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Thanks for your 'likes', Marc and Villiers. I'll start the vehicle next, but couldn't resist the figure first 🙂
Thanks for your 'likes', Marc and Villiers. I'll start the vehicle next, but couldn't resist the figure first 🙂
21 June, 18:24
Bruce Huxtable
Now that the chassis has been built up, the instructions call for the interior to be assembled and painted. That is going to be challenging, working only with brushes... ....and I have to decide on a colour....
Now that the chassis has been built up, the instructions call for the interior to be assembled and painted. That is going to be challenging, working only with brushes... ....and I have to decide on a colour....
25 June, 13:45
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone - all encouragement keeps me focused!
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone - all encouragement keeps me focused!
25 June, 17:11
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French WW2 bicycle and soldier.
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Accidental lighting pleasing me lots :)
Project: French Soldier with Bicycle, WW2
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Airacobra
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Well, the undercarriage is added and she's definitely not a tail-sitter.
Project: P-39N Airacobra
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I'm working through the many stencils this afternoon. I'll post some pictures.
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I'm working through the many stencils this afternoon. I'll post some pictures.
4 June, 13:19
Bruce Huxtable
Well, I'm calling it done for now, but am kicking myself for messing up the canopy. Ah well, a lesson for the next one. I may have to learn surgery, and hunt down a replacement canopy!
Well, I'm calling it done for now, but am kicking myself for messing up the canopy. Ah well, a lesson for the next one. I may have to learn surgery, and hunt down a replacement canopy!
5 June, 16:13
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Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks, Guy. I really enjoyed these kits, and the learning processes too.
Many thanks, Guy. I really enjoyed these kits, and the learning processes too.
1 June, 10:24
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Many thanks for your generous comments, Bobby and Guy. Every build is a learning experience, so we'll see what tempts me next.
Many thanks for your generous comments, Bobby and Guy. Every build is a learning experience, so we'll see what tempts me next.
15 May, 11:06
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Waiting for PE and masks to arrive - this will only be my second 1:48 airplane, so will try to make a neat job of it 🙂 I'll have to ensure it doesn't turn into a tail-sitter!!
Waiting for PE and masks to arrive - this will only be my second 1:48 airplane, so will try to make a neat job of it 🙂 I'll have to ensure it doesn't turn into a tail-sitter!!
6 May, 16:10
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French WW1 Motorcycle
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Shine toned down with enamel Matt coat.
Project: FT-17 Light Tank - Crew & Orderly
Dietmar Bogatzki
Great results, Bruce, wish my figure painting would be as good as yours 👍
Great results, Bruce, wish my figure painting would be as good as yours 👍
22 April, 05:05
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your kind words, Dietmar. Good luck with yours for your dio 🙂
Many thanks for your kind words, Dietmar. Good luck with yours for your dio 🙂
22 April, 10:14
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Scalemates Schwalbe Group build 2021
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All decals on, undercarriage installed, and kettenkrad hitched up.
Project: Scalemates Schwalbe Group build 2021
Charlie Spitfire
if you go on classic warbirds photography their are lots of ground and air to air photos and some of me 262s
if you go on classic warbirds photography their are lots of ground and air to air photos and some of me 262s
28 January, 08:32
Jv
Wow amazing i got a me 262 but in 1/48
This is crazy small
Amazing build in that size
Wow amazing i got a me 262 but in 1/48
This is crazy small
Amazing build in that size
5 March, 14:20
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Project: Spitfire Mk.IX
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I added some tie-down cleats for the ropes, using off-cut strips of PE. No extra ropes for the rear fenders, but hope they look okay?
I added some tie-down cleats for the ropes, using off-cut strips of PE. No extra ropes for the rear fenders, but hope they look okay?
