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Kim Harris
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I managed to get the yellow leading edge paint to cover with three coats. Gunmetal exhaust with some dry brushed black t...

Project: Airfix Spitfire Mk.Vb

Scratchbuilt

6 29 October, 17:29

October 29, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new project.

Airfix Spitfire Mk.Vb

11 images

1:48

In progress

Scratchbuilt

29 October, 17:20

October 27, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new photoalbum.

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Airfix Willy's MB Jeep

1:72

All parts constructed, ready for the tiny decals. The carpet monster ate the rear view mirror but such is life. Built fo...

Project: Airfix Willy's MB Jeep

4 26 October, 21:03

October 26, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new project.

Airfix Willy's MB Jeep

2 images

1:72

In progress

26 October, 21:00

September 23, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new photoalbum.

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A-Model 1:72 Diamond DA42

1:72

All done with decals applied. The decal paper is good but you need to be delicate with it. After printing spray two coat...

Project: A-Model Diamond DA42

All comments (22) » 21 26 August, 18:31

Cuajete
Cooling fins are much better now 👍

10 September, 18:39

Mr D
It's looking good now 👌 taking shape nicely
The £ helps to realise the size.
Good work 👍👍

10 September, 18:45

August 26, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new project.

A-Model Diamond DA42

12 images

1:72

Completed

1 26 August, 18:27

Kim Harris

Has anyone else built the A-Model 1;72 Diamond DA42 aircraft model? I am building one for my son who did his instrument rating on them.
The kit is very disappointing with some significant quality and fit issues due to poor injection moulding.
I think it will end up being acceptable but it will take a lot of filling and sanding. I am curious to know if anyone else has experience of it. I can’t find any reviews.

26 August, 18:26

August 25, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new photoalbum.

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Airfix Austin K2/Y Ambulance

1:35

Decals applied and minor details painted. Ready for a coat of matt clear and some light desert weathering and it will be...

Project: Airfix Austin K2/Y Ambulance

Scratchbuilt

2 19 August, 18:57

August 19, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new project.

Airfix Austin K2/Y Ambulance

11 images

1:35

In progress

Scratchbuilt

19 August, 18:51

August 18, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new photoalbum.

15 images

EasyJet A320 Neo

1:144

All done. Decals applied and two coats of Tamiya X-22 clear gloss varnish. On the whole, I am reasonably pleased with th...

Project: Zvezda Airbus A320 Neo

1:144 Decals Airbus A320 / A321 New easyJet Livery Neo Version (TB Decals & Models TBD773)

11 12 August, 16:46

Ben M
💺

16 August, 21:43

gorby
Nice work.

18 August, 07:34

August 7, 2024

Kim Harris
now follows Treehugger

7 August, 14:48

Kim Harris

Hello all. I am looking for a Hercules 1/144 model kit. The only one I have found so far is the Academy kit (1/144 C-130J-30 Super Hercules, 1999-present 1263). I have no experience of Academy kits and there seem to be no reviews on here. It's a relatively cheap kit so I am wondering it is really old and basic. Judging by the instructions I have downloaded, it seems fairly basic.
Does anyone have experience of this kit or Academy kits in general? TIA.

All comments (11) » 6 August, 17:06

Kim Harris
I plan to build an A380 in 1/144 too. The trouble is that my 320 is in EasyJet Neo livery which is a pig to paint. I also have to get it right because my son flies them and will spot any discrepancies 🙂
Getting the correct orange is proving to be a trial.

7 August, 14:43

Kim Harris
Oh, and I fancy a 1/350 ship but I don't like the prices ☹️

7 August, 14:44

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August 1, 2024

Kim Harris
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Tamiya Challenger 2 Tank

1:48

My first Tamiya kit of any type and my first 1:48 scale tank is now completed. This is also only my second ever tank sin...

Project: Tamiya Challenger 2 British Battle Tank

6 22 July, 10:47

July 25, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new photoalbum.

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Airfix Vintage Sopwith Camel

1:72

Completed and airbrushed with Vallejo Premium Satin varnish for protection and to flatten out the decals.

Project: Airfix Vintage Sopwith Camel

15 29 June, 07:56

Nicolas
Following

29 June, 15:03

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July 22, 2024

Kim Harris
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Airfix Kitmaster City of Truro 4-4-0 Locomotive

1:76

All done with the aid of a replacement set of decals.

Project: Airfix Kitmaster City of Truro 4-4-0 Locomotive

4 16 July, 20:31

July 16, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new project.

Airfix Kitmaster City of Truro 4-4-0 Locomotive

12 images

1:76

Completed

2 16 July, 20:27

June 29, 2024

Kim Harris
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Airfix Kitmaster Cattle Wagons

1:76

Original Airfix kit

Project: Airfix Kitmaster Cattle Wagons

All comments (5) » 8 26 June, 21:02

Kim Harris
George, I don't have any cattle. Will sheep do? 😀

29 June, 07:47

George Williams
Hi Kim, I think sheep may be a little too short to be seen.

29 June, 13:08

Kim Harris
added a new project.

Airfix Vintage Sopwith Camel

6 images

1:72

Completed

1 29 June, 07:51

Kim Harris
and Lost_Erik are now mates.

