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    Mega Size Gundam Zaku Now Completed.

    Hi all, I've been working on this mega size Gundam Zaku for quite a while now and I've finally finished it. The photos don't convey the true size of this kit but it stands at 14.37 inches high. This is only the second Gundam kit that I've built and the first one that I've completely painted and...
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    Recommendations For Panel Scribing Tools

    Hi all, Please could I have some recommendations for a decent set of panel lining scribers/tools. These will be used on Gundam kits. Regards, Chris.
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    Now Completed - HG 1/144 scale Duel Blitz Gundam (Photo Heavy - If They Show Up )

    I've just completed my HG 1/144 scale Duel Blitz Gundan kit, the first one I've ever tried and I enjoyed building something a little different. I used a mixture of different items such as AK weathering pencils, AK real color markers and AK playmarkers, some of the chipping was done with Vallejo...
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    My First Gundam Kit

    I thought I'd have a go at building a Gundam kit as I'd never done one before, I've got a few more bits to fit including the weapons. The kit is HG 1/144 scale Duel Blitz Gundam, I did use a bit of Tamiya extra thin on a couple of spots. I've probably gone way over the top with the weathering...
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    Top Coating Over AK Weathering Pencils Question

    Hi all, some advice wanted please, I'm in the final stages of building and weathering my first Gunpla/Gundam model, can you and should you matt top coat over the top of AK weathering pencils. I'm slightly worried that if there isn't some kind of protective layer over the top then the weathering...
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    Mr Super Clear Matt Plastic Top

    Hi, I've bought a tin of ( Mr Hobby ) Mr Super Clear Matt varnish and I'm confused about the 'nipple' that is moulded into the top, what is it used for. There is a pictgram on the side of the tin, that's in Japanese but I can't work out what it's trying to achieve. Regards, Chris.
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    Revell Missing Sprue

    Hi all, Happy Christmas. Does anyone have any contact details for Revell in the UK, if any even exist or do I have to go through Revell Germany. My son has bought me the Revell Star Trek USS Enterprise ( 04991 ) for a Christmas present, when I opened the sealed box to check the contents...
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    Liquid Masking & Glue For Clear Parts Question

    Hi all, Please could I have your expert advice. Q1...what liquid masking would you recommend? I've got a 1/16 scale Sherman coming to add to my stash and it's got clear plastic periscope windows that'll need masking before airbrushing the turret etc. Q2...what glue would you recommend for...
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    Latest Acquisitions (2024)

    This arrived a couple of days ago, together with a new compressor. My lad might be moving out in the near future so I thought I'd better get my own setup.
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    Latest Acquisitions (2024)

    These brushes arrived yesterday, together with some bottles of AK Panel Liner.
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    What's on the Bench 2024

    Just started my Tamiya Willys Jeep ( with first time use of PE parts )
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    Tools For Cutting/Bending & Shaping Photo Etch Parts

    Hi all, Some tool set recommendations needed please. I'm going to start building my Tamiya Willys Jeep and I've got the photo etch parts kit for it too. I've now realised that I haven't got any small tools for cutting and bending/shaping photo etch parts. Has anyone got any recommendations...
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    Tamiya U.S. Army Infantry #35013 Figure With Flame Thrower

    Hi all, While I was building and painting my US Infantry, my son, who normally builds and paints Warhammer 40k figures, asked if he could try painting the Infantry man with the flame thrower. He finished it today, I think he's made an excellent job.
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    Latest Acquisitions (2024)

    Just arrived in the post.....
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    1/16 Willys Jeep Spark Plug Leads

    Hi all, I have a Takom 1/16 Willys Jeep on order ( from John of course ) The model has quite a detailed engine so I'd like to add spark plug leads to it, any suggestions on what to use would be gratefully received. I've seen a few YouTube videos of them being added but they didn't mention...
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    Tamiya 1/35 WW2 US Army Infantry

    Hi all, Not sure if this is the correct section to post this in but here goes... I'm about to start brush painting my 1/35 Tamiya WW2 US Infantry set #35013 but the instruction sheet gives no clue to what colours to use for the uniforms, back packs and accessories etc. Can anyone please tell...
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    Opinions Please - Does This Weathering Look Right

    Hi all, Second attempt at weathering some AK wooden boxes, I think these look more like ' in use ' boxes. Base coat was AK Interactive Wood Base then I just went over them with Vallejo Sepia Wash. Regards, Chris.
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    Opinions Please - Does This Weathering Look Right

    Hi all, I've just finished building and weathering my 1/35 scale AK Interactive boxes/crates ( they're the laser cut wood ones that you have to build yourself ) I've just finished the weathering on them, my first time weathering wood and I was wondering if you think that they look ok or do...
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    What's on the Bench 2023

    Hi all, I decided to get these 1/35 scale AK wooden boxes out of their packaging today and start to build them. They're a bit fiddly but I think they look pretty good, they'll be even better when painted and weathered. I think I might leave the tops off a couple of them and put some weapons or...
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    Warhammer Leman Russ Tank Now Completed

    Hi all, I have now completed my Warhammer Leman Russ Tank, photos below. It was my first time making tarps, I'm pleased with how they came out. Also my first time using pigments, making bullet/shell holes and drilling out gun barrels. My next project will be a diorama for it, I've got a few...

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