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The carpet monster got me!!!!
Last night I was putting the last few parts on my 1/76 Opel Blitz which is my 1st attempt at a vehicle when the headlight I was about to put in place popped out of the tweezers and went on the floor. After 20 minutes on my hands & knees with a small torch I can only presume the carpet monster... -
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Washing the kit
I have seen on various videos modellers washing the kit before building. I was wondering if this is nessecary. If it does enhance the finish then I may start doing this. Does anyone here wash the kit?:confused: -
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Another British Icon
While driving home from work earlier I saw the famous Vulcan flying around RAF Coningsby. Unfortunatly because I was driving I was unable to get any pictures to share with you guys. Sorry. What a time we have had around here recently with both Lancs up & about and now the Vulcan. Makes you... -
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My stash is building (slowly)......
I know some of you guys have huge stashes just waiting to be built, well my stash has just the reached the heady hieghts of....3. I have a Bristol Blenheim Mk 1v 1/72, an Opel Blitz & pak 40 gun 1/72, & just waiting for a German Kubelwagen type 82 1/35. Will be posting pics as they get built. :) -
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Why so many........
As I have said in earlier posts I am getting back into model making. I am slowly getting bits & pieces collected together. My paints have all been supplied with kits I have bought, up to now British WW2 aircraft. I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of 2 WW2 german vehicles. I have been looking on...- Peej
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- Forum: painting chit chat.
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Whats the right order
I am close to completing 2 aircraft but a bit confused with what order to do things. When the model is made and painted do I weather then gloss varnish, decal, and finally matt varnish. Never weathered before so I am going to have a bash. Thanks guys.:confused::confused::confused:- Peej
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- Forum: General Aircraft Chat
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Working out scales
I have been looking on line for military figures to have a go at between aircraft models. I use to do a bit of citadel painting years ago. The figures I have been looking at are 1/35, I was wondering how tall these little chaps would actually be. Thanks in advance Paul- Peej
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- Forum: Figure building related chat.
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Help with washes
I'm getting back into building models after years off and enjoying it. So much has changed with new stuff to make models look better. One thing I have become aware off is people are using washes to enhance details. Before I go out and spend loads on washes ( a stockman doesn't get paid loads) I...- Peej
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- Forum: Brush painting
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Model clubs
Does anyone know if there are any modelling clubs around the Lincoln area? -
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Canopy painting???
A few of you guys have looked at my models on anther post & the comments I have received have been very encouraging. The main problem I am having is painting the canopies. If they need to be black I find it easier to use fine tip sharpie marker. It's when they need to be a different colour is...- Peej
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- Forum: Brush painting
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Making again after years off
I made my last model when I was still at school, I'm 46 now so been away for a few years. My wife bought me the BBMF set and that woke the bug that had been laying dormant for all that time. I have sorted some pictures of my attempts. There is the Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane and the Fairey...- Peej
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- Forum: General Aircraft Chat
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