I bought 2 different sizes. For mounting to the aircraft I purchased 1/16 x 1/32 and for the bases I purchased 1/8 x 1/16. In hindsight I think that I should...
Hello all, I'm really interested in 1/600 aircraft, but I want to make sure that they are the right size for me. Can someone give me a measurement for the...
... for ... About 3/4" span for a small single seat fighter. A heavy bomber such as the B-17 or the Lancaster comes in at just over 2" span. (1/600 gives 1"...
All the recent talk of USN aircraft has set me twitching, so I've made a start on some aircraft for Coral Sea. After a bit of deliberation, I decided to stick...
And very nice they are too. They come out looking really rather green...is that just my monitor's colour resolution? Certainly it takes the wash well Cheers ...
... Thanks ;-) ... monitor's colour ... I think so - there's a very slight green tinge to the colour, but it's more blue. ... Yeah, I'm rather pleased with...
Well clearly what we need is a comprehensive series of designer decals, aircraft-specific for all these hard-to-do tail flashes, wing stripes, fuselage bands,...
... decals, ... stripes, ... Tempting, but truth be told getting the decals right would be harder.... :-( Invasion stripes and such like will appear at some ...
Well I was being a tad tongue-in-cheek ;-) Zip ... From: domskelton ... decals, ... stripes, ... Tempting, but truth be told getting the decals right would be...
Very nice Dom, although I have to agree with Zippee there is a slight greenish hue to the blue. Is that caused by the black wash maybe? Again like Zippee I'd...
... slight ... -Actually I think it must be the lighting, as having taken another look at the photo I concur, but looking at the models I don't.... ... quickee...
Very nice Dom. Is this the start of Bag the Jap? Cheers Paul ... 600thMiniatureAircraftWargaming@yahoogroups.com, "domskelton" ... made ... deliberation, ... ...
Heck Dom's been Bagging the Jap since last years Airheads at Maltby. You don't think he collects all those Buffalos as some sort of strange perversion do...
... 600thMiniatureAircraftWargaming@yahoogroups.com, "fatman_bear1" ... And even a little before. The idea is being batted around, however, that Bag The Jap...
Hi Dom, Thanks for sharing the pics of your Wildcats. They look very nice! I simply must find some time to paint some more planes soon. I've got a flight of...
This link gives access to 1/700 scale Skywave types http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~pitroad/e/index.html Cost and how to order - I have no idea. Think the prices...
... In the UK, Skywave can be gotten from White Ensign Models, but they work out as damned pricy. I usually get mine from the superb Hobby Link Japan -...
..."painted" all over with Johnson's Klear floor polish (the infamous "Future Floor Polish" for the Americans.) This gives the whole model a slick and...
Does anyone use clear discs for propellers? If so, what exactly do you use? I picked up some prop-planes and was thinking of using something to relpicate...
I use clear prop discs on my 1/300 scale WWII aircraft. I use clear plastic trays I get from work and then just stamp the disc's out. I never really thought...
I use clear prop discs on my 1/300 scale WWII aircraft. I use clear plastic trays I get from work and then just stamp the disc's out. I never really thought...
I use a regular office hole punch to punch a few holes on a sheet of clear plastic sheet - such as those used for overhead presentations - and take the ...
Yes, I have done a few of them as well, but need to do many more. Airplanes look funny without them, in my opinion. They certainly enhance the overall effect,...
... Very pretty, and a nice unusual camo scheme as well. I particularly like the last two shots; lumbering along in line astern somehow seems to help them...
Cheers, Camo is from Sardinia 1939 (Actually 50 Squadriglia, 38 Gruppo, 32 Stormo flying SM.81s) Same scheme that should be completed by those white on black...