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  • Member since
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  • From: Brisbane Australia
Posted by ChrisJH666 on Monday, July 12, 2004 12:17 PM
Happy B-Day [bday]Happy B-Day [bday]Happy B-Day [bday] Happy birthday Wombat!! Welcome to the forums!

As for imported Wombats, I've got a cuddly one who's getting re-imported in a couple of days time. Yes! It's happened at last! I fly out of Heathrow for Brisbane this Thursday - FINALLY!!!!! WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

 

Chris

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    August 2003
  • From: South Australia
Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 12:02 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by DesertWombat

Thanks Wayne for the Happy Birthday.

I have a question for the ones of you who have airbrushes. Where did you get your compressor and what type is it? And also how much did it cost? Thanks in advance.



I picked up my current compressor ( an Arlec Enforcer) at Kmart for about $100, been very happy with it, can also use it for other purposes. Before this a had used a Hobby style compressor with air tank that cost about $230, was not very happy with it, couldn't maintain require pressure on a large job.
Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.
  • Member since
    August 2003
  • From: South Australia
Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 12:06 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ChrisJH666

Happy B-Day [bday]Happy B-Day [bday]Happy B-Day [bday] Happy birthday Wombat!! Welcome to the forums!

As for imported Wombats, I've got a cuddly one who's getting re-imported in a couple of days time. Yes! It's happened at last! I fly out of Heathrow for Brisbane this Thursday - FINALLY!!!!! WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]


Have a safe and enjoyable flight Chris.
Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 12:48 AM
Howdy All, My name is Mick, i'm in Sid-Knee, it's been about 20 odd years since i've built a kit, just the usual lack of time,access to a shop(spent quite a few years in a remote part of the Kimberleys in NW WA..) seems things have changed a bit in the feild of 1/35 AFV gear available...i remeber when (look out here comes G'pa....)when you had to scratch build anything that wasn't available in either factory kit form or from Mr Verlinden, now, what ever(most..)you wish to build is available, it's UNREAL!!.....anyway, a couple of questions, who supplies Aber in Oz?? and is any one building a 1/16 Tiger1 (static)?? going to have a go at some interior bits. I've picked up one of Dragons ZSU-23-4m kits and i'm going to town on that to get the eye back in, i've got the Eduard PE kit and a shirt load of Evergreen plas. i'll post some pics eventually, still deciding on counrty, Leb, Russia,Iraq or Syria....anyway gotta go( i'm on night shift...)looking forward to chatting etc to you all. Mick.
  • Member since
    August 2003
  • From: South Australia
Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 1:10 AM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome]Sign - Welcome [#welcome]Sign - Welcome [#welcome] Max to the FSM forums.

To answer one of your questions Firestorm carries a range of Aber, you can find out more by visting the website at http://members.ozemail.com.au/~firestorm1
Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Melbourne, Australia
Posted by darson on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 2:58 AM
Hi Mick,

The best source of Aber (both price and service wise) has to be NKR Hobbies in Ballarat her in Vic.

http://www.nkrmodels.com.au/

I can't talk for other people in this forum, but I have always found the service is very quick and the postage is cheap (for once).

Cheers
Darren
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 3:06 AM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome]Aboard MAX always happy to see another Aussie around hereBig Smile [:D]

Sign - Welcome [#welcome]To the land of OZ Chris finally made it eh.BTW still have those RNZAF Corsair decals here for you.

Tweets a Question [?] mate RE: your PanzerV Panther.
Question [?]1 Is it the Dragon kit.
Question [?]2 Is the Zimmerit the PE set from Verlinden,and how many $ was it.
Question [?]3 Was it a nightmare fitting it.
Only asking cause i picked up the Dragon Panther G for $25 from my LHS.
I opened the box straight away and found it only hadCensored [censored]individual linked tracks.Those tracks are past my patience barrierSad [:(]
J.S.
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Posted by luke on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 3:24 AM
it's good to see more Aussies coming out of the woodwork!
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 15, 2004 8:05 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by luke

it's good to see more Aussies coming out of the woodwork!

Big Smile [:D]Yeah we're takin over LukeBig Smile [:D]
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Melbourne, Australia
Posted by darson on Thursday, July 15, 2004 9:09 PM
Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
Finally the July edition of FSM is in the shops (and now in my possession).

Great issue too, love the P-47 article.

Darren
  • Member since
    August 2003
  • From: South Australia
Posted by South Aussie on Friday, July 16, 2004 1:52 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

Hi Mick,

The best source of Aber (both price and service wise) has to be NKR Hobbies in Ballarat her in Vic.

http://www.nkrmodels.com.au/

I can't talk for other people in this forum, but I have always found the service is very quick and the postage is cheap (for once).

Cheers
Darren



Im glad you posted NKR models website, I once had it but lost it on my last move and also decided to update my computer at the same time, Dunce [D)]Guess who didn't keep a copy of his favorites folder.

Must agree with you about their service.
Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 17, 2004 7:10 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
Finally the July edition of FSM is in the shops (and now in my possession).

Great issue too, love the P-47 article.

Darren

Havn;t got mine yetSad [:(],gotta wait until the newsagent gets it in,usually get it around the 25th of the month.
  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Brisbane Australia
Posted by ChrisJH666 on Sunday, July 18, 2004 5:44 AM
G'day fellow Aussies!!!! Here at last!!!! Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D] Just gotta wait for all my stuff to catch up with me now!

