Static Plastic/Resin

[Xplumberlives]

Tony, they were PINK, they won't look correct if you substitute brown versions!

[350wedge]

Tony, they were PINK, they won't look correct if you substitute brown versions!

I think I'm going to give the 250 Humbrol option a go having read those links. Seems like its a pretty accurate match and I much prefer the matt finish to a glossy one. I can always go over it with a satin varnish if I want to adda little shine to it

Now I bet you cant get the 250 in a spray can, that would be too easy!

[Old Rigger]

Not sure if this would equate to the same as the 250 colour:

http://www.humbrol.com/paints/modellers-spray-paint/ad6063-63-sand-150ml-matt-modellers-spray/

[Xplumberlives]

63 SAND 150ml MATT Modellers Spray isn't really pink enough!

[Old Rigger]

A link for a Tornado model build in desert pink:

http://tedtaylor.hobbyvista.com/28-mig-eater-tornado/page-28.html

A buccaneer build if you are interested, not desert pink:

http://tedtaylor.hobbyvista.com/34-airfix-buccaneer/page-34.html

[350wedge]

Thanks for those links... very interesting.

The Tornado is pretty much the colour I want so I think Humbrol 250 is the way to go. I do have a cheapy Revell airbrush that I can have a go with so I think I'll try that.

I went to get the kit on the way home but despite the store having one in stock on their computer they couldnt find it on the shelves. Hopefully they will have a look tomorrow and give me a call

[350wedge]

In case anyone is interested there are some bargains here...

I just got the Tamyia Spitfire MKIX for £77, some other great bargains too but are going quickly !!

They did have the Revell 1/32 Typhoon for £25 but thats sold out now

http://www.themodeller.com/Plastic-Models-Sale

[350wedge]

I've started work on the next project, managed to get a hold of an Airfix Buccaneer.

So far have done the main assembleys, some filler work was required but nothing too major. The fit of certain parts isnt too great but its acceptable for my purposes.

Will shortly be getting round attaching wings and then painting it in Humbrol 250, after that final assembly will take place...

[Xplumberlives]

Is that the 1/72nd or the 1/48th scale Banana Jet?

[350wedge]

Is that the 1/72nd or the 1/48th scale Banana Jet?

Its the 1/72nd version hence the enormous lack of detail

[Dougs]

i have just purchased the Airfix typhoon and spitfire for my sons birthday dose anyone have any tips for a total plastic kit novice to make building the model more interesting and fun for an 8 year old?

[Xplumberlives]

i have just purchased the Airfix typhoon and spitfire for my sons birthday dose anyone have any tips for a total plastic kit novice to make building the model more interesting and fun for an 8 year old?

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STAND WELL BACK!

[Dougs]

thanks xpl
that will help no end! LOL

[Old Rigger]

Dougs: My only suggestions are:
Make sure you have a board to work on to protect any tables/floors you might wish to make the model on, I use an MDF sheet that sits on a foldaway picnic table.

Do it in stages with say a target time to finish that stage that ties in with school work (if any) bedtimes etc.

Read the instructions and decide what needs painting before you start gluing as it is a pain to mask canopies etc or get into corners if it is all stuck together, this goes with one above.

If your your son has the use of a computer, use the model making to help there as well, by searching for information on making models etc, if you follow some of the links I posted earlier you might find other people have made the same model , this then covers both activities.

Plan with your son on what he wants do do with it and where it will go when it is finished and maybe use that as a means of changing his room and if he would like to make more models in the future.

Now I have not had sons only daughters and I have only just started to re-kindle my model making interest after 40 odd years since I last made one, but I still think the above is a starter for ten as i am hooked and it keeps me off the streets.

[Dougs]

great thanks. i will get him to do an hour or so at a time that will keep him 'hungry' for more. he will get bored if i have him doing too much in one go

[Pujgnie]

i have just purchased the Airfix typhoon and spitfire for my sons birthday dose anyone have any tips for a total plastic kit novice to make building the model more interesting and fun for an 8 year old?

Beware of the 'over squeezing' of the glue...

Fun it should be. Always start with a simple kit to build (ie less parts). Explain and identify all bits pre-gluing. Never comment on when they make inadvertantly make monumental errors in a haste to get it finished. Always let them paint it... it is a sense of achievement when they have painted it (no matter how wrong it may look ). Transfers are a sharp learning curve, and may need parental guidance to oversee this final stage.

Once they have made one successfully, the confidence and interest will/should make them hungry for more. Slowly build up to a more difficult model. Airfix have 'Skill Levels' on the boxes as a guide.

Before long he will be building the biggies !!!

[Hihonyr8811]

Or do what I do and throw things at the glue until it vaguely reasembles the picture on the box

[Xplumberlives]

Or do what I do and throw things at the glue until it vaguely reasembles the picture on the box

Often referred to as the HELEN 3D JIGSAW approach!

[Dougs]

great tips thanks guys. Helen like your style

[350wedge]

For all you Dakota fans

http://www.themodeller.com/products/BBM ... 50028.aspx

[Hihonyr8811]

Yeah I could do with another one
Messed the first on up pretty spectacularly

And the damn decals didn't stick

[350wedge]

Yeah I could do with another one
Messed the first on up pretty spectacularly

And the damn decals didn't stick

Have you tried using microset or microsol on the decals ??

And I'm sure this wasnt on there yesterday... Vulcan gift set....

http://www.themodeller.com/products/Avr ... 50005.aspx

Btw postage costs from this place are brilliant, the postage on my Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire and Airfix Buccaneer only came to £2.99 !!! Was sent first class recorded delivery too.... Ordered it Thur night and had it Sat morning !!

[Cluny]

Sea Vixens been shelved for the time being due to constructional difficulties [ie gaps you can drive buses through when dry fitting the fuselage halves together] , very disapointed as the reviews i read said it was a good kit

Anyway , ive foolishly agreed to enter a competition on YouTube .


So heres a few pics of my first entry [allowed to enter 2 models] which ive been working on since wednesday
1:72 Hasegawa Lightning F6 [brought from the LPG on the Q shed visit] .


















As it is now .







Not sure if its going in Saudi , Kuwaiti or RAF markings yet .
Im not going to win obviously , its the taking part that counts

[Xplumberlives]

Obviously!

[Gaz]

Is that the 1/72nd or the 1/48th scale Banana Jet?

Its the 1/72nd version hence the enormous lack of detail

I hope it's a better kit than my airfix bucc was!



I was happy with it in the end, but, sooooooo much filling and sanding to do