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  1. Excellent! Thanks for the close ups! Gaz
  2. I can get stalled by some PE steps before me. Or if the parts don't fit, a la the older Eduard FW190's that had killer box art but none of the access hatches fit closed. Some kind of failure like using a putty to fill a million Trumpy rivets only to find that the suggested putty isn't hard enough once dry and sands away quicker than the surrounding plastic, and won't hold CA in place, either. Those failures turn into spare parts kits for me, and eventually I'll fight through the PE. But I hate to leave builds unfinished.
  3. I don't come to ARC very often, but it's cool to see your work on these Klingon vessels. Love your work! I always thought them the coolest of Start Trek. I built the Battlecruiser back in the 80's, long before I knew about weathering and color modulation. Even I wasn't impressed with my result. I'm inclined to try again. Gaz
  4. A lot depends on your paint. In my experience, Tamiya rarely clogs, whilst AK clog often. You can thin the paint, but at a point it becomes counter productive. For AK paints I keep a small bottle of glass cleaner/water 50/50 that I swish around the needle with a soft paintbrush when the tip starts to get dry... then I blow the wetness out before I resume painting.
  5. See...! I provided one for a competition this month, and regretted not buying two. Now it is a good thing I didn't buy a second one. I can buy the 'special' verion. Gaz
  6. The fuel tank was canvas and plywood. It wouldn't be soft like the wing of a Sopwith Camel. It would be firm but still canvas covered... That is if I'm understanding what you're trying to say. Gaz
  7. Nice looking Delta Dagger! My father was in Germany during Nam' as an armorer. I've got one of these I've been meaning to build for him. I'd better get cracking! Love the display! Gaz
  8. Keeto, Excellent model! If you hadn't mentioned the pen, I never would have guessed. Great dusty look! Gaz
  9. Jester, Thank you! Eric, I'm pleased you found some inspiration and useful information in my thread. Please send me a PM if you put any photos of your foiled F-89 online. I'd be very interested to see it. Best Wishes, Gaz
  10. I'm building the B-29 now. My first serious attempt at rescribing. Once I learned to scribe, things got better. I wasted a lot of time making and fixing mistakes. Finally I learned the right way to use CA to fill small errors. But there is more than scribing required. All of the engine cowlings are stepped, slightly remniscent of an Incan Pyramid. All of the turret barbettes are the wrong shape. The Hamilton standard spinners are too long and too wide and requiring reshaping. All fun, frustrating stuff. I've learned a lot about the big bird. Saddest thing I've learned is that It's
  11. To be honest, I'm more of a WWII guy. But I am so massively impressed by what I've seen in close up photos and the words of those few who've posted them, that I'll most likely buy one eventually. Gaz
  12. Gentlemen, Thank you for your replies and build efforts. It truly is one of the best made kits I've ever seen. This will make a great award. I just wish I had awarded myself, too. But, alas in compromise with the missus, I need to reduce the stash before I buy more. Thanks again, Gaz
  13. Hi everyone, Based on the strength of the only two reviews I could find online I bought one of these to give as an award for an upcoming model building contest. I was hoping someone could tell me whether I've made a decent choice, or let me know if it is less than the hype. Thanks! Gaz
  14. Manuel, Simply superb! I love the colr scheme, and your attention to detail is perfect! I am very impressed. Gary
  15. Beautiful build! Love your detailing and haw you highlight rivets and panel lines.
  16. Shawn, Great looking PV-1! Love the octopus motif from the turret. Was it a decal or painted?
  17. Fantastic looking A-10! Everything looks perfect, and there are many modelling lessons there. Bravo
  18. GazzaS

    B-29 reissue

    Eric, Thank you for the reference to Shep Paine's work. He made some great looking aircraft! After reading up on Bucky Sheftal's writings on using aluminum foil to cover aircraft models, I'm on my third aircraft using the method. I reckon I should do one more before I tackle the B-29. Making paint look like metal is a special skill which I really have no interest in learning. It will always seem false to my mind. I can't really imagine trying to stress and stretch foil over raised lines, either. It's difficult enough to make a blister, fairing, or raised weapon's pylon l
  19. Looks great! Love the little things like the exhaust and pitot covers.
  20. Hi Colin, Thank you very much. For the NMF, I used Microscale Metal Foil Adhesive, and the cheapest, thinnest roll of kitchen foil I could find. Best Wishes, Gary
  21. Thank you Kelly, It came in various color schemes and colorful markings, so it's got plenty of legs for building again.
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