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RaDioJaNey · Posted: Wed 02 Apr 2008 11:06 am Post subject:

I'm thinking of a few vehicles . The 'Queen Mary' a fuel bowser and some fire and emergency support !! Think

Although I wouldnt mind a go at an aeroplane ..such as the Boulton Paul Defiant
But it's not out yet and iv'e heard it has a lot of problems with fit and lack of cockpit detail !??

Think

RaDioJaNey · Posted: Thu 10 Apr 2008 10:58 am Post subject:

The Airfield Recovery Set has blue/grey no 79 as the main body colour but shouldn't it be RAF Blue number 96 ?

Ratch · Posted: Thu 10 Apr 2008 17:01 pm Post subject:

96 is more suitable for uniforms

79 is probably better for vehicles

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RaDioJaNey · Posted: Fri 18 Apr 2008 18:31 pm Post subject:

started on the Queen Mary, filled in the fuel tanks and some sink marks . currently pondering what colour to paint the interior . Using paula and dans ref. pic its looks like a pale blue .
http://airfixtributeforum.myfastforum.org/about7735.html
Also noticed there is a clip of one in 'Reach for the skies' a B+W film but it looks like there is a white trim and the vehicle with some of the beams that cross on the sides painted white too.
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RaDioJaNey · Posted: Fri 09 May 2008 09:25 am Post subject:

Here is the 'Queen Mary' so far. Used Humbrol Acrylic 79 with about 10% white added as it looked a little too dark. Also cut out some windows from clear plastic sheet.
I was wondering if it would be blue all over or would the chassis be black ?

RaDioJaNey · Posted: Fri 09 May 2008 09:28 am Post subject:

Another query .
The rear of the trailer has two registration plates and there are two decals , a square one and oblong one for each plate .???

hewman100 · Posted: Fri 09 May 2008 10:04 am Post subject:

I thought the registrations were only for the tractor unit?

RaDioJaNey · Posted: Fri 09 May 2008 10:06 am Post subject:

Ahhh DOH !! yes thats it the other reg is for the tractor DOH !!
it's the heat

RaDioJaNey · Posted: Tue 03 Jun 2008 19:08 pm Post subject:

Almost finished weathering the tractor and trailer and have completeed the Thorneycroft crane and given it a coat of Klear ready for weathering. Have left the wheels and bogies off to make the weathering a bit easier then will stick it all together before a final matt coat, although i do like the shine on the tractor !

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Oh! england, my lionheart!
Dropped from my black spitfire to my funeral barge.
Give me one kiss in apple-blossom.
Give me one wish, and Id be wassailing
In the orchard, my english rose,
Or with my shepherd, wholl bring me home.

Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Tue 03 Jun 2008 21:00 pm Post subject:

Wow!

Those are looking really good Janey!

All the best

RaDioJaNey · Posted: Wed 04 Jun 2008 10:44 am Post subject:

Thanks Sarge, but feeling guilty haven't even started my Anti-Aircraft build yet.
got this another Chi-ha and a J&B Landrover on the go!

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Looks good!
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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Wed 04 Jun 2008 16:06 pm Post subject:

I've been a bit stuck myself.....I had a small splurge on stuff that I probably didn't need and completely forgot to buy useful things like rattle-cans and liquid poly!

I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work Janey, the armour side of the site has been a bit too quiet for my liking of late.

All the best

RaDioJaNey · Posted: Wed 04 Jun 2008 16:13 pm Post subject:

Just had an Ace models SNAR-10 delivered.
My god how much flash !!??

I would n't be surprised if the instruction sheet and box had flash too , it's all over on every piece. looks a challenge with PE parts too , put it aside to when i'm feelin brave

Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Wed 04 Jun 2008 16:16 pm Post subject:

ACE kits are short-run technology, meaning the moulds deteriorate quite fast.....I'd recommend snapping their kits up early, as I did with the RSOs, 88mm PAKs and more recently the Dingos.

All the best