Daves AFV club 1:35 Scimitar

[Snowman]

I've read somewhere that if you heat them gently (open flame I think), not too much, mind you. This will soften the metal and allow you to shape it more easily.o_O

There are also sticky sticks or something like that, that have a tacky end to pick up small PE bits. Too tacky and they are a pig to use.

[col68]

The tip of a wet paintbrush works just as well

[BBdave]

OK I'll have another go but don't be surprised if I'm reduced to tears.

Dave

[BBdave]

The brass work continues I only do a couple of bits then have a break so it's taking a while

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[BBdave]

I think all the brass is about done but I'll have a break and get the last of the plastic bits on then a coat of primer to see all my naff glue marks then sanding.

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[Guest]

It's looking great so far Dave, good work on the brass it does add realism to the model.

[col68]

Coming along nicely dave

[BBdave]

Well I think all the sticking is done bar track building o_O . This will be a first painting a completely built model I normally paint sub assemblies and then put it together for weathering it should prove interesting.

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[peterairfix]

Just seen this one coming along nicely and I used to live in Kent and on one of the roundabouts in Ashford they had one of these.

[papa 695]

Looking very good Dave and nice work with the PE

[BBdave]

Thanks but I'm sure the undercoat will reveal all.

Dave

[Guest]

This is coming along nicely Dave the metal work really adds to it.

[BBdave]

A quick blow over with primer has proved quite successful this morning it turns out there's minimal clean up. Now to decide on colours.

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[papa 695]

Looking good Dave

[BBdave]

Base coat done I know it's not the best coverage and a self mixed colour but I just needed it green to start.

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