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    1/35 Scale Rope

    Hi all, I'm getting some bits together for the future build of my Tamiya Sherman Jumbo tank. Can any of the great forumites on here put me onto some 1/35 scale rope please, I want to use it for, hopefully, stowage/tarp tie downs and for hanging helmets and equipment etc from. Regards, Chris.
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    Vallejo Rust Texture

    Hi all, I've just tried Vallejo Rust Texture 73.821 on a primed and painted test piece and I was pretty disappointed in the results, has anyone else tried this, if so, what did it come out like. The blurb says...'Rust Texture reproduces a rough orange coating, the dry, flaked aspect of rusted...
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    Realistic Bullet Hole/Shell Damage Question

    Hi all, The Warhammer Leman Russ tank that I am currently building has an optional bulldozer blade which I am going to use. I have created some bullet holes/shell damage on the face of the blade ( see attached photo ) The blade isn't finished yet as it needs weathering and chipping etc. I've...
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    Camouflage Colour Ideas

    Hi all, Not really sure what section this question should go in but as it's about paint I'll ask it in here... Soon I'll be painting my Warhammer Leman Russ tank and I'll be doing it in a 2 colour camouflage pattern ( top coat and a contrasting colour for the camo pattern ) I'll be...
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    Thinning Bottled And Tubed Acrylic Paints

    Hi all, A question about thinning acrylic paints. I have a good selection of acrylic paints, the bottled versions ( Vallejo and Citadel ) and the type that come in tubes ( from Hobby Craft ). I normally thin them down with water but I want to try thinning them with a matt medium. Are all...
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    Bending Plastic To Replicate Damage

    Hi all, I have a 1/35 Tamiya Willys MB Jeep that I will be building some time soon and I want to replicate some damage to it, probably the front bumper ( depending on which version I do ) and the front wheel arches. What is the best way to bend them without snapping the plastic. Regards, Chris.
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    Photo Etched Parts Questions

    Hi all, As photo etched parts are all new to me I have a question or two about them. I have a 1/35 Tamiya Willys MB Jeep that I will be building some time in the future and I have seen that there are some photo etched parts available for it, so, my questions are... • what are the pros and...
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    Primer Question

    Hi all, I apologise if this question has been asked before but I have a query about primers. When I prime my Warhammer vehicles/figures I use Citadel chaos black in a rattle can, I now have a 1/35 scale Tamiya British Churchill VII tank waiting to be built. My question is, can I prime the...
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    First Model In Over 25 Years

    Hi all, Here is my first attempt at making and painting a model in over 25 years. It's a Warhammer Space Marines Primaris Invader ATV. I used a combination of Citadel and Vallejo paints, the mud splashes etc are all Vallejo products and the plants/grass are by Gamers Grass. The rocks/stones on...
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    Hi From The East Midlands

    Hi all, Im 64 years old and have been retired for 3 years, I'm just getting back into modeling after a 25'ish year break, my son has persuaded me to have a go again after I took an interest in his new found 'obsession' with building and painting Warhammer figures. I've just finished my first...
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