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French WW1 Motorcycle
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Shine toned down with enamel Matt coat.
Proyecto: FT-17 Light Tank - Crew & Orderly
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Decals everywhere.....
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The yellow almost completely disappeared whilst the decals were still not loosened from the backing paper. Grrr!
Proyecto: Tornado ECR TigerMeet 2011
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Another Airfix Classic. 
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Some weathering with oils, and that's about as good as I can achieve
Proyecto: 88mm Gun & Tractor
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Scalemates Schwalbe Group build 2021
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All decals on, undercarriage installed, and kettenkrad hitched up.
Proyecto: Scalemates Schwalbe Group build 2021
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Vultee Vengeance, re-visited years later.
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A light clear coat has brought out the colours and got rid of the 'dry' appearance.
Proyecto: Early efforts...
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MyAlbum
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First attempts at making a diorama.... gates to be added next.
Proyecto: Farm Gate With Base
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Chenillette
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The hemispherical covers were very thick, so have been thinned down lots.
Proyecto: Renault UE 2 Universal Scout Carrier
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A-34 Comet Mk1 and Scammell transporter with 30 ton trailer.
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Decals applied, sealed and some light weathering to the wheels, etc.
Proyecto: A34 Comet Mk.1
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Old model used for weathering experience...... Hmmm...
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I had huge problems with the canopies, and some struts are the worse for wear. However, having tried originally to match...
Proyecto: Vought Kingfisher
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An army marches on its stomach...
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The milk churns didn't have any handles, so I'm adding some from copper wire. The sides against the churn were filed a l...
Proyecto: Gulaschkanone
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British infantry figures, but proving to be very frustrating....
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Four of the six figures. Matching the rifles to the posed arms of tha last two, is proving difficult...
Proyecto: Infantry
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Tidying up an earlier build.
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Cord is included, for cables that lower and lift the ramp.
Proyecto: LCVP Landing Craft Vehicle & Personal
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Another unusual subject, for me to learn from.
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Anti-aircraft cannon completed, with the empty cases ejector safety cage added.
Proyecto: Sd.Kfz.140 "Gepard"
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One of a small selection of 1:144 aircraft from different manufacturers.
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Proyecto: MiG-29 FULCRUM
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First attempt at a silver finish.
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I've not painted the front of the engine cowl in the copper colour, as I don't have that paint, yet...
Proyecto: Gloster Gladiator Mk.I
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Proyecto: Renault UE 2 Universal Scout Carrier
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Small, unusual, interesting.....Finished.
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Replacement Lewis gun is a tiny PE kit in itself. Superb quality MG.
Proyecto: Spad S.A.4
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A very early model, perhaps waiting for improvement...
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Clear coat over all surfaces, and a very dilute, mud-brown, filter over each side, to tone down the decals.
Proyecto: Polikarpov Po-2
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Spad XIII C-1
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A wee touch up on the tyres needed. Not sure there's much I do on the rest....
Proyecto: SPAD XIII C-1
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P-40 N
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Having now seen several really nice looking builds recently, I realised that 'pristine' is too bland.
Proyecto: P-40N Warhawk
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Harrier from Xtrakit
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Having messed up the decal, I need to try to paint the red lines.
Proyecto: Sea Harrier FA.2
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Another motorcycle....
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Figures assembled and painted. The standing MP has optional left and right arms, so several variations possible.
Proyecto: BSA M20 Motorcycle w/Military Police
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A very early A-Model Yak-18, now tidied up a little. 
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The canopy is very cloudy, but nevertheless it was good practice to try to paint the framing.
Proyecto: Yak-18 with ski gear
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So, what I'd like to do is to link the hydraulic piston to the long push/pull bar. Here goes....
Proyecto: Churchill Bridge Layer
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Zlín trainer in Czech service.
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Lead in the nose, paint on the clear plastic (tip: use proper primer....)
Proyecto: Zlín Z-142
Scratchbuilt
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Airfix vintage classic.
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A tank first used in 1916, but this one has late war markings (only because I like the red and white stripes). After mar...
Proyecto: British Tank Mk1
Scratchbuilt
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Another Tamiya classic....
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An experiment in trying to create a 'soft-edged' camouflage using brush-applied enamel paint and thinners... Probably wo...
Proyecto: Hanomag Sd.Kfz. 251/1
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Allied vehicles.
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A few paint details re-visited....
Proyecto: M3 Half Track & 1/4ton Amphibian Vehicle
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Allied vehicles.
