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It sounds like you might be happier somewhere else. Kev
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I know the feeling! Good to see this one being worked on. Kev
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Any idea on price yet, Jan? Kev
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Personally I think Eduard would be making a mistake to trod the weary path to yet another 109/190/P-51D. With the kits that are out now or coming, those subjects are so well covered in 1/32 that it's going to be difficult to compete. Perhaps a Mk I Spitfire with a full engine done in the style of Tamiya's superkits might find an audience, in lieu of an actual Tamiya kit, and as a foil for Kotare's simpler extant release. But ZM has that base already covered as far as the late Bf 109s are concerned, and a new-tool kit from Kotare is just around the corner as well. We're sorely in need of a quality, modern P-51B, and it's still uncertain whether ZM is really coming out with one - plus, Eduard is obviously unconcerned about that kind of duplication. The Hellcat is in the same boat - nothing to choose from but a legacy kit or a Trumpeter hash, though obviously it wouldn't be as popular as a subject compared to the P-51B. The MiG-21 is a no-brainer, as is the rest of the early MiG family. All that said, if Eduard creates a new kit in 1/32 scale of a subject I'm interested in, irrespective of what's already out there, I will in all likelihood buy it. Kev
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Incredible work as always, Peter! Kev
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Something old-school - scratch-built 1:32 Dart Kitten
LSP_Kevin replied to Iain's topic in Works in Progress
Superb stuff, Iain. I really wish I had the time to learn some CAD myself. Kev- 68 replies
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Looks great, Paolo! Some very expert airbrushing there. Kev
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Magnificent, Marcin! Kev
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B-24J 42-99949 of the 93rd BG/328th BS - Naughty Nan
LSP_Kevin replied to ChuckD's topic in Operation Overlord
Excellent problem-solving, Chuck! Kev -
What happened to it? Kev
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Howdy folks, Plenty happening in this week's What's New update. Enjoy! Kev
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Managing gloss/matte with decal-protecting coats
LSP_Kevin replied to npomeroy's topic in Painting & Finishing
The main benefit of using gloss or satin colour coats is that it reduces (or eliminates) the need to add a gloss clear coat before decals. If you've ever used Gunze (GSI) aqueous acrylics, for example, they're nearly all gloss or semi-gloss. I also think that gloss paints are more durable, though at least with some brands, they do seem to take longer to cure. They work better for panel line washes too, as well as some other weathering techniques (though others work better over a matte finish). And the final benefit is that I personally find most matte/flat paints a bit too much so, and Tamiya's range in particular can be a bit dead and lifeless. Achieving the flat finish at the end via clear coats gives you much more control over just how flat you want it, and for me, that's a tick or two shy of dead flat. Kev -
I'm not even confident I can figure out the instructions! Kev
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Thanks, Tom. No Halfords here, but that blue looks a close match to the one I need for the engines on the Welsh 757: Of course, I've got to sort out the engines first! Kev
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Looks great, Mike! Kev