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Academy 1/288 Space Shuttle & Booster Rockets
Hi all, Calling this one finished. For such a simple kit consisting of 14 pieces (including the base) and 10 decals to use at a very reasonable price this little "wingy" thing took along time to complete (37 hours). The reason for the length of time taken was down to painting, especially the...- Stefee
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- Forum: Completed Real Space subject Builds
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Latest Acquisitions (2023)
Well I've been and gone and done it. These detail parts have just arrived for my 1/700 Airfix Titanic (same as Academy) kit proposed build. Have feeling I may have bitten off more than I can chew with my first ever floaty thing build. Still to sort out lighting, including navigation lights and... -
A good 'scale' metallic hobby paint.
Hi Ian, Whilst none of the following are pearl/mica finishes they might help. All the finishes are over Ultimate Grey Primer and are all Tamiya acrylics. The Porsche was mixed with XF11 plus various X gloss colours and overcoated with X22 to replicate Porsche Rosewood Metallic, I think the... -
Latest Acquisitions (2023)
As a child of the space race and building a Saturn 5 rocket out of yoghurt tubs etc. when I was 12 I thought I would give these a go. The lunar lander was an Ebay bargain at £17.75 delivered and the space shuttle £7.65 at Hobbycraft after member discount so not too much spent if I fail to make a... -
4th kit finished - Italeri Range Rover Classic 50th Anniversary
Hi all, Just finished this kit after 65 hours of mostly enjoyable work but there is one aspect which severely dented my ability to make a better fist of it. The glazing is absolutely abominable, there are 6 separate parts which have at most a 1 mm edge to attach them to the body and the...- Stefee
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- Forum: Completed Civilian cars
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Any tips to simulate a vehicle vinyl roof covering?
Hi all, Does anyone have any tips or experience in air brushing a vinyl roof covering as was popular in the 1980s? I am replicating an early Range Rover 3 door in 1/24 (Italeri kit) which one of my customers had to which we fitted a vinyl top after a very heavy hailstorm gave it an appearance...- Stefee
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- Forum: painting chit chat.
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Latest Acquisitions (2023)
Newly arrived on the bench. The Airfix 1/700 Titanic kit is an w bay bargain at £12.50 delivered with a really tatty box. It is a major departure for me as cars are my thing but, with a lot of help, tips and answers from your good selves I hope to make a worthy model using aftermarket PE... -
3rd kit done - Revell 1/25 Porsche 928s
Hi all, Eventually finished this build after 91 hours and it fought me all the way. The kit is from 1982 and it shows, poor fitting parts, warped bodyshell and floorplan, horrendous moulding lines particularly around the top of both doors and both bumper assemblies cannot be fitted until the...- Stefee
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- Forum: Completed Civilian cars
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2nd kit finished, 55 hours 1/24 Tamiya Mazda MX5/Eunos/Roadster
Hi all, Well I have completed my 2nd kit as per title, a facsimile of my auto electricians vehicle which was imported into South Africa and quite a rare vehicle at the time. Used some after market 3D printed side skirts and front spoiler. Found the glass attachment and window frame painting...- Stefee
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- Forum: Completed Civilian cars
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Help and suggestions required
Hi all, Wondering if any one can help with the following queries for me as I don't know which is the best course of action. 1. 1/24 Tamiya Mazda MX5. Both front wing repeater lamps. What is the best way to attach these as there are no mounting pins on the parts or holes in the body? 2. I...- Stefee
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- Forum: General Chat about Civilian Vehicles
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First completed model in 25 years and 70 hours. Hasegawa Nissan Bluebird 1/24.
Hi all, As promised here are some images of my first completed model in 25 years. For a relatively simple curb side kit it took me 70 hours - don't know if that is normal or not. I tried new techniques including air brushing, scribing and highlighting panel lines, using embossing powder for...- Stefee
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- Forum: Completed Civilian cars
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My work station and first attempt at building for 25 years.
Hi all, As promised when I introduced myself a couple of weeks back here are some images of my new work area. It is at the far end of a garage conversion currently used as a spare bedroom. The build on the Datsun proceeds afoot but not a lot to show for 24 hours work. Fairly pleased so far. Any... -
Re-entering the wonderful world of modelling (and frustration!).
Hi there everybody, I am returning to this hobby after 23 years away and am literally starting from scratch. Quick background, just retired from a major motoring assistance company where I was an examining engineer. Prior to that had my own company in South Africa which completed mechanical...- Stefee
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- Forum: Introduce yourself
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