Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 11 hours ago, Jeff said: That's a real nice thing you got going on there Dale, maybe next time you guys should do a kit each together.. I bet he would think that is really cool......show him some of your skills, I bet he would be excited and happy with that prospect........................ Thanks mate. I do this all the time. I know a 6 year old who wants to be a scientist. So I built him this: I ended up doing some research and was able to inform him that with modern techniques and equipment a new species of dinosaur is on average discovered once a week all year round. Max is his name and he was stoked. Of course I gave THE MACHINE!!!! a Fw190 egg plane for Easter. As a teacher I care about hand eye coordination. Something lacking in many kids these days, I think due to too much time playing pc games. Having taught movement since 1982 I see a real difference. Anything I can do, you know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I have had great results with Tamiya Markfit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Me too. It is the Airfix decals at issue. I am now on my second Airfix sheet for the same kit. I had to spend another $20.95. In a word, "Junk!". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Thats odd. Which kit? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Entry level Mk I. Mind you I am used to high quality decals. On AM sheets. Perhaps I expect too much? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Patience is a virtue. I apply 4 or 5 layers of Markfit and they turn out "painted on". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 WARNING! Joyous message to follow. I found it I found it!!!!! Okay, so I decided I was being way too hard on Airfix. My fragile and rather dim intelligence was getting in the way. I worked out it was a combination of Japanese products, Tamiya lacquer and paints, so I used the more gentle GSI Mr Mark setter and Mr Mark softer. (Why is everything called Mark?) BINGO!!!!! Works like a charm. The little Spitfire looks ready for battle, Indeed when I step through my door I must beware of strafing attacks! (I think it doesn't like me. (Who'd've figured out it would be a great judge of character????) Thanks for your help. Yours. The village idiot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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