International Scale Modeller

So interesting technique and tool....I need to look into this.

ordered one of those pens. top work !

tamiya Centaur mk iv. Don't look too closely at the figures as a little rushed






Cheers
Paul

That's a beaut of a Centaur, the finish is superb

May be a daft question but why does it have the graticule scale around the turret?

These were the Royal Marine Armoured Support Group and the compass is so that on D-DAY they could give support fire from within the landing craft guided by a spotter from outside.
Paul

Quax wrote: ↑Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:27 pm These were the Royal Marine Armoured Support Group and the compass is so that on D-DAY they could give support fire from within the landing craft guided by a spotter from outside.
Paul

Paul I never knew that

Kevthemodeller wrote: ↑Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:51 pm

Quax wrote: ↑Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:27 pm These were the Royal Marine Armoured Support Group and the compass is so that on D-DAY they could give support fire from within the landing craft guided by a spotter from outside.
Paul

Paul I never knew that

For the first time I now understand the how and why of those numbers.

Trumpeter 1/72 Challenger 2 (Iraq War)






thanks for looking

Paul

Very nice work Paul and another job well done

Nice build Paul and 1/72

You seem to be exploring the smaller scales of late

Eduard MiG21MF 1/72
the decal scheme has been haunting me now for sometime so I decided to have a go. First let me say Eduard and I have a Love Hate relationship - I love the look of them but hate the fact that they never go to plan (for me) Its a nice kit but I couldnt get the cockpit to sit right hence a big gap around the area above where the bang seat is and , I admit now, I couldnt be bothered to make it good. I have two things to say about the decals - the swordfish is quite thick and vinyly but does settle down when battered by intravenous Ultimate extra strong. The stencils on the otherhand are about a micron thick and roll up on themselves as soon as they hit the water, theres also about 600 of them - in 1/72? - nah.....didnt fancy it so used a few of the bigger ones just to fill in a few holes; if anyone is building a 1/72 mig 21 and needs more stickers let me know and I'll post them happily.
here we go and thanks for reading, a large black canine has been a constant companion for a while now so I apologise now to all those whose builds have been amazing but... well you know.

Cracking build there Paul

I share your view with Eduard kits I've never finished one Due to the issue of fit you've had, I avoid them now. Makes the finish you've achieved all the more impressive

Your MIG21 build is fantastic!

Ben

Many thanks Kev and Ben

Paul

That's another cracking MIG there Paul - great work on getting those Swordfish decals settled in as well as they're really eye-catching

Bronco 1/35 sWS 2cm Flakvierling 38
the figures and m\c are not with the kit and I've used Friul tracks rather than the individual plastic links that came with the kit. It dows come with full interior along with engine and gearbox but I couldnt for the life of me get it to fit under the bonnet so gave up.
so here it is:








cheers

Paul

That's a superb build and base Paul,

Many thanks Kev but in the interests of honesty the base is a recycled miniart one, it was winter last time with an Su85

Paul

Terrific work all round

Superb work on the halftrack & crew Paul - they look brilliant

And nice "repurposing" on the base too - I thought I'd seen it before

Extremely nice!

many thanks to all who looked at the sWS and commented


Eduard FW190 D-9 1/48

this kit is my bete noir, I cockily tried this when I first came back to modelling about 5 years ago and promptly fell flat on my face so I decided to try again. Its still not fully opened up and its a kit thats not really designed to build closed down hence in the wings one is up and the other down... In about another 5 years I might be good enough to do the whole thing properly but...







regards
Paul

That model looks great!

Thanks Aur0ra

That's a cracking paint job on that Dora, Paul!

Great result mate

I really like that. Nice job!

Not only a beaut rendition of this lovely craft, but the base is meticulously sown with a great crop of vegetation.

BigWall wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:48 am I really like that. Nice job!

Tomcat64 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:38 am That's a cracking paint job on that Dora, Paul!
Great result mate

digger303 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:30 am Not only a beaut rendition of this lovely craft, but the base is meticulously sown with a great crop of vegetation.

thanks all for your kind words
@digger303 Franz von Acht­und­vierzig worked hard ploughing that field last spring but only a true farmer would notice

Paul

You've nailed this time Paul

Revell Me 262 B1U1 1/32 I had major issues with this, the vast majority of which were my own mistakes, trying to button it up rather than have guns and engine exposed was part one but I also had a.mare with the glossy varnish and then in a moment of utter madness used a brush with MLT on it to try to move some dust which of course it did along with the paint underneath....









Cheers
Paul

wow Paul you have done some amazing models grabbed a cuppa and spent an hour looking at your build.
brilliant stuff mate
casp

Challenger 2 in the markings of HQ Squadron Command Troop, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), 7th Armoured Brigade, Iraq April 2003







cheers

Paul

You really and the consummate Master-Builder.
DW

Awesome build. Pop that into the live show thread mate
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29287
@Quax

Great job! The paint and weathering all came together for an excellent build!

Haven't said it in a while, but I really like your portfolio and the Challenger 2 looks like it should leap off the display and create havoc.

Nice work throughout your portfolio Paul

Ben

Thanks all for kind comments

Tamiya 1/72 bf109 E-7 trop in the guise of 7/ JG 26 out of Sicily




Cheers
Paul

Trumpeter T-54B 1/72





cheers

Paul

Nice work!!
I notice a little alteration to your signature line...hilarious

You are a real Master of modelling, your colour and finish on these is second to none.

DW

Donkeywalloper wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:02 am You are a real Master of modelling, your colour and finish on these is second to none.

DW

many thanks DW its appreciated, whats interesting is obviously its the same tank with the same light and position but the base makes one heck of a difference to the colour of the tank!

Paul

fantastic work Paul superb weathering all round. I know where I'm coming for inspiration.
casp

Casper wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:10 am fantastic work Paul superb weathering all round. I know where I'm coming for inspiration.
casp

thank you Casper but I've seen your work and you need no inspiration from me!

Paul

wow superb
do you use pigments Paul, I have some warpigs Alclad rust pigments but haven't used them yet.

Oh I missed the 109 - that's a cracking job Paul especially in 1/72

And the T-54 is none too shabby either - the modulation to break up the greens works really well!

Nice work mate

Disgustingly good.

Another level to aspire too

Tamiya 1\48 He219 Uhu






It's a 1997 kit and beginning to show its age especially the decals, I had to use a upper wing cross saved from 1/48 Fw 190D for one side. I also for the life of me couldn't get the antlers to sit straight, if I was building it again I would consider drilling and fitting a fine wire as a brace
Cheers
Paul

Nicely done, love a Model displayed so well on a base
Is it pronounced UHu or is it “YouHooo !!!”at the top of your lungs

Very nice work! That's one I would like to build myself.