discussion Latest Acquisitions (2020)

[Guest]

The real ones in Oman were painted with white paint into which red and perhaps a little black had been added by whoever was responsible for painting them, so basically: pick a pink you like, or better yet, mix your own until you feel it looks right.

 

[Lee W]

The real ones in Oman were painted with white paint into which red and perhaps a little black had been added by whoever was responsible for painting them, so basically: pick a pink you like, or better yet, mix your own until you feel it looks right.

Thanks Jakko, something to think about

Lee

 

[Guest]

The positive side of this is that you can’t really go wrong

 

[adt70hk]

Well another trip to Hobbycraft for SWMBO s stock and I'll tell you, those shelves are really dodgy!... this fell in to my hands...


Just need to get the right colour for it now... any suggestions chaps?

Lee

Lee

Suggest on your next visit your have a word with the Hobbycraft management and point out how unstable their shelving is. It a serious health and safety issue after all...... At least your wallet!

 

[Lee W]

Lee

Suggest on your next visit your have a word with the Hobbycraft management and point out how unstable their shelving is. It a serious health and safety issue after all...... At least your wallet!

Andrew, I'll just stop the Mrs going in there, that'll be a massive financial gain... for both us! :smiling5:

Lee

 

[Steve Brodie]

Been thinking on how to display my Wellington bust. I looked at wooden plinths, but I wanted something plain, and in a neutral colour, so the bust draws the attention, not the base! - anyway postie delivered these a moment ago.......................

Solid resin plinths, ready to be drilled & sprayed. I sourced them from Model Display Products in Newport, Gwent. Reasonable price, fast service - well worth a look!
Dave

Yep, use a lot of their bases, quick blast with Tamiya Grey primer and ready to be painted whatever colour you want.

 

[BattleshipBob]

A very generous gift from Rich 48, would not accept a penny





many thanks Rich ones of life's gents :thumb2:

bob

 

[BattleshipBob]

Not my normal buy, but cheap so why not


Looks good, 2 types of tracks, crisp moulds

 

[Ian M]

Once again I need to put the black cap on.

STOP ALL THE CHIT CHAT!

Having gotten that said, I am off to delete a conversation that just does not belong. If you want to Chat:
Top of the page to the right of your name is a little icon that looks like an envelope. Click on it and send a PM.

 

[Jim R]

On Alistair's Saddam's Brolly thread and on my thread asking for PE bending advice Simon T suggested that embossing tools could be useful.

I'll see if they work for curving the PE seats on my 88mm gun.
Jim

 

[wotan]

Always one to try out something new, I have just ordered one of these from Amazonia.



Looks like it could be fun. I will blog my exploits when it comes.

John

 

[Guest]

hoping this will solve all my canopy and gloss woes.
flipping hard to find.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Idea for spraying sadly no cake

 

[Guest]

Tools from the cake shop.
The best excuse for cake I ever heard.

 

[Mini Me]

What purpose do the knife and fork serve in your trusty spray booth? Pray tell.

 

[BattleshipBob]

What purpose do the knife and fork serve in your trusty spray booth? Pray tell.

That was for the invisable cake:tired:

 

[Bortig the Viking]

Maybe he gets hungry between coats......

 

[SimonT]

Always wanted a tank shell but they sell for silly money
This little beastie arrived today.......

 

[Guest]

Looks like difficult construction to be sure …

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[SimonT]

Yes, not sure I can cope with all those stages :smiling:

Actually, getting rid of the heavy seams on the vinyl shell and casing and filling the sink mark on the styrene base cap to get a smooth finish will probably be the main challenge, closely followed by trying to get a realistic paint finish of course