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    Help required with D-Day decals

    in Decals

    Posted

    I think you're out of luck once they're fully dry.

    You could CAREFULLY run a fresh scalpel blade down the lines then apply a gloss coat over the decals, it may pull them down into the panel lines. That's worked for me before, although not on the same decal/subject combo!

    Ultrasonic cleaners

    in Airbrushes

    Posted

    That's about the same size I have. When you use the Ultrasonic cleaner you have take out all parts of the Airbrush, so it will fill most certainly. Longest item will be your needle.

    Thanks, yes I'd guessed you took it to bits, probably not a good idea to do it on one piece as the vibrations would likely cause wear. I read a couple of reviews and they talk about putting watches etc in there so it must be a decent size. Still watching a couple on eBay but that is an option!

    German Street

    in Diorama Chat

    Posted · Edited by SaintsPhil

    Looks very good, good idea on the glass slides, might have to look for some on ebay..

    Another good shout using tea leaves as scatter, I did that around the base of my barn dio, you can mix it directly with paint and PVA and apply, I also used some uncoloured bits to add contrast.

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    New alternative to Alclad? Time will tell...

    in Paint

    Posted

    Interesting..I was expecting this to be the True metal line when I saw the post. I've just ordered a tube to try. Unless I've missed it, there's no indication of what sort of paint it is, it doesn't mention what to clean AB with...I wonder if it's the same as the true metals, just pre-thinned.

    German Street

    in Diorama Chat

    Posted

    I will be adding broken glass. There's not much space behind to add rubble, though there is some moulded rubble behind the middle section. I'm just doing some wallpapering :winkgrin:

    I hope it's the paste the wall type....

    German Street

    in Diorama Chat

    Posted

    Thanks Phil, I used longer strips later in the build. I also considered very thin plastic card as a schim on the outside (to save filling) but haven't tried it :whistle:

    Not so much of an issue as the frames cover the gaps anyway I guess!!

    Are you going to add broken glass to windows? Any rubble or is it just an OOB build?

    German Street

    in Diorama Chat

    Posted · Edited by SaintsPhil

    Nice tutorial, I built the slightly smaller European barn dio as a base for my Tamiya Cromwell, despite being my first attempt at a vac form I found it nice to work with. I also used the off cuts to make the tabs as you suggested and after discovering the fit around doorways and windows were a touch iffy I used longer strips there to give a backing for filler later.

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    Ultrasonic cleaners

    in Airbrushes

    Posted · Edited by SaintsPhil

    Thanks, JPL seems to be the brand they have, which I'd seen a couple second hand, £45 seems to be their cheapest which is a touch out of my budget. At least they get good reviews!

    Ultrasonic cleaners

    in Airbrushes

    Posted

    Good Morning all,

    I'm thinking about investing in an ultrasonic cleaner as my airbrush could do with a deep clean! Any body got any recommendations for a brand or specific model? I don't want to spend too much, I have been looking at second hand ones on eBay. I know lidl periodically have them in but I always seem to miss them!

    Any suggestions appreciated!

    Phil

    1/35 Tamiya Cromwell

    in Ready for Inspection - Armour

    Posted

    Good work. I was lucky to meet a tank commander with the 2nd Northants, who told me that they welded spare wheels to the turret (amongst other things - like helmets) and added stowage to break up the silhouette of the tank. I'm not sure whether this was done generally or just on his tanks (he got through 3 between France and Germany), but he said his hatch was turned through 90 degrees, so that he could peek out without having to open the hatch fully. He also said he had a sandbag behind the hatch for protection.

    Thanks everyone for the comments!

    Interesting you should mention the road wheels on the turret, I was going to put them there but couldn't work out how they attached I would never have thought they were welded!

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    1/35 Tamiya Cromwell

    in Ready for Inspection - Armour

    Posted · Edited by SaintsPhil

    Good evening BMers,

    I present my first tank model for some 15+ years, I was inspired to have a go at one by the GB that is currently on going, some great models being built for it! Here's my build threadhttp://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234976321-135-cromwell-finished/?p=1931976

    Things have moved on a bit since last time I built one, all sorts of weathering potions are available now, some of which I tried, some I liked some I couldn't really see the point of, other than to part us modellers with hard earned cash!

    Some things don't change though, tamiya kits are still top draw to put together! I also added vents from an Eduard etch set (the only bits the dog didn't intercept and chew up when the set arrived!). The spare road wheels are from ultra cast and the tarp covered stowage bundle was home made. To set the tank off I added a set of Miniart tank riders and a Minart base, I really enjoyed painting figures again the the base was a blast to build.

    Enough rambling, the pictures:

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    Any comments or tips for future builds very welcome.

    Thanks for looking

    Phil

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    1/35 Cromwell - Finished!

    in Achtung Panzer Group Build

    Posted · Edited by SaintsPhil

    Sorry to anyone watching my build, I have been making good progress on the build but got lost in trying various weathering techniques and the photos and updates got forgotten!!

    Anyway here's a finished shot

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    Rest in gallery

    In the spirit of the GB I won't put any pictures of the figures and base I've made in the gallery so here's a teaser, the rest will end up in RFI...

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    RFI added

    http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234978756-135-tamiya-cromwell/

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