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    Bandai Falcon arrives!

    Today I got hold of this and (to my eyes) it looks amazing I can't believe the small details at 1/144. I am tempted to see if a P.E kit comes available it seems a shame after moulding in the exhaust detail the grill cover is solid . Dave
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    clear gloss/floor polish

    having read lots on the klear floor Polish I decided to experiment with some floor Polish we use at work it's acrylic and smells just like the varnish I already use. I tried it on some clear plastic and it dries crystal clear so I'm now trying it on a test model painted with vallejio acrylics...
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    Bandai kits?

    Are they available in the UK or only from overseas I have ordered a couple from Japan this weekend they are cheap enough I just have to wait a few weeks before I get my mitts on them. Dave
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    Washes?

    Are washes just as good if I thin standard paint or am I better to use commercial washes? Dave
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    different scales on same dio?

    Would it work if i stood 1/35 figures near a 1/32 vehicle i know they'll be around 6inches shorter but will they look out of scale? or does anyone know where i can get 1/32 Vietnam figures. Dave
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    Where best to sell kits?

    I have some kits that I've had for years and will not build and having no idea how much to ask is it easier just to put them on ebay? Dave
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    Thinning enamel?

    I would like to try spraying enamel I am using a .3 needle what is a good start ratio for thinning. How long is it best to leave between coats? Dave
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    possible refirb?

    I found this chap and his ride today he hasn't survived house moves well i built it many years ago but not sure how to tackle a restoration project any ideas or advice Excuse the pictures for some reason they turn the wrong way on here. Dave
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    Airfix 1:72 EE Lightning

    finally done! It took a while but i got there, the finish isn't good but practice should help that Im still new to airbrushing. i found the canopy a poor fit but did my best and Im still getting silvered decals i did do 2 coats of gloss before applying them hoping that may help but they still...
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    Airfix 1/72 EE Lightning

    New year so time to start modeling after the Christmas festivities. one of my favorite jets plus my dad was on them and i remember seeing them fly over on they're way past from Coningsby . Dave
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    Panel lines

    Now I know I may be about to pop open the proverbial can of worms here but with regards to panel lines on models I see a lot of folks paint them in making them very prominent on models, but looking at photos and very closely at full size in a museum last week I can barely see them so why do...
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    build the millennium falcon

    Will anyone be taking this on? http://www.buildmillenniumfalcon.com As usual it probably costs a fortune £900! In fact 100 issues. But it does look good finished. Dave
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    Daves 1/28 Sopwith Camel

    Well here's the kit I bought it as 1/24 but it looks to be 1/28 there's not much to it so I'll try to add what i can detail wise if it needs it the wings weigh a ton, as to colour scheme Im still trying to decide there's plenty of bright jobs to choose from. Dave
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    Missing canopy

    I bought an Airfix 1:72 EE lightning but the canopy is missing from the box which is sealed is it simply a case of sending Airfix an email are they good for replacing parts? Dave
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    where to buy figures

    I have been googling but only seem to find action figures where can i get good military/fantasy figures Dave
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    Breakfast Fury! dio

    The story is of a lone tank desperately defending the plate against overwhelming odds finally succumbing to the deadly Panzerfaust. playing with my xmas pressie Dave
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    Humbrol gloss cote, waterproof?

    Is humbrol gloss cote waterproof I make my own fishing floats and as it dries clear it would be nice to make use of it. If no one knows I'll run a test ;) Dave
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    Japanese midget sub. post Pearl harbour.

    All done and dusted Im quite pleased with the final water effect, again it looked alot better in my head i guess we all pick faults in our own work. Im open to advice and comments. Dave
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    How to model a beach and breakers?

    I am wanting to model a beach with some small waves breaking think Hawaii, any ideas how to go about it? Dave
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    Finemolds type A Japanese midget sub.

    Here's my next little project hopefully not to complicated a build. Dave
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