Shelliecool Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Bit of a gap in posting, and the build as Arlo has been busy with home work and things. However, school closed early so he seized the opportunity to continue the build. Having airbrushed an extra coat of green (can't remember the number as the tiny pot is now extinct), today he gave the tank a coat of Quick Shine gloss varnish ready to apply the decals tomorrow. He then began painting the fine detail on the tank commander, which Arlo received in the post thanks to Sgt.Squarehead. Thats it for today. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 On 12/02/2018 at 20:05, Sgt.Squarehead said: No worries, ping me a PM and I'll put one in the post to you. Thank you so much for the fantastic package you sent Arlo, he was super excited to receive post, and even more excited when he opened it. We are ever so grateful for your kindness, and Arlo says "Thank you!" Thanks again, Michelle. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Nice work Arlo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsjmse Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Nice work so far. KUTGW Arlo! Those 1:72 models from the Post Office seemed very large when I was 7, but are now tiny in my big clumsy hands. Airbrushing at 7 - they start them young these days . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Great work Arlo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 nice work... what is this quick shine varnish? i use an old bottle of future but it is slowly going off... was tempted to try something new (I swear by W&N Matt so maybe their gloss... but any recomendations ....) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Glad he made it to you OK, really sorry I couldn't find any plastic stowage, I know I have some somewhere, but I just couldn't find it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 hours ago, robw_uk said: nice work... what is this quick shine varnish? i use an old bottle of future but it is slowly going off... was tempted to try something new (I swear by W&N Matt so maybe their gloss... but any recomendations ....) My other half found a thread somewhere about quick Shine gloss varnish, as a new equivalent to future. It's sold in Lakeland, and having had a terrible experience with Humbrol gloss I was relieved when it worked wonders. I too use W&N Matt which is fantastic, I would recommend using Quick Shine works a treat. Thanks, Michelle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Glad he made it to you OK, really sorry I couldn't find any plastic stowage, I know I have some somewhere, but I just couldn't find it! Honestly Arlo was so happy, so a huge thank you from us all!😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Splendid thread this good to see a youngster getting to grips with the hobby. I've done that model myself great little kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 The tank commander is now firmly in place and busy searching the horizon for any enemy tanks. So on to decals (I should point out that applying decals with a 7 year old who seems to have developed ADHD since the snow has arrived, is a demanding experience!). So Arlo set to work, they are tiny and the tank body has many raised areas so I gave him a little micro sol and helped here and there. That said, he's done a good job, and it is now drying before a final varnish. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 It needs a little diorama base next!! ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Looking superb, a little diorama would set it off nicely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stips Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Congratulations Arlo!!! Nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Good job Arlo, that's an excellent first model Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Superb modelling Arlo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Very well done indeed.....Getting that turret star down so neatly is very impressive. Doing that job still gives me the heebies every time and I've been at it over thirty years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 01/03/2018 at 11:48 PM, Shelliecool said: My other half found a thread somewhere about quick Shine gloss varnish, as a new equivalent to future. It's sold in Lakeland, and having had a terrible experience with Humbrol gloss I was relieved when it worked wonders. I too use W&N Matt which is fantastic, I would recommend using Quick Shine works a treat. Thanks, Michelle. Trying W&N gloss... First use on test subject this afternoon. Will provide my in-expert opinion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Well done Arlo You've made a great job of this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 03/03/2018 at 12:58, Shelliecool said: So on to decals (I should point out that applying decals with a 7 year old who seems to have developed ADHD since the snow has arrived, is a demanding experience!). I have a 6 year old grandson who builds model aircraft with his Dad's help, but he has the attention span of a gnat, so I know what you mean. Tell Arlo that he's made a superb job of the Cromwell, especially getting that Allied star to lay down flat. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 hour ago, robw_uk said: Trying W&N gloss... First use on test subject this afternoon. Will provide my in-expert opinion well it sprays nicely... now letting it dry to see if it clouds over.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I'd add a +1 for W&N Matt Aerosol Acrylic Varnish too.....It's the best stuff I've ever used out of a can, by a country mile (it does behave kind of odd when you first spray it, just stay calm, let the magic happen). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Very nice Arlo brilliant job for first timer Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Very well done Arlos, that's a very nice build you've achieved. What your next project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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