Canute
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Hmm, could be an issue. How thick is the MDF? -
Well done, Patrick. Turned out nicely.
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I have a Tamiya He 219 with a weight that the cockpit and nose gear are built around. If you are lucky, the kit instructions may tell you about how much to add, but most, especially older ones, don't.
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Very nice tip.
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OC, assuming you plan to go ahead with this vignette, you'd need a hole in the roof big enough to show the framework the slates were attached to inside the roof. Then, scorch the exposed wood framing and scatter the slates about, suitably broken in places.
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Was part of the roof thatched? The French may have set fire in the eaves. I think Ekis' first solution would be the one to go with. You could open a hole and make a wood lattice under the hole. Paint black, dark brown and dry brush some gray (for ashy parts of the rafters).
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MicroMark sells several chisels with rounded corners. Or you can save a few bucks and round off the corners of some exacto-type chisel blades. And strop the edges. Post removal of the details, super fine grit to smooth the surface.
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1/35 Challenger 2 TES Rye Field Model RM5039
Canute replied to Old Collingwood's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
OC, I think the TUSK armor system is a replacement for that earlier system. But the TUSK system is kind of cool. I await your example. -
1/35 Challenger 2 TES Rye Field Model RM5039
Canute replied to Old Collingwood's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
You going to do the "bed spring" standoff gear? I've seen some Strykers and such with that gear. A lot of PE. -
I'd bet S-M have a better steel in their blades. I like Excel over Exacto, they seem to hold an edge longer. Forcing the blades sideways will lead to breakage. At least, that's been my experience. I don't recommend using these blades for thicker stock, since they want to twist. A heavier blade or small saw is a better bet.
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That's about 4 football fields. Holy cow!
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I'll second Jack's recommendation. Like EG said, a lot of my work has some of my DNA on it, also. We don't need blood-stained wood in our models.
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We'll keep y'all in our prayers. And crank up your vitamin regimen, OC.
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Nicely done. Patrick.
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Right. It's a weathering technique, just isn't the usual dirt and rust buildups. Great technique for the jet exhausts.
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Craig, you've got the discoloration down nicely with those clear colors. Very impressive. 👍
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I tend to go for the thicker handles - big mitts. Not sure what brand of handle; could be either exacto or excel. Probably excel. I will say to use Excel blades, because they seem to use a better steel and hold their edge longer. I've tried scalpels with the thicker handles. They're good, but swapping blades is wonky.
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Nice that he added the foliage along the road. Good looking road for your diorama. Shaping up nicely, OC.
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My hat's off to those Coastguard men and women. I've seen some video of those boats going in and out of that area and having the boats doing loop de loops. And the helo rescue crews are great, too. Trying to hover over shops in near gales. The rescue divers who get lowered into pitching, rolling ships to render aid. Beyond brave. Goes for all of them, no matter the nationality. Very gutsy in my book.
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The Air Force operational command in Europe for US bombers was 8th Air Force. It's still around and the bombers are the air component of the Strategic Command. They manage the bombers, missiles and sub launched missiles. Think the head right now is a Navy admiral. And who'd know it's a"modern" color. Looks OD to most folks. But yeah, Lou I haven't heard of using a bottle of paint as inspiration. Ah, the life of an artiste...
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1/35 Challenger 2 TES Rye Field Model RM5039
Canute replied to Old Collingwood's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Looks like sabot and high explosive rounds. Cool. -
I like the dull red lead shade. The pigments used on a lot of structures back in the day would have been this dull red. Good choice.
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Try some of the woodworker stores. We have a Woodcraft and a Klingspor shop near me. They may have 12" x 12" squares of the ply you're looking for.
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B17 Lil Audrey by Black Viking - Airfix 1-72
Canute replied to BLACK VIKING's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I remember landing at RAF Alconbury, back in 75-76 and chatting with some spotters. They gave me a rundown of every paint scheme/marking/basing summary of the F-4E I had just arrived in. Talk about enthusiasts. We were on our way to Huntington station for the train to London town. 👍
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