21 February, 11:42
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gorby
Nice model Bruce. It's a fascinating sub. I saw an interesting video about it only a couple of days ago:
Youtube Video
Nice model Bruce. It's a fascinating sub. I saw an interesting video about it only a couple of days ago:
Youtube Video
13 February, 14:09
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FW190
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Managed to break off the pitot tube and one machine gun, so some running repairs still to be done.
Project: Focke Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R-11
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Seehund Type XXVIIB
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Unfortunately I messed up the decals for the depth numbering.... ☹️
Project: U-Boat Typ XXVIIB Seehund
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your comments and likes, everyone. I kept the weathering to a minimum, but am impressed by what other modellers skillfully achieve. Something to aspire to and work towards 🙂
Many thanks for your comments and likes, everyone. I kept the weathering to a minimum, but am impressed by what other modellers skillfully achieve. Something to aspire to and work towards 🙂
16 January, 11:51
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Mark Broughton
I would stick with the enamel, just put a few dots of some dark brown enamel at the top of what you have already and the use a clean brush wetted in enamel thinners and draw it down. After that a few tiny dots of a more orange enamel and repeat. It will compliment what you have done nicely.
I would stick with the enamel, just put a few dots of some dark brown enamel at the top of what you have already and the use a clean brush wetted in enamel thinners and draw it down. After that a few tiny dots of a more orange enamel and repeat. It will compliment what you have done nicely.
15 January, 19:06
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Bobby Thumbs
I agree Bruce I don't understand how a 1/35 kit with say 4 figures is the same price as a 1/24 kit with 1 figure, at least that's the pricing here in Australia. Also do you find that there's a lot of cleaning up to do on masterbox figures? the mould joins is always in a really awkward spot and are really prominant. If you have a brown panel liner I would run some of that over the chaps it really gives it depth. I would also put some on her boobs. I run panel liner over everything I love that stuff.
I agree Bruce I don't understand how a 1/35 kit with say 4 figures is the same price as a 1/24 kit with 1 figure, at least that's the pricing here in Australia. Also do you find that there's a lot of cleaning up to do on masterbox figures? the mould joins is always in a really awkward spot and are really prominant. If you have a brown panel liner I would run some of that over the chaps it really gives it depth. I would also put some on her boobs. I run panel liner over everything I love that stuff.
18 December 2021, 03:44
Bruce Huxtable
Cleaning up mould lines is certainly essential, and I like to under-cut jacket edges and so on, so always lots to do. Filling seams un-avoidable, but getting arms set at the correct position ( to suit weapons, say) sometimes catches me out....Yes, still need lots of practice at creating subtle depth. Many thanks for your tips, Bobby.
Cleaning up mould lines is certainly essential, and I like to under-cut jacket edges and so on, so always lots to do. Filling seams un-avoidable, but getting arms set at the correct position ( to suit weapons, say) sometimes catches me out....Yes, still need lots of practice at creating subtle depth. Many thanks for your tips, Bobby.
18 December 2021, 18:43
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Small, unusual, interesting.....Finished.
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Replacement Lewis gun is a tiny PE kit in itself. Superb quality MG.
Project: Spad S.A.4
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks, Ben, I still need to tidy up some areas though.....
Many thanks, Ben, I still need to tidy up some areas though.....
14 December 2021, 09:22
October 20, 2021
September 4, 2021
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Lewis Mk. II for Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter; S.E.5a; DH.2; DH.9A; Vickers Vimy; Nieuport 17-23 
Mini World 1:72A7206 (7206)
Mini World 1:72August 28, 2021
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Tentative steps into the world of 1:48...
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Final pieces added, so now she is 'finished'.
