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Which model gave you most satisfaction in 2019?
Loads of filling and sanding and some of the decals went awol but the end result came out a lot better than expected :smiling4:- Si Benson
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- Forum: General Modelling chat
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Latest Acquisitions (2019)
Good evening chaps, Was lucky enough to get some pennies for Christmas :smiling4: So took a trip to the local model train shop....which I’m pleased to say have now got a lovely range of Tamiya stuff on the shelves and not badly priced either. Im going to have a go at a 1:48 dio for the Bf109... -
Si B’s- Airfix BF-109 1:72
Morning, Here is a little something I’ve been playing about with over the last few days. I built and painted the kit a few years ago and wanted something to practice weathering on, so pulled it out of the box In the loft. Finally a clear, dry day down here on the south coast....so out I went to...- Si Benson
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- Forum: Completed Aeroplanes
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Si B’s-Miniart StuG III O-series 1:35
I’m informed it’s a bit tricky in places but a good kit :thumb2: Not late at all Mr race :smiling4: It’s still in its box. I’m still busy playing with wingy things...I think I showed you? 1:48 Eduard Bf109... Since the above pictures I’ve been weathering with oils and enamels. Below is a...- Si Benson
- Post #23
- Forum: Bob's Sturmgeschutz GB: Dec 2019 - May 2020
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Si-B’s Zvezda 1/35 Tiger II (AAGB)
Morning chaps, Not been at the bench much lately, we’ve all had a sickness bug that’s going around :face-with-thermometer:....I don’t normally get sick but this was a nasty one! Been gradually building up the dirt on hull sides using pigment and enamels. And used some oil paint to simulate a...- Si Benson
- Post #176
- Forum: Si & Steve's Animal Antics GB: Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
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Hairspray Technique / Chipping Advice Please
Hi Al, Ive had some good success with Hs chipping In the past on this build..... From memory I used Tamiya as a base, no varnish coat just a couple of thin coats of Hairspray , let it dry...then I used Vallejo diluted with water over the top. Let it dry for an hour or so, then wetted it...- Si Benson
- Post #10
- Forum: Weathering.
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Latest Acquisitions (2019)
This arrived the other day.....seems I’m developing a taste for these winged beasts :thinking: -
Frost proofing my paints, MacGyver style
I snapped a picture of one of our recycle storage areas this morning to give you some perspective of the volumes. Dependant on grade, the raw material can cost up to £3000 a ton so recycling isn’t just ecologically friendly but financially beneficial- Si Benson
- Post #16
- Forum: painting chit chat.
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Si B’s-Miniart StuG III O-series 1:35
Hi Alan, I forgot you were doing a 109.....just been over on your blog having a look, lovely paintwork :thumb2: I’m also well into a 109 build ( G-4) picked the Eduard kit up for £12 to make an order up for free postage and got to say I’m enjoying it. Been adding the decals and so far I’ve...- Si Benson
- Post #8
- Forum: Bob's Sturmgeschutz GB: Dec 2019 - May 2020
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Si B’s-Miniart StuG III O-series 1:35
Here is my entry for Mr StuG’s, StuG GB. And here’s what in the box Won’t be starting straight away as I’ve got a few builds on the go already. looking forward to this though:smiling4:- Si Benson
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- Forum: Bob's Sturmgeschutz GB: Dec 2019 - May 2020
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Si-B’s Zvezda 1/35 Tiger II (AAGB)
Cheers guys :thumb2: Bench is pretty congested at the minute and not getting much time. Here was how things stood last weekend. Since then there has been some progress. Cammo added to Tiger II, using the Newer Tamiya lacquer range. Sprays just as nicely as regular Tamiya but definitely...- Si Benson
- Post #163
- Forum: Si & Steve's Animal Antics GB: Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
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Si-B’s Zvezda 1/35 Tiger II (AAGB)
Cheers Scottie :thumb2: I’ve had to wait for the right Opportunity to get on with the paint. Got right into it over the last two evening. Thats the entire Tig 2 base coated. I won’t have the opportunity to paint again until next week so this is gonna be slooooooow :tired: Decided to make...- Si Benson
- Post #157
- Forum: Si & Steve's Animal Antics GB: Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
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Si-B’s Zvezda 1/35 Tiger II (AAGB)
Afternoon, squirted some paint behind the tracks and then wheels glued on. The tracks had a bit of a spring in them so had to be held in place with wooden wedges and some hefty metal weights.- Si Benson
- Post #155
- Forum: Si & Steve's Animal Antics GB: Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
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Si-B’s Zvezda 1/35 Tiger II (AAGB)
Hi Steve, Think I’ll be going with this cammo pattern as illustrated in this colour profile found in Mig Ammo’s Tiger II visual modellers guide book thingy..... The vehicle that I’m basing mine on looks to be pretty filthy so may not see too of the scheme once I’m into weathering :thinking:- Si Benson
- Post #153
- Forum: Si & Steve's Animal Antics GB: Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
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Si-B’s Zvezda 1/35 Tiger II (AAGB)
Cheers Rick, Ive had a look at the paint again this morning and it’s certainly not a gloss finish, but doesn’t seem as matt as XF paint can be, so somewhere in between the two. Looks and feels lovely and smooth though So don’t foresee an issue.- Si Benson
- Post #151
- Forum: Si & Steve's Animal Antics GB: Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
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Si-B’s Zvezda 1/35 Tiger II (AAGB)
Thanks for looking in gents :thumb2: progress on the paint front. as I have the tracks painted with the new Tamiya colour lacquer paint. Coverage is good and the finish finish seems ok but the paint combined with their lacquer thinner don’t ‘arf humm :sick::dizzy: Painting is so easy when...- Si Benson
- Post #149
- Forum: Si & Steve's Animal Antics GB: Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
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Si-B’s Zvezda 1/35 Tiger II (AAGB)
Thanks very much for all the positive feedback. It’s really helped me from stalling and pushed me on :thumb2: Late Night update again. FinIshed off adding the last of the details. Gave it a quick clean down and then a squirt of Mr Primer surfacer 1000, thinned with MLT. And i dont think...- Si Benson
- Post #144
- Forum: Si & Steve's Animal Antics GB: Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
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Latest Acquisitions (2019)
A small premium bond win was used as an excuse to make bids on eBay and fill the loft even more :smiling5: That’s probably going to be it till after Christmas ......yeah right, who am I kidding:smiling5: -
Si-B’s Zvezda 1/35 Tiger II (AAGB)
Scottie, Steven, Rick and Richard, Thanks chaps, glad I’ve not bored everyone yet....it’s early days still as another pic from tonight’s tweaks. The right side hull is finally done. Seems they had a fair few bits on them! The left side is pretty much done too....just going to see what I...- Si Benson
- Post #132
- Forum: Si & Steve's Animal Antics GB: Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
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