbox/AMT, Ertl and Esci, so not hard to find. The most recent "King Cobra" AMT reissue is probably the best option other than an original issue - more appropriate tyres and moulded in white.
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2 minutes ago, Retired Bob said:
It's ok you're not seeing things impaired, it is on reversed. Early Tigers had a left and right sided track but later on it was decided to just make a single pattern and reverse it on the other side, the track will only go one way onto the sprocket. If you have been looking for AM tracks on a well known site you will see mirror pattern tracks advertised, these are the earlier L & R sided tracks, I'm not sure when the change happened, David will know I'm sure.
I should have known better than to question an old hand!
Thanks for the explanation.
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16 hours ago, Retired Bob said:
Well, I will try and lighten the mood to it's usual level. I'm already in the poo, upset the wife by emptying her cauldron (yes, she's a Witch, burn her, others have tried) apparently the concoction in said cauldron was her attempt at making soup....cauliflower and sprout soup....ye gods haven't we suffered enough this year without something like this?
Anyway back to the modelling, welcome to the thread David, Andy come back to us, you're Tiger looks great (said like in the Frosties advert)
This is where I have got too with my Tiger, like David said their zimmerit is not great, I have been trying to improve it by applying Tamiya extra thin glue to soften it and then rework it with a
screwdriverzimmerit tool, it didn't work, I will have to try a stronger solvent. I am still hoping to get a coat of paint on before the year is out. (wheels and sprockets done)
As a noob, I'm hesitant to question anything and I might be a bit impaired after overindulging the last couple of days, but is that track back to front?
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Most of the banter is going over my head, but I'll join in if I may? I have just the thing.
Leaning towards 321, but research needed...
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Embarrassed that I haven't even finished the Panther in the current GB, but I have just bought a Miniart Pz. Kpfw. III Ausf. B.
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No photos because I was driving, but yesterday a nice looking 1968/69 (G-reg) Cortina GT in green and a two tone PB Cresta.
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Moebius '61 Pontiac Ventura
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That's nice. No warped parts? That's put me off buying any more Moebius kits.