Old Collingwood
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Evening all, after spending another afternoon in the yard (camera in hand scanner on) I decided to prime the happy little KGL group, stariaght forward (does as it says on the tin) just a couple of brushed on coats with my "go to" Vallejo Acrylic Black then dried off with the HD (hairdryer) then I thought it would be an idea to drag out some of the first made figures and brush over a couple of coats of my new falt coat - its Migs Ultra Flat Acrylic Varnish, this stuff really works its the best I have used so far that has to be brushed on, trick is to only put a small amount on in coats dried between coats. So here is a pic showing the primed KGL along with the now very flat varnished KGL line. Oh and a pic of the varnish. OC.
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Goeing to be an interesting build brother. OC.
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I have had a look at another way I could place the farm on my board when it comes with the case - instead of placing it flat against the back with the roadway along the front, I could place it at a slight angle - that way I could place some of the figures around the farm not just the front and left sort of like this - what do you think - OC.
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Thanks Mark. OC.
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Evening all, I have done a lot of thinking and researching today to work out my display case strategy, after talking to the admiral we both decided it would be better (safer) if I went for a plastic display case instead of glass, Two things biased this decision firstly I will be taking the case of the base quite a lot while building the dio, and secondly the weight and fragile risk of the case getting smashed and tiny fragments going into the carpet and cutting our dogs paws. I did a lot of looking around and I found a few companies who specialize in Acrylic cases with a base, I found the cheapest (ish) one and dialled in my size requirements go the size I wanted (I went a wee bit wider to allow me to build the whole farm complex without cutting the back row of buildings off) the price surprised me a bit but guess I am getting a good bit of kit that will be lighter and less risk of getting smashed/damaged - just need to wait for it to arrive in a few weeks. OC.
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Welcome to the club, I do not have a lot of knowledge of that kit - but without a doubt you will get some very good advice here. OC.
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That was a Brilliant (how to make rope) explanation EJ - very well laid out and explained - just shows how a genuine looking rope can be made in different thicknesses with a little time. OC.
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Thank you kindly for saying that, I think the admiral was also slightly worried about it being made from glass - as the case would be moved a fair bit with me working on the base and the worry of it getting smahed. OC.
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Evening all, I have had a strange development with my display case situation - the maker of the case came out this evening after a Three hour drive, he took the broken case away with him and was due back over in the morning with it repaired at his cost, after talking to the admiral we decided instead it would be best if we cancelled the case order but let the maker keep all the money I paid him as compensation for all he had done - so I contacted him and said the same thing, we just feel to guilty having him do all this including the time and travel for him and the general hassle all round, its been a bit of an ordeal if I'm honest. OC.
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Hi there, warm welcome from UK - you will fit in fine - just watch out for food topics - we love our food here (winky winky face) OC.
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I like the Mig Ammo washes but when I opened them I got quite a shock as they are quite smelly even if being brushed on, I was concerend about the admiral noticing the smell as they are a bit on the Turps type of smell. OC.
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Sorry about that the writting didn't show - anyway I have constructed Six of the 2nd KGL including one of the Captains, a few seems need scarping on the arms then it will be priming time. OC.
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Thanks mate. OC.
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Yes mate - Wargames Atlantic - https://wargamesatlantic.com/ OC.
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She is looking Superb - those wood masts and spars are so cool and the right route - they will help no end when you run the standing rigging. OC.
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Cant believe how nice this is looking - really nice mate. OC.
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Evening all, so temptation got in the way and as my new figures has arrived I decided to pop the box open and choose Five to start with - first impressions - there are Eight sprus replicated and with enough poses to do what I need, the quality is easily as good as Perry (plastic seems a little harder - but that's a good thing) just the normal seem down each leg and under the arm area - but easily removed with a sharp blade, they are separate torso's - arms - legs - heads - some without hats and some other separate items - overall very cool should paint up a treat. Here is a spru shot and a close up of a couple of the figures on the spru.
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Yep that Bell 222A was a superb piece of kit and created a few good look alike RC heli's. OC.
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And good that you have had a comment form Jack and the Box (Cough cough)😁 OC.
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Thanks Ken, he couldn't be more helpful over the phone when he rung me - he said he was not going to let me down felt bad about all the messing around and wanted to make sure it was sorted by himself - and Brilliant news that he is taking the crate pieces away with him as they would have been akward to have disposed off as our dustbin men would not have taken them. OC.
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Thanks Mark, thats why I advertised him on our forum - I think he is a gem and will do all he can to get things right. He is a pilot also and helps out his local Air Cadets. OC.
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Thank you Edward. OC.
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Eye eye, count me in brother. OC.
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