1/35 KV1

[Jim R]

Hi John
I also use a fibre glass pen to clean up glue marks. I am sure things aren't really bad. Looks fine on the photo.
Jim

[JR]

Hi John
I also use a fibre glass pen to clean up glue marks. I am sure things aren't really bad. Looks fine on the photo.
Jim

Thanks Jim ..... The front looks like someone threw the glue over it !

Hi John,
I reccomend getting a fibreglass pencil/brush I find it invaluble in removing excess glue and fingerprints without removing too much detail.
regards Jim

j
Hi Jim, I think I have one in my heap ! Will check tomorrow .Thank you .

John .

[Guest]

Looks all right to me too John.

[Mini Me]

JR, just invoke the 2 ft. rule. Step back 2 feet and see how it looks! TA DA! No worry mate!
If you got 'em already use the Fruils. Nothing makes a Russian tank like a set of saggy baggy tracks.:tongue-out3:
Cheers, Rick H.

[JR]

Looks all right to me too John.

Thanks Peter , very kind of you

JR, just invoke the 2 ft. rule. Step back 2 feet and see how it looks! TA DA! No worry mate!
If you got 'em already use the Fruils. Nothing makes a Russian tank like a set of saggy baggy tracks.:tongue-out3:
Cheers, Rick H.

Cheers Rick, I go for the10 ft rule :smiling: as for the tracks , they do look so good , making me feel guilty now even thinking not to use them :nerd::smiling3:.
John .

[rtfoe]

John, you're not building a Lunar Module that's dust free for crying out loud...it's a tank, the grubbier it is the better. I don't see anything wrong with your KV1 except for the missing hub where a well placed heap of mud will take care of it. I've not done a Fruil so if you make it look easy I'll get a set and go for it too. :smiling2: Go ahead use it.

BTW it looks ok and good for the next stage...who's Frank?

Cheers,
Richard

[JR]

John, you're not building a Lunar Module that's dust free for crying out loud...it's a tank, the grubbier it is the better. I don't see anything wrong with your KV1 except for the missing hub where a well placed heap of mud will take care of it. I've not done a Fruil so if you make it look easy I'll get a set and go for it too. :smiling2: Go ahead use it.

BTW it looks ok and good for the next stage...who's Frank?

Cheers,
Richard

Hi Richard, thanks , I know but everyone seems to build glue free models . Me finding Fruil easy is about as much chance of winning the Lottery ! As for Frank he was being so ! :smiling:
John :smiling3:

[Si Benson]

Morning Boss,

Im another that uses a fibre glass pencil thingy if I need to tidy up messy glue.
I dry fit a lot before even thinking about glue , but still make a mess:smiling5:

I really wouldn’t worry too much mate, there’s also fire :smiling4:

[Steve Jones]

Never heard of a fibre glass pen so I will look that one up when I get home.

Listen to the wise words of our sage Richard. The reason they developed pigments was to cover up our mistakes. I know the mojo takes a kicking when it happens but once those friuls are on it will look the DB's.

As for Frank wasn't he the guy who found Sid and sold him some B Gas shares???

[JR]

Morning Boss,

Im another that uses a fibre glass pencil thingy if I need to tidy up messy glue.
I dry fit a lot before even thinking about glue , but still make a mess:smiling5:

I really wouldn’t worry too much mate, there’s also fire :smiling4:

Morning Si ..... seeing it again this morning it looks a lot better, probably spent to long looking at it.
As to the suggestion of fire, who me. :fearful: mind you that had crossed my mind lol. Cheers mate.
John .

[JR]

Never heard of a fibre glass pen so I will look that one up when I get home.

Listen to the wise words of our sage Richard. The reason they developed pigments was to cover up our mistakes. I know the mojo takes a kicking when it happens but once those friuls are on it will look the DB's.

As for Frank wasn't he the guy who found Sid and sold him some B Gas shares???

You are quite right Steve, I have found my pen , I remember Andy Smith had recommended it. Do you know where he is hiding ?
About to start them after a cup of tea, I was up this morning at 07.30 !!!!! .:upside:
JR

[Dave Ward]

Fibre glass pens - be careful when using these - I use a surgical glove! The fine glass particles cause extreme irritation to my hands ( think of nettle rash ). It may be just my sensitivity, but be aware. They are VERY useful, though!
Dave

[JR]

Fibre glass pens - be careful when using these - I use a surgical glove! The fine glass particles cause extreme irritation to my hands ( think of nettle rash ). It may be just my sensitivity, but be aware. They are VERY useful, though!
Dave

Thanks Dave. Good point.

[Steve Jones]

Another late start then mate. You need to get back to those 4.00 starts. Now where did I put your number??

As for Smiffy sadly we have drifted apart and I can't get hold of him. I'm sure he will pop in and say hello one day.

[JR]

Another late start then mate. You need to get back to those 4.00 starts. Now where did I put your number??

As for Smiffy sadly we have drifted apart and I can't get hold of him. I'm sure he will pop in and say hello one day.

Oh I'll send it again. :smiling:.
I haven't heard from Andy since he left MM. Don't really remember why, a great pity as I found him to be a great guy. Even went out of his way to meet us at the Station and took us home to meet his lovely wife, and Mort , then on to the hotel Torquay
John .