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Is this acrylic paint or water based paint?
I thought acrylic paints were water based? (apart from some like Tamiya and Mr Hobby, which are a sort of acrylic/solvent/alchohol mix?)- pjgtech
- Post #7
- Forum: painting chit chat.
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Been distracted
Always lusted after a Jonny Seven as a Yoof! They cost silly money now, thats if you can even find one! (y);) I had an Airfix FN rifle, and like most kids almost immediately broke the thin and flimsy barrel end, and then lost all the little plastic bullets, Doh! -
Looking for help
Lol, it was pretty bad, quite enjoyed my recent build of one though, certainly a "challenge"..... (y) ;)- pjgtech
- Post #17
- Forum: General Modelling chat
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Been distracted
No slight taken, hence my "Lol" at the end. I've always taken the view that we are all hobbyist together, whether its shooting, model making, motorbikes, etc..... Cheers (y) Turns out its a bloody accurate little pellet chucker, won my first comp with it just over a week ago, only a local... -
Double decker bus
I suppose with modern laser cutting methods, or whatever other cutting methods they use, they can get smaller and more intricate parts, seems like its all a nice tight fit, etc.....coming together nicely.- pjgtech
- Post #9
- Forum: Miscellaneous Model builds
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Looking for help
Lidl/ Aldi frequently do "starter", airfix kits, including cars, (Astin Martin, Landrovers, Willys Jeeps, etc) they are slightly smaller, eg: 1:43 scale, or 1:72 scale, but great for learning and if you muck it up, they only cost about £7 each, so......- pjgtech
- Post #10
- Forum: General Modelling chat
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New to scale modelling!
Its a good point actually, I prolly have about 50 brushes, but, I tend to use the same few all the time, maybe six or so. Same with sanding sticks, I have lots, but tend to use the same couple all the time, etc. And even nippers and tweezers, I tend to use the same (old) nippers and the same...- pjgtech
- Post #13
- Forum: Introduce yourself
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M16 Half Track...... Tamiya 1/35
Will follow along matey. I have had my eye on one of these for a while, will have to try one soon I think. Good luck with it.... 8-)- pjgtech
- Post #8
- Forum: Soft skins Under Construction
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New to scale modelling!
ISTR someones "stash" on here recently topped 400! Lol.... I started with nippers and scalpel, now have a whole modelling desk, lots and lots of tools/paints, photo booth and airbrushing booth.....its a slippery slope. Enjoy the ride... 8-)- pjgtech
- Post #11
- Forum: Introduce yourself
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New to scale modelling!
Hi and welcome mate. Enjoy the forum, lots of good peeps and helpful info on here. Re: tools, etc a basic starter set will do for now, see our very own Scale Model Shop, see link near top of page..... See linky - SMS Starter tools You may already have most of the tools in the house, car, shed...- pjgtech
- Post #2
- Forum: Introduce yourself
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Tamiya GB...Rules and chat thread
Hmm, still can't make up my mind what to build for this GB yet.......but I will... (y)- pjgtech
- Post #15
- Forum: Tamiya Xmas GB - Nov26 - Jan27
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Double decker bus
Always liked the look of these type of kits, but never tried one, will have to give one a go one day, yours looks good mate.....- pjgtech
- Post #2
- Forum: Miscellaneous Model builds
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Tamiya GB...Rules and chat thread
Cool thanx....Some of your rules text is white?- pjgtech
- Post #2
- Forum: Tamiya Xmas GB - Nov26 - Jan27
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Pilot figures
Theres F18 pilots here: (standing and seated) FA18 pilot seated FA18 Pilot and an F14 pilot here eBay F14 pilot Plus looks like Ali Express do the same figure....- pjgtech
- Post #2
- Forum: General Modelling chat
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Greetings!
- pjgtech
- Post #19
- Forum: Introduce yourself
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An update on my wife and my lack of posting since today.
Sorry to hear that bud.... Been through this now twice, with my old Dad and my Father in Law, both ended up in care homes. Not an easy thing to go through or deal with. Get as much help as you can mate. And remember to look after yourself too. Be well..... (y) -
Greetings!
Hi and welcome mate, enjoy the forums.... pics are always good! (y);)- pjgtech
- Post #8
- Forum: Introduce yourself
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Attempted gravel path
Yep, looks pretty convincing, what method/materials did you use?- pjgtech
- Post #3
- Forum: Completed Miscellaneous Model builds
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Diecast interior updates
As above, whatever you can get in the space really, if you can get a dremel type device in there, then it will be faster, but if not a small razor saw or similar, but it will take longer, then tidy up any rough edges with scalpel, sanding, etc.- pjgtech
- Post #9
- Forum: Civilian Cars Under construction
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Brave New World - Epoxy Resin U Boat Dio
Ok so its done, here are some pics, (below) I have literally just taken it out of the mould and done nothng else. I know you can sand/polish resin so I could maybe tidy it up a bit, but, as this was just an experiment, not too fussed about a pristine fuinish TBH. For me it was more about...- pjgtech
- Post #28
- Forum: Diorama's Under Construction
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