Project: Spitfire Mk.IX
Bruce Huxtable
Thank you so much, Augie. But there is still lots of room for improvement, so I need to sharpen up my (limited) skills 🙂
Thank you so much, Augie. But there is still lots of room for improvement, so I need to sharpen up my (limited) skills 🙂
23 August 2021, 12:05
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Given that these things emerge from the sea freshly washed, instead of mud and dust, a few sprigs of sea weed tangled in the tracks would be appropriate 😉
Given that these things emerge from the sea freshly washed, instead of mud and dust, a few sprigs of sea weed tangled in the tracks would be appropriate 😉
23 August 2021, 10:00
Bruce Huxtable
The kit comes woith plenty of spare grab handles, so one was modified into a shoot bolt for a pair of farm yard gates, in a diorama! And it is fully-working 🙂
The kit comes woith plenty of spare grab handles, so one was modified into a shoot bolt for a pair of farm yard gates, in a diorama! And it is fully-working 🙂
23 August 2021, 16:53
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Three early vehicles that were my learning curve with brushed enamels.
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Getting the balance of paint and thinner was key... that, and modifying the paints so the tone and contrast look right, ...
Project: Brush-painted Camo...
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Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', mates. I would never have dared to brush paint the AAMTRAC, if it hadn't gone well on the MUTT.....
Many thanks for your 'likes', mates. I would never have dared to brush paint the AAMTRAC, if it hadn't gone well on the MUTT.....
23 August 2021, 12:16
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Chenillette
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The hemispherical covers were very thick, so have been thinned down lots.
Project: Renault UE 2 Universal Scout Carrier
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your generous praise, but I wish I could remedy mistakes in the suspension, and of course the tracks..... Ah well, next time ?
Many thanks for your generous praise, but I wish I could remedy mistakes in the suspension, and of course the tracks..... Ah well, next time ?
24 July 2021, 09:43
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Now with some dusty accumulations, and a few rusty knocks and scrapes.
Now with some dusty accumulations, and a few rusty knocks and scrapes.
24 July 2021, 17:17
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I need to find a connection piece, for the piston to link to the long strut that launches the bridge.
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I need to find a connection piece, for the piston to link to the long strut that launches the bridge.
25 July 2021, 10:57
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It would be a shame not to ? I have more figures to finish, and share first though.....
It would be a shame not to ? I have more figures to finish, and share first though.....
24 July 2021, 20:58
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Robert Podkoński
Cool! I love the look of Churchill tank in general, but this is one is outlandish (I have not known that it can move after assembly...I am just sorry that it is 1:76th scale not 1:72nd, but I think I will dig my Hasegawa kit very soon... 😉 )
Cool! I love the look of Churchill tank in general, but this is one is outlandish (I have not known that it can move after assembly...I am just sorry that it is 1:76th scale not 1:72nd, but I think I will dig my Hasegawa kit very soon... 😉 )
24 July 2021, 16:04
July 20, 2021
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First steps with this big empty box of a vehicle. More to follow in due course.
First steps with this big empty box of a vehicle. More to follow in due course.
20 July 2021, 20:07
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Vytautas
Looks really good! Very interesting vehicle. I feel an unhealthy craving for German vehicles that don't have a roof 🙂.
This one of them must be the most beautiful to me. I also have a Flak like this, but HobbyBoss (formerly Tristar), and finds it very hard to restrain myself from starting him until I've finished my started models.
Looks really good! Very interesting vehicle. I feel an unhealthy craving for German vehicles that don't have a roof 🙂.
This one of them must be the most beautiful to me. I also have a Flak like this, but HobbyBoss (formerly Tristar), and finds it very hard to restrain myself from starting him until I've finished my started models.
20 July 2021, 15:39
Bruce Huxtable
Hi Vytautas, many thanks for your comments, and your 'likes' across my little collection of 1:72 and 1:35 vehicles. Much appreciated, as I am very impressed by your creations ? I too have too many not-quite-finished projects, and plenty of choice in my stash.... ?
Hi Vytautas, many thanks for your comments, and your 'likes' across my little collection of 1:72 and 1:35 vehicles. Much appreciated, as I am very impressed by your creations ? I too have too many not-quite-finished projects, and plenty of choice in my stash.... ?
