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  1. PaulTRose

    Langy's Stolly..... Airfix 1/35 Alvis Stalwart

    But theres always one in the flight (section for you brown jobs 😆) thats immune and just stands there wondering what the fuss is all about Then 4 months later your on an ex on catterick moor in drizzle and it reactivates the cs on everyones noddy suit 😵‍💫
  2. PaulTRose

    Making aerials from sprues...

    ^^^^^ wot 'e sed Thats my method...... Once you get the hang of it its fun You will find some sprue just dosnt work....... Never could get sprue from older italeri kits to stretch
  3. PaulTRose

    Latest Acquisitions (2026)

    Had no intentions of buying any more kits this year cept for a mig for the mig gb........ I actually have a rough plan in my head of what gets built for the rest of the year..... But i went in hobbycraft and saw something on the shelf thats been out of stock in the whole country for the last 6...
  4. PaulTRose

    Scorpion CVR(T) FV101 - 1:35st scale - AFV

    The rocket thingys are smoke dischargers The cable drum thingy needs black or green wire....... It was so vehicles could hook up to each other when parked up...... Its a land line so no radio to be intercepted Trick to stretching sprue is dont over heat and dont pull apart too quickly......and...
  5. PaulTRose

    revell bmw z1

    That colour really suits it Can it be built with the doors up?
  6. PaulTRose

    Latest Acquisitions (2026)

    Cant beat a Toom..... From when aircraft were lumpy and funny shaped and interesting and not clones of each other like today
  7. PaulTRose

    Scorpion CVR(T) FV101 - 1:35st scale - AFV

    This will be good....... I have exactly the same kit in the stash and ive been putting off doing it too lol...... So you can go first 😆
  8. PaulTRose

    Another polishing question.....

    Well, the celica has had its clear coat, in a couple of days i will have a crack at polishing :)
  9. PaulTRose

    Revell BMW z1

    It always surprised me that this car didnt sell better than it did..... 20 years ago a guy in my village had a yellow one.... Thought it was quite smart and i hate bmw cars lol I like the colour, suits it
  10. PaulTRose

    Tug Boat..... Revell

    Actually i expect a buildable kit..... Which it is....... I just dont have the mojo for it at the mo........ I actually like hard to do, nadgery old kits cos i like the challenge....... Any one can take a shake n bake kit and put it together And it is a weird scale..... Its not one of the...
  11. PaulTRose

    Nitto, Gakken, Otaki, Bandai, Nichimo, EidaiGrip, Entex, Ertl

    According to scalemates gakken and edai are still in business...... Ertl is part of amt so still in production...... Nitto went kaput in 1985, otaki in 86, entex in 81, nichimo in 2013 Bandai is very much in business these days
  12. PaulTRose

    Another polishing question.....

    ....... Cos i really dont know Ive never been one for polishing cos ive been happy with how things have turned out but i want to try it.... So i bought some tamiya fine compound and some lint free cloths......... But what the order of things? Do i polish the paint to get it smooth then clear...
  13. PaulTRose

    Tamiya 14139team suzuki ecstar GSX-RR 20 No35

    Oooo that came out nice Dont envy you the decal work but you aced it
  14. PaulTRose

    Ford Tc armoured car...... RPM 1/35

    The masking tape lifted a lot of the black primer so had to do a lot of freehand touching up in all of the colours Next step is let it harden, coat of clear to seal it, decals, a wash then matt coat to dull it all down
  15. PaulTRose

    Sorted space out

    Hope you like dusting 😆 Going to need more shelves soon..... Have you thought about one of those tall glass displays from ikea..... Not a very big footstep but can hold a lot especially if you buy extra shelves
  16. PaulTRose

    Brooklyn 1/10th scale bust, Pedro Fernandez Works

    Outstanding work! The last pic was a surprise cos its smaller than i thought it wasgoing to be
  17. PaulTRose

    Freedom

    Welcome to the retired club I will second what peter says..... Keep yourself busy....... And if you are used to working outdoors take up going for long walks regulary or you will miss the fresh air and daylight You might want to note how quick it takes you to get used to not having to get up...
  18. PaulTRose

    Ford Tc armoured car...... RPM 1/35

    Heres the plan Primed in black....... Masked with 1mm tape random shapes..... No way can i follow the pattern on the box lol...... Then fill in the spaces with sandy yellow/green/brown/bluey grey Fingers crossed the black dosnt lift
  19. PaulTRose

    Ford Tc armoured car...... RPM 1/35

    Finally something to show...... Its tiny!........... Theres no location points..... All the panel have a 45 degree angle to make the joint.... Its all a bit vague..... But im ready to start painting
  20. PaulTRose

    Centurian

    Very nice What scale? What manufacturer? A Cent is one id like to have a crack at
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