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SMS hyperchrome sealer and hyperchrome dark tone.
Does that mean that if you use a water base clear coat, the chrome paint could be un affected? Cool. I'll have to try that, -
Tirpitz with this and that, slow return for me
Looks to me like you got this PE malarkey licked Bob. Surprising that the wood decks don't include all the decks ! Give the good lady a hug and my best wishes.- Ian M
- Post #158
- Forum: Ships Under Construction
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Sanding Timber to the required thickness
A firm by the name of Proxxon make all manner of miniture shop tools. From a mini table saw to a vertical mill. But half the fun is building the tools as well I guess. My small dabbling into the model woodwork I have always gotten by with a mini plane, and some good quality sand paper. ( made...- Ian M
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- Forum: Tutorials and how to's
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How old are we?
I have a 20 year old mind in a soon 66 year old body that feels at least 90 -
What to do with completed models?
I have the problem of having ran out of room. So...... A cull will be on the cards...sooner rather than later. Some might go to a good home others might just be binned. -
Getting the full set?
I think a 1/24 is a hard one to find, if it exists. A 1/16 can be had from several makers. With or without RC 1/8 too. Then you have the big boys, right up to 1/4 size... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTZwmjszUxsnxCw2bPshuRHtGreQd5dgA A 1/6 from Armourtec if that could tempt you....- Ian M
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- Forum: General Modelling chat
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At what point is your "stash" getting out of hand?
I blame the series production of many manufacturers. They launch a new model with a ridiculous low production run. so they don't end with a large surplus if they dont sell. So if you are not quick you miss out. That's my excuse for the five various versions of the Scammell trucks, one build...- Ian M
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- Forum: General Modelling chat
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Hi I'm back
Lock up your matches folks! Welcome back Mr. Race.- Ian M
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- Forum: Introduce yourself
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Welcome to this Anniversary GB, 90 years of Spitfires.
No problems End dates are more a suggestion than a deadline lol.- Ian M
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- Forum: Colins' 90 year of the Spitfire GB; Mar - May 2026
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Welcome to this Anniversary GB, 90 years of Spitfires.
As per the section heading March to April 2026.- Ian M
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- Forum: Colins' 90 year of the Spitfire GB; Mar - May 2026
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BREAKING NEWS: Super marine build super fighter...
...and to celebrate, we will be holding the proposed GB. It was a bit late coming out the hangar, so not all have had the chance to see the suggestion made by Colin. So thank you Colin. Build section is ready, have at it (terms and conditions may apply Full details in the GB section). 🤣 -
Welcome to this Anniversary GB, 90 years of Spitfires.
Thank you Colin for suggesting this one, How could we not honour this beautiful machine. As Colin suggested, any Scale, any media. Just as long as it is a Spitfire (or Seafire for that matter). Any Nation any mark from the prototype to the last active spitfire. If you want to join in just start...- Ian M
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- Forum: Colins' 90 year of the Spitfire GB; Mar - May 2026
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Purchasing Flyhawk Kits In the UK
Super hobby. some place is one of Europes biggest plastic pushers, They are 110% legit I use them. A LOT. Never had any problems. I can make an order Monday and I normally have it Thursday and some times Wednesday! From Poland! I can't get packs that quick from the other side of Denmark! Post is...- Ian M
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- Forum: General Boat Chat
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Stern Trawler
Hi Gedward. When posting a Diorama build, we have a tradition of the entire build is in the one thread in the Diorama section. Otherwise half of your efforts will be overlooked and we wouldn't want that would we.- Ian M
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- Forum: Boats Under Construction
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First flight of the Spitfire 5th March 1936 - 90 years ago
Well it was very short notice Colin. And we only got a week to find the suggestion. How many are we, me included. I could bend the rules a bit for this one time.... If you want me to that is.- Ian M
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- Forum: Member Suggested group builds
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AK Real colors. Same paint different bottle (worse in this case).
I needed some paint, as we do from time to time, so I hopped on line and went to one of my chosen few. AK interactive Real Colors lacquers. (Here efter just RC. Found the colours I needed order placed. Two days after postie delivered the package! ONE of the colours was in the expected mini jar...- Ian M
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- Forum: Product Reviews
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New craft site
So we are dropping the self promotion rule then? 😁😆🥹😅😂🤣 Joking asside. If it does half as well as your last venture, you'll be laughing. -
1/8th Scale Sydney Brass Sulky
A most impressive model Graham.- Ian M
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- Forum: Completed Civilian Lorries, vans and Trucks.
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