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ExchefAndy

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  1. You're braver than me, as I hate PE. I've just never had the skill to deal with it. But those grills will add a really nice depth once everything is finished!👍 Andy
  2. What a fantastic and fascinating video, I know I've learnt something new today! Thank you Southwest Andy
  3. Unfortunately I never created a build thread as the small collection of pics that I took were really to show my brother what I was up to. He's my go to whenever I need painting tips or colour advice. He creates 3D graphics for poker machines for work and paints Warhammer stuff as a hobby, his painting skills are light years ahead of mine. The tips for the weathering came from YouTube builders like Primedmodelworks, Model Airplane Maker, and the greys instead of black came from watching one of Doogs Models videos. I've been following your restoration Bastian and love the idea of giving an
  4. I've changed the header, but it's the Revell 1/48 one
  5. Thanks, hopefully I'll get round to posting properly this afternoon when I've completed everything around the house, mowing, weeding, pool maintenance etc Ahhh the joy 😒 Andy
  6. Thank you gentlemen, much appreciated... even the joke!😁 I just wanted to work out the posting image drama Andy
  7. Great photos Bryan, thanks for adding these! Very appreciated, especially the F-4 Sundowners pics 👍 Andy
  8. I thought it was about time that I posted something! First, please forgive the photos as I don't have an area with lighting or a decent camera... one day! I have no criticism of this Revell kit at all, just a little extra work and I was happy. I've used Masters for the pitot tube and Aerobonus Mig 25 pilots, and some creative work to get them looking somewhat like a Blackbird crew. Decals are from the kit, and didn't really prove to be a problem at all. My paint selection was Tamiya, and Mr Hobby Aqueous plus some random selections like SMS, Vallejo and oils for weathering. I'll pos
  9. Your patience is paying off! The beast is coming along nicely Andy
  10. Thanks for the video! Some great tips and will help me refine my airbrushing skills. The difficulty of brush painting Tamiya acrylics has plagued me since I first started this hobby many years ago. I did a bit of a search to see if there was a solution, and came across a video where the paint was mixed using Tamy's retarder. You'll have to play around with the ratios of paint to thinner, but it works! I tend to go with about 10:1 on a palette and it self levels and slows the drying time. I'm not affiliated with Tamiya, just passing on a tip that I discovered in a lazy moment whe
  11. Beautiful work, I've been thinking of doing a 1/48 version... Now I have to, thanks for the inspiration! Andy
  12. I have never used epoxy glue, uv light before so I can't recommend it either way. Would several elastic bands be an option? Just don't make it too tight of course as you'll crack the clear part! Just a suggestion but I hope it helps Andy
  13. A fantastic restoration, the Night Hawk aka Phoenix is definitely the way to go! Andy
  14. I recently did some amraams myself in the same scale, and right now I don't remember the make. My only suggestion would be what I ended up doing, use something like blutak or what ever you have to stick posters to walls. A small piece on the end of a toothpick or something like it and stick it to the piece on the sprue. Then using the sharpest blade you have, slowly and with repeated attempts... seperate each piece from the sprue. No rush, just a gentle cut each time. Let the weight of the blade do the job, and it may take 10 to 15 passes but it will work. The blutak will also prevent the
  15. Nice work, and far braver then I could ever be! Andy
  16. For anyone who has ever wanted to display a prop driven plane in flight... You nailed it!!! It's a masterpiece Fantastic work Andy
  17. My vote will be for the Night Hawk, looks cool! Andy
  18. Would pva type glue be the go? Just a drop, let it dry and add a little more. It dries clear and fills in the gaps. Just an idea! Andy
  19. That is absolutely brilliant! From the weathering to the stand, outstanding job!!! Andy
  20. I've been using a walk around on prime portal, and the pictures there look to me as though the colour is a consistent matte black. See link below! It's what I'll be doing once I've gotten past the fill, sand and prime process. HTH Andy http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/luc_colin3/sr-71_17959/
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