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  1. rtfoe

    Italeri Hudson Mk IV 1/72 scale.

    Thanks, I should keep a list of what's been done from now on. The grey matter is starting to falter.😅 Cheers, Wabble
  2. rtfoe

    Italeri Hudson Mk IV 1/72 scale.

    Hi Guys, actually I forgot to show you was the quick fix of the top nose glazing. I had missed the top window just forward of the two nose brownings. I thought it was curtains for the build but remembered the paints and thinners I used was all Mr Colour and sighed a relief...it was savable. With...
  3. rtfoe

    Italeri Hudson Mk IV 1/72 scale.

    Thanks Joe, by my late reply it shows my slow foray into modeling now. This time of year is always hot and sticky so modeling takes a backseat. Sports on telly is also a distraction and also a catch up for youtube stuff. I'll force myself to do the camo. The painting instructions are already on...
  4. rtfoe

    Off to a heart specialist!

    Hi Wobble, The date with the specialist is kinda way yonder. Over here we get to see the specialist within the day regardless the situation also depending on whether you are free for the day. In between the waiting you will be sent for blood tests and whatever is required for the appointment...
  5. rtfoe

    Why don't all models come with a masking set?

    I've never used a mask set before and worked out a way round it. I have been successful with strips of masking tape, forceps or tweezers and a sharp new blade. A well Futured glazing is prerequiste for both the tape and paint to adhere to. Never use fingers to apply the tape strips...mastering...
  6. rtfoe

    Italeri Hudson Mk IV 1/72 scale.

    Hi guys, started my pre-shading and realised I hadn't posted some remaining wip shots before working on my latest vignette for MALCOM. So here they are, basically spraying a light coat of grey primer to get a neutral base. Although the Mr Surfacer primer is matt and smooth it somehow grabs...
  7. rtfoe

    Reinforcing the Gustav Line, Italy 1944

    Hi Tim, working groundwork as I know it. The best part about dios is using the stuff that has been collected over the past, stuff that at the beginning seemed destined for a future diorama which people often discard. Groundwork is not always just pouring sand white glue, it's sculpting, finding...
  8. rtfoe

    Proud parent....update on Junior

    Congratulations to both parents and Junior on the A Level results. You definitely have the right to be proud. I know how it feels as an Asian whose never gotten into Uni, we literally break our backs to get the best education for our children. Cheers, Wabble
  9. rtfoe

    Mission Complete WIP of completed vignette.

    Thanks Paul, glad you like the detailing. Here's more... Painted the faces and goggles...on close scrutiny they look so nitty gritty but with the naked eye looks okay with me. Rest of the body is still in base colours... Bike also painted...just needs wash, highlights and weathering...
  10. rtfoe

    Next figure painting project

    You are really testing your eyes there John. Nice painting, a little on the rough but you've got the highlights where they should be. Blending would soften the edges or are you going the artistic route ala Van Gogh taking to account the viewing distance. Cheers, Wabble
  11. rtfoe

    Steve's Airfix 1/72 Mig 29A Fulcrum

    Steve, the misalignment with the panel lines on the nose should align if you press the nose down. it should have a downward canter and that will lessen the gap of the whole length of this section. Cheers, Wabble
  12. rtfoe

    What flew over your house today... or yesterday... v2.0

    Sad news, the Kamov that flies over my house was destroyed in a fire on the ground while doing maintenance yesterday. I would have seen the plume of smoke but I was at the vet. Didn't realise until I saw the aviation news on Youtube. On another note, Luftwaffe Typhoons did a pass over when they...
  13. rtfoe

    Letov s16 in 1/72 KP models

    Definitely an obscure kit for me but the name surely "letoff" a loud chuckle.🤣 You're doing wonders with this kit, Tony. Good thing you solved old kit issues with out a "letoff" of expletives. I just had some curry so expect some "letoffs"...what a name. Seriously I like these weird...
  14. rtfoe

    Steve's Airfix 1/72 Mig 29A Fulcrum

    It's a beautiful aircraft in the air or on the ground, Steve. Unfortunately our members have had some issues building the Airfix kit, the same as you are facing now. Miss the sound of these flying overhead around this time of the year preparing for our National day fly overs. Now it's replaced...
  15. rtfoe

    Takom 1:35 Pz.kpfw.I Ausf. A

    The Panzer I's are nice little models to build with lots of detail, corners and ridges for washes and dry brushing like an armoured car with tracks. You've done a fine job on this kit. It's a wonder men could fit in it. Cheers, Wabble
  16. rtfoe

    New person to the mix

    Hi John, welcome aboard... now there are four 'Johns' I know of here. Both of your choice subjects are interesting as they are rarely seen built here since I joined... the BUFF and THUD. Looking forward to you sharing images of them. Cheers, Richard aka Wabble
  17. rtfoe

    Mission Complete WIP of completed vignette.

    This continues... Added some final touches to the base with saplings and painted the fallen trunks to look like fallen Birch. Plugged the birch tree attachment points. Then sprayed a highlight of desert sand and made ready for snow fall. Also made a first pass painting the Birch tree...
  18. rtfoe

    Pushing Back .......

    What a quickie Toto, you managed to do a lot. I think it's okay for the planks to be a bit odd and natural. Not all premises were made by present day top of the line architects and artisans. I visited the old street houses in Malacca which were built by the Dutch when they were the colonist at...
  19. rtfoe

    Model makes.

    I still torture myself with the older kits even when I have the latest in my stash...dunno why. Challenge I guess or nostalgia? The Re8 was something else and was fun with a mold older than I was. The latest jet was a Sea Hawk by Trumpeter that went well. The latest tank was an AFV M18...
  20. rtfoe

    Next figure painting project

    Great to see you back into figure painting John B. Aaw!! ...I was hoping to see a fair maiden with long flowing golden hair in the tower. Well will have to settle for a pot bellied bar steward.😅 Cheers, Wabble
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