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  1. Hi Everyone - I'm a newbie & even more of a newbie to airbrushing. I am in the first testing stages with my first airbrush & need your help & advice. I have been doing some testing with "pre-shading" panel lines. Everything I have seen so far seems to use black paint for this. My first tests are not a total failure - BUT... The black seems very hard to cover - compared to the fantastic results I have seen on here -so the question is - MUST IT BE BLACK??? I am doing WWII aircraft - Luftwaffe & RAF - would a dark shade of grey be better for me, as I don't want to attempt a "tinted" colour - such as dark blue for a light blue underside. In short - HELP - PLEASE -
  2. Hi all: I've built a few ships in 1/700, but I've always had problems with PE parts, namely railings, either I glue them on before I paint it, and it makes paint the thing nearly impossible, or I put them on after and it may mess up the paint. Anyone have any advice on how to work with PE parts in 1/700? Doesn't necessarily have to be railings, can be PE in general. Cause it drives me mad everytime. Any good advice or links are welcomed. Thank you. Also, any tricks to gluing a large piece of PE such as flight deck or sides of superstructures? Cheers Val
  3. mprimdj

    Help required

    greetings folks, after the decals applied over Hataka paint on my Alpha-Jet, and AK Matt Varnish, i noticed a little bit of silvering is still there, how do i get rid of it? thanks in advance
  4. So i just got a Nikon D3300 and would like to do some (very) amateur airshow photography with it. I dont really have much money to spend and accept this is hardly enough to get a decent Lense but i was wondering if either of these lenses would work: Nikon 55-200mm VR - I know 200mm isn't widely considered enough, but with a crop sensor would it be enough for airshows at Duxford and Headcorn where the planes are fairly close? Sigma 70-300mm APO - I have heard the image quality is decent but the autofocus is a bit rubbish. has anyone had any success with this lense? I have looked at the Nikkor 55-300VR but i can't afford it really, as my max is about £130. If i really can't get ANYTHING good for that i may be able to stretch it a bit. Will
  5. On a number of reference pics i have of the F6 lightning cockpit there is soething that looks like an armrest with some sort of handle/joystick on the end that protrudes, i assume from the rear cockpit wall past the left side of the seat..... What is it?? Anyone have a pic of it attaching to the rear cockpit wall?. Also there seems to be a gap to the left of the seat ? Between the seat and the console? Whats between the seat and the side panel?
  6. Hi, I have recently finished building my Revell 1/72 M60 tank and just wanted to start painting but i dont know how. Heres the problem: I wanted to paint it as a vehicle of Reforger 85` as it is depicted on the boxart (http://www.revell.de/fileadmin/import/images/bau/03140_%23BAU_M60_A3_2015.PDF first painting scheme; Boxart: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234987966-m60-a3-172-revell/) as I like the orange identification marks and i have a picture of it (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/M60A3_Panzer.jpg ) though in the instruction it is supposed to be a four-tone camo scheme (while it isn´t MERDC summer verdant (http://www.cybermodeler.com/armor/m60/m60_profile01.shtml) as the colors nor the scheme are matching, the boxart shows mostlikely a standart NATO three-tone camo and the original pictures isn`t much help either so: How should I paint it? Thank you in advance Levin
  7. Hi All, I'm working on the re-released Airfix Vanguard (144) in the BEA red square scheme. Im conscious how those plastic strip windows (which I think it comes with) always look a bit cack. Can anyone offer ideas of how to fill in windows a different way? I'd like it to look as pro as possible, as it's going to be a father's day gift. Ideas welcome. Chris
  8. Hi all, just a quck question: I'm wondering how to get a nice dusty finish (such as on MickE's beautiful Wellington http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235001041-148-wellington-1c/?hl=wellington )without using pigments, but buying online is my only option, and I can't find any MiG pigments(I can also take a cheaper brand of pigment, if any) under AUD$15 ( £8) as the nearest model shop is more than 1500km (950mi) away; not really an option! I know you can also airbrush a dusty-looking covering on, but I would need some tips on this before starting. Any answers welcome!!
  9. Hi all, I'm building a 1/144 A319 at the moment, and to be geeky for geeks sake i'm painting it up in a fantasy livery of the imaginary airline I has when I was a kid... Take what you will from that. Either way, I need to find a decal sheet of standard lettering to form a random/made up registration. G - XXXX (or whatever). Ideally I need them in white. I can find some squarey RAF ones around, but if someone can point me towards some more generic ones, i'd be grateful. I can paint the livery but not the reg. Cheers, Chris
  10. all.. .as we dont have a GB chat thread yet for the Vignette GB, any pointers for a dio novice... will be a 1/72 Hurricane, figures and base... was thinking of using wooden board painted & then use the green "grass" powder... anything else i should consider - any examples knocking around of the sort of thing i am trying to achieve, any SBS guides on creating grass bases???
