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    javlin replied to the thread The Guns We Own.
    I have a Venezuela FN only have shot maybe 20rds through it looks as it was never fired hardly no corrosion ring on the face of the...
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    The FN-49 / SAFN really are nice rifles, but they do have a few engineering flaws. The quality of manufacture is quite excellent. As...
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    Still waiting on a48 Halifax. And why is there no love for the Sterling.
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    Just arrived (and another, different one on the way). A basic kit from 0 Gauge model railway supplies, to be used as the basis for a...
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    Evan, I'm using a laser-etched set from Monroe Perdu Studios, in the US, which I came across when searching on-line. It's pre-cut...
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    Thanks chaps. Hoping to get the Zimmerit applied tonight, then start construction.
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    I know how you feel Bill. I tried a bit of modelling today, first time in many months. It worked, but it was uncomfortable, awkward and...
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    Great stuff Grant! Can't say i like that nose profile and other mods, but I can appreciate why it was done, and better to see it flying...
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    This is my 2A1 rifle. It is in much nicer looking condition than I remembered it. Note the Ishapore squared front sight protectors. I...
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    javlin replied to the thread What's on The Workbench.
    Thanks Geo she came out decent might try another one day just better decals I even think I have a Revell/Monogram in the stash one of...
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    javlin replied to the thread What's on The Workbench.
    Another one hits the cabinet not as good as the Hustler but pretty decent.I was able to cut away the most offending out register decal...
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    javlin replied to the thread What's on The Workbench.
    My first time Bill have used postit notes just would not stick and follow contours some 1/4" Tamy tape and foil was done in a snap. ;)
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    javlin replied to the thread What's on The Workbench.
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    are you using the foil as masking material? I never thought of that, aluminum foil can be contoured and its less expensive than blue tape.
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    javlin replied to the thread What's on The Workbench.
    So lets start with that the decals suck 1/2 of the yellows are out of register and the same with the stars and bars.The red stripes on...
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