Model Blog

Help for Heroes Spitfires

2010-07-02T14:31:00.001+01:00

If you frequent the online auction site eBay you may have noticed a few 1/48th scale Airfix Spitfires that are up for auction. These are all kits made by celebrities in aid of Help for Heroes. Each kit is signed by the celebrity.

So if you fancy helping the charity go and have a look on eBay. I think the auctions end in about 2 days.

Mike

Well done Ripmax

2010-06-27T10:27:00.001+01:00

Just wanted to share a good news story with all of you.

In a recent spraying session I managed to break the trigger of my Aztec A470 airbrush, agghhh! I remembered that the airbrush had a lifetime guarantee for the body but I didn't have any paperwork so i wasn't sure where to send it.

I had a lot of helpful suggestions at one of the club meetings and so I contacted Ripmax as advised. They were very helpful and gave me instructions and an address to return the airbrush.

I posted the parcel and then waited. I was a little sceptical that Ripmax would fix my airbrush on behalf of another company without any paperwork showing proof of purchase etc.

I needn't have worried, a few days later the airbrush arrived in perfect working order.

A big thank you to Ripmax for their excellent service.

Mike

Something for you to look at.

2010-06-13T09:36:00.000+01:00

There does not seem to be much on the blog at the moment.

Here is an unusual police bike for you to look at.

Dave

Maiden flight of FW190

2010-06-01T11:08:00.001+01:00

On this day (1st of June) in 1939, the FW190 made it's maiden flight

-- Posted from my iPhone

Elvington Model Show, 15 August 2010

2010-05-28T21:44:00.001+01:00

Hi Guys,

At Huddersfield, I gave our club as a possible attendee at the Elvington Model Show if it ever came into being.

Well it has, and as a result I have booked us 4 tables + 6 chairs at the show.

Latest interest was 91 tables booked between clubs and traders, so quite a large show it seems.

I am in process of finding out about car parking, exhibitor passes, location at venue, etc.

Known interested members attending stands at 4 so far.

Kevin

Website Model Gallery

2010-05-25T10:36:00.002+01:00

I have finished upgrading the club website Model Gallery so it is now available for viewing.

Please accept my apologies if any of the original images have been moved or removed as I have had to re-create the gallery. I do have a backup so if anything is missing, just let me know and I will sort it out.

I have updated some of the other pages so go have a look and let me know what you think.

Photo Gallery Not Working

2010-05-20T14:32:00.001+01:00

I am currently upgrading the website and as a result the Photo Gallery section will not be available for a while. As soon as the upgrade is complete I will let people know

Portable Spray Booth - In Action

2010-05-14T09:50:00.003+01:00

Well I have finally got around to using the Portable Spray Booth I mentioned in an earlier post and as promised here is a quick review of how I got on.

I am really pleased with this bit of kit. During a recent spraying session, it appeared to cope well with filtering the spray and fumes from the room, even though it is only passing the fumes through a filter without ducting to the oustide.

At the end of the spray session, the room did still have the odour of paint and thinners etc but there weren't clouds of spray like before.

I have attached a short video clip showing the booth running to try and give you an idea of the noise this thing makes. If the video doesn't show it well, I can say that the booth is fairly quiet.

All in all a great bit of kit for a very reasonable price I think.

Small or what!

2010-05-07T15:14:00.000+01:00

Thought that you might like to see this 1/35 R75 type motorcycle that I am in the middle of building.

It is a bit smaller than the others that I built as you can see.

The kit is from Lion Roar and you get two of them.

The motorcycle contains 87 parts including photo etch.

The first photo shows the wheel construction.

The old eyes are suffering.

Dave

The club in print!

2010-05-01T07:42:00.001+01:00

Just been reading Scale Aviation Modeller International and there on page 408 is a nice picture of one of the club models at the huddersfield show.

-- Posted from my iPhone

Heller Norton 750 Commando

2010-04-30T15:28:00.001+01:00

Just completed this, the odd bit to paint and so on.

Cold not resist showing you it.

It may not make it to the club as its a little delicate so this may be the only view you get of it.

Dave

nail varnish

2010-04-27T12:36:00.001+01:00

Hello Subman .

This is on the blog 'cos I don't know how to get

onto the forum ! . Try computer wipes ( you must

have some ) very good at removing grease

and static . If you have a real problem , I have

some " Plastic Prep " it's supposed to be the

Bees knees , your welcome to try it .

Tony B

Unidentified Plane

2010-04-17T08:23:00.000+01:00

Can anyone identify the aeroplane in this photograph?

