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    After an pleasant interruption from family, finally got round to unpacking the modelling bench. Work has resumed. Assembled the main body parts. Before make a start on the head. Looks passable from a distance but doesn't stand close inspection. Need some more practice on painting faces, but happy for a first attempt.
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    I'm in. Saw the one at Hendon recently and was rather taken by the SEA colour scheme.
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    Good call, I had forgotten to wash the parts. Some primer and paint has know been applied. As you can see I haven't touch the face yet. Progress will slow for a while as I have had to pack everything away as the family are coming to stay and I need the spare bedroom/
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    Thanks for the advice Justin. Not a lot of progress, work has got in the way. Just spent time removing the resin pour blocks and cleaning the parts up.
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    Having enjoyed my first build in this group build (Airfix Dennis Fire Engine) thought I would have another go. Staying outside my comfort zone, my second build will a figure. Verlinden 120mm Union Officer. The American Civil War is a period of history that has always interested me. Purchased for £5 from Wakefield Model & Craft Centre closing down sale. Was sad to see it go and it a made a shopping trip to Morrisons next door bearable. Will be looking for some tips on this especially on how to paint faces and eyes.
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    Thanks for your kind comments. I will give the figures another coat of matt sometime and retake the photos. Will also use my proper flashgun as opposed to the built in flash.
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    Dennis Fire Engine Airfix 1/32
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    Finished the ladder. tried to represent the wood using Burnt Umber oil paint brushed over a base of Humbrol Desert Yellow. I am pleased with the result, just takes a long time to dry. The fireman are also ready to report for duty. Putting all the bits together I get I've thoroughly enjoyed this build, made a great change from my usual aircraft.
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    Its been a while since I posted an updated. Progress is slow but I am on the finishing straight. Thanks for the tip about the decals, it work and I managed to salvage them. Made a start on Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew & Cuthbert. That will just leave the ladder. According to the instructions you can making a working version, considering how brittle the plastic is I think that may be a step too far.
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    I'm in, have a couple of Williams Brothers air racers in the stash or if I go with four or six wheels I have a couple of Tamiya Tyrrells.
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    Currently unfamiliar with the concept of "sun". Progress continues - small sub assembly by small sub assembly. Had to repair a lot of the handrails as the brittle plastic has shattered into many pieces, a few of which fell foul of the carpet monster.
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    Yep. Lots of sanding. The plastic is also very brittle, I am having to repair quite a few parts Work on the chassis is progressing.
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    Photos posted in the gallery.
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    Douglas F3D-2 Skynight VF-121, NAS Miramar 1958 1/72 Matchbox
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    Only made 13 episodes. Only four figures with the kit so must be Dibble and Grubb's day off. Need to see if I can find a left hand for the driver. The red plastic is not easy to work with, hard to see the detail until it is given a coat of primer.
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    Decalling was a nightmare, they reacted badly with my normal setting solution. Oops, only notice the masking tape when I posted the photo. I am calling this finished, will post some better photos later this week.
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    Finally got some time at the bench. After losts of filling & sanding she finally made it to the paint shop.
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    My entry for this GB is Airfix's 1/32 1914 Dennis Fire Engine, purchased off eBay a few years ago for £9. The box shot. The parts, will post a better picture when I start. A number of parts are detached from the sprue and I don't want to tempt the carpet monster by opening the bag before I start. Not sure what I am going to do about decals, the ones in the box have seen better days.
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    Have got a bit further. Cockpit finished. Now undertaking and filing and sanding session of the intakes and exhausts. Enzo, enjoyed the hi-jack. Sword kit looks nice. Typical finally get around to buying the matchbox version, someone brings out a new tool. At least it shouldn't have the same fit issues around the intakes and exhausts.
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    Jb65rams replied to AnonymousDFB1's topic in KUTA VI

    T-2 Buckeye 1/48 Special Hobby. Started in the USN Group Build and finally finished. Built OOB.
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    You are correct, been doing some dryfitting and the fit of the intakes & exhausts could be better. Will post photos when I get that far. I have made a start on the cockpit. A bit bland out of the box so dressed it up with some scrap plastic and a bit creative licence with the paint brush.
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    My entry for this groupbuild. Going to finish in the box top scheme, in the markings of VF-121, used as a radar operator and electronic warfare trainer. So what is in the box? Looking forward to this, should be a fun build.
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    A bit more progress. Hope to finish this weekend.
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    Add me to the list please. In with Whirlykit's Short SB5.
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    Having looked through the stash, i have come to a decision, going to enter with Airfix's 1/32 Dennis Fire Engine. Picked it up off eBay for £9 a couple of years ago.
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