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    Dave Ward question?

    Hi Guys. I haven't posted for a while, bu tlook occasionally. When I first started this great forum I was excited to build the Seafire for my wife, which embarressningly to say sill haven't finished it yet:sad-face: Anyway the question I have is........... When My first introctory post I asked...
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    1/8th E Type

    as a young lad, I dreamed of owning this beauty which I saw in a local model shop......... Now I'm an old git, I don't have the room for such a car unless I extend my garage :smiling: Does anyone own this?
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    Airbrush comparison?

    I was mooching about on youtube and came across this...... as some of you know, I purchased the Fendga compressor kit including the Fendga FE 130 he's comparing here. is he talking carp, or should I jump with joy at betting a bargain ha ha
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    Metal Spitfire Mk 1

    I have a diecast mK1 spitfire @1/24th scale (I think) that I bought years ago. the engine cowlings and gun covers are removable, which meant that over the years they have disappeared through my grandchildren's sticky fingers :flushed: just wondering if you guys might have some ideas on fixing...
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    While away the time :-D

    I could spend all day browsing this forum :smiling2:
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    Shows near Southsea?

    I don't suppose there are any shows in the Southsea areas? :smiling2:
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    Airbrush guide book

    The book that john recommended for me has just arrived :thumb2:....... https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/ammo-modelling-guide-how-to-paint-with-the-airbrush-a-mig-6131-ammo/ There's a lot for me to read & learn at bedtime :tears-of-joy:
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    fengda airbrush question?

    Hi guys/gals Thinking it's about time I got into spraying etc. I can't afford the top-of-the-range kits, so I noticed this on Amazon...
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    THIS is how Plastic Model Kits are made!

    How interesting is this...................
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    folded wings problem still?

    Hi Guys, I'm having a real problem getting my Seafire FR47 wings to hold up still. I know I have mentioned this b/4, but can't find where I added this :confounded: Anyway, I remember Davecov showing the model he built several years ago, which is fantastic due to some mods etc. anyway, I'm at the...
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    How to paint thin outlines on a windshield

    Just wondering if there is a technique for painting the "metal" outlines on the cockpit glass front shield? I have some skinny brushes, but still, I manage to smudge it a tad, frustratingly. :disappointed2: My hands are quite stable :)
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    Undo Contacta glue?

    Hi guys. I finally bodged up the Seafire FR47. So I bought another on eBay (I'm determined :smiling3:) Anyway, I still want to do the FR47 (wings uo), so gonna have another go ith the new kit. I've already Revell contacta glued some of the parts but thought I'd like to build the FR46 (wings...
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    Old Humrol Enamel numbers?

    I was looking through some very old Humbrol Enamel paint I still have from years ago. I opened a few (eventually) and I have one tin that looks matt green, number 108. So looked at the PDF colour chart I got online, and it's not there :flushed: I googled the number etc etc...No luck. I did want...
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    Wire for L shaped brackets?

    On my Seafire FR47 I'm about to attach the folded wings, but they look very precarious ( if that's the correct word) In this Review...... https://modelingmadness.com/review/korean/gb/rey47.htm The conclusion states he had to make L-shaped brackets out of soft wire etc to support the folded...
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    Seafire Seatbelts?

    Im building the sea fire FR46/47 (at last) and don't want to fit the pilot in. So where can I get aftermarket seatbelts for it, please, or can I?
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    What glue?

    Me again with another dumb question :) I purchased this glue.... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revell-Contacta-Precision-Cement-Plastic/dp/B018HC4NK0/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=plastic+model+glue&qid=1658925055&sr=8-7 but can't get a single drop from it :confounded: I guess the needle is blocked, but...
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    What kind of masking tape do you use?

    About time I started my Seafire, but I want some masking tape. is there such a thing as..... proper masking tape for plastic models or any old tape?
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    Yamato monster ship

    Monster ship with a monster price. :) Has anyone here ever attempted to get/build this beauty?
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    New to Airbrushing question?

    Right on the correct forum, I think :smiling3: I have no experience with air spaying, not even from a shaking tin (apart from my old cars) So what would be a first reasonably priced air sprayer to buy, please? I wouldn't mind a second-hand one. Is there a classified forum for that?
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    Humbrol again?

    Hi guys. I have decided to do my first model (Sea fire 1/48) with Humbrol enamels. I used them for a few years modelling way back in time. I realise now that Humbrol can (maybe) be bad for you, but I'll take that risk, at my age it probably won't mater ha ha. And they appear to be reduced on...

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