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    fnick
    fnick reacted to Egilman in Aston Martin DB5 by Fnick - FINISHED - Revell - 1:32   
    Wow the old Airfix by Craft Master kit.... VERY COOL! Is this the one with the operating parts? (like the ejection seat?)
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    hexnut
    fnick got a reaction from hexnut in Aston Martin DB5 by Fnick - FINISHED - Revell - 1:32   
    Evening all
     
    My next build is the Aston Martin DB5 model by airfix. This was given to me by my best man nearly 3 ahem years ago... 
     
    Kit itself is ok for a starter kit. Not too many details and quite a lot of mold lines to get rid of. I'm using this as a rehearsal for my next plastic build 🙂 so trying to do this properly (clean mold lines, multiple coats of paints,etc) things which may be obvious to the more experienced builders.
     
    I'm mostly using the paints provided. Only extra is some chrome paint I am waiting for as the kit specifies to paint the chrome parts with the same aluminium colour as the body...🙄
     
    Anyhoo a couple of progress pics. Nothing too exciting!

    Ok at least one for now until the upload of the other one works!
     
    Nick
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    GrandpaPhil
    fnick got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Aston Martin DB5 by Fnick - FINISHED - Revell - 1:32   
    Evening all
     
    My next build is the Aston Martin DB5 model by airfix. This was given to me by my best man nearly 3 ahem years ago... 
     
    Kit itself is ok for a starter kit. Not too many details and quite a lot of mold lines to get rid of. I'm using this as a rehearsal for my next plastic build 🙂 so trying to do this properly (clean mold lines, multiple coats of paints,etc) things which may be obvious to the more experienced builders.
     
    I'm mostly using the paints provided. Only extra is some chrome paint I am waiting for as the kit specifies to paint the chrome parts with the same aluminium colour as the body...🙄
     
    Anyhoo a couple of progress pics. Nothing too exciting!

    Ok at least one for now until the upload of the other one works!
     
    Nick
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    Landlubber Mike
    fnick got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Aston Martin DB5 by Fnick - FINISHED - Revell - 1:32   
    Evening all
     
    My next build is the Aston Martin DB5 model by airfix. This was given to me by my best man nearly 3 ahem years ago... 
     
    Kit itself is ok for a starter kit. Not too many details and quite a lot of mold lines to get rid of. I'm using this as a rehearsal for my next plastic build 🙂 so trying to do this properly (clean mold lines, multiple coats of paints,etc) things which may be obvious to the more experienced builders.
     
    I'm mostly using the paints provided. Only extra is some chrome paint I am waiting for as the kit specifies to paint the chrome parts with the same aluminium colour as the body...🙄
     
    Anyhoo a couple of progress pics. Nothing too exciting!

    Ok at least one for now until the upload of the other one works!
     
    Nick
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    marktiedens
    fnick got a reaction from marktiedens in Aston Martin DB5 by Fnick - FINISHED - Revell - 1:32   
    Evening all
     
    My next build is the Aston Martin DB5 model by airfix. This was given to me by my best man nearly 3 ahem years ago... 
     
    Kit itself is ok for a starter kit. Not too many details and quite a lot of mold lines to get rid of. I'm using this as a rehearsal for my next plastic build 🙂 so trying to do this properly (clean mold lines, multiple coats of paints,etc) things which may be obvious to the more experienced builders.
     
    I'm mostly using the paints provided. Only extra is some chrome paint I am waiting for as the kit specifies to paint the chrome parts with the same aluminium colour as the body...🙄
     
    Anyhoo a couple of progress pics. Nothing too exciting!

    Ok at least one for now until the upload of the other one works!
     
    Nick
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    Old Collingwood
    fnick got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Aston Martin DB5 by Fnick - FINISHED - Revell - 1:32   
    Evening all
     
    My next build is the Aston Martin DB5 model by airfix. This was given to me by my best man nearly 3 ahem years ago... 
     
