karlwb

I've been using Humbrol paint for years and so far I've never had a real problem with them. The best thing to do is (as stated above) is to give them a really good stir, put the lid back on securely, and then give it a really good shake. Stir then shake for best results. Karl

Not a group build post but as for logging in, in have the same problem here. I've dumped all of my Firefox cookies and temp files and re-created the bookmark and I'm still getting logged out from time to time. I don't use IE much, so is it just a Firefox thing? Hope we can get this sorted - it's a right PITA. Karl

Hi, I'm working on the Tamiya Meteor F.3 - did the Meteor Mk3 carry the centre drop tank that is included with the kit or was that only used from the Mk4 onwards? Thanks in advance. Karl

Looks good to me I'm sure to have one or two in my stash. Karl

Having recently read the book 'Vulcan 607' I think I can give a few tentative answers.. although I stand to be corrected. Don't know, sorry. (although I'm sure that there may be some info in the book if I look again) The re-fuelling probe is on the nose of the Vulcan, in front of the windscreen. During trial re-fuelling runs they had trouble with fuel spraying on to the canopy and obscuring the vision of the pilot. From the centreline of the Victor. IIRC, the hose on the centreline is longer than the wing pods and/or aerodynamically it was better when re-fueling one big aircraft fro

There's lots to see an buy if you go. Here are some pictures I took from the 2005 show on the Saturday. Cheers. Karl

It's really great stuff, the brush in the cap is superb. I'd been looking to try this out for some time and I'd not been able to find it until I saw someone selling it at a show. Cheers. Karl

Is buying another Trumpeter Gannet out of the question? I think I'd go that route, I've got both kits and I think that the Revell re-release of the old Frog kit will probably stay in it's box for the time being. Karl

PRU Blue is also supposed to be released in Humbrol acrylic but not enamel. This could be a sign that they are looking at the demise of enamel, could also be a clever marketing ploy - if you want to use these colours you need to buy our new acrylics. Just a thought and probably not true at all. I would like to know from some official source about the VOC/enamel ban/regulations that are supposed to be just around the corner - as a big enamel user I'd really like to know. Karl

As state, Xtracolor do an enamel RAF Hemp, but also I'd heard there were plans for Humbrol to re-release their RAF Hemp to coincide with the release of the Airfix Nimrod. I don't know if Hornby/Airfix are still planning to do the same. Karl

The new Humbrol acrylics also come in a white pot, but where as the old ones used to have a removable lid, the new ones come in a tubular pot with a flip top; the new pots also have a blue base that you MUST NOT unscrew - otherwise you will end up with a lap full of paint.!! With these you only need to thin them down with water, no other thinner is suggested or recommended at the moment, I've not tried to spray them yet but that's going to be my next test. The only issue I've had with them (and all other acrylics that I've over tried) is that they can easily be scratched off the surface y

I've been using the new Humbrol acrylics recently and I really like them - I've actually started to collect a small stash of colours that I'm going to use on items such as cockpits where you really need a quick drying time. I'm not a big fan of acrylics, and I've tried quite a few from some of the bigger manufacturers (Revell, Tamiya, and the old Humbrols) and I had very indifferent results with the possible exception of Tamiya (they were ok) so for me to say that I like them is a big step forward for me. Just do like I did - buy a couple of post of black and white and try them out on some

Thanks chaps I'm going to finish it soon, but I'm working on another project at the moment that needs to be finished fairly soon, so that's got all my attention for the time being. Cheers Karl

A 1/48 Draken would be most welcome. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've never seen a 1/48 Draken from anyone Karl

Here is a picture of my partly built / on hold Airfix F-3. As I said, it's been driving me nuts :) It's only a part works; I'm trying to build myself up to starting on it again...... Karl

You could, but won't the rear office be completely wrong for an F-3?

I'd have to agree with that! I'm building the 1/48 Airfix F-3 and it's a nightmare! - it's on hold at the moment as it's driving me nuts. So far the tally it a completely scratch built cockpit, total re-scribe, Aeroclub bang seats and w/m landing gear. I don't want to just scrap it - I've put to much work into it to give up; but your post does raise one disturbing question for me - what's wrong with the length of the fuselage? is it far out? :) I've got the 1/48 Italeri IDS; if that's an indicator as to how the Italeri ADV is, it's definatly the one to go for. HTH Karl

The 1/48 Airfix Buccaneer really is a good kit, yes it does have a few problems with the fit of the fuselage, but it's nothing that can't be overcome with a little work. Just have a look in the ARC Buccaneer Gallery and you'll see what can be done. I'll add mine to the list: HTH and enjoy your build. Karl

I've not built it yet, but I also have the Hobbycraft Hawker Sea Fury; from in the box it looks quite nice. I do have an alternative 1/48 Sea Fury to in my stash - the Falcon vac form kit, it too does not look too bad, I also purchased some w/m bits from Aeroclub and a replacement canopy to spruce it up. But all being said I'd rather go with the Hobycraft kit Karl

Hi Dan, I concur with Chris as I have a Badger airbrush also. It's well built, easy to use and to clean and with a little practice will give you great results. I went for the 155 Anthem dual-action airbrush. I ordered mine from my LMS; cost me about £120 about two years ago. You really need to couple it to a compressor to give you the best performance; compressed-air 'power packs' are a false economy as they are quite expensive in the long run and don't really give you a steady flow of air before they ice up. I got a Ripmax compressor with a regulator for about £165. HTH Karl

I'm not really a big fan of acrylic but I am going to try to get used to them. One problem that I have found is that when you try to brush them they dry so quickly that you get a lot of 'pick-up' of the paint you've just applied - is there any way around this and/or what am I doing wrong? Karl

I've moved my question to the Enamels to Acrylics thread. Karl

I built this kit some time ago and fixing the fuselage halves together step by step is the way to go. I also found that the build article on ARC by Ted Taylor was a great help you, can see it here in the ARC Gallery. HTH Karl

Airfix BAC Strikemaster - from eBay Karl

1/72 Airfix Fouga Magistair (from eBay)