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Treehugger
I suspect there are some typical issues. Like, handling superglue without making a mess, or ending up with other issues, like gluing on photo etch too good so you can't get them off, instead best add minimal amount to make it stick, and then if happy, maybe add some more afterwards.

I am exploring using UV glue that goes hard only after long time, or, by using (potentially hazardous without protective goggles) a small UV flashlight to make the glue go hard when you want it to, and so not quickly like with basic cyanoacrylate. I don't like the consistency of this glue though, it sort of reminds me of sticky epoxy glue, even though iirc it is runny and not gel like.

Getting a smooth finish I guess is also tricky, with every tiny scratch showing through a layer of airbrushed paint. Vallejo putty is nice to use, simple and fairly non-toxic afaik, easily removed with a sharp blade, and then gently go over with metal file and sanding stick or a small piece of sanding sponge.

A recent halleluja moment was using a thinner mix for Vallejo paints, really helps on tip dry issues. I also finally learned to start using my 0.5 airbrush (more paint flow), and not keep airbrushing larger models with my 0.35 airbrush, that hardly puts out paint.

I also seem to have finally learned to put on a nice smooth and shiny layer of gloss coat, using Vallejo's gloss varnish (old type?) together with this thinner mix containing more retarder in it.

I guess there is also an issue of composition, making sure one uses the correct colors, and add enough details, like rigging on ships, so that isn't missing.

I've bought some Abteilung oil tubes, for weathering, but haven't started using this, afraid of making mistakes.

Other mistakes, might be something simple as forgetting things, doing what you had planned in your head, in the wrong order, the week after. Having too much fun putting things together, forgetting that you intended to do some extra stuff, or even, forgetting to glue on this one part that was supposed to go on the inside model early on.

Kesa Tiho
Oh wow, thanks

Treehugger
What are your issues though?

Kesa Tiho
Mainly just with glue and overusing it

Treehugger
Well, hopefully you are not using tube glue. Everyone now is using Tamiya's Extra Thin cement I would think. And that liquid glue is supposed to be applied on the OUTSIDE of the seams, not inside like in the old days with gooey tube glue.

Btw Tamiya's big bottle of airbrush cleaner liquid (250ml), is apparently the same chemical as their Extra Thin liquid glue, which should cut down cost by a lot. 🙂

Btw, I noticed yesterday someone on youtube recommended mixing Tamiya's acrylic X-20A thinner with Vallejo paints, as it was claimed the Tamiya stuff contained a retarder agent in it. Haven't tried it myself yet.

Kesa Tiho
Well yeah im not using tube glue, even though i have extra thin cement i prefer Tamiya's normal cement. And sadly i dont have an airbrush nor the money to buy one

Treehugger
I think multiple thin layers of paint with a flat brush might the way to go, but I never got around to try that out myself. Btw, I found that putting on a primer color, might as well be good enough, not requiring additional color on top. Say, NATO green primer, if NATO green is what you wanted anyway.

A layer of paint can probably be safely sanded with some sanding sponge, asssuming you don't hit any edge of details where the paint will be surely stripped. And then, adding a varnish on top, hides any roughness after going over the painted surface with some small piece of sanding sponge to remove uneven bits of paint.

Alec K
Very cool, thanks for sharing 👍

Robert Podkoński
You're welcome, Alec! I will add the descriptions asap.

gorby
Thanks for posting the photos Robert, it looks like a good museum. I enjoyed looking though them. 👍

Robert Podkoński
I am happy to hear that, Gorby 🙂

Neuling
Thanks for sharing! Pictures 41 - 44 are of special interest to me. My artillery unit was equipped with these self propelled 175 mm guns.

Robert Podkoński
You're welcome! Cool stuff.

Robert
thanks, many nice Pictures 🙂