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    1/72 Memphis Belle Diorama

    Sorry I haven't posted in a while but as u can see I haven't been idle.Dio is now complete - Many thanks for all the tips I have picked up along the way. By the way,I realise I forgot to add the landing lights before these pics were taken.I also stuffed a...
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    Memphis Belle decals

    I am trying to track down a set of 1/72 decals for the Memphis Belle B-17. The only set I can find is a sheet depicting some of the aircraft from the movie which does not have the correct nose-art for the Belle. I know Zotz make the correct decals but these are shown as 'out of print' on their...
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    IT'S WAYNE'S BITHDAY!

    Happy Birthday mate,have a cold one or 2 for me.:D Cheers, Tony.
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    1/72 Memphis Belle Diorama

    The old girl finally has some wings!:D Cheers, Tony
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    tonyb's collection

    1/48 AMtech P-40 Kittyhawk. Decals by Barracudacals,paint is mix of Tamiya and Humbrol enamels.Pastels and dry-brushed metalcote for weathering. Model depicted is for Squadron Leader Clive Caldwell,112 Squadron,North Africa 1942. I was inspired to build this after reading Caldwell's...
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    Olive Drab,what's it all about?

    Thanks guys,I'll go with the paint I have and weather it down with some pastels then. Cheers, Tony.
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    Olive Drab,what's it all about?

    What is the deal with Olive Drab? Why are there so many variations of it?:shock: I am struggling to find the right colour for the upper surfaces of my Memphis Belle model. I don't own a spray gun so I have to rely on the old rattle cans.Of the 3 hobby shops I frequent,only 1 sells spray paint...
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    **** DONE: Curtiss P-40M Wairarapa Wildcat FO Geoffrey Fisken Commonwealth GB

    This is loking really sharp,nice job!8) Cheers, Tony.
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    1/72 Memphis Belle Diorama

    Fuselage is now together at last!:D I replaced the godawful windows with clear plastic so I can actually see inside the aircraft. Waist gunners ammo-belts are in position,just need to attch the guns after painting is complete.Bombadier/Navigators guns will be added (fiddly but very...
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    **** FINISHED: 1/48th Spitfire MkVIII, 136 Sqn RAF, Burma, Commonwealth GB.

    Just sensational work Terry!8) Cheers, Tony.
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    Dirk's 1/72 Revell Vickers Wellington

    Wow! I thought I was a fast builder,just awesome stuff Dirk!:shock::D Only Canadian beer I have ever had was Moosehead (think that was it;s name).It was pretty good too.:) Cheers, Tony.
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    What's on The Workbench

    Made a start on my 1/48 Kittyhawk - Cheers, Tony.
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    **** DONE: 1/48 Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina Commonwealth GB.

    Please excuse my aussie cliche but Vic that is an absolute bloody ripper!:shock::D8) Fabulous job,just stunning. Cheers, Tony.
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    1/72 Memphis Belle Diorama

    All compartments joined to the fuselage really well - Lots and lots of .50 guns to build and paint now. Cheers, Tony.
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    What Annoyed You Today?

    haha! Guaranteed!:lol:
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