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PostPosted: Mon 19 Mar 2012 20:06 pm 
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This is my model portfolio.Feel free to leave any comments.

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PostPosted: Mon 19 Mar 2012 21:05 pm 
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All of my models are Airfix. It will be stated if otherwise.
My first model is the Supermarine Spitfire MkIa. The canopy didnt fit so i made it look like the pilot was ejecting
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PostPosted: Mon 19 Mar 2012 21:34 pm 
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P-40 81 A2
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Hawker Hurricane MKIIC
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T34/85 Tank
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Focke Wulf FW190D
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Off to a good start! I especially like the Flying Tigers P40 and the Universal Carrier/6-pdr ATG. Keep up the good work.

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PostPosted: Thu 22 Mar 2012 14:55 pm 
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Excellent start to your portfolio :thumb:

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PostPosted: Thu 22 Mar 2012 15:05 pm 
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Good work :)  I'd recommend using white paper instead of foil for photo's myself, could be worth trying the timer on the camera too to get those photo's even better :)

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PostPosted: Fri 23 Mar 2012 19:52 pm 
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will take in the advice, thanx. Havent got any models in my stash apart from the airfix club kit

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For emphasizing the model, I use a large piece of white paper from a sketch pad and curve (not bend) it into an 's' shape. It is easy then to place the model in the middle flat part and have both the foreground and background as white from multiple angles. For example... If you set your camera on a tripod or even a bean bag and use the self-timer, you should get better pictures. Hope this helps. All the best...

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PostPosted: Mon 02 Apr 2012 19:36 pm 
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Airfix Austin K2 Chassis Fire Truck. I did some research and found out that the trucks were grey to avoid recognition from german aircraft. Thanks for the tips, the macro button really helps

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Nioce work on your Austin K2 Fire Truck.

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Nice work, and good to see the improvement in the photos

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Excellent work  :thumb:

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Good Stuff :thumb:

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Nice stuff and a better photo :D

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PostPosted: Tue 03 Apr 2012 20:20 pm 
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I may repost pictures of previous models and still have to post a pic of my mossie

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PostPosted: Tue 03 Apr 2012 21:33 pm 
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Well done, JD and well done in cracking the photos! :clap:

Thanks also to Neil for the photograohy advice.  Very useful, mate! :thumb:

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A very nice result and well done on the photo too.

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Nice builds JD, especially the Lanc  :thumb:


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thank you for all of the nice comments

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Nice work, I must get round to doing a ME 262, such a cool aircraft...


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