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Post by keavdog on Nov 1, 2024 11:05:02 GMT -5
Nice Andrew. I can't start a kit without the canopy masks these days.
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Post by adt70hk on Nov 1, 2024 11:13:24 GMT -5
Nice Andrew. I can't start a kit without the canopy masks these days. No what you mean. I once did DIY masking on a 1/72 Bf110.....I'll let that sink in for a moment, what with all that glass....and then not long afterwards did a kit that came with masks and was sold. I know it adds a lot to the price especially when compared to the price of cheaper kits but it saves so much time and aggravation! |
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Post by keavdog on Nov 1, 2024 11:15:27 GMT -5
Ya, clear well painted canopies make the model. You can screw up a lot of little ways but a bad canopy ruins a model.
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Post by tcoat on Nov 3, 2024 9:35:15 GMT -5
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Post by adt70hk on Nov 3, 2024 11:15:27 GMT -5
That's great timing... I'm actually thinking of getting one of these. Will have to see if available in the UK |
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Post by tcoat on Nov 3, 2024 11:50:08 GMT -5
That's great timing... I'm actually thinking of getting one of these. Will have to see if available in the UK Obviously there are much more expensive ones that are probably "better" but at the price point this is really good. The size is much nicer than my smaller one and the build quality is good. My only criticism is that it does not have different tones of light like my old one did. Not a huge deal since I usually use the pure white light anyway. There are several different backgrounds with it but I haven't played with them yet.  |
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Post by adt70hk on Nov 3, 2024 15:06:53 GMT -5
That's great timing... I'm actually thinking of getting one of these. Will have to see if available in the UK Obviously there are much more expensive ones that are probably "better" but at the price point this is really good. The size is much nicer than my smaller one and the build quality is good. My only criticism is that it does not have different tones of light like my old one did. Not a huge deal since I usually use the pure white light anyway. There are several different backgrounds with it but I haven't played with them yet. Thanks Tony for taking the time to that for me. I'll definitely have to look at getting one.....and they do sell this in the UK! |
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Post by stikpusher on Nov 3, 2024 16:53:32 GMT -5
Ya gotta love a good photo light booth.... they lift your work from so so to wow! I do love the Loach in there!  it may not be a 1/9 Loach, but... |
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Post by brandonk on Nov 4, 2024 10:17:01 GMT -5
I recently found out that Revell and several others are discontinuing several kits. So, I bought some before the scalpers jack up the prices. The one that got me the most was the Revell 71 442. This one surprises me as it is not very old. I got 2 as I have plans to try and kit bash one of them with the curbside 68 GTO. Not sure if it will work, but no harm in trying. The other one that I didn't get is the Revell 1/32 Iron Maiden SPitfire, RIP. I also picked up the AMT 68 GTO just so I would have it in the stash when I'm ready.
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Post by spook on Nov 4, 2024 13:45:36 GMT -5
Been trying to find a Iron Maiden Spitfire for quite some time .
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Post by tcoat on Nov 4, 2024 13:52:28 GMT -5
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Post by mach7 on Nov 4, 2024 19:46:45 GMT -5
These came in the mail today.  A bunch of LEDs for a few Star Trek builds coming up. I'm still waiting for some aftermarket parts. Engine nacelle caps, corrected main sensor antenna, and correct B/C deck for the old AMT 1/650 TOS kit. The LEDs are for a TOS Data pad, a 1/650 and 1/1000 TOS Enterprise's. |
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Post by paddy on Nov 5, 2024 8:33:33 GMT -5
 couldn't resist this above, its the road version with lights and screens , spare wheel etc of the race version i built earlier in the year I want to build the new version as factory fresh, probably in black...  |
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Post by tcoat on Nov 5, 2024 8:52:47 GMT -5
couldn't resist this above, its the road version with lights and screens , spare wheel etc of the race version i built earlier in the year I want to build the new version as factory fresh, probably in black... Sort of a before and after race mods? |
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Post by paddy on Nov 5, 2024 9:26:29 GMT -5
Yea.....just noticed ones got mudguards as well :-)
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Post by imatanker on Nov 5, 2024 9:27:09 GMT -5
They do look good in black,I must say. 
