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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #525 on: May 19, 2020, 05:25:48 PM »
The one on the right has eaten all the food - that must be me - hohohoho
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #526 on: May 19, 2020, 06:16:38 PM »
The one on the right has eaten all the food - that must be me - hohohoho

Hi Msea,
Could the one on the right be the brother of 'Giant Bradley' of Market Weighton??
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #527 on: May 20, 2020, 08:41:30 AM »
Or Jaws from the James Bond films.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #528 on: May 20, 2020, 08:56:24 AM »
On Steroids?

Transfers added and matt varnish.
Needs glazing, wing mirrors and a few extras adding.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #529 on: May 20, 2020, 02:24:30 PM »
Just about finished, no weathering - sorry.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #530 on: May 20, 2020, 02:40:10 PM »
Whether to weather?

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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #531 on: May 20, 2020, 02:46:40 PM »
Whether to weather?
Whether or not to weather is the question?
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #532 on: May 20, 2020, 03:45:37 PM »
Another excellent scratch built model Dave.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #533 on: May 20, 2020, 03:51:44 PM »
Thanks Chris.
I have been trying to put together some smaller vignettes, here's one for Bill.
Captions on a postcard please and keep it clean.
Foibles to the fore.
Figures still to be painted, a work in progress.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #534 on: May 21, 2020, 02:56:57 PM »
"I'm feeling a bit grey today"
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #535 on: May 21, 2020, 05:17:47 PM »
Brilliant Dave!

I've noticed the different 'sizes' of various manufacturers' figures... the ones in the Airfix 1/48 groundcrew ser scale out about 1/43rd scale!

Been doing a bit of modelling outside on the patio table this afternoon, trying to catch up with your output Dave...
... but failing miserably!

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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #536 on: May 21, 2020, 05:37:47 PM »
Brilliant Dave!

I've noticed the different 'sizes' of various manufacturers' figures... the ones in the Airfix 1/48 groundcrew ser scale out about 1/43rd scale!

Been doing a bit of modelling outside on the patio table this afternoon, trying to catch up with your output Dave...
... but failing miserably!

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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #537 on: May 22, 2020, 11:48:59 AM »
I am busy painting figures at the moment and so nothing much to show really. I did attempt another taxi but am not very pleased with the results.
The windows were glazed with Humbrol Clear and I am not that impressed with my efforts.
Note to self - must do better - always on my school reports " Could do better, must apply himself more". No not as a pupil as a teacher.
« Last Edit: May 22, 2020, 11:51:40 AM by zak »
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #538 on: May 22, 2020, 12:06:02 PM »
That's a hell of an area to glaze with PVA!
Or have I misunderstood what you have done.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #539 on: May 22, 2020, 12:18:02 PM »
That's a hell of an area to glaze with PVA!
Or have I misunderstood what you have done.
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No, you have understood, Humbrol Clearfix is clear and an air drying glue, if it is persuaded to span a gap it usually sets as a window, maybe the area was a bit big, I have done it in 1/76 with success.

Here is a figure so far.
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