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Just finished the initial casts for the first four of a six man crew for the HK cockpit section, these are really nice Will update and try and get some pictures as the job enfolds. Bob
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British Advanced Landing Ground 1944-1945
Bob MDC replied to Jean-Michel's topic in General Discussion
You could try this not to expensive I think it covers all RAF airfields home and abroad. https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31129584327&searchurl=kn%3DBases%2Bof%2Bair%2Bstrategy%26sortby%3D17&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-image3 I have a copy will try to find it and give you an update. Bob -
1/24 Airfix Fw190A detail sets (resin, photoetch etc etc)
Bob MDC replied to Thomas Lund's topic in LSP Discussion
The hard fact is that 1/24th aftermarket is not a big seller, we did a range of seat belts for British,American and German WW2 and have only had to re-order the the British sets (thanks to the Airfix Mosquito) since we had our original stock in. But there is an option to scan and reprint using 3D technology but that's not cheap. The new structured light scanning looks good. https://zealotminiatures.com/3d-scan/ Bob -
Humbrol 78 alternative
Bob MDC replied to Astro32's topic in Modelling Q&A: Tips, Techniques, and Photography
Mr Color C364 Aircraft gray green BS283 -
Sherman and a Vickers-Onion box scraper North West England late 40's
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Best tweezers for handling PE???
Bob MDC replied to Hawkwrench's topic in Modelling Q&A: Tips, Techniques, and Photography
I tend to use these with the flat grip and round tip I seem to get a more positive grip. https://www.heamar.co.uk/precision-tweezers/1153-lindstrom-tl2a-sa-sl-120mm-tweezer-7314150115259.html?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=February promotion&goal=0_db35fdb72d-a50bc9e3ad-505652353&mc_cid=a50bc9e3ad&mc_eid=ea36648806 Bob -
Polystyrene bending issues
Bob MDC replied to matt_1185's topic in Modelling Q&A: Tips, Techniques, and Photography
When you heat a plastic up it expands hence the curving of the plastic, you could try "cold rolling " roll the plastic with a bar on a hard surface that should give you a bend that is flat. -
Yes, you can airbrush them for larger areas but I normally use a brush straight from the jar dries in a few minutes the use a dry clean brush, all brush marks disappear then buff the your required finish. Sealing is a must but some varnishes can dull the surface I used Mr Metal Primer with good results (must give it a try again) When MDC was doing UK shows I must have given hundreds of demonstrations over the years ( and sold a lot of Mr Metal Color) I remember one show I was demonstrating Mr Metal Color everybody wanted some even the demonstration pots went !!! Bob
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Das Werk 1/16 Sturmgeshutz III ( STUG III )
Bob MDC replied to Uncarina's topic in General Discussion
AFV Modeller is producing lots of 1/16th stuff https://www.afvmodeller.com/product-category/accessories/ Bob -
Hi Jeff The Dspiea cut though plasticard no problem, this a bit of a faff to start with but once I got going it was no problem, but I think I am going to get the guide thingy https://www.dspiae.com/en/a/PRODUCTS/PRODUCTSC/39.html I think the bumf said that it only cut very thin stuff but the blades are well man enough for thin styrene Bob
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Treated myself to a Dspiae circle cutter about a year ago, It looked good and the job I got it for as not started yet. But another job for a customer came in requiring accurate circles to be cut after a few minutes fiddle it worked like a dream. Can move a bit when starting so I am going to get the guide, the time I saved on the one job was well worth it. https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/stepless-adjustment-circular-cutter-dspiae-mt-c/ Bob
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loupes - information please
Bob MDC replied to secharles's topic in Modelling Q&A: Tips, Techniques, and Photography
I got a loope about a year ago https://www.quicktest.co.uk/products/binocular-headband-magnifier-by-zeiss-binocmag-zeiss it's ok but my real fall back is the luxo I bought years ago when I had the big company I have that one in the main workshop, but seriously thinking about another for the smaller workshop. https://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data Sheets/Luxo/Magnification_Prod_Lines.pdf They are expensive but I have no problems with glasses or eye strain compared to the loope but I saw his https://www.hlj.com/mega-tsuka-lens-magnifying-glass-godgh-mg-tz?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=themodellingnews the magnification looks a bit weak for the price. If you are in the UK and looking for lighting/magnifiers give these guys a try they have good deals on from time to time. https://www.heamar.co.uk/620440-lights-lamps-natural-daylight-lighting Bob -
Modelling mat
Bob MDC replied to Smokeyforgothispassword's topic in Modelling Q&A: Tips, Techniques, and Photography
CA sticks to silicon "like s*$& to a blanket" I prefer to have my work surface covered with proper Linoleum, it self seals,cleans up well and can't move about. But it is expensive. Bob -
Alternative for Aves putty
Bob MDC replied to Hawkwrench's topic in Modelling Q&A: Tips, Techniques, and Photography
For fine work I tend to use Mr Hobby Pro-L if you use a bit of talc with it after mixing (it's a two part epoxy) you can get wafer thin thickness and when using as a filler a bit of thinner to smooth it out and that will run out to zero "really nice". https://www.minimartkobe.com/products/mr-hobby-epoxy-putty-pro-l Bob -
Sorry no Telford for me this year it's the first since Mallard Park I've missed. Everything going well over here should have some new stuff shortly but things really busy on the contract side, and I was hoping to slow down a bit after the move Bob
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Border Model's Statement Regarding Lancaster Legal Issues
Bob MDC replied to LSP_Kevin's topic in LSP Discussion
I would think that the WNW lawyers are from the cinema based copyright industry, I worked with a similar company when I was doing the LoR minis for the evil empire. These guys were mustard nice people but very very good at what they did and I would think that all options have been covered. They are going for the supply chain and not the manufacturer as they will have more clout outside China. On another note on the IP not only was the model copyright but the concept work was also cover this enabled greater control over the production, so if the work was not up to spec it did not happen. Bob -
We send samples to a customer in Japan on a regular basis and the cost for a small box 1-2 kg is nearly £60 almost double the pre-pandemic rate
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I think these are more like it Bob
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