  11. Hello all. I'm in a state of confusion at present, heh. Ok, so here's the issue. After quite a hiatus I've recently got back into some modelling. Back when I use to make models, I put them together, painted them and added the decals, and that was it. I never used varnishes or washes or weathering. For Christmas I received a Bandai 1/72 Y-Wing starfighter. A bit different from what I used to make, being a clip-kit, but I actually quite liked not having to faff around with glue, sticking the parts to myself more than the other pieces So anyway. I gave it a coat of Tamiya primer, then some flat black and light grey for the shadowing. Other bits were painted with Tamiya acrylics with tiny amounts of Revell matt enamels here and there (for chips and marks and whatnot). Overall, I think it looks pretty good for my first foray into 'beating' up a kit. Now here's where the dilemma sets in. Varnishing. I've read a lot about Klear. Of course, prior to this kit, I'd never heard of the stuff. Apparently it was renamed and rebottled and appears slightly different, but works the same way. I got my hands on some Pledge Multi-Surface Wax, which I think is the same stuff updated. My surety wavers a little when I see people displaying bottles with the old Klear markings above the new title (I haven't actually seen anyone with the exact bottle I have). I've tested it on a small piece, and it did do the job. Also stood up to a small test of Mig washes and a bit of paint cleaner (still waiting on my Mig thinner to arrive). However, the results were a little less stellar on a larger test piece (the kit base). It didn't seem to apply consistently, and even after a few coats the wash test didn't really flow into all the little nooks and cranny's. In hindsight doing a test clean up with the Revell paint cleaner probably wasn't the best choice ( ) since it started to remove the underlying layer, but the exercise had me a little concerned for when I would apply this stuff to the model. By brush, I might add. So I started looking around. So far I've snagged myself a can of Vallejo matt acrylic for the final job (I think prior to applying Mig pigments, since I hear coating them doesn't work well) since a test of adding some flat base to the pledge didn't exactly work, but my recent test had me wondering about the gloss. Today I had a look around. The options were limited to a bottle of Windsor and Newton gloss varnish (not sure how that would react), and some Humbrol gloss cote. My confusion flares up with regard to the Humbrol in particular. The Humbrol video on the gloss cote says to thin it up with enamel thinners. That would suggest its composition is similar to enamel paint, or something similarly solvent based (no real information on what its made up of that I can find). But then the Humbrol washes (and the Mig for that matter) are enamel, and cleaned up with enamel thinners. So how is it the Gloss cote isn't stripped off as well? I'm pretty confused at the moment, and a little worried to try anything in case it completely knackers all my work so far. If anyone can clear this up for me, I'd really appreciate it. I'd also love to know for certain if this is the right stuff: Thanks for any help in advance
  12. Hi, I've asked for an airbrush for my birthday, a Badger one of some description (I'm sure I can find it if it matters. I'm planning on using it for some Airfix tank models and a Spitfire. I do have some previous experience with models,although I've only done about 8 before. I was just wondering how much I should thin my paints for use in the airbrush. I'm planning on using Humbrol acrylic paints (they do say that they can be thinned for airbrushing, but they don't say how much I should thin it). Also, would water be sufficient for thinning? If so, any advice on what amount of paint to water I should use would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
  13. Hi there, I've bought a recent edition of Classics Airframes 1/48 Blenheim IV... but instructions were missing! Does anybody have a scan, jpeg of pdf? Any help will be appreciated. Also, do you know any instructions repository on line? Cheers.
  14. Hi, I am in the final stages of constructing an Airfix Buccaneer, however I decided in retrospect to buy the 1/48 Eduard 48132 interior kit, mainly for the canopy rails and seals. However, the instruction sheets provided only cover the cockpit and not any of the other ancillary details. I have a pretty good idea where some things go and I could guess where some parts go. Can anyone shed any light on this? Am I the only one to ask this? Regards Andy
  15. Afternoon All, Last night I finally sat down and opened the Airfix 1/48 Javelin with a view to starting it. Additionally, I also opened the AlleyCat Mk7 conversion kit as my dad worked on them when with 33 Squadron in 1958 at RAF Leeming and RAF Middleton St George. Specifically XH838, which he photographed on the flightline shortly after delivery. This is where the problems arose. I understand from the AlleyCat instructions that I need to insert piece for the Mk7 gunports, as I am not doing a missile carrying aircraft. That leaves me with another insert, which I don't think I need, and a long panel for the outer/upper wing. Is there any change in the shape of the outer/upper wing from Mk7 to Mk9? From the sources I have at my disposal I thought that the Mk 9 as basically a Mk 7 with re-heat, Firestreak missiles, and the re-fueling probe. Do I need to incorporate this item into my build? Any help would be grateful. Regards Andy341
  16. Hi there, Sorry if this is the wrong place to post, but I can't seem to find any Dullcoats or Matt Finishes, as stated in the title. I've done the gloss - decal - gloss, and now my model is quite glossy, and I just can't seem to get a hold of any dullcoats etc. My first port of call would be a Physical Hobby Shop, like Hobbycraft. If you can confirm an online shop is reliable, then I'll happily order from them. Thanks in advance.
