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    Preparation

    I am airp brushing the bigger parts of my current model. Can anyone suggest best base coat. Also any tips for paint very small logos that indicate two colours, in this case the VW mud flaps on a 1:20 version? Regards George.
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    tamiya extra thin cement

    Got mine on Amazon, no probs whatsoever.
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    Model makes.

    At the risk of repeating myself, back in the game after about 40 - 50 years. Who knew this could be so relaxing? Is my love of Tamiya misplaced or are there just as good models out there, thinking Italeri for instance. George.
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    Oldie Fan

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    Oldie Fan

    🙂🙂Sorry and a bit embarassing had two sites open at once that helps to prove my wife right that men cant multi task sorry again.🥵🥵🥵
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    Oldie Fan

    Hi all Fan since about 1966. Ever present home fan in the 70's and 80's. Away matches, unfortunatley as today a bit too expensive. Moved to Norfolk in the very late 80's. Lived in Stoke Newington, married and moved to Leyton where match day attendance not a prob. Then came the PL. Although I've...
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    Vent: I made a model plane that was really crap

    Yeah, purchased the Tamiya Tyrell P34 on my return to modelling after about 45 years and made huge mistakes that made me give up on it. Probably a case of biting off more than I could chew. But with help from this site and a more basic Tamiya 1966 Beetle, as a restart, and have a much more...
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    Masking.

    What do you guys on here use for masking without causing damage to existing paintwork? Is Tamiya masking tape low tack? George.
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    Poly caps

    Thank you.
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    Poly caps

    Started to build a Tamiya model of a 1966 Beetle ( my first car after passing my test in 1978). Only got back into modelling recently after about 40 years. I have a question that maybe someone will help with. Back in the day I'm pretty sure the instructions would tell you if you needed not to...
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    Brands

    Thank you for the info. George.
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    Brands

    Currently using Tamiya/Revell. Not tried any of the other brands. But wondering if I'm missing anything. Media says Tamiya is probably superior in fit but not the biggest catologue of models. Any opiniins gratefully recieved 😀😀
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    Newby (well, almost)

    Hi all, Now in retirement have started plastic modelling, having not touched a model kit for a very long time. Started one and made the usual basic mistakes. So, I thought lets get in touch with experienced modellers for tips. So will be asking a few questions to get me back in the groove...
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