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  1. Landlubber Mike
    Very nice start, and very nice stash! I've been picking up Wingnut kits where I can find them. Would love to add a Gotha G.IV and Felixstowe to my stash
  2. Landlubber Mike
    Nice - I have this kit in the stash. Works into a real beautiful model from some of the amazing work I've seen on the web. I'm sure your restoration will be up there!
  3. Landlubber Mike
    Wow, those are beautiful! Nice job! Can't say I've even heard of cordless air brushes. How do you attach the air source if cordless? If you have to attach a can to the brush directly, seems like it might be a bit awkward to handle for doing detail work, but maybe it actually works just fine?
  4. Landlubber Mike
    Thank you! It's been interesting learning about the different techniques across various model subjects. Cars, planes, ships, armor all have different techniques, finishes, areas of focus, etc. I don't have an artistic background at all so this has been fascinating. I think some of these techniques can carry over to wooden ship building. I've been "painting with wood" as I think paint generally makes the ship model seem "plastic" - or at least plastic parts next to the bare wood parts - but some of these painting and shading techniques could be used to great effect on wooden builds that are painted.
  5. Landlubber Mike
    Nice work! 1/72 scale is not easy for sure - you're doing a fantastic job!
  6. Landlubber Mike
    Very nice!! Fantastic job!
  7. Landlubber Mike
    Very nice models! So colorful, wonderful job! Especially at that scale!
  8. Landlubber Mike
    Do you do the shading first, and then spray the base color over to blend it? Or do you base coat first, and then add the shading? Sorry, having a little trouble figuring out the best order. Since I already applied the base coat (via rattle can), just trying to figure out if there is a way I can add a little depth at this stage. I might try carefully adding a wash to the edges (I have a bunch of the Vallejo washes that might be ok).
  9. Landlubber Mike
    Very nice job! Awesome subject and model! Can I ask, how did you add the shading to the door lines and similar areas? I just put the base coat on my first car model last night and would like to add depth to some areas. Unlike planes though, where the shading doesn’t need sharp lines, seems that it’s a bit trickier for cars (especially if you aren’t planning to weather them).
  10. Landlubber Mike
    Sorry just realized I replied to an earlier post and you already applied the clear. Yeah, I used a rattle can. Was super easy, but the smell wasn’t fun. Opened a window in my basement and vented using my spray booth but things still stunk for a while.
  11. Landlubber Mike
    Looks amazing OC! Nice job! Yesterday I used Mr Color Matt from a spray can on one of my current builds. Couple of light passes and it dulled the plane nicely. I’m sure Tamiya will do the same and be just as easy 👍
  12. Landlubber Mike
    Really nice work Kevin!
  13. Landlubber Mike
    Nice work! Love the dash and the seats look very comfortable.
  14. Landlubber Mike
    Nice work!
  15. Landlubber Mike
    Looking great Kevin. That model in the lake looks fantastic - your model is right there with it!
  16. Landlubber Mike
    Very nice! Was just talking to my dad the other day and he was saying he really loved the Chevelle SS396 (he owned a Dodge Challenger in the 70s that I distinctly remember as a kid). After starting car models again, I'm thinking I should treat myself to a 70s muscle car. I think I deserve it after driving a minivan for the past decades to haul around my three kids
  17. Landlubber Mike
    You're a lot smarter than I am Tom. I went with the 1/72 planes (bi planes of all things which have their added complication) and a 1/700 WWII destroyer to reintroduce me to plastic modeling. It's been an adventure to say the least. Looking forward to moving up to bigger scales I can tell you that.
  18. Landlubber Mike
    Good stuff OC - glad you stayed with it, it's looking fantastic. Good luck with the mask removal. Sending good vibes your way.
  19. Landlubber Mike
    Very cool, I'm in! Nice scale - planning to add details?
  20. Landlubber Mike
    This is coming along really nicely Hope you find that plank! Can you steal it from the new kit you purchased and just get all new planking for that one? Oh, nice car in your avatar - what is it?
  21. Landlubber Mike
    Incredible work Greg. Best Borodino I've seen on the internet. Very nice!
  22. Landlubber Mike
    That helps a lot Mark, very good to know for when I get back to my Pegasus. Many thanks!
  23. Landlubber Mike
    Wow, very cool diorama! I love it!
  24. Landlubber Mike
    Looking awesome Tom. You picked a pretty sweet kit to get into airbrushing and PE I was too chicken and went with tiny WWI 1/72 kits 😐
  25. Landlubber Mike
    Wow fantastic build! You work quick! If and when I ever get to mine, I'm sure it will take me a a year to complete - with results likely no where close to yours!

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