  17. Hi All I'm about to embark on my first ever resin kit. It's the Hobby Fan FH-70 (155mm field gun). I've washed all of the parts in warm water with fairy liquid but have notices a few of the parts are slightly warped / bent. The main one is the barrel which is probably 5mm thick and 4 / 5 inches long. It's not terrible but enough to be noticeable. Both trails are also slightly off straight and so need straightening. I've seen tips around using hair dryers to heat up the resin but am a bit nervous and unsure of how to get them straight again so would appreciate any guidance please???? Thanks in advance
  18. How much of the original Fonderie 1/48 Halifax is still included in the Halton kit? I want to build the Halifax and was wondering if i could get the Halton and use a few bits ( as little as poss) from the Sanger kit... Cananyone tell/show me the exact contents of theHalton?
  19. Hi there, Basically I have searched high and low to find a Germania A321 Alltours livery but I cant find one apart from herpa and its terrible quality and the wrong colours. Would anyone be able to make me one as my modelling skills are awful I can pay of course just really want one as I work for them and want to give a close friend present nobody else can get. Can anybody help ?? Many thanks Tom
  20. Hello again! Since I have plans to build some airliners after Christmas, there is one question I have... and that is: What do I do with windows? I don't think the kits that I'll be making come with the plexiglass inserts for the windows. I do not want to fill them up because that would mean I'd have to buy window decals which costs more £££. I am planning on leaving them open, as this will also make painting easier. However, I still want the plane to look nice and dont want my modelling dignity to leak out the windows ( ), so maybe covering the windows from the back or something? So just dump all your ideas on me for airliner windows that doesn't involve filling them. Has anyone tried leaving the windows just the way they are? If so, what is your opinion on open windows? [FYI: I have done some background reading, but I'm still a noob infront of y'all ] Thanks in advance, Hamdhan
  21. Dear admin, This post was made by mistake, please delete it Hamdhan.
  22. Hello, Seems this kits are out of stock! Anyone any idea or tip where I can still find one? Thanks! Marc
  23. Hi I have this Modeldecal sheet and intend to use the RN Buccaneer section first. All looks good from the front On the back though, some of the colour from the decal ink appears to have seeped into the backing paper Typically on the bit I intend to use first Advice needed, anyone reckon they will be fine for use, will the decal separate from the backing??? Has this happened to anyone, my other Modeldecal sheets are all as they should be and the ones I have used have worked fine, I've just never come across this seepage of colour before All advice greatly appreciated Ta Chris
  24. Good day modellers Dose any one know where I can get a replacement canopy from I cant find any thing. This is what has happened to mine. Any help would be much appreciated JD
  25. While I am waiting for the paint on my MDC Typhoon to fully dry I decided to start on the rockets, they do not come with the kit you have to buy them seperately, I went for CV32036 Late War 3" Rockets High Explosive. When I opened up the little plastic bag there was no instructions on how to assemble, paint or fix them to the model, which was disappointing, even worse was the fact that I could not figure out how to assemble them. As for colours presumably the rails would be aluminium but I do not have a clue what colours the rockets would be. This is what is in the bag, it all looks nice and there are even pig tails for the rockets but where do they fit ? The rails, cut off the thin bits, drill the attachment stubs, insert some plastic rod and attach to the holes I pre drilled in the wings, after painting them aluminium I presume. Rocket heads and pig tails, I presume that the heads go on the short end of the rocket, and the pig tails go somewhere near the fins and are plugged into the wings, am I close ? The rocket bodies, presumably the end with the grooves and holes are where the fins are fitted and the stubby end is for the heads, but what colour is this to be painted and are the heads the same colour. Now this is the part that is most puzzling me, 4 fins per rocket, each has got a hole in the middle, but without bending or cutting them or the body how do they attach to the rocket body, and what are the 8 strips per rocket for ? I'm probably having a very senior moment, and the answers are very simple but I cannot figure it out, the only option that I can think of is to just fit the rails. Any suggestions, someone must know as I have seen completed models with the rockets fitted. Cheers Dennis
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