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What size roundrel? Sure I've got (some)
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the home stretch on the Sea Harrier. Landing gear getting painted up, decided to add some of the blade antennas last night. Added glue to one of the ones behind the cockpit, started to move it into place & dropped it on the painted surface. No problem, I grab it quickly with fingers, put it back into the tweezers, pick up the plane & carry on.
Then I realize that...
With no spare roundels that match up (small, red+blue only), I'm thinking of gently sanding out the worst of the smudge, then just overpainting the base-colour gray. Thoughts?
On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister
It would be oddif they didn't release something from the Argentian side.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
VanceCrozier Azorean: cyber-hobby of all people - at least somebody is paying attention!
Azorean:
cyber-hobby of all people - at least somebody is paying attention!
only the british steel?
rtoo speed makes ugly results, too relax don't make results
Agreed. I am guessing we will have to wait until the 50th until we get something special from them.
...and no fixed-wing either. I suppose they are all available, somewhere, and those that are interested know where to find the goods anyway. Still, a shame Airfix isn't pushing something, especially with their new-tool kits getting good reviews.
That looks a nice set, but not sure why HMS Trafalgar is their.
Azorean
Waiting for finished pics Azorean ,now the otter looks really good
Almost done. Only few details to finish the job.
Well, they were the bad guys, ain't they always lousy shots.
As for me, well i would choise the Empire over the rebels, might explain my shooting
Azorean With most of the decals
With most of the decals
Almost there Azorean!
Neat trick with the foam, I've never thought of that! I often use one of those cardboard "drink take-out trays" (maybe it's a North American -only thing??), seems to work good for keeping 1/72 bits & pieces from contacting things they shouldn't be bumping.
VanceCrozier Heyyy - Bish is back as well. Aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper??
Heyyy - Bish is back as well. Aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper??
Probably is the wrong camera angle
Nope, you are tall enough - and I assume you're a better shot than Darth Vader's minions were!
At 6' 1'' i bloody hope not.
Well we didn't call them recce cars for nothing. can't wait to see it, how were those Fruils to put together.
The Scimitar isn't a very big vehicle - shouldn't take me too long to throw those Friuls together! Everything else was pretty much done assembly-wise. Almost ready for paint!
http://www.mycyclinglog.com/profile/dupes
Dupes so accidentally you increase the build time with all these extra pieces
Azorean you just show how a matchbox kit can be turned into a great build
my harrier need more beers to take off
bsyamato Dupes good to you're back the only tracks here, effectively are only from background cd player..
Dupes good to you're back the only tracks here, effectively are only from background cd player..
Haaahahahha...nice. Speaking of tracks, I accidentally picked up some Friuls for the Scimitar in the interim - the kit ones are WAY too tight, leading to stretchiness, which made them look totally fake. ALSO snagged the out-of-print Bison decal sheet that includes markings for a Falklands-specific Scimitar! Pretty happy I was able to find those. Had hoped to get a few accessories from Accurate Armour as well (those big fat ropey tow cables and correct fire extinguishers) but wasn't able to justify the expense. Maybe later. Will just have to do with what's on hand!
Vance - yeah, cycling season is indeed winding down - couple hundred more miles and I meet my goal for the year. After that, I'll head out if it's sunny/warmish, otherwise it's 100% bench time.
Bish - glad to be back! Super motivated to build after going to AMPS last weekend (and Granitecon in 2 more weeks).
Dupes, look forward to seeing the baby tank.
Azorean, that looks very nice, a nice paint job there.
I forgot to paint the black stripes along the fuselage...
Now we are ready for the rest of the decals.
Nice progress Azorean The insigna color looks good too, i remember when i used the one from model master was really orrible to use, like a slimer and a terrible smell .
Vance waitin for seapictures
Dupes is back!!! Cycling season is winding down too I suppose? Looking forward to the Scimitar!
Hey fellas! One of the fall contests is in the books, means I'm finally done with a 3-month megabuild. Jumping back into the Scimitar shortly - will be nice to do something smaller, and this thread REALLY needs some armor!
(OK, this is kind of a "thread-bump" pics coming later!)
I finished up the decals that I'm using on the Sea Harrier over the weekend, then went back and oversprayed with a lightened version of the base coat. (First time I've really done overspray that was more than just weathering.) It gave me the effect I was looking for, the decals as supplied look good, but are for a factory-fresh machine with bright reds and sharp black lettering. I then hit the upper surfaces with the last of my ModelMaster dullcote, which I am kind of regretting now. It seems to have sprayed unevenly, looks a little splotchy. Not sure if I'll call it "salt-spray stains" and leave it as-is, or use a little more dullcote from another can to finish it.
Also, one moment - I managed to snap the pitot tube(?) that mounts to the nose. I'll have to save the piece that mounts the tube, attach some brass rod to it. Ahhh well, it'll be stronger in the long run anyway I suppose!
Those are looking nice, and i like that wing tip colour.
More decals on
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the only tracks here, effectively are only from background cd player..