FrankJ

Both look impressive, I'll maybe try the cheaper option first to see how it turns out. If not then Mirror. I want to start doing motorcycles and they have a few chrome parts as you know. Nearly completed my first one but it could be better. Thankfully the cowlings cover the mistakes. 😁😁😁

Looking for opinions on chrome paint for exhaust tail pipe on plastic model motorcycle, airbrush or hairy stick. I usually use Tamiya 10ml pots for most airbrushing but their X-11 chrome silver is nothing like chrome more a dull siver. Have tried another brand, the name escapes me, anyone know which is best for a proper chrome effect? Maybe I'm not doing the prep work correct.

I seen the Aida in Italy, standing next to it in the harbour it looks enormous, I though the cruise ship I was on (Discovery 2) was big, quite small compared to the Aida. Stored away from the cat until case comes. 🙀😊

Yeah, I also seen it in Italy docked near the cruise ship I was on. Real thing was mahoosive.

Decals are usually the worst for me but they were OK until I tipped over the bottle of microscale set😢

Well, that was a marathon. 😀 Finished at last, Revell 1/400 cruise ship Aida Blu. Been at this for approx 12 weeks, I wasn't expecting too much in the way of parts fitting together as a couple of other Revell models I had problems with, however I was surprised there was not much problem with this. It takes up too much room at 63cm length 18cm height on my shelf, I'll need to ask the wife if I can put it on the sideboard in living room. I'm waiting on a custom made clear acrylic display case for it.

Anyone know if little-cars.co.uk aka modelling tools are still in business? I cancelled a order a order on April 13th, order was placed on March 31st due to very poor comms and not answering emails. On April 14th I got a response that "Cancellation is not a problem, I'll sort that out for you today" April 14th. Too date I am still waiting for my refund still not answering emails. I know he is well regarded on BM but my patience is wearing thin.

Ive never airbrushed metallic paint before, is the metallic flakes ok spraying through H&S infinity, I have a 0.4mm nozzle set and a 0.6mm nozzle set? Ill be using Tamiya paints.

Will a H & S Ultra 0.2 nozzle & needle be suitable for a H&S Infinity CR Plus?

I think some parts of the decking will need painting, my plan is when I get to these parts is probably paint them before fixing them into place. I have a feeling this is going to take a while to complete🙄 I seen this ship while on a cruise, it was berthed next to the ship I was on, it was quite colourful.

I'm about to start building the ship in the subject title. I have joined the 2 sides of the Hull together, the instructions give no colour indicator for the Hull above the waterline. Out of the box the Hull is a very smooth and white glossy finish. Should I paint over the glossy white or leave it as it is, perhaps a gloss varnish? I notice other white parts white glossy guard rails etc do not have a colour code in the instruction pamphlet. Any advice is much appreciated.

I fancy having a go at a scale model motor bike, not sure which model yet or scale size. Anyone recommend a stand to perch the bike on while building or painting, also where to get them

Never got anything with my jab to say that I have had it done, maybe at the 2nd jab I don't know. If not perhaps they will leave that to your local gp surgery, and charge you for it. 😉😊

We did our 1st cruise 2019, liked it so much we saved enough to do another in 2020, then this damn bug put paid to that. Spent the money on other things. Like modelling tools etc.

Got my jab yesterday morning, had a really crappy night, I usually never have reactions to injections. Sore neck arms and achy joints I couldn't sleep. Strange thing was I woke up starving. It did warn of side effects in the leaflet.

I'm about to start painting a 1/72 Lancaster BII bomber, i have airbrushed the plane with black primer (Stynylrez). I believe the underside should be matt black, I'm using Tamiya x-1 flat black. Would it be wasting my time & paint black basing the underside when final coat will be flat black?

Cheers Paul, order has been placed with you now.

Thanks Paul, I have a little-jet compressor I bought from your Web page with a hose. Do you have this adapter in stock?

What size of quick release adapter do i need for H&S Ifinity? Thanks

Probably unsure on making them, last time I used a stand with a model plane would be back in the 1950s. Just restarted model building about 6 months ago.

I'm 1/2 way through building a Airfix 1/72 Avro Lancaster BII. Can any one advise what decent pedestal stand to get for it, also I assume I will need to create/drill a hole in the undercarriage somewhere to accommodate the pedestal, where would the best position be? Bomb bay doors will be in closed position and wheels down. I've not 100% decided whether to stand it on its wheels or on pedestal. Thanks

What colour of primer would be better for Airfix 1/72 Lancaster BII bomber that I'm about to start, Vallejo grey surface primer or Vallejo black surface primer. I've found Vallejo primer clogs the H&S Ultra airbrush quite often even though thinning it with Liquitex medium. I'll be using airbrush mostly. I'm open to any better brand suggestions

Just noticed Tamiya's olive drab with 2 different paint codes, xf-62 & xf-74. Colour of paints look identical. Is there a difference?

I'm looking to get a cheap model be it ship, vehicle or plane to use as a "Bench Mule" for experimenting with paint or any other thing rather than experiment with a current build and risk ruining it. Something not too complicated to build. Any suggestions? What do you guys use for experimenting on?

Bought this Flyhawk Penelope 1/700 deluxe package a few weeks ago but had to hold off starting the build. Opened the package and thought golly gosh!!, how am I going to put all these teeny weeny parts together😬 Just put a first coat of primer on all the sprue parts, I reckon I'll need to hold the tiny parts with stick tape when I snip them from the sprues. Fortunately I have a fairly strong magnifier/lamp. I'm still fairly in the beginner stage, I hope I've not bitten off more than I can chew with this kit. 😱🧐