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    Bleeding

    Afternoon all, As I'm new in the world of Airbrushing I seem to be having issues with bleeding when masking up! Which is causing me grief!! The masking tape I use is Tamyia and the paints I use are AK 3rd Gen. Any advice tips on how I can stop this in future? I do press the the masking tape...
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    Varnishing

    Morning all, After some advice or some technical knowledge from the good folk in here. Currently I'm using VMS gloss varnish and the guidance says 2hrs before a second coat!! 1. Do you empty and clean the airbrush between coats? Being Varnish I have no doubt it will cause some clogging in...
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    Tamyia 6x6 2.5 ton truck 1:35

    Evening all, Just looking to build the above and considering putting a tarp over the cargo area. Any suggestions of how I go about this? Ones I have thought of 1.Was looking at using some tissue paper and modge podge 2.Using some linen of some sorts!! 3. VMS Paper shaper... (expensive...
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    Magazine subscription

    Afternoon while I appreciate the world of You tube and digital media sometimes there is nothing better than holding a book or magazine to read. I'm thinking of getting a subscription to a scale modelling magazine which mainly focuses on the build and backstory of military vehicles and aircraft...
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    Rye Field Models 1/35 Volkswagen Type 82E Staff Car

    Afternoon All looking at having a go at the above as it looks like a fun build. Downloaded the instructions and there is no mention of colour. Scalemates suggest RAL 7021 which is a very dark black grey colour nothing like the box art which I prefer !! Anyone out there done this build and can...
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    Tamiya 35067 Road Sign Set WWII

    Evening all, I'm looking to add some finishing touches to a diorama and been looking around for something similar to the old Tamiya 35067 Road Sign Set WWII.They are now discontinued and are hard to get hold of. What interests me most are the street lamps. Anyone k ow where I can get...
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    Priming photo etch

    Morning all, In past when using photo etch parts they have not required much painting. I have recently purchased some grills for a Tiger 1 which will need to be painted. 1. Do you need to prime then? 2. Will ordinary paint primer work i.e Mr Hobby surfacer range ? 3. Do you need a dedicated...
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    First ever Tank

    Morning all I usually stick to WW2 Aircraft but fancy giving a go at a tank. Any suggestions of a nice easy build. I'd prefer something from WW2 or the latest tanks.? Thanks Meirion
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    Tornado GR4

    Afternoon all, I usuallly prefer to stick to WW2 aircraft but there something about the Tornado GR4 that i fancy giving it a go. Any recommendations for a good well put togther kit in th 1:48 scale ?
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    Pre mixing of thinners???

    Morning all, My current primer of choice is the Mr Hobby/Color range which I use through an air brush. I was wondering do any of you pre thin the primer and store or mix as you go along?
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    Sanding sponge

    Morning all been using the Tamiya sponges in various grades and overall happy with the finish.Only problem I find at £4 a pop they not cheap!! Anyone know of any alternatives possibly from the car trade ? I was looking at the Wet and Dry sandpaper from Halfords as an alternative ?
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    Diorama Resin

    Morning all, About to start a white cliffs of Dover diorama and would like to try my hand at using resin for the English channel. Never used resin before and looking forward to the challenge. Any recommendations for resins please?
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    New Member

    Hi there just joined up and paid for the membership. Been a few decades since I glued a few bits of plastic and slapped some paint on!! Really looking forward to getting back into it and introduce my son to it and all. I have no doubt there be a barrage of questions

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