scottie3158
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John,
The handrails and mesh look very good mate.
The handrails and mesh look very good mate.
1/35 KV-2 BUNKER BUSTER BY TRUMPETER
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Thanks Paul, those handles were too wide to do in my cheap Trumpeter jigs so tried the normal aluminium one, and each time the wire twisted /bent on the width, heat maybe ?
Good evening from a sunny Race Towers.
Of course as can be expected much gardening has been taking place here at Short Meadows. This morning however I decided to rewash the kit, last time after a proper wash it still showed signs of grease spots, a few nasty fish eyes appeared after a spray of primer. Once washed it sat in the sun all morning till it was dry.
Feeling a bout of craving for 4BO I proceeded to repaint the cover for the filtration unit to the pond, Bird table and a plant trough.
Now feeling so much better
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I believe a certain StuG lover has the same feeling when using Panser Grey !
Thanks for looking in, I know its not been exciting recently.
Comments and even abuse welcome.
Dzhon.
Of course as can be expected much gardening has been taking place here at Short Meadows. This morning however I decided to rewash the kit, last time after a proper wash it still showed signs of grease spots, a few nasty fish eyes appeared after a spray of primer. Once washed it sat in the sun all morning till it was dry.
Feeling a bout of craving for 4BO I proceeded to repaint the cover for the filtration unit to the pond, Bird table and a plant trough.
Now feeling so much better
!I believe a certain StuG lover has the same feeling when using Panser Grey !
Thanks for looking in, I know its not been exciting recently.
Comments and even abuse welcome.
Dzhon.
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Oh yes mr russki, even my Alfa is grey, true!!!Good evening from a sunny Race Towers.
Of course as can be expected much gardening has been taking place here at Short Meadows. This morning however I decided to rewash the kit, last time after a proper wash it still showed signs of grease spots, a few nasty fish eyes appeared after a spray of primer. Once washed it sat in the sun all morning till it was dry.
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Feeling a bout of craving for 4BO I proceeded to repaint the cover for the filtration unit to the pond, Bird table and a plant trough.
View attachment 419032
Now feeling so much better
I believe a certain StuG lover has the same feeling when using Pansner Grey !
Thanks for looking in, I know its not been exciting recently.
Comments and even abuse welcome.
Dzhon.
I would expect nothing less Bob !
Kia don't do a 4BO other wise i would have one.
Suppose I could have a vinyl wrap done !
Kia don't do a 4BO other wise i would have one.
Easy there Dude 2,
You had enough trouble changing a tire on Kia, let alone getting her wrapped in 4BO vinyl..............
Prost
Dude 1
Jim R
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Hi John
Have you tried using lighter fluid to 'wash' the model prior to painting. Just pour out a little into a small container and brush/gently scrub it all over the model with an old brush. It evaporates almost immediately so you can paint straight away.
Knowing your 'love of fire' I was hesitant to give you this tip but you do live on the other side of the country to me so I should be safe
Jim
Have you tried using lighter fluid to 'wash' the model prior to painting. Just pour out a little into a small container and brush/gently scrub it all over the model with an old brush. It evaporates almost immediately so you can paint straight away.
Knowing your 'love of fire' I was hesitant to give you this tip but you do live on the other side of the country to me so I should be safe
Jim
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Dude 1 That is very kind of you to remind me !
Well Jim that's an idea, I used warm water and washing up liquid the first time followed by a spray of isopol, this time is was a kitchen degreaser.Hi John
Have you tried using lighter fluid to 'wash' the model prior to painting. Just pour out a little into a small container and brush/gently scrub it all over the model with an old brush. It evaporates almost immediately so you can paint straight away.
Knowing your 'love of fire' I was hesitant to give you this tip but you do live on the other side of the country to me so I should be safe
Jim
As we have had one Daughter and Granddaughter call in I'm yet to see the results.
However I would think that the temptation with lighter fluid may be too much, but am willing to obtain a can to see.
Furthermore to your suggestion I do feel It's aimed at me setting fire to the bench and thus having to be tidy, therefore think this a very unfair suggestion.
JR, you know that lighter fluid is a controlled substance....and you being an abuser of such products has landed you on the "NO FLY" list of combustible materials.....without Matron's approval, of course. 
Rick H.
Rick H.
Rick, I knew It, there's always always Matron to think about. Don't say a word.JR, you know that lighter fluid is a controlled substance....and you being an abuser of such products has landed you on the "NO FLY" list of combustible materials.....without Matron's approval, of course.
Your wife must be very kind to let you paint them in your favourite colour, or are they repainted already?Good evening from a sunny Race Towers.
Of course as can be expected much gardening has been taking place here at Short Meadows. This morning however I decided to rewash the kit, last time after a proper wash it still showed signs of grease spots, a few nasty fish eyes appeared after a spray of primer. Once washed it sat in the sun all morning till it was dry.
View attachment 419031
Feeling a bout of craving for 4BO I proceeded to repaint the cover for the filtration unit to the pond, Bird table and a plant trough.
View attachment 419032
Now feeling so much better
I believe a certain StuG lover has the same feeling when using Panser Grey !
Thanks for looking in, I know its not been exciting recently.
Comments and even abuse welcome.
Dzhon.
Neat work on the KV too, must be quite a beast on the bench
Thanks, I will try not too Graeme !
Fernando its strange, this tin of garden stain is a near as can be to 4BO. We've been using it for years, well before I returned to modelling. It was Peter Day who showed a green shed and then I realised it was near enough the same colour as 4BO.Not so keen on having the duvet.Your wife must be very kind to let you paint them in your favourite colour, or are they repainted already?
Lucky man, seems you’re destined to build Russian tanksFernando its strange, this tin of garden stain is a near as can be to 4BO. We've been using it for years, well before I returned to modelling. It was Peter Day who showed a green shed and then I realised it was near enough the same colour as 4BO.Not so keen on having the duvet.
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The duvet takes it too far mate, unless you are eight again
I actually had a pair of those army issue pants in green , should have kept them Bob.That's nothing Fernando.....you should see his T-34 "knickers"!!!Rick H.
Again no modelling today, Management and I are going to the garden center this afternoon !
First time we've actually gone out to one for over a year.
No doubt much spending will occur, the car will be full to the brim.
Oh happy days.
Bye for now .
First time we've actually gone out to one for over a year.
No doubt much spending will occur, the car will be full to the brim.
Oh happy days.
Bye for now .