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Post by aaronw on Nov 5, 2024 13:51:25 GMT -5
Interesting, so there is a light in the top? I usually just clean up my paint booth and lay a piece of poster board in it for taking photos. I have a swing arm lamp with a daylight bulb over the paint booth for use in painting and photos. This looks like a nice compact solution that wouldn't require cleaning up the paint booth. |
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Post by aaronw on Nov 5, 2024 13:52:44 GMT -5
I recently found out that Revell and several others are discontinuing several kits. So, I bought some before the scalpers jack up the prices. The one that got me the most was the Revell 71 442. This one surprises me as it is not very old. I got 2 as I have plans to try and kit bash one of them with the curbside 68 GTO. Not sure if it will work, but no harm in trying. The other one that I didn't get is the Revell 1/32 Iron Maiden SPitfire, RIP. I also picked up the AMT 68 GTO just so I would have it in the stash when I'm ready.
I didn't even know this kit was out and they are discontinuing it? That is either very quick, or I've been living under a rock. Option 2 is quite likely. |
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Post by tcoat on Nov 5, 2024 13:58:02 GMT -5
Interesting, so there is a light in the top? I usually just clean up my paint booth and lay a piece of poster board in it for taking photos. I have a swing arm lamp with a daylight bulb over the paint booth for use in painting and photos. This looks like a nice compact solution that wouldn't require cleaning up the paint booth. There are 4 rings of LED lights in the top that are dimmable. There is then a removable sheet of translucent plastic that diffuses the light so there is little glare. There are some units that give the option of different tones of light but this one only has the bright white. It is nice because it can sit right beside my build table which makes taking progress shots a breeze. Is very handy if you want to stow away between projects because it folds all up and just slips into a carry case which is included. Can see the lights here:  |
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Post by paddy on Nov 5, 2024 18:28:19 GMT -5
Mine is similar but it has 4 strips of leds across the top and they are angleable so you can back light with them as well. The real advantage though is you can get great depth of field with the extra light and still keep a reasonable shutter speed and still bleach out the surround like this so its all about the subject and not the background 
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Post by tcoat on Nov 5, 2024 19:35:26 GMT -5
Mine is similar but it has 4 strips of leds across the top and they are angleable so you can back light with them as well. The real advantage though is you can get great depth of field with the extra light and still keep a reasonable shutter speed and still bleach out the surround like this so its all about the subject and not the background My Tamiya 1/35 Valentine Shutter speed? My poor old camera ain't got no shutter speed. Now you just talkin' fancy talk.  I really should think about upgrading my camera but this is all I would ever use it for so it isn't really a good use of money. |
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Post by aaronw on Nov 5, 2024 22:48:42 GMT -5
Mine is similar but it has 4 strips of leds across the top and they are angleable so you can back light with them as well. The real advantage though is you can get great depth of field with the extra light and still keep a reasonable shutter speed and still bleach out the surround like this so its all about the subject and not the background My Tamiya 1/35 Valentine Shutter speed? My poor old camera ain't got no shutter speed. Now you just talkin' fancy talk. I really should think about upgrading my camera but this is all I would ever use it for so it isn't really a good use of money. Digital SLRs have been out long enough now, that they have gone through several generations, and mirrorless cameras have really started to compete. Now there are plenty of perfectly good, but no longer cutting edge Canon and Nikon DSLRs online and in camera shops for as little as $100-200. Nice thing with Canon and Nikon is you can still use lenses from the film days so for static photography like models you can get really good quality manual focus lenses pretty cheap. Sure they may "only" be 12-15mp, but you will have full control of all the features to do artsy photos. I have a Canon T1i which was Canon's then current entry level "prosumer" DSLR in 2010. The kit (camera & 18-55mm lens) that I paid around $800 for in 2010 you can now get used for about $150, sometimes less. The current generation of cameras now run 24-32mp instead of 15mp, and the video features are more robust, but my T1i still takes great photos. |
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Post by thechaos on Nov 6, 2024 1:57:46 GMT -5
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Post by paddy on Nov 6, 2024 5:41:59 GMT -5
thechaos..........I know a very nice man who could help you, it may take quite a few sessions |
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Post by tcoat on Nov 6, 2024 7:07:14 GMT -5
HMMMM Googling "hobby shop robbed of all contents" right this minute.
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Post by brandonk on Nov 6, 2024 10:15:29 GMT -5
Holy cow!! That's an entire stash right there.
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 6, 2024 10:33:32 GMT -5
I really don't know how these things keep coming home with me.  |
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Post by tcoat on Nov 6, 2024 11:31:05 GMT -5
I really don't know how these things keep coming home with me. Magic  |
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 6, 2024 11:36:03 GMT -5
I really don't know how these things keep coming home with me. Magic
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