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Airfix 1:72 Curtis P-40B Warhawk
I've recently just completed my first model - A 1:72 Spitfire Mk. Vc. I was then going to start a Tamiya T-62 kit I have but as I've signed up for the Mossie Group build in July and I'm new to all of this, I thought I be better of practising with another 1:72 aircraft as that is what I'll be...- Valeron
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Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vc - My first completed build
The next build will be a cheap 1/35 Tamiya T62A kit I purchased. This will be good for practise. As for a Matt coat, I did actually apply one using this so was surprised when the model didn't go very matt. Not having an airbrush I was struggling to find rattle can varnishes and my previous...- Valeron
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Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vc - My first completed build
I have recently just completed the Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vc and was hoping that you lovely people could give it a once over and give me any feedback. To put this into context, I joined this forum in January. Before then I completed a couple of Airfix starter kits during the first...- Valeron
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British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles 1/35
I've had a bit of a backward step today. I'd previously attached lots of parts I'd handpainted and all was looking good. I was still working on the tracks but thought I'd apply a gloss coat to protect progress so far. I used Veloji gloss and hand brushed it neat. It's all looking a bit of...- Valeron
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- Forum: Armoured Vehicles Under Constuction
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British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles 1/35
I've sprayed the tank green with the recommended Tamiya colour. I appreciate this isn't historically accurate and with hindsight I would have bought the proper lighter colour but that's what happens when you don't research. It's my first model so I'll cope. I've also painted alot of detail of...- Valeron
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Latest Acquisitions (2022)
Well I've fallen down the slippery road and started a stash. I got these for a decent price and liked the look of them. It'll be good experience. But I have to finish my first model before that. -
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British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles 1/35
I now have something resembling a talk. I need to do a bit of clean up on the Turret, then I'll re-prime it and then think about spraying the green on it.- Valeron
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British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles 1/35
Progress has been a little bit slow as real life has take over and been a bit busy. I have started to get back into this though. I fixed the paint problem caused by the masking, completed painting the Sponsons and attached missiles and attached these to the upper Hull. It's surprising how...- Valeron
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Final Matt Varnish and gloss paints question
Good morning. I'm pretty new to all of this and as well as starting to build models I'm starting to read a lot too. I understand the concept of applying gloss varnishes after each main stage to protect the previous layer of paint and also apply decals etc. I also understand that most people...- Valeron
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British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles 1/35
I think I need to improve on my masking skills. This isn't the end of the world and I have paint to be able to touch it up with. The paint has seeped through the masking. I used Tamiya masking tape and it seems to have work in all other places but not here. I guess it is the raised details on...- Valeron
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British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles 1/35
Oh and I've an improvised spray booth which I can easily take out into the garden.- Valeron
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British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles 1/35
I've been so busy enjoying this model and doing other things that I forgot to update the blog, so here goes. I've building the kit, mostly in the order of the instructions with some painting along the way. As I'm knew to this I'd appreciate any comments of what I've done and what people may...- Valeron
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British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles 1/35
I've just started this model. It was originally planned to be my first model since the 1970s to kick-start my hobby but instead I started on a 1/72 biplane which a friend gave me. That was a mistake as a first model as the pieces were too small for me to handle and the wing structure too...- Valeron
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Airfix 1 72 de Havilland HF 82a Tiger Moth
A quick update and a question. This has proven very difficult and with hindsight I think 1 72 scale for my first model probably wasn't the best choice. The pieces are so small, difficult to see and hold etc. I even had some of the smaller struts breaking on me. I can't say I'm happy with...- Valeron
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Airfix 1 72 de Havilland HF 82a Tiger Moth
Hi, I'm new to all of this and announced my arrival a few days ago on the introduction thread. I was meant to be starting my new modelling hobby with a Tamiya 1/35 armoured vehicle but a friend very kindly dropped off this model for me yesterday with the Humbrol paints, so I'm going with this...- Valeron
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Returning to modelling since my childhood in the 1970s
Thank you very much everyone for your warm welcome advice. I've been reading more and I've ordered my first model. I've gone Tamiya as I always fancied doing one of these when I was a kid but never did. It's also a good price and seems and interesting one to build. I'll also order paints as...- Valeron
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Returning to modelling since my childhood in the 1970s
I've recently taken early retirement so now have plenty of time to allow hobbies to occupy my time. I was into Airfix models and figures in the 1970s. I spent a lot of time on them but they were always pretty basic. I was always impressed by the dioramas I'd see made up in the Nottingham...- Valeron
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