20 July 2021, 16:10
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Many thanks for your 'like', Neuling - your dioramas inspire me with your attention to detail, and the story-telling. One day, I'll try to take my next baby steps.....
Many thanks for your 'like', Neuling - your dioramas inspire me with your attention to detail, and the story-telling. One day, I'll try to take my next baby steps.....
20 July 2021, 10:15
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Another Tamiya classic....
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An experiment in trying to create a 'soft-edged' camouflage using brush-applied enamel paint and thinners... Probably wo...
Project: Hanomag Sd.Kfz. 251/1
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Unfortunately I messed up the joining up of the rubber tracks, so they are far from perfect.... ☹️
Unfortunately I messed up the joining up of the rubber tracks, so they are far from perfect.... ☹️
14 July 2021, 16:34
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes'. This is a very nice kit with lots of tiny parts to be careful with, that add to the finished model. I kept this one looking neat and tidy, as it waits to board a landing craft, destined for Normandy.
Many thanks for your 'likes'. This is a very nice kit with lots of tiny parts to be careful with, that add to the finished model. I kept this one looking neat and tidy, as it waits to board a landing craft, destined for Normandy.
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Robert Podkoński
Indeed, Bruce, I have been in this museum several times before reconstruction.
Indeed, Bruce, I have been in this museum several times before reconstruction.
13 July 2021, 16:59
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Bruce Huxtable
Wow! Your generous comments are much appreciated 🙂 As always, the camera never lies, so there are areas that could be improved - including ensuring that the cabin fits snuggly to the deck before taking piccies... (no gaps at all, and a good fit, so no need for glue!). I might be tempted to try to put glass in the windows.....
Wow! Your generous comments are much appreciated 🙂 As always, the camera never lies, so there are areas that could be improved - including ensuring that the cabin fits snuggly to the deck before taking piccies... (no gaps at all, and a good fit, so no need for glue!). I might be tempted to try to put glass in the windows.....
13 July 2021, 09:44
Robert Podkoński
I always feel the same about my models...🙂 I glued some transparent foil in my model and it seems to improve its look 😉
I always feel the same about my models...🙂 I glued some transparent foil in my model and it seems to improve its look 😉
13 July 2021, 10:06
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I think that I will re-visit this one, just to tone down the white of the decals, and to make the weaponry less plastic....
I think that I will re-visit this one, just to tone down the white of the decals, and to make the weaponry less plastic....
13 July 2021, 09:37
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I think that I need to invest in a magnifying light and better quality brushes.....
I think that I need to invest in a magnifying light and better quality brushes.....
13 July 2021, 09:34
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Bruce Huxtable
Thanks Neuling, I figured a hot dry climate wouldn't rust the rails much.
Thanks Neuling, I figured a hot dry climate wouldn't rust the rails much.
12 July 2021, 18:22
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Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I picked this kit up second hand at an IPNS exhibition and swap meet that was open to the public. I was delighted that the box contained two kits!
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I picked this kit up second hand at an IPNS exhibition and swap meet that was open to the public. I was delighted that the box contained two kits!
6 June 2021, 11:08
Bruce Huxtable
I must re-visit this, and make some little improvements..... the camera 'sees' more than my eyes 😉
I must re-visit this, and make some little improvements..... the camera 'sees' more than my eyes 😉
12 July 2021, 17:48
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July 10, 2021
Bruce HuxtableI am putting off trying to use small photo-etch parts, until I am confident that I can apply superglue neatly. Can anyone please advise on suitable thickness of glue, and how to apply it cleanly? I am presuming that locating the piece dry, then relying on capillary action is best? All advice welcome, please ?
July 5, 2021
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Bruce Huxtable
No, just brushes. I am finding acrylic paints much easier to achieve a good finish, and enjoying these challenges ?
No, just brushes. I am finding acrylic paints much easier to achieve a good finish, and enjoying these challenges ?
5 July 2021, 20:53
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