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Fine wire used to create some tie-down cleats.
Proyecto: M3 Half Track & 1/4ton Amphibian Vehicle
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Figures, horses and cart...
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Giving a helping hand. (Sorry about your basket, I'll mend it later).
Proyecto: France,1944
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A very dusty example (the only surviving one?) in the Museum of Technology, Prague.
Proyecto: Anatra Anasal DS
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Škoda Turtle
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Dark grey with a little black, a small brush, and lots of care...and the lines are added.
Proyecto: Škoda PA-2 Turtle
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Another Tamiya classic, in need of being tidied up.
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Small fragile parts added, green pattern refreshed, and some rust stains added.
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Another tiny jet :)
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Lots of fun on this F-86F-40NA Sabre. I just wished the instructions mentioned a need for some weight in the nose...
Proyecto: North American F-86F-40-NA Sabre
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SD Kfz 1. Type 170 VK
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A little bit of rust on the exhaust...
Proyecto: Sd.Kfz.1 Type 170 VK
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Land Rover WMIK with Milan ATGM.
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Team photo, everyone!
Proyecto: Land Rover WMIK with Milan ATGM.
Scratchbuilt
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Sherman M4 A2 and LCM Mklll.
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Door handle added, and door hung on hinges.
Proyecto: LCM3 & Sherman
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Risky encounter......
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The bathers are nearly done, but one shoulder joint needed to have some filler late in the day.
Proyecto: US and German paratroopers
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French WW2 bicycle and soldier.
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Accidental lighting pleasing me lots :)
Proyecto: French Soldier with Bicycle, WW2
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Toyota Hilux 
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And there we are, finished, and posed in a small patch of rough ground.
Proyecto: Pick Up w/ZPU-1
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Another small learning experience....
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Brush painted enamels.
Proyecto: McDonnell F-4E Phantom II
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That old classic....
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Years after buying the kit, I've now got around to making a small base for it (and others) to pose on ;)
Proyecto: Special Air Service Jeep
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Tamiya Gama Goat
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After a short break, it's time to tackle camouflage, so the driver first ..
Proyecto: M561 GAMA GOAT
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Tentative steps into the world of 1:48...
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Final pieces added, so now she is 'finished'.
Proyecto: Spitfire Mk.IX
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Salamander.....
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Okay, let's see where touch ups are required ;)
Proyecto: He 162 "Salamander"
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US infantry support weapons teams.
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All teams bringing their fire-power to bear.
Proyecto: US WW2 infantry support weapons teams.
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MiG-21
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Not perfect, but not too shabby either. I'll try out some weathering next....
Proyecto: MiG-21/The PLA Air Force F-7II
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My take on this classic kit.
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I chickened out of going the full Pink Panther, so hoping that the slight warmth added to the sandy colour is acceptable...
Proyecto: S.A.S. Land Rover Pink Panther
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Three early vehicles that were my learning curve with brushed enamels.
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Getting the balance of paint and thinner was key... that, and modifying the paints so the tone and contrast look right, ...
Proyecto: Brush-painted Camo...
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Chaika sailing craft.
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Definitely coming together.
Proyecto: Chaika sailing craft.
Scratchbuilt
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Seehund Type XXVIIB
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Unfortunately I messed up the decals for the depth numbering.... ☹️
Proyecto: U-Boat Typ XXVIIB Seehund
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FW190
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Managed to break off the pitot tube and one machine gun, so some running repairs still to be done.
Proyecto: Focke Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R-11
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De Havilland DH 2
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Undercarriage braced too, plus machine gun re-painted. Yes, I should try to properly fit the gizmo for the control cable...
Proyecto: De Havilland DH2
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Gallery of shame...
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The intention was to match the unusual box-art colours. Tried 'wet on wet' to softly blend one colour into the next.
Proyecto: Caudron Renault 714 C1
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F-86F-30 Sabre 
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An overall light grey filter applied, to reduce the contrast and make the yellow look less plastic. Also added a dark pa...
Proyecto: Academy F-86F-30 Sabre
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A-Models always challenging and rewarding ;)
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Unfortunately the original build album has been deleted, so here are some new ones of the completed results.
Proyecto: Spad S.A.4
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Airacobra
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Well, the undercarriage is added and she's definitely not a tail-sitter.
Proyecto: P-39N Airacobra
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Street with pylon.
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The pylon base is no longer square-edged, as I hope to make it look like old concrete
Proyecto: Street section w/wall