paul71 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 osprey men at arms series of books are a good reference point to start with. Its a good setting, P40 looks a bit war weary as they soon did operating in the desert. the monkey is a nice addition i do remember reading about a squadron having one as a mascot some time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 What are appropriate RAF colors for the Western desert? Doing both pilots and crew. Khaki Drill, a lighter shade than temperate khaki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 What are appropriate RAF colors for the Western desert? Doing both pilots and crew.Khaki Drill, a lighter shade than temperate khaki. I am going to lighten the colors a bit with pastels. any idea on colors for a standard issue monkey? Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 any idea on colors for a standard issue monkey?Randall What type of monkey is it? japanese_goblin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 any idea on colors for a standard issue monkey?RandallWhat type of monkey is it? japanese_goblin An RAF monkey of coursesunglasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Hi ratch what are the colours you use for khaki uniforms, ive got some planned to do at some point both raf and Luftwaffe aircraft and i would like to do some ground crew at some pointpaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 I've mainly used Vallejo Model Color 70921 141 English Uniform with a little variation in tone and a sepia wash added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 thanks ratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Can anyone tell me what this figure is doing?Airfix figure, 1/72, Special hobby Barracuda, Coastal kits backdrop.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 I think that man has a large screwdriver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marto Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Greasing. One of the least glamorous jobs a mech can do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Muth Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 My first intention was, he use a hose, but not sure.Matthiasaka modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 My first thought was that he is pulling a cleaning rod through a gun barrel but that would be done on a bench I think.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 hi ratch I've made a start on painting some figures but what glue do you use for gluing the trollies that come with them I've tried a few different ones but nothing has worked and i know you have changed the heads of some and if i give this a go in the future i will have a few headless people wondering about paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 I use Superglue (cyanoacrylate). It's not perfect and figures will not stand lots of handling - hence why I paint them on cocktail sticks and mount them on bases after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 thanks for the info ratch, I've given it a try but the superglue failed to work didn't stick at all is there a difference in the plastics they used over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 Probably a difference in types of superglue as much as anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 thanks ratch i will try some different types of superglue and see what works, what make do you use on yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 had my first go at doing some figures after wanting to do something different, i gave them a going over with thinned white glue and water painted then sealed them with humbrol clear matt varnish which left white marks all over them so went over them again with humbrol clear gloss varnish and that has sorted some of it out.i can see in the pictures bits that haven't been painted right but sadly that's my eyes even with glasses and a magnifier i couldn't see them and they looked ok to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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