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Hi all well I had a cunningly clever plan for the pin stripes on the wheels, turned out it was neither cunning nor cleve. I thought I would get some green insulating tape cut thin strips off and stick them on (turns out its almost impossible to cut thin enough strips consistently and even when you do its incredibly stretchy and shrinks back to size withing about 10 seconds of sticking it. So back to hand painting I don't like to think how many hours of painting and repainting have gone into what I've got done here (and im not even half way there) and im not anything like happy with it.    When I did this in my teens I remember being really chuffed with the finish I achieved then, I don't think I will ever be chuffed with the finish I achieve now. Ken's the name modeling's the game.
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Nice to see you back on this one Ken.
The wheels are coming along but if it was me, I think I would have sanded off the raised pattern ridges and printed waterslide decals to get really sharp, detailed lining.
Each spoke would be a separate decal.
It would also be far quicker than spending an age with paint.
If you aren't able to print decals, give me an accurate drawing of one spoke, or a good picture with measurements.
I'll print a load plus spares for you. No charge.
Just an idea.
Roy.
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Hi Ken,  Hope the paint pens do what you need, as it looks like you are on the home straight of an excellent build. WTG  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking really good Ken.
Just another thought - I built this many years ago and I remember the big drive belt was a bit of a let down - not least because of the daft way they joined the ends of the plastic.
Back in the day, belts were leather.
If you want a nice strip of thin tan leather to make a new belt, let me know.
Freebie of course.
Roy.
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Hi Ken, Looking very clean, nice build ken Regards Trev Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
OcCre- Santa-Maria (Kit).
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That looks lovely in those colours Ken, and nice to see such a large model with all the detail. 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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Looks excellent Ken, very nice work.  Mark
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Well done with those wheels Ken. A good idea to use paint pens.
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Very nice work Ken, that looks superb.  Mark
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Ken You made a lovely job of building and painting this model. 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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Well done ken getting your build into the December build of the month. Its s well turned out model so well deserved that its been highlighted. Kind regards 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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Congratulations on build of the month Ken No more than you deserve for a fine build. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Congratulations in achieving build of the month for December Ken. Richly deserved.... Regards Alan
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Beautiful model Ken. Congrats on the Build of the month, well deserved. If you decide not to keep it on the mantel I have space to display it.
wyatt
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Great Model Ken congrats on the build of the month well deserved 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
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Congratulations mate.It is a superb build
Carl
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