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SirBonealot

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  1. Thats excellent mate, apart from the suspension is there anything else with the kit worth mentioning?
  2. Not decided on a colour scheme yet, probably the all grey because thats whats on display at Manchester aviation viewing park. Ill be going to see it before I commit though. Ill pick up the magazine as soon as I can, thanks.
  3. Mine was about £18 in modelzone, most people have them discounted at the moment. Thanks for all the comments, I got the white metal part from ebay, its very good quality. It went on with poly cement ok.
  4. Thanks for the reccomendation regarding a2zee my haul came today and im very impressed, the brass windscreen wipers are tiny and still highly detailed, its amazing!! never used an etch before so its all new to me. Thanks for the reccomendation regarding a2zee my haul came today and im very impressed, the brass windscreen wipers are tiny and still highly detailed, its amazing!! never used an etch before so its all new to me.
  5. Cheers guys, ive ordered a few updated parts including a metal forward undercrage and some bits from a2zee models. Never used any upgrades before so looking forward to it. I think ive already messed it up though, shouldnt this be flush? http://i25.tinypic.com/3442yyu.jpg
  6. I bought some Tamiya decal solution but it doesnt come with any instructions, do I apply the decal as usual then add a layer of it over the decal?
  7. This is my first time building a kit like this, so do you have any tips? I notice Hannants stock Eduard etched detail kits, are these worth the money?
  8. Thanks for this thread, ive got the Revell in my stash so think ill order a set.
  9. Am I using this wrong or is it pants? Its like a very thick paste so I thin it and whether I thin it or not it dries, very very chalky. Paint does stick to it well but the finish is never great.
  10. huge talent and thanks for the updates, ive learnt loads.
  11. Looking forward to this, it should be a good build.
  12. Thats awesome, how do you get all the detail in, such as the rivets?
  13. Thanks I also heard someone did a 1/6 or 1/8 wheel assembly but its been a long time discontinued. If I find details ill post it here.
  14. Excellent photos mate, love the B17 and Blackbird.
  15. Does anyone do larger scale parts for display, such as something like a 1/12 ejector seat, not to be used with a kit but good enough to display on its own.
  16. Excellent, ill follow this thread with interest. I fancy this kit.
  17. Thats a nice bit of kit, anyone know whats on top?
  18. The SR-71 was actually very dark blue, it looks black from a distance but close it its dark blue. Wikipedia is the only reference I can find about it with a very quick google, but I read it in a book on the development of the aircraft. Ive seen the one at Duxford and thats an obvious dark blue colour. Which kit are you building? its on my to do list, but ill prolly go black too.
  19. I wash mine thoroughly after every use, ive used turps for acrylic paint and its fine everytime, but im struggling to find anything that works well with enamel paints. Ive got them clean, but they still always go rock hard for when I next use them.
  20. Thats excellent, more so when you consider the scale.
  21. It doesnt look that great for the size imo, hopefully its just a case of the pictures not doing it justice.
  22. The Eduard kit is $75, which seems very expensive for a 1/72. Is it worth it though? The MPM kit is very cheap though, probably because its hard work, so you pay for what you get really. This will only be my 3rd kit after a 12 year break so I doubt id be able to do it justice so might leave it for the time being and give it a go when im ok at building.
  23. Thanks for the detailed response, its very helpful. Ive not built a 1/144 so might give that a whirl but will buy the 1/72 for sure.
  24. Does anyone know which is the best Albatross kit to build? Im waiting to build one like this in the Breitling livery. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/443926..._7203828e0a.jpg Any thoughts and opinions are welcome.
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