29 June, 07:44

June 28, 2024

Kim Harris
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Graf Spee

1:600

I went ahead and applied the camouflage for the December 1939 scheme. This is where it is now. Everything was painted wi...

Project: Airfix Vintage Graf Spee

7 5 June, 13:53

November 3, 2024

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June 10, 2024

Kim Harris
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7 images

Kitmaster Class 6100 Prairie Tank Locomotive

1:76

Almost finished. Just a little detailing to do, decals to apply and a clear coat. Then perhaps a little very light weat...

Project: Kitmaster BR Class 6100 'Prairie' Tank Engine

8 7 June, 16:36

Ben M
Watching this!

7 June, 16:44

Guy Rump
Following too. 👍

7 June, 21:42

June 7, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new project.

Kitmaster BR Class 6100 'Prairie' Tank Engine

7 images

1:76

Completed

7 June, 16:26

June 5, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new project.

Airfix Vintage Graf Spee

6 images

1:600

In progress

5 June, 13:48

June 4, 2024

Kim Harris
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7 images

Motorised Deltic DP1

1:76

Almost finished. Decals still to apply and I need a replacement for one of the horns that was missing from the kit. Fort...

Project: Motorised Kitmaster Deltic DP1

1:76 English Electric Deltic Diesel (Kitmaster 10)

9 19 May, 05:44

Treehugger
If you need to use putty, I suggest trying out Vallejo putty, which isn't toxic the way way Tamiya putty is afaik. Make sure to best clean up excess putty, or use masking tape, to avoid putty going hard in places that would require more cleanup.

A sanding sponge can be cut with scissors into smaller bits, to get in between details.

19 May, 08:39

Kim Harris
Yes, it will need some filling and sanding to the joints. I usually use Humbrol filler thinned with liquid poly and applied between masking tape with a cocktail stick and sanded with sanding sponges. I will try the Vallejo putty next time I am shopping 😀
Thanks for your suggestion.

19 May, 17:28

Michael Kohl
You don't see a lot of trainy stuff around here. Welcome.

4 June, 16:40

May 19, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new project.

Motorised Kitmaster Deltic DP1

7 images

1:76

Completed

3 19 May, 05:33

Ben M
👀

19 May, 05:41

April 30, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new photoalbum.

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Dapol Deltic DP1

1:76

Completed. Now for a motorised one. Things learned: put the glazing in before assembly and use contact adhesive. Warm an...

Project: Dapol Kitmaster Deltic DP1

Scratchbuilt

8 19 April, 20:59

George Williams
Wow, that kit's nearly as old as me.

20 April, 11:23

Mark
👀

20 April, 11:27

Bruce Huxtable
Watching with interest 🙂

20 April, 11:28

Kim Harris
George, this particular instance of the kit is new but the moulds are indeed over 50 years old. This one is pretty good actually. The only problem is that there is no glazing because the moulds are lost.

20 April, 19:51

April 24, 2024

Kim Harris
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Plastic OO Gauge Locomotive Models

1:76

The British Rail 9F Evening Star, the last steam locomotive built for British Rail in 1960. It was built with preservati...

Project: Dapol Kitmaster 9F Locomotive

Scratchbuilt

3 6 April, 14:52

April 23, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new photoalbum.

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Airfix Tiger 1 Early Version Build

1:35

I think this will do for now. I am reasonably happy with this. The terrain is a bit green because of the depth of the Va...

Project: Airfix Tiger I 'Early Version' 1:35

1:35 Tiger I 'Early Version' (Airfix A1363)

All comments (8) » 15 5 April, 20:29

Kim Harris
Guy, the kit is very good. I can't recall any fit problems and there was very little flash. There are plenty of VERY small parts so beware the carpet monster. It's sometimes slightly tricky to figure out what goes with which option of two.
There are some internal parts that I don't quite see the point of, given there is no real view of the interior, including shells. The tracks are the rubber band variety which was fine for my first tank. It was a fun build. If I was bothered about the crew, a better aftermarket set would be a good option but I didn't want to ramp up the cost.
My next tank is a 1/48 Tamiya Challenger II so I will be interested to compare the scale and the kits.

10 April, 16:26

Guy Rump
Thanks Kim 👍

10 April, 16:48

April 19, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new project.

Dapol Kitmaster Deltic DP1

13 images

1:76

Completed

Scratchbuilt

1 19 April, 20:49

April 12, 2024

Kim Harris
added a new photoalbum.

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Folland Gnat T.1 Red Arrows

1:72

Model completed. The decals were not great and I left off the last two tiny stencils because they were so indistinct. I ...

Project: Red Arrows Folland Gnat T.1 Series 1 - Old Tooling

9 7 April, 14:29

Kim Harris
Very prominent seams will have to be sanded and filled and sanded and filled etc. etc.

7 April, 17:45

Nicolas
Following

8 April, 17:48

Kim Harris
I really must learn to be patient. I didn't leave the primer long enough to cure so when I tried to rub down the filled bits, it went down to the red plastic and I have more filling to do. So, re-primed and leaving it 24 hours this time.

9 April, 07:44

Nicolas
There I am the absolute oposite. "mhh - the acrylic paint is drying for 6 days now - better give it one more day just to be on the safe side".

9 April, 18:00