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That looks lovely. The Airfix Vampire is definitely on my list of “relaxing” builds: it goes together so nicely.
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Airfix SH 3D Sea King 1/72 model kit, US Navy 66
Huntsman’s Close replied to Sprocket's topic in In Progress
You’ve got a rogue kit there, the canopy hasn’t fitted on any that I’ve had! 🤣 -
Airfix SH 3D Sea King 1/72 model kit, US Navy 66
Huntsman’s Close replied to Sprocket's topic in In Progress
The Airfix Sea King does need a somewhat ‘sleeves rolled up’ approach to joining the fuselage halves. I do have quite a few of them mind… One of these is in the loft awaiting refurbishment. I may dispense with all the cotton on the diver’s raft! Good stuff Sprocket, always love to see some skill used in an oldie! -
Another vote for W&N Galleria. Spray well shaken, neat with a few drops of flow improver.
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Has to be a 3D printer. But…. I’ll wait. Wait for the technology to advance and the price to drop, but most of all until we move and I have the time and space to dedicate to it. The space will allow the Cricut to come out permanently too, which will encourage more use. Like you Gorby, I actually really enjoy old-fashioned scratch-building, so I’m quite happy to carry on for now.
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The Kit of your dreams... then, and now
Huntsman’s Close replied to Mad Steve's topic in Modelling Chat
Back then, almost any of the Tamiya 1/12 Grand Prix cars. Nearly have all the ones I wanted now. Now it’s the Tamiya 1/12 Matra! -
One of my favourite varnishes ever 😥Sadly missed.
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Anyone know their Federal Standard blues?
Huntsman’s Close replied to Huntsman’s Close's topic in Research
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Anyone know their Federal Standard blues?
Huntsman’s Close replied to Huntsman’s Close's topic in Research
DC3 thank you! I had stopped at the first block of USAF/USN Xtracolors… what a fool! -
I have been very lucky and been able to finally get hold of a C-20G Gulfstream. Now my issue is what exactly is the shade of medium (French?) blue on the lower fuselage? I need to match some of the decals so can’t just go ‘ahhh, Tamiya X14 ‘ll do”.
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Absolutely. Not trying to scab the Varsity at all, just want to see one being built! 🙂 And vicariously enjoy the build.
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Richard, you must! (sits wishing he could afford an Aeroclub Varsity now!)
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For brushing, at least for detail, I do large areas with an airbrush (Tamiya acrylic, Vallejo, and for enamels Colourcoats or Xtracolour) I find that Citadel, Humbrol and Vallejo work for me. The original Humbrol acrylics I absolutely love (must be the only one!) I can think of one bad thing to say about Xtracrylics…. Stupid, stupid bottles. The only paint I’ve ever spilt over myself - and I was being super-careful too. Revell Aqua could work too if you get the technique right and thin them. A lot.