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General Discussion / Re: Members Models posted by zak
« on: April 28, 2020, 12:50:11 PM »
Nice to see you're carrying on with the time honoured routine of looking after Neil, lol!!!
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Modelling Projects / Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« on: April 27, 2020, 02:59:16 PM »
You won't be putting any of my aircraft in then, I don't do factory finishes, lol!!!
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Modelling Projects / Re: SdKfz 251/8
« on: April 27, 2020, 02:52:23 PM »
It's 1/72 and yes it is going in a diorama. I have the basic grenadier version, plus the pioneer and nebelwefer and other versions of the Matchbox kit. Years ago I thought about doing a large Ostfront diorama so collected many kits from both sides. Most are still awaiting building!!!
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Modelling Projects / Re: USMC MV22B Osprey
« on: April 27, 2020, 02:24:07 PM »
That could be interesting. I wait in anticipation!!!!
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Modelling Projects / Re: Tortoise
« on: April 27, 2020, 02:18:52 PM »
Great job with the paintwork.
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General Discussion / Lock-down versatility
« on: April 27, 2020, 02:14:35 PM »
I'll start with an easy one before moving onto something I know I'm gonna get some stick for.
Has anybody else noticed that every part of a kit fits perfectly when you do a dry run, but when you commit to glue.......?
Tracy got it into her head that as I spend a lot of time making and putting detail into models it would be a simple case of transferring this skill over to cutting her hair!!!! Has anybody else had this happen yet? She said I did a good job but if it's anything like my airbrushing then it's downhill from here. Pass the pudding basin!!!!
Has anybody else noticed that every part of a kit fits perfectly when you do a dry run, but when you commit to glue.......?
Tracy got it into her head that as I spend a lot of time making and putting detail into models it would be a simple case of transferring this skill over to cutting her hair!!!! Has anybody else had this happen yet? She said I did a good job but if it's anything like my airbrushing then it's downhill from here. Pass the pudding basin!!!!
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Modelling Projects / Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« on: April 26, 2020, 10:03:15 AM »
I've just spent over half an hour following this from the first post to now and like Francis I'm overawed. Phenomenal work Dave. Glad I work in 1/72 so I can get away with a lot more. I don't have much room for dioramas (as in Tracy says I take up too much room!!) but do my best.
Are you charging Neil for all the work you've done?
Are you charging Neil for all the work you've done?
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Modelling Projects / Re: USMC MV22B Osprey
« on: April 26, 2020, 09:28:08 AM »
Are these the two Ospreys that were reported over Hornsea as UFOs, lol!!!!?
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Modelling Projects / SdKfz 251/8
« on: April 26, 2020, 09:22:05 AM »
I've gone back to the dark side again with this Esci SdKfz 251/8 Ambulance as an in-filler whilst the Humbrol RLM65 artex on the Do17Z fully cures!!!
I've built this kit in various other guises in the past and so knew some of it's shortcomings. The main one being the drive sprocket is really close to the mudguard, photo 2, so it's best to cut a couple of teeth off the front of it or you'll be forever breaking it off. Superglue is also recommended. The tracks, photo 3, don't come with any guide teeth and are the soft plastic kind!! So again it's superglue. In my youth I resorted to staples at one point!!
As it's the ambulance there are stretchers which I detailed with blankets, pillows and straps. Also missing is the attendants seat which I scratch built, photo 1. Due to the limitations in plastic moulding the stretchers and holders are on the thick side so even if fitted in the correct position (not shown in instructions clearly) then there isn't a lot of clearance.
As this is a model of the Ausf C I'm painting it as though originally Panzergrau over-sprayed with Dunkelgelb with camo to follow.
I've built this kit in various other guises in the past and so knew some of it's shortcomings. The main one being the drive sprocket is really close to the mudguard, photo 2, so it's best to cut a couple of teeth off the front of it or you'll be forever breaking it off. Superglue is also recommended. The tracks, photo 3, don't come with any guide teeth and are the soft plastic kind!! So again it's superglue. In my youth I resorted to staples at one point!!
As it's the ambulance there are stretchers which I detailed with blankets, pillows and straps. Also missing is the attendants seat which I scratch built, photo 1. Due to the limitations in plastic moulding the stretchers and holders are on the thick side so even if fitted in the correct position (not shown in instructions clearly) then there isn't a lot of clearance.
As this is a model of the Ausf C I'm painting it as though originally Panzergrau over-sprayed with Dunkelgelb with camo to follow.
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Modelling Projects / Re: USMC MV22B Osprey
« on: April 17, 2020, 08:35:32 AM »
Revell seem to release kits with 'in operation' markings only for us to discover they're based on prototypes. I completed their 2007 release of the single seat Eurofighter and the panel lines didn't match the instructions which made decalling fun. If @8 hours is fun!! They also miss out items such as sensors etc. which aren't on the prototype but are on production a/c. The plus side is it turns from kit builders into modellers.
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Modelling Projects / Re: Messerschmitt Bf 109E3
« on: April 16, 2020, 08:43:36 AM »
Great paint work Bob, we'll turn you from the 'dark side' yet.
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Modelling Projects / Dornier Do17Z
« on: April 16, 2020, 08:39:44 AM »
This is the 1/72nd Airfix kit. I'm building it to add to the BoB display. Online reviews/builds say the fit in the cockpit is tight and it is, see photos. Also the fit of the upper wing (working on that now) and the engines, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it!!!
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General Discussion / Senior moment
« on: April 16, 2020, 08:20:29 AM »
Apologies for posting a model in the wrong area AGAIN!!! I am a bit of a Luddite when it comes to technology!!
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General Discussion / Messerschmitt Bf 110E
« on: April 15, 2020, 03:53:42 PM »
Some time ago I bought the ExtraTECH decal sheet for Major Wilhem Herget's plane whilst he served with II/NJG 3 as it had markings for all the campaigns he'd taken part in. I should have known better as the sheet dated from 1996. It shattered so i had to cobble some markings together.
The HobbyBoss kit had wrong/no internal details so these were scratch-built. Not 100% accurate but better than nothing. Photo 1 is the kit instructions, 2 is the added detail.
The HobbyBoss kit had wrong/no internal details so these were scratch-built. Not 100% accurate but better than nothing. Photo 1 is the kit instructions, 2 is the added detail.
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Modelling Projects / Vickers MkVIc
« on: April 13, 2020, 04:17:28 PM »
Airfix 1/72 scale. Rider shows size of actual tank.