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

 

Chris

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 18, 2004 7:10 PM
Hi guys yesterday I went down to super cheap auto and got on of my birthday presences, an air compressor. It is 2hp and has a 21 litre tank, and it’s painted in a kind of John Deer green color. I am still waiting for my airbrush but that should be here soon. Thanks for the help in finding the compressor and super cheap auto, I would have never thought about going there.

Good to have you back in Australia Chris.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 18, 2004 8:34 PM
welcome home Chris,no more warm beer for you mate.....
  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Brisbane Australia
Posted by ChrisJH666 on Sunday, July 18, 2004 9:43 PM
No more warm beer?????????????? AAAAARRRGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]

Actually I prefer a flagon of mead! Wink [;)]Tongue [:P]

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

 

Chris

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 18, 2004 10:55 PM
Hey Chris what is the legal drinking age in England? I know its 21 in the USA. I had kind of forgotten about that until I went back and i realized i couldn't order anything from the bar. Had been used to it being legal to drink here when you are 18.
  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Brisbane Australia
Posted by ChrisJH666 on Monday, July 19, 2004 6:30 PM
In England the legal age is also 18. Doesn't stop every teenager trying to get blotto well before that though!!!! Wink [;)]Tongue [:P]

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

 

Chris

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 19, 2004 8:47 PM
Hey do any of you fellas know where i can get Hudson&Allen diorama accesories her in OZ....... J.S
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 19, 2004 10:20 PM
I just painted the Spit 8 for the Aussie Gb and the contact that i used for masks pulled a whole heap of the green paint offCensored [censored]Looks like i'll have too paint it all the brown colour and mask it off againBanged Head [banghead].....
My first bad modelling experience.........J.S
  • Member since
    August 2003
  • From: Alice Springs Australia
Posted by tweety1 on Monday, July 19, 2004 10:55 PM
Which masking stuff did u use j.s.?

I just ordered some of Red Roos masking film, I hope it wasn't that one....
--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 12:34 AM
hi all,

i have heared about the use of fine liners to increase the detail in panel lines. Does anybody know what is a good size to use on the panel lines in 1/24 scale cars? I Have tried 0.5mm but they are 2 large?

thanx trev
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Melbourne, Australia
Posted by darson on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 1:25 AM
I don't what you would use for a 1/24 car if you're using a fine liner, but you would probably want to go for as thin as you can get, possibly 0.2 or 0.1 if you can find it.

Alternatively, you could give the panel lines a dark wash to accentuate them.

Cheers
Darren


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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 3:06 AM
Tweetyi no mate it wasn't the red roo masking film it was that contact book covering stuff you buy at woolies,i was planning on going to the LHS on Friday and buying some of that wide Tamiya masking tape so i can start all over againAngry [:(!]Another 2 hours on the Mk 8Angry [:(!]Oh well......J.S

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: New Zealand
Posted by nicholma on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 4:02 AM
Trev,

I agree with Darren, try a dark wash in the panel lines. I have found its easy to apply (and remove if something goes astray) and the effect is excellent.
Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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    August 2003
  • From: Alice Springs Australia
Posted by tweety1 on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 10:13 AM
j.s., be VERY careful with the wide Tamiya tape.

While I'm waiting for my Sabre to arrive for the group build, I've been building an A7D Corsair II, and used the wide Tamiya tape to mask off between the camo and underbelly.
As I removed the tape after painting, it pulled large chunks of paint away from the plastic.
I had washed the kit, and wiped it over with Iso to remove prints and grime etc, and had even applied a layer of Pledge to protect the paint, but the tape tore the whole lot off.

Now the thinner Tamiya tape has never been a problem for me.

So I use the thin tape to define my paint line etc, and if a larger area is needing covering, I use normal masking tape under the Tamiya tape.

When I say normal masking tape, I mean the cheapest and nastiest stuff you can find, the adhesive on this stuff is******poor, so it will barely attach itself to the paint, and comes off with ease.

Saves respraying.
--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 6:07 PM
Thanx all,

I'II try using a wash again, I just don't seam to get a good result.Sad [:(]. I guess that it's all pratice?


Trev
  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Brisbane Australia
Posted by ChrisJH666 on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 7:58 PM
Yep!

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

 

Chris

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 22, 2004 4:43 AM
Thanks for the heads-up on the wide Tamiya tape tweety. I've had no probs with the thin stuff and was going to grab a roll of the wide stuff but aI think I'll take your advice rather than suffer a re-spray. By the way, I feel better knowing you haven't started your Group Build project yet, I was starting to panic a bit as mine is still sitting in the box and time is flying by. This P-47 is turning into a marathon project, I am sooo slow.

Cheers...Snowy
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 22, 2004 5:08 AM
Tweets thanks for the heads up mate...
Like Snowy and yourself I've had no problem with the thin Tamiya tape so i was going to buy the wide stuff based on that experience......
Maybe i should give Red Roo a call and score some of thier masking film....
I think the problem might be too much adhesive over a large portion of the model so i'll just cut all of the curved lines thinly and cover the centre with paper.
Anyway the Spitfire 8 has had another coat of brown followed by some gloss clear and it's ready for the masks again.....
Hopefully the Spit will be finished in a couple of weeks.(HOPEFULLY)

BTW i had a good look at the Highplanes Sabre conversion kit,dry fitted many parts and all that stuff and i can positively tell u that the wings and the intakes under the fueselage are going to taste like Censored [censored]!!!!!!!!
Cheers J.S
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