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Kim Harrisadded a new photoalbum.
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Airfix Spitfire Mk.Vb
1:48
My first 1:48 scale aircraft is complete after just two weeks. This is definitely the scale for me for smaller aircraft ...
Project: Airfix Spitfire Mk.Vb
13 29 October, 17:29
November 6, 2024
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October 27, 2024
Kim Harrisadded 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
September 23, 2024
Kim Harrisadded 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
November 9, 2024
August 26, 2024
Kim HarrisHas 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.
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
November 9, 2024
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August 18, 2024
Kim Harrisadded a new photoalbum.
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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
11 12 August, 16:46
August 7, 2024
Kim HarrisHello 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.
Does anyone have experience of this kit or Academy kits in general? TIA.
All comments (11) » 6 August, 17:06
Kim HarrisI 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
November 9, 2024
August 1, 2024
Kim Harrisadded a new photoalbum.
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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...
6 22 July, 10:47
July 25, 2024
Kim Harrisadded 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
November 9, 2024
June 29, 2024
Kim Harrisadded a new photoalbum.
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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
June 28, 2024
Kim Harrisadded a new photoalbum.
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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 9, 2024
June 10, 2024
Kim Harrisadded a new photoalbum.
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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...
8 7 June, 16:36
June 7, 2024
June 5, 2024
June 4, 2024
Kim Harrisadded a new photoalbum.
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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
9 19 May, 05:44
TreehuggerIf 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 HarrisYes, 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
November 9, 2024
April 30, 2024
Kim Harrisadded 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
Kim HarrisGeorge, 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 Harrisadded a new photoalbum.
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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 Harrisadded 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
All comments (8) » 15 5 April, 20:29
Kim HarrisGuy, 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
April 19, 2024
April 12, 2024
Kim Harrisadded 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 ...
9 7 April, 14:29
Kim HarrisVery prominent seams will have to be sanded and filled and sanded and filled etc. etc.
7 April, 17:45
Kim HarrisI 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
NicolasThere 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
April 10, 2024
Kim Harrisadded a new photoalbum.
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Airfix Club Meteor FR.9
1:72
The nice people at Airfix sent me a replacement set of decals when I messed up the walkways. I have now put them on in t...
Project: Airfix Club Meteor
2 10 April, 16:57
April 7, 2024
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