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    Tank tracks

    Hi all, am having fun doing these toon tanks however, I want to know the best way and color to paint the rubber tracks to get some sort of realism, I know there tons but want to get it right. Am thinking of another diorama, eastern front of course as this is where my grandfather died. Just a...
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    Tiger 1 Toon

    Hi all, have spent this afternoon putting my Tiger 1 Toon tank together and want to spray it panzer gray not yellow, is this the name or is it something specific, might need to order some as this is my first military vehicle. Thanks
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    Might change the models i do

    Hi all, having just done some more on the car model I'm doing I've come to a conclusion it seems that you put in all the effort into getting the chassis and engine just right only to realise it's going to get covered up with body etc so nobody will see it, tried to photograph what I've done but...
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    Ahhhh b****r

    Don't you just love it, you spend time getting an item and the paint just right only to find out that it's mostly hidden when the model developes, ahhhhhh
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    Who uses a spray booth

    Hi all, my day has gone from silly to disaster, thought I'd do a little spray and clean afterwards only for my new spray booth, bought from Amazon at a cheap price I now know why, I thought it was an expo ab500, as per listing, but I think it was a Chinese copy, for a couple of base hinges to...
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    Confused

    Hi all, can someone help, I intend to use Vallejo metal paint then put a Vallejo metal varnish on, my question is two fold I need to paint some parts Vallejo color or Tamiya paint or washes, so do I do this first then put on Vallejo metal varnish or afterwards then what varnish do I use Tamiya...
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    Scream and Rant

    Hi all, today turned into a disaster, went to work on my Bentley fitting the engine into the chassis used a different glue as I wanted a quick and solid fix, only problem was it seems a bit aggressive and has melted the chassis where the engine was to sit, then I tried to rescue the engine to...
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    Oils

    Hi all, painted my Bentley chassis and it's now had a semi gloss added, if I apply oils or washes do I then go over with another coat of semi gloss like decals or do I leave it as is. I seem to asking loads of questions I hope I'm not boring everyone.
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    Spray Booth

    Hi all, I've now decided to get a portable spray booth, Expo ab500, got a good deal on Amazon, as I'm now doing more with my airbrush. Now my question is, it comes with an extractor hose but my understanding is that it can work with or without it, I've limited space so would be good using it...
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    Rubber Tyres

    Can anyone tell me how to clean up rubber tyres, they appear to have a weird film on them and I'm not sure how to clean them.
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    Lorry Park Diorama

    Hi all, not sure if this is right for this forum, but here's my code 3 diorama, the lorries are Corgi but I've made them code 3 in that they are weathered, the loads are made from various materials and have been detailed with oils and washes etc. The diorama board 4ft x 1ft, consists of many...
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    Double check

    Hi all, a quick check, am I right to spray semi lacquer on my paint before decals and wash or is it the other way round. Help is definitely needed.
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    How on earth

    Need some help, I need to paint the dashboard of my Bentley however it has two domed parts, see picture, they are clear how do I replicate this, at the moment the dash is sprayed aluminium if this helps. Seen others on the web seem to choose colors in my opinion are just awful but how do you...
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    Yet More Advice

    Hi all, have now put down some Zero paint on my Bentley 4 1/2 blower, all looking good. My question is this, it's on the chassis and rear fuel tank should I put on a varnish if so what is recommended, the body panels I'm sure will need a coat of varnish, I want it to look used not straight out...
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    Chrome Help

    Hi all, right I've stripped the "toy" chrome off, now can anyone recommend the best chrome paint to go on. Seen so many so thought I'd ask you guys as to the best step forward, not into trying several types instead I'm asking on here. Hit me with it.
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    Chrome vs Bleach

    Hi all, thanks to everyone who commented on the bleach method to remove chrome on plastic. I tried it for the first time last night and this morning 99 % of the chrome came off leaving just a small amount of cleaning up, must admit I was worried I'd wake up to a big plastic blob. Once again...
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    Tank start ups

    Hi all, been looking at some tank videos and I have a question, they seem to have to hand crank for some time before getting it to start, did they have to do this each time, might be awkward in an an ambush.
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    Next Stage of Bentley Engine

    Hi, getting to grips with air brush and washes etc, my question is, what's best to do next, do I, give it a Matt varnish, clear or leave it as it is ? Want to protect the work I've done. Also what pressure should I use for applying any of the above, I hope this makes sense.
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    My First Model Photos

    Hi, I've posted on here but this is the first to include a few photos of my Rocket and my Bentley as far as I've got, I'm not fast I have some good days and others not so good, mental health baaaaah as well as my hands getting the shakes, I'd be interested to know any thoughts.
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    Airbrush "quick fix" question

    Hi, have a Harder and Steenbeck Ultra 2 in 1, I like the quick fix feature on some, allows adjustment on the trigger for paint flow, can I put it on the Ultra or is it better to get the H and S Infinity which has it. Advice please.

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