-- Posted from my iPhone

Location:E Scar,Flamborough,United Kingdom

Portable Spray Booth

2010-04-14T17:54:00.003+01:00

I don't have the luxury of a permanent modelling space, instead I have to share my workspace with computer equipment used for my day job. This is usually not a great problem as I keep most of the model stuff on a large cutting mat which I can lift out of the way when not in use.

But one thing I have always had a problem with in my shared office/model workshop is spraying models without filling the room and everything in it with over spray and fumes. Up until now I usually had to have the window open to get rid of the fumes, not a very satisfactory solution.

I have looked at spray booths in the past but they seemed large expensive items which didn't fit with my temporary work area, that is until Bill from the model club told me abut the spray booth he had purchased. After listening to his recommendation for the inexpensive portable booth I thought it sounded like just the ticket so the next day I put an order in with ABC Models in Crewe. The booth turned up a few days later and after un boxing the unit I can say my initial impression is very good.

The folded unit is the size of a very small suitcase and it is fairly light to carry (about 3-4kg).
Once folded out, the spray area is perfect for most modelling subjects and it even comes with a turntable.
The fumes are extracted through a filter so no external duct is required, and according to the instructions, it is very quiet to operate.

I haven't used it yet but as soon as I have tested it I will let you know how I get on.

I have included a few pictures of the device for you to have a look at....

Thanks again to Bill for his recommendation.

Photos from the April meeting

2010-04-13T10:17:00.003+01:00

Check out a selection of photos from the April club meeting...

The full set can be found on the clubs photo gallery section in the usual place.

Model Zone deal

2010-03-27T22:15:00.001Z

I was passing Model Zone in Hull today and just had to pop in for a quick look.

Spotted this deal and thought it might be of interest to the rest of you.

1/48 scale Wellington by Trumpeter for £29.99!

It looked like there were at least a couple of boxes left.

-- Posted from my iPhone

Yamaha YZR 500cc - 1974

2010-03-23T08:46:00.001Z

1:9 th scale kit from Italeri.

Excellent kit, nice to build.

Similar one was ridden Agostini in 1975.

Dave

Honda Moped

2010-03-04T16:28:00.001Z

Here is the latest two wheel model.

It is a Honda Roadpal (NC-50 II).

It is an Imai kit in 1:12 scale and a really nice little model to sit along sit alongside all those large superbikes.

Dave

Airfix BMW R69

2010-02-19T14:08:00.000Z

This is an ancient offering from Airfix, no scale given but its 1/9th or 1/10th I guess.

Looks a little bare under the tank, the space is quite large, no chrome on this at all, so it was all to paint.

Italeri New Release - Biber Midget Submarine

2010-02-18T14:22:00.000Z

Italeri have announced a number of new releases this year, and I am very excited about the new Biber Midget Submarine in 1/35th scale.

No idea yet when it will be available, but its great news for us "Submarine modellers"

Watch this space.

Modelzone discount

2010-02-18T14:15:00.000Z

The club has just received an email from someone working at the Modelzone store in Hull. His name is Scott and here is an extract from the email....

"Hi Guys I'm one of the guys at Modelzone in Hull and i am the stores resident plastic modeler. I just thought id drop you guys a line and let you know that we do a 10% discount on all items (except sale reduced items) to IPMS members on production of your membership card. We stock most of the major brands and have just in the last few days started stocking trumpeter so if any of you guys are in Hull pop in and see us. Regards Scott"

Latest club newsletter

2010-02-15T19:30:00.000Z

The club has moved forward in leaps and bounds over the last few years and no where is that more evident than in the "new look" monthly club newsletter.

Thanks to the hard work of club members, the newsletter is looking better than ever.

Go check out February's edition by clicking on the Club Newsletter tab at the left of the page.

-- Posted from my iPhone

Vincent Black Shadow

2010-02-07T10:24:00.000Z

Here is a model of The Vincent Black Shadow.

1:12 scale from Revell.

This is attempt no 2 at this model, the first many years ago went in the bin.

Inspired by Trevor from Whitby I bought another and had a go.

Still not a patch on yours Trevor!

Dave S

Honda CB72

2010-01-27T08:49:00.000Z

Here are some photos of an old kit that I have just completed, its a Honda CB72.

A Revell kit in 1/8th scale.

I have also included a photo of the real thing!

Dave

More pictures of the 'Beast in Silver' ..............Tu-22 Blinder

2010-01-12T20:49:00.000Z

Hi All,

Following my glitch with my camera, I have now taken some more pics for you of the completed model.

I am very pleased with its final outcome, and looks quite sinister, sat on the 'airfield'.

Some figures will appear before long to show its size and scale.

I am paticuarly happy with the 'heat tortured' engines using Alclad II 'hot metal' colours.

Kevin