wonwinglo

Guaranteed to be knockout models are the two new Wallace & Grommet sets shown here,for fans of these loveable creatures these should prove very popular,and they look like detailed kits as well with plenty of scope for painting.

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John

I'm going to have a look for those next time I'm in town, there's loads on ebay if I can't find one thanks for the info Barry

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Bunkerbarge

I have already seen the boxed twin set and was tempted a couple of years ago. I do like the van though and it has all sorts of weathering oportunities.

I've never tried plasticine modelling, should be interesting

duncan

I`ve got vague idea that someone has built an R/C model of the Grommit `plane. ring any bells?

John

I've just bought the plane, motorbike & sidecar, £19.99 includes 11 paints, brush & glue.

The size for them are
Plane L:150mm W:185mm
Motorbike & Sidecar L:165mm W:150mm

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wonwinglo

Here is the van,it really looks good,what a great idea from Airfix.

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John

I've completed the aeroplane from the kit apart from a few little touch up's where the brush slipped

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Very straight forward kit to do, apart from a couple of pieces to cut out, and then fill in again because I got carried away there was nothing too complicated.

But one problem I did have was when painting it, I washed all the pieces in soap water before painting but on some parts of it when I applied the paint it would disperse as if there was oil of something on it, anyone got any better ideas what to use to clean before painting?

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John wrote-
'But one problem I did have was when painting it, I washed all the pieces in soap water before painting but on some parts of it when I applied the paint it would disperse as if there was oil of something on it, anyone got any better ideas what to use to clean then before painting?'

Wonwings reply-
John,you have been the victim of silicone release agent used during manufacture of the injected parts,unlike ordinary greases this is difficult to remove,here is a solution that will chemically remove the grease agent prior to painting-
Mix up a solution of ordinary washing up liquid with warm water,add a few drops of tree ahcohol ( US ) or methylated spirits ( UK ) with a touch of domestic bleach, give the solution a good shake in a bottle and allow to settle.
Get a plastic lunchbox and place the model parts into the box,pour the solution over the plastic bits and leave for half an hour,use a stiff artists brush and swish the liquid all over the parts,you will see the grease rise to the surface,drain off the liquid and wash down the parts placing under a running tap,make sure that you put the sink plug into place first ! I do this on most kits especially the ones that have tricky undershaped mouldings where the manufacturers use the release liquid or powder.
Sounds a lot of trouble but your parts will be chemically clean ready for painting,use a pair of rubber gloves whilst handling any bleach and dont splash any around,wear goggles if necessary,but remember only a smidgin of bleach is needed.

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wonwinglo

Forgot to say how good the models look ! this one sold out in most shops over Christmas and looks set to become a classic kit,well done with the build.

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John

Thanks Barry I will try that before I start building the motorbike & sidecar