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1/8 Commander Kate Shepard (Mass Effect Trilogy)
That's a fine result. The eyes are beautiful and they are often the hardest part.- Jim R
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- Forum: Completed Fantasy and Sci-fi Figures.
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Avro Aldershot Mk.2 99 Squadron 1924 1/72 Scratchbuild
Impressive build. Scratch built from scratch - very well done.- Jim R
- Post #10
- Forum: Completed Aeroplanes
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GRASS AND TAMIYA PAINTS
Drinking straws work John. You can cut them in half so get twice as many. Put the straw into the paint and then put you finger over the top to seal the tube. You can then transfer the paint. Keep the straw vertical. OK it is not perfect, you need to have the paint jar as close as possible to the...- Jim R
- Post #4
- Forum: Diorama and Buildings Chat
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Too bloody hot!!!
Tried doing some detail painting on my PT boat this morning. By about 10 o'clock the paint was simply drying far too quickly even with retarder mixed into it. Thought I would change and do some work on a BookNook I have on the go. Just too hot - sweaty paws and uncomfortable sitting on the... -
MENG 1/35 Chinese ZTQ 15 light tank with cage armour
So many wheels 😄. Good to hear it's such a good kit. Nice plastic is a real bonus.- Jim R
- Post #6
- Forum: Armoured Vehicles Under Constuction
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1/35 TAMIYA StuG 1V
Well done John. That's excellent. Love the Stug's "load".- Jim R
- Post #166
- Forum: Diorama's Under Construction
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Positive waves boys , positive waves
That's brilliant.- Jim R
- Post #7
- Forum: Completed Armoured Vehicles
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Hobby Boss 1/32 B24J Liberator
That's a great model. Welcome to the forum.- Jim R
- Post #3
- Forum: Completed Aeroplanes
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
You're not going the extra mile here Brian, you're going the extra 10 miles :ROFLMAO: Certainly mad - I'd keep the front door locked if I were you 'cause the men in the white coats with the cattle prods will be heading in your direction! Superb work.- Jim R
- Post #113
- Forum: Ships Under Construction
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Papa695s Airfix 1/72 Vickers Wellington Mk.1A/C
All looking rather splendid.- Jim R
- Post #35
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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Scotties AS42
That fits together really well. Tells a nice little story.- Jim R
- Post #10
- Forum: Completed Armoured Vehicles
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Who made the first plastic model kit?
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Pete's Humbrol Tempest
I've never heard of Truescale before. The box looks old school. The kit itself looks fine and you're off to a good start. Nice to see you back cutting plastic.- Jim R
- Post #7
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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Who made the first plastic model kit?
From a Google search ... Here are the pioneers who helped establish the hobby: Frog "Penguin" (1936): The widely accepted first-ever plastic model kits, initially marketed as non-flying "Penguin" miniatures. Revell (Early 1950s): They revolutionized mass-produced consumer plastics in the U.S... -
DH88 Comet..... Airfix 1/72
Oh brave, brave man. The colour of the plastic is off putting before you start.- Jim R
- Post #3
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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Tractor model
A few companies produce ready made tractor models. Britain's being one. Google "Case Puma scale model". Something should come up. You will hopefully find a model to use as a starting point.
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