    Kit itself is ok for a starter kit. Not too many details and quite a lot of mold lines to get rid of. I'm using this as a rehearsal for my next plastic build 🙂 so trying to do this properly (clean mold lines, multiple coats of paints,etc) things which may be obvious to the more experienced builders.
     
    I'm mostly using the paints provided. Only extra is some chrome paint I am waiting for as the kit specifies to paint the chrome parts with the same aluminium colour as the body...🙄
     
    Anyhoo a couple of progress pics. Nothing too exciting!

    Ok at least one for now until the upload of the other one works!
     
    Nick
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    mtaylor
    fnick got a reaction from mtaylor in Aston Martin DB5 by Fnick - FINISHED - Revell - 1:32   
    Evening all
     
    My next build is the Aston Martin DB5 model by airfix. This was given to me by my best man nearly 3 ahem years ago... 
     
    Kit itself is ok for a starter kit. Not too many details and quite a lot of mold lines to get rid of. I'm using this as a rehearsal for my next plastic build 🙂 so trying to do this properly (clean mold lines, multiple coats of paints,etc) things which may be obvious to the more experienced builders.
     
    I'm mostly using the paints provided. Only extra is some chrome paint I am waiting for as the kit specifies to paint the chrome parts with the same aluminium colour as the body...🙄
     
    Anyhoo a couple of progress pics. Nothing too exciting!

    Ok at least one for now until the upload of the other one works!
     
    Nick
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    popeye the sailor
    fnick got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Nope never sanded varnish was going to try and use a cotton bud to remove it. I used Matt varnish.didnt know about the putting on another layer trick. Thanks!
     
    Don't think I have other varnishes. Mind you Ill need to order some satin or gloss varnish for the db5.
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    popeye the sailor
    fnick got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Thanks for the comments and suggestions.sorry I'm a bit confused cog... Clean off Matt varnish with gloss varnish?🤔 
     
    I've already started the db5. Build log coming up!
    Nick
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    fnick
    fnick reacted to Omega1234 in Sapphire by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/388 scale - 66 m Mega-yacht   
    Hi everyone and a Happy Easter!!!
     
    It’s been a while since I’ve updated this Build Log, but Sapphire’s really coming along nicely. 
     
    Here’s some photos of where things are at so far. 
     
    All the best and stay healthy!
     
    Cheers. 
     
    Patrick
















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    mtaylor
    fnick got a reaction from mtaylor in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Nope never sanded varnish was going to try and use a cotton bud to remove it. I used Matt varnish.didnt know about the putting on another layer trick. Thanks!
     
    Don't think I have other varnishes. Mind you Ill need to order some satin or gloss varnish for the db5.
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    mtaylor
    fnick got a reaction from mtaylor in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Thanks for the comments and suggestions.sorry I'm a bit confused cog... Clean off Matt varnish with gloss varnish?🤔 
     
    I've already started the db5. Build log coming up!
    Nick
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    fnick
    fnick reacted to cog in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Odd for even matt should still be opaque. It may be that the clear plastic turned murky, which you cannot alter, but for changing it. In tis particular case I would try the MR Paint Cleaner with a cotton swab.
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    Old Collingwood
    fnick got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Nope never sanded varnish was going to try and use a cotton bud to remove it. I used Matt varnish.didnt know about the putting on another layer trick. Thanks!
     
