[Desert Rider]

Thats so good.  Love it
I didnt know this existed, I love the idea of a large scale small vehicle, it just seems right

Very subtle weathering too, love the chipping on the Jerry Cans.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

[A few various of my Non-LSM Builds.]

Hi all,

As a newbie figured I'd put some of the non-LSM builds I have done up here.

Mostly Science Fiction and rather than describe them all if anyone is in the slightest bit interested or want more just drop me a line.

J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Air compressor and airbrushes.]

Not sure about workshop ones.

I have one from Airbrushes.com and its great.  

Airbrush wise I have an Iwata TR1 so if you like the idea of trigger over the usual double action (and I do) have a look at that too.

Good luck in finding your kit.  Airbrushing is so much fun.

As well as the airbrush though I'd also factor in cost of a decent extractor/spray booth and a respirator, especially if using anything like Alclad.

J.

[Using shim brass for details]

That is great.  Thanks very much.

Love the approach, the good old fashioned engineering of it and just the sheer skill involved.

I've always thought scratching parts to be complicated, this makes it look, whilst obviously not, much easier.

Thanks again,

J.

[Wood Grain - A How too...]

Thanks Dave.

This'll get use on my WnW Se5a when I get to it.

I've seen a few ways of doing it including the amazing Uschi decals but still its good to see it all in one place and with most all of the variations I have read about too.

Much appreciated.

J.

[Pulsing Airbrush]

Hi all,

I have an Iwata TR1 Airbrush and after a recent deep clean (dismantle) it pulses.

Diffcult to explain but its a fast pulse as if it takes time to build pressure then lets go but in very short fast bursts.

On low trigger setting the cup also bubbles.  This is with water as I usually use water to test before use.

 

I'm guessing its the nozzle tip as I have changed the needle, the packing screw O-ring and the PTFE washer (which I had as spares in the stash).  I am wondering if the Packing Screw is too tight/too loose.  Does anyone have any pointers in troubleshooting it?

 

I have ordered a new nozzle tip and nozzle cap just in case.

Thanks in advance,

J.

[Roll call for Telford!!]

I'll be there on the Saturday.

If weather is good I will fly to Halfpenny Green in Wolverhampton and stay overnight with family.

If weather not so good drive and same plan .

J.

[1:32 Mosquito bomber coming soon!]

WOW.  Thats amazing, my dream kit

This and a 2 seat 335 will be just up my street.

May need to start offloading some 1/48 kits to make room

J.

[Ju88G1 Mistel 2 "Red 12", 6./KG200]

WOW Rick thats a gutsy build.
Will be watching this with great interest.

J.

[Revell Arado 196]

Thanks all.

Its a great kit Rick, really cant knock it.  For the price too its outstanding.

J.

[Revell Arado 196]

Hi all,

I'm back.  After the Spitfire I figured I should follow it up.

So here is my Arado 196, built just after the Spitfire and if anything I enjoyed this more than the Spitfire.

I just love the 196 and wish I could afford, or had the skill to scratch, the launch rail for it.

 

Anyway, its all out of the box except for Eduard straps, instrument panel and some after market seats.

I made loops from small diameter wire for the rigging on the floats and rigged it with even skinnier wire.

 

As before hope you enjoy and look forward to constructive criticism.

 

 

 

[New Here: Tamiya Spitfire Mk IX]

Hi All,
I'm new here so thought I would introduce myself with my 1st large scale build after returning to the hobby a couple years or so ago, just before this kit was released..

Its mostly out of the box and as everyone knows it falls together after a box shake.  It has some aftermarket harnesses and a Barracuda door and crow bar.

I've added some wiring to the engine area and its weathered with oils and some pigments.

 

I spent ages reading all about the techniques in various publications and web sites and just the chance to build a 1/32 Spitfire inspired me to get back into the hobby.

 

I'm told the markings are wrong for the type, I didn't find out before I shared this elsewhere and guess I should have done better research rather than choosing the aftermarket decals I liked with invasion stripes    Also I now know the Flap indicators (I thought they were gear indicators) shouldn't be down with the flaps up.  Oops.

 

Anyway I hope you like and look forward to constructive criticisms.