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    Short Sunderland iii

    I’ve always liked the look of this plane and again it’s something slightly different. Ideally I would Have like at least a 1:48 scale but I struggled to find one if in deed they ever made one? In the end I found an Airfix 1:72 scale to build. Looking at the parts it looks rather rough, lots of...
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    Lancaster 1:48 eduard interior controls

    I have managed to buy two sets of the main cockpit controls for my Lancaster 1:48 Tamiya model which I’ve not even started yet. These are surplus to requirements . Is anyone due to start one of these models any time soon and require a set? Carl
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    Trimming small parts

    another issue with the model, the cockpit glass seems to be slightly under size. There’s a gap either front or back depending how it’s positioned. I suspect it would be easier to fit correctly at the front due to shape and then it’s a case of fill the gap at back which you can see in this...
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    Trimming small parts

    What’s try e best method of trimming small bits of sprue of tiny parts. (Inside of the two circles) I’ve managed to break these sort of parts before trying to file or trim with knife. Any other good tips please.
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    Junker Ju52 Build

    Tiny steps, glued the two sides together and the bottom panel. The top lid has some little clear lights which is a nice touch even if they are going to be hard to see once the top is glued on. ps-and photos right way today...I’m learning. carl
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    Junker Ju52 Build

    a little More progresss today, fitted the bench seats and lots of seatbelts. My eyes feel tired-lol
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    Junker Ju52 Build

    I quite like the look of this plane so fancied making something different other than a bomber or a fighter plane. I suspect the exterior painting my present a challenge with its corrugated skin but other than that it looks fairly straight forward. Anyway, I have put together the cockpit using...
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    Panel washes

    This may be a stupid question but can you panel wash straight onto paint or must you varnish first. I’m panel washing the interior of a plane. I’m using acrylic paints (tamiya) with AK paneliner. Carl
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    Airbrush air pressure differences

    I have two airbrushes, one has a 0.5 needle and the other a 0.35 needle. when connected to the same air source the air coming out of the 0.5mm is significantly more . I guess this is due to the large needle / hole but I’d ha e thought rather like a water hose pipe the smaller hole / needle would...
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    Which vehicle next?

    So I’ve just finished my Heinkel he-111 and fancy something slightly Different for next build. I’ve got two cars to build, the lotus esprit 1976or a 1912 Mercer race about. Both quite different cars but equally interesting. Ant decide which I should do next. What do you think?
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    Paint sanding

    Hello, i have just airbrush painted a model and the finish is Quite rough. It’s as if I sprayed in a very dusty room. I had this occur before when I spray a model in white. can the surface be sanded down with something like 800 grit to get it back smooth without damaging the actual paint...
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    Masking up aircraft. your best techniques

    As I’m fairly new to this I have masked up a few planes but I do find the masking quite a chore and sometimes I end up with over spray where I don’t want it. I’m sure there is a more organised approach to how I’ve been doing it so I’d be interested to hear how others tackle masking aircraft? Carl
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    Painting tail stripes in aircraft

    This might seem like a simple one but I’ve found it quite difficult to paint the single strips that are often on the rear of most ww2 planes. Because the fuselage is oval and not round when you try to apply tape straight it ended up not joining at the ends. Ive cut tape at angles etc but there...
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    Gliding clear parts

    I have been glueing some of my clear parts with humbrol clear fix. i have found on several occasions in particular when masking windows I have managed to push the windows into the airframe. the glue never seems a very strong fix and when the windows push in it can be a nightmare to retrieve. has...
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    Revell Heinkel He111 H-6 1:48

    I have started on my build which is my sixth build and have decided to use a few small Eduard trim bits for this one. You need good magnifying glass and steady hands . I read several sources and it appears that the interior is a grey colour where as some people seem to have used an olive drab...
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    Best way to cut parts from models?

    I may have to cut the tail part from my plane as per the instructions. This makes me slightly nervous so I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips and best tools to carry out such a procedure. regards Carl
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    Junkers ju88a-4 Bomber 1:72 scale

    Next one of the line. Ive not done any weathering just plane airbrushed. May add some at some point but I’m still very much learning and practicing with each model.
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    Heinkel He111 H-6 camo

    My next build will be the revel 1:48 scale heinkel and I would really like to do the night camo paint scheme. However this looks very challenging. To airbrush by hand iI think would be way above my skill level so perhaps spraying through some form of stencil or maybe a long session of funny...
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    Revel white Matt aurbrushing problem

    I have noticed whilst air brushing that when ever I use revell white matt paint it is very difficult to air brush with as it seems to dry on the needle extremely quickly and dry often. i literally find myself cleaning the needle tip every few minutes which seems excessive and I never feel the...
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    Best way of snipping small detail parts?

    I have some very thin parts to snip and was wondering what is the best technique to remove them from the sprue without snapping them. Picture attached is an example of a sopwith camel engine part. It looks like a wheel but all those thin legs need snipping away from the main outer diameter sprue.

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