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  1. Miko

    So I've got this GuP thing

    As discussed elsewhere in this forum I've discovered the anime phenomena of Girls und Panzer! I'm guessing some maybe unaware of it's existence so I used my very limited video editing skills to bodge together two clips which highlight the spirit of the anime. This video stream includes the...
  2. Miko

    I think I have a syndrome

    For years I've be quite disciplined in that I only build one kit at a time, being quite a quick builder this doesn't usually present a problem, of course I've had lapses where I've taken a break from one build to start another, usually for a technical reason, needing a part or a paint colour or...
  3. Miko

    Canopy seams

    One of these manicure thingies are perfect for such a task with four grades of abrasion, all for just a few pounds Available in all good girlie shops! Miko (I 'borrow' mine from missus Miko, maybe one day I might even tell her! Ha!)
  4. Miko

    Frame Arms Girl Innocetia Qpmini

    It's been a while since I've managed to post a build here due to an ongoing domestic situation (nothing to be concerned about) but this kit was put in my hands with the words 'you build models don't you?' . Well yes, I do, and I even have experience with kits like this one, I've flirted with...
  5. Miko

    Royal Mail

    . . . and that makes two! Yaayy!! Got a notification this morning from Royal Mail saying my package has been delivered! Miko (. . . and the modelling universe falls back into alignment once more!)
  6. Miko

    Royal Mail

    Been having a few problems with these guys recently, I've been on a stash building exercise last week and treat myself to a few nice kits, all to be delivered by the Royal Mail 'tracked' delivery service. first kit, from eBay, an F-104 starfighter in 1/72 from those nice people at Hasegawa, the...
  7. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2024)

    WooHoo!! At a fraction of retail!! MoD (PE) 'High Conspicuity' paint scheme for this one Miko (why is eBay evilbay again?)_
  8. Miko

    Modelling philosophy

    The reason we build models and what we get out of the experience seems to be quite variable, I would think nostalgia plays a part for many of us, it is a hobby most of us enjoyed as youngsters, and seen by many as a kids thing even today, although I can't think of any that do, but the one...
  9. Miko

    Classic Hasegawa Lightning

    Part one of the instructions has the fuselage halves together! and in stark contrast to the Sword T5 kit the cockpit detail is one rather basic seat, that's it, unless I include the pilot figure, which I never do unless I build landing gear up! It took ten minutes to clean up the parts needed...
  10. Miko

    Classic Hasegawa Lightning

    With things as they are at the moment in the Miko household I feel the need for a quick fix, which for me is putting together and old kit from decades ago and have it completed and proudly on display in the 'one' spot I'm allowed in our living room, this will give me inspiration to continue with...
  11. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2024)

    With a domestic situation ongoing (nothing serious) and the Sword Lightning T5 presenting challenges associated with short run kits I needed a 'quick fix'! as many of you may know I'm quite a speed builder usually turning round a kit in a week, this is usually quite simple as my preference is...
  12. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2024)

    A couple of kits to add to the stash After reading Patrolling Cold War Skies 'Phillip Keeble' and his adventures in an RAF Phantom F3 and with a plan to build the history of 74 Squadron (F) Tiger Squadron post war jets and a need for an FAW7 Javelin for another interesting A&AEE aircraft...
  13. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2024)

    This is such a great inspiration to me, I can feel a stash expansion approaching! Check out that Javelin FAW 7!! I gotta get me one of those!! I have a kit and a set of decals for the Harrier Miko (buzzing with enthusiasm but circumstantially held away from the bench! aarrgghh!!))
  14. Miko

    A&AEE Javelin FAW9

    In the spirit of Blue Peter, 'here's one I prepared earlier' Ha! Pretty isn't it? Miko (building research and development types for decades!)
  15. Miko

    A&AEE Javelin FAW9R

    I built this one a number of years ago, I received the kit as a Secret Santa gift in a different forum, it's a Polish manufacturer 'Plastyk' kit with a poor reputation for mold quality detail and accuracy etc, but, it's an A&AEE (Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment) aircraft I knew...
  16. Miko

    DH106 Comet 4C

    This is my first venture into 1/144 for sometime, I wanted a Comet for my collection but 1/72 would be too large, so, thanks to Dave Ward who told me about this Amodel kit I can add this to my research and development aircraft out of RAE Bedford, Farnborough, Boscombe Down etc. Amodel has a...
  17. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2024)

    Twenty A4 laser printable clear decal sheets, I can get into a lot of projects with this!! Luckily for me, missus Miko is a graphic artist with access to a great laser printer! Unluckily for me is getting her willing to print stuff for me, I'm expecting to be busy around the house in the near...
  18. Miko

    Lightning T4 Matchbox Airfix cut 'n shut

    Here's one for you Chris, what is the super significance of this photo regarding the Lightning . . . Miko (doing quizzes now, apparently!)
  19. Miko

    Lightning T4 Matchbox Airfix cut 'n shut

    Tamiya masking tape and hand brushing with Humbrol Hu174 Signal Red. Took quite a bit of working out where to put the little strips of masking tape A million coats of wishy washy thin Humbrol Signal Red, grateful thanks to Mr Tamiya for his exceptional no bleed under tape Rattle can...
  20. Miko

    Lightning T4 Matchbox Airfix cut 'n shut

    In another thread 'boatman' requested seeing the build thread pics from my 145sqn Lightning T4. This one was put together in around 2009 using Humbrol rattlecan acrylics and tinlet enamels The Airfix F1a box art is one of my all time favourites I can't find the before and after pics of...
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