    Don't think I have other varnishes. Mind you Ill need to order some satin or gloss varnish for the db5.
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    Old Collingwood
    fnick got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Thanks for the comments and suggestions.sorry I'm a bit confused cog... Clean off Matt varnish with gloss varnish?🤔 
     
    I've already started the db5. Build log coming up!
    Nick
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    Landlubber Mike
    fnick got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Hi all
    The tie fighter is finally finished. I opted to use humbrol Matt varnish as I did another test and it worked fine. Unfortunately grrrh the windows have completely misted up...😠
    Anything I can do? Clean it carefully with white spirit maybe? I'll let the photos do the talking. The colours are a lot lighter than in real life. I had to use the flash just to see the details. I'll try again tomorrow in the middle of the day


    Thanks for looking in.
    Nick
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    fnick
    fnick reacted to cog in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Gloss varnish might help. I wouldn't go for the white spirit. I found MR Paint (NOT Mr Color!) Cleaner to be a very effective paint remover, both enamel as acrylics. Watch out you do not touch other areas than the ones you want to "strip"
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    fnick
    fnick reacted to Edwardkenway in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Great looking Tie-fighter,  did you follow Dirks Imperial Star Destroyer?
    I'll be around when you do the DB5
     
     
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    Canute
    fnick got a reaction from Canute in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Thanks for the comments and suggestions.sorry I'm a bit confused cog... Clean off Matt varnish with gloss varnish?🤔 
     
    I've already started the db5. Build log coming up!
    Nick
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    GrandpaPhil
    fnick got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Hi all
    The tie fighter is finally finished. I opted to use humbrol Matt varnish as I did another test and it worked fine. Unfortunately grrrh the windows have completely misted up...😠
    Anything I can do? Clean it carefully with white spirit maybe? I'll let the photos do the talking. The colours are a lot lighter than in real life. I had to use the flash just to see the details. I'll try again tomorrow in the middle of the day


    Thanks for looking in.
    Nick
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    popeye the sailor
    fnick got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Hi all
    The tie fighter is finally finished. I opted to use humbrol Matt varnish as I did another test and it worked fine. Unfortunately grrrh the windows have completely misted up...😠
    Anything I can do? Clean it carefully with white spirit maybe? I'll let the photos do the talking. The colours are a lot lighter than in real life. I had to use the flash just to see the details. I'll try again tomorrow in the middle of the day


    Thanks for looking in.
    Nick
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    Papa
    fnick got a reaction from Papa in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Hi all
    The tie fighter is finally finished. I opted to use humbrol Matt varnish as I did another test and it worked fine. Unfortunately grrrh the windows have completely misted up...😠
    Anything I can do? Clean it carefully with white spirit maybe? I'll let the photos do the talking. The colours are a lot lighter than in real life. I had to use the flash just to see the details. I'll try again tomorrow in the middle of the day


    Thanks for looking in.
    Nick
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    mtaylor
    fnick got a reaction from mtaylor in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Hi all
    The tie fighter is finally finished. I opted to use humbrol Matt varnish as I did another test and it worked fine. Unfortunately grrrh the windows have completely misted up...😠
    Anything I can do? Clean it carefully with white spirit maybe? I'll let the photos do the talking. The colours are a lot lighter than in real life. I had to use the flash just to see the details. I'll try again tomorrow in the middle of the day


    Thanks for looking in.
    Nick
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    lmagna
    fnick got a reaction from lmagna in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Hi all
    The tie fighter is finally finished. I opted to use humbrol Matt varnish as I did another test and it worked fine. Unfortunately grrrh the windows have completely misted up...😠
    Anything I can do? Clean it carefully with white spirit maybe? I'll let the photos do the talking. The colours are a lot lighter than in real life. I had to use the flash just to see the details. I'll try again tomorrow in the middle of the day


    Thanks for looking in.
    Nick
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    Canute
    fnick got a reaction from Canute in Revell Tie fighter - 1:110 by Fnick (Finished)   
    Hi all
    The tie fighter is finally finished. I opted to use humbrol Matt varnish as I did another test and it worked fine. Unfortunately grrrh the windows have completely misted up...😠
    Anything I can do? Clean it carefully with white spirit maybe? I'll let the photos do the talking. The colours are a lot lighter than in real life. I had to use the flash just to see the details. I'll try again tomorrow in the middle of the day


    Thanks for looking in.
    Nick

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