mmD's Pairacobras **Finished**
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mmD's Pairacobras **Finished**
Time for a bit of fun, so I'll be doing a tandem build of the Airfix Airacobra 1/72 alongside the Hobby Boss version, also in 1/72 although anyone familiar with HB will be chuckling at that. Both will be Russkies, of course
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
First up is the HB kit.. expecting the usual wonderful attention to detail. Spot the deliberate mishtook?
a hint
Milk Tray style box, wings and fuselage all in one piece
the Plan
a hint
Milk Tray style box, wings and fuselage all in one piece
the Plan
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
Remember,"The Lady loves Milktray"
Although the Hobbyboss version probably reads "The Laddy loves Milktray".
Although the Hobbyboss version probably reads "The Laddy loves Milktray".
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
"Increase Fun Modell! Free More Funny!"AndrewR wrote:Remember,"The Lady loves Milktray"
Although the Hobbyboss version probably reads "The Laddy loves Milktray".
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
Super horthentic Hairy Cobra. Box like chocolate give slapper for good time.
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
I'll tell thee one thing, though: if you're looking for the easy life in a Blitzbau (and not hung up on the whole "Accuracy" thing) Hobbyboss are the kits for you.. this Airacroba is at the decalling stage. Pics to follow
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
Mike watch out for the HobbyBoss decals they do not like Micro Set but strangle do like micro Sol.
If you use Micro Set first like you normally would the decals go all soft and break up.
If you just use Micro Sol they behave and settle down as they should.
Regards Splash
If you use Micro Set first like you normally would the decals go all soft and break up.
If you just use Micro Sol they behave and settle down as they should.
Regards Splash
My work bench is starting to look like Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
thanks for the heads up, mate. I have to say, Hobbyboss decals are the worst I've ever come across.. and that includes Amodel, ARK and PM Kits.. I find that they will disintegrate at whim no matter what you do.. however, I'll follow your advice and see how we go..
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
Is the HB Hairy Cobra done yet Mike or have those decals spoiled your day?
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
Today spoiled my day quite nicely on its own.. decals are going on (and behaving themselves thus far) Of course, I forgot about the complicated masking job on the canopy in all this excitement, so that's going to slow the Huey Anaconda down..ShaunW wrote:Is the HB Hairy Cobra done yet Mike or have those decals spoiled your day?
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I am shocked and stunned to report that the decals have gone on just fine.. mostly. I had one lot of rudder numerals disintegrate but otherwise it's been fine.
Method: soak in water, regularly checking how they're doing (it appears to take the decals a while to slide off the backing paper but when they do, they do quickly and become floating objects.) Apply to recently Klear'd surface and manipulate with a soft, wet brush. Gently.
They seem to have settled down nicely but the coats of Klear that they're going to get should make sure of that. This one is nearly done..
Method: soak in water, regularly checking how they're doing (it appears to take the decals a while to slide off the backing paper but when they do, they do quickly and become floating objects.) Apply to recently Klear'd surface and manipulate with a soft, wet brush. Gently.
They seem to have settled down nicely but the coats of Klear that they're going to get should make sure of that. This one is nearly done..
Let's Go Hawks!/Allons 'Awks!
A:B=24:28
A:B=24:28
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
That's the method I use too, and it's usually pretty good. Techmod decals are a bit fragile and need a bit of care while pushing them into position, but most other ones work fine.mightymikeD wrote:I am shocked and stunned to report that the decals have gone on just fine.. mostly. I had one lot of rudder numerals disintegrate but otherwise it's been fine.
Method: soak in water, regularly checking how they're doing (it appears to take the decals a while to slide off the backing paper but when they do, they do quickly and become floating objects.) Apply to recently Klear'd surface and manipulate with a soft, wet brush. Gently.
They seem to have settled down nicely but the coats of Klear that they're going to get should make sure of that. This one is nearly done..
cheers
Andrew
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
Pics Mike - the excitement is killing me
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Let's Go Hawks!/Allons 'Awks!
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Re: mmD's Pairacobras
One Aircamacobor down..
One AAARGH with decals and otherwise a very straightforward build. It is, of course, a tail sitter (d'oh!), a small blob of blu tack is currently keeping it upright. I'll come up with a better solution.
I really hope I get a camera for christmas..
One AAARGH with decals and otherwise a very straightforward build. It is, of course, a tail sitter (d'oh!), a small blob of blu tack is currently keeping it upright. I'll come up with a better solution.
I really hope I get a camera for christmas..
Let's Go Hawks!/Allons 'Awks!
A:B=24:28
A:B=24:28