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Looks great Derek  you could always get Kwik fit to help with those wheels and tyre's mate  regards Phil  COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Thanks for the supportive comments one and all.  I`ve come to a halt with the wheels as I`ve run out of Tamiya XF1 matt black for the tyres and with no shops open till Monday I don`t think even a Quick Fit Fitter can help with that one.  Roll on Monday  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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NEWS FLASHJust received some info that Vallejo Black/Grey is good for tyre rubber, which I have. Have just painted one tyre and its 100% better than Tamiya XF1. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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I have found this set very good for tyres and shades of black:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/i...1e9d2:g:KVgAAOSwG-1ZxS7SCurrent builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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[quote=arpurchase] I have found this set very good for tyres and shades of black:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/i...e9d2:g:KVgAAOSwG-1ZxS7S[/quote] Now there`s a future purchase for sure. Thanks Andy Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Now they say the proof of the pudding is in the eating. I love a Pud I have attached below a pic of two tyres. One painted with Tamiya XF1 and the other with Vallejo Black/Grey. I`m going for the Vallejo route, I`ll let you decide on your preference. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking good and the black/grey looks far better Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Update time folks. Finally got to the end of painting the wheels and with a fall in temperatures have also managed to start on the white topcoat. As the kit does not come with the modern day livery decals I was looking at a really tricky final paint job, but I`ve managed to track down the decals from a company in the Ukraine and I`m awaiting delivery as I write this. Included pics are the wheels, the bit of top coating done and a pic of the decals from the web. Until next time Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Nice job Derek. Really good looking model and you are doing it proud. Weather beginning to agree with me now. First time in 2 months that i got into bed last night rather than laying on top of the bed :-) Internets great for finding all your bits and pieces. Look forward to seeing how your markings turn out. Happy Modelling
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COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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All looking good Derek, love the decals and will finish her off beautifully, great find..... Regards Alan
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Enjoying this coming together Derek those decals certainly look better than the kit ones. Al
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Looking good with the painting Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks for the link. It is one awesome plane. I`ve only seen it once at East Midlands, we usually only see the smaller four engined An-124. I`m still awaiting the arrival of the Revell04958 1:144 kit of the An225 onto the market. Rumour has it its not far off. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Your right it is an awesome plane,looking forward to it's release as well Al
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Hi All, An update is long over due  , but here we are. First the base surface is finished and the basics of the plane exterior is done, the nose also has its decals fixed in place. Then three pics of the exterior decals and then a pic of the display cover on the base. To do: Wire the base ready for the internal lighting of the cargo hold. Fit the forward and rear ramps, plus nose section. Fix plane to base and cover. Will update with final pics soon. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Derek Very nice paint finish and not an easy one to pull off. Smart looking display case - is that something you have built? Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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birdaj2 wrote:Derek
Very nice paint finish and not an easy one to pull off.
Smart looking display case - is that something you have built?
Tony Thanks for the comments Tony. As for the display case the basics are shown here: https://forum.model-spac...spx?g=posts&t=28722
Costs were approx £80 taking into account that I recycled stuff for the base. 3mm perspex cost £60 of that total, but its big at 66cms wide x 61cms depth x 36cms height and included a large tube of sealant, a sealant gun and P+P. Different grades and finish of perspex material are available here: http://www.plasticsheets...ar-polycarbonate-sheet/
I enjoyed the case build, all it needs now is a polish up job and its complete. Hope to have another update soon. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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delboy271155 wrote:birdaj2 wrote:Derek
Very nice paint finish and not an easy one to pull off.
Smart looking display case - is that something you have built?
Tony Thanks for the comments Tony. As for the display case the basics are shown here: https://forum.model-spac...spx?g=posts&t=28722
Costs were approx £80 taking into account that I recycled stuff for the base. 3mm perspex cost £60 of that total, but its big at 66cms wide x 61cms depth x 36cms height and included a large tube of sealant, a sealant gun and P+P. Different grades and finish of perspex material are available here: http://www.plasticsheets...ar-polycarbonate-sheet/
I enjoyed the case build, all it needs now is a polish up job and its complete. Hope to have another update soon. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Derek That is an even "Bigger" well done as that case looks really good. You could set yourself up doing these as a sideline. I will have a look through your links. Thanks Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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This has really come along since your last update Derek and a stunning result you have achieved....Very well done, it will look fab mounted in her display case....  Regards Alan
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