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shadow_boxer · 11 Dec 2017 at 16:51

That looks fantastic. Been wanting to get back into model making for a while.

philstanbridge · 11 Dec 2017 at 17:06

That is very good indeed. Out of interest the Alclad you mention, the sheen finish in particular - is that a new product? I always remember having to use floor cleaner to give my models the sheen I desired. I must get my airbrush out again. Missing it.

plasmahal · 11 Dec 2017 at 17:18

robfosters said:
Nice panel lines mate. What do you use for them, a proprietary product or just a black wash?

Flory models dark dirt wash. It a water based clay wash, works really well and easy to use.

plasmahal · 11 Dec 2017 at 17:19

plasmahal · 11 Dec 2017 at 17:20

philstanbridge said:
That is very good indeed. Out of interest the Alclad you mention, the sheen finish in particular - is that a new product? I always remember having to use floor cleaner to give my models the sheen I desired. I must get my airbrush out again. Missing it.

Yes, quite a new product from alclad.

plasmahal · 11 Dec 2017 at 17:24

I also have my first contributor build in the Jan 2018 issues of Airfix Model World. Very proud to achieve this.

I built the Italeri 1/32 F35-A that features on the bottom left of the cover and the first featured build in this issue.

Dis86 · 11 Dec 2017 at 18:10

That is an achievement, congratulations!

robfosters · 11 Dec 2017 at 18:10

Cool! Great job. It’s thrilling to be featured in a magazine about something you’re interested in. I still have fond memories of my picture being in the Anglers Mail when I was 11 and caught a 5lb Tench.

NewGamer11 · 11 Dec 2017 at 18:58

Nice one. Got any pics of the F35 you can post here?

plasmahal · 12 Dec 2017 at 09:26

NewGamer11 said:
Nice one. Got any pics of the F35 you can post here?

philstanbridge · 12 Dec 2017 at 15:22

My god...

NewGamer11 · 12 Dec 2017 at 18:03

Great stuff @plasmahal. Thanks for posting.

Diddums · 11 Jan 2018 at 13:07

For anyone interested and with no moral compass, the Daily Fail are giving away a Spitfire this Saturday. Pick up a Mail at WH Smiths and grab a free Airfix kit. It's only a small one but if you're new or want a small project, why not

Edrof · 14 Jan 2018 at 08:37

I've just received my second kit: a Tamiya Churchill. Hopefully I'll do it justice but it should complement my Tamiya Matilda II whether I do or not. I'm hesitant to post a snap of the Matilda painted, being in such illustrious company.

I_M_Weasel · 14 Jan 2018 at 09:08

Edrof said:
I'm hesitant to post a snap of the Matilda painted, being in such illustrious company.

Post it - it doesn't matter how good it is as long as you enjoyed it.

trigg_27 · 14 Jan 2018 at 16:24

I'm just putting the finishing touches on my first model. a 1:72 scale spitfire. Got to say it's looking pretty good so far!

I got bought a 1:110 scale model of HMS Bounty for Christmas but that looked way too complicated, so I got the Spitfire and an ME109 to practice with first

Dis86 · 14 Jan 2018 at 17:25

Edrof said:
I've just received my second kit: a Tamiya Churchill. Hopefully I'll do it justice but it should complement my Tamiya Matilda II whether I do or not. I'm hesitant to post a snap of the Matilda painted, being in such illustrious company.

You better! It's my favourite tank!

Which Mark of C.Hill is it?

physichull · 14 Jan 2018 at 17:48

I remember doing a pretty awesome job of a Sunderland flying boat when I was a teen, but these photos on here are absolutely off the charts!

@phasmahal, do you have photos of your collection?

robfosters · 20 Jan 2018 at 12:28

25 years

25 years to build this from scratch. Utterly amazing.

trigg_27 · 20 Jan 2018 at 12:58

robfosters said:
25 years

25 years to build this from scratch. Utterly amazing.

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Imagine finishing that build then discovering it's too big to fit through the doors