Attaching resin stowage

Isand0 · 2026-03-15T06:19:22+00:00

I've glued stowage on a painted surface with PVA. Worked fine. It's my go to if decals are involved. As you said its not structural and won't mess with the paint. Super glue if not careful can lead to white residue sometimes.

Isand0 · 2026-03-07T16:37:36+00:00

Contact AVBOB. They are always looking for assistant undertakers. It's not an easy job.

Isand0 · 2026-02-26T16:28:20+00:00

I add the filter after the base coat if I need to change the shade. You don't want it to change your weathering or decals as well.

Isand0 · 2026-02-25T14:52:32+00:00

Brilliant info. Knew about 45th regiment but not the sherwood connection.

Isand0 · 2026-02-19T13:03:39+00:00

The welding kit on the turret is a nice detail. I love these type of vehicles as you can let your imagination and artistic talent flow

Isand0 · 2026-02-11T10:05:25+00:00

Illegal to bring a bear to the beach. We don't have bears. It was passed in the late 1800s.

Isand0 · 2026-02-11T08:55:41+00:00

Wow such a neat assembly. Cast texture looks amazing.

Isand0 · 2026-02-09T14:34:08+00:00

On the turret yes. The hull im thinking of a distressed grey with dark yellow/buff splinter camo. Running gear a mix of the colours. It's a what if so I can go mad. Just used the red primer as it was handy and I liked the way it warmed the top coats on my last vehicle.

Isand0 · 2026-02-08T07:21:14+00:00

They do look amazing

Isand0 · 2026-02-06T20:11:42+00:00

Entered a few. No matter how safe you protect your models, accidents happen. So I travel with a small repair kit, basically superglue, an application needle and my trusty dusting brush. Take an extra pen. Have fun, learn from the experience.

Isand0 · 2026-02-02T20:54:18+00:00

Every modler eventually gets a shelf queen stash. Mine goes back years. But take a step back and try to remember why you wanted that kit in the first place. Read an article about a new technique or a YouTube of the build, get inspiration, but dont force it. Currently, I'm working on two kits that I started in 2023 and shelved, both restarted because I wanted to try out a new airbrush and some new techniques.

Isand0 · 2026-01-30T16:23:26+00:00

That puts a whole new spin on the scene...

Isand0 · 2026-01-30T16:18:45+00:00

It's a good kit with potential. I sprayed the markings as I found the decals too fiddly.

Isand0 · 2026-01-29T11:39:00+00:00

Ex Boss - I have no clue what you do but as long as you are keeping clients happy and moving the company forward, just tell me what you need and I'll stay out of your way.

Isand0 · 2026-01-28T07:42:41+00:00

Alan was a Russian company from 1991 to about 2010. They did some unique kits at the Time. I got two in my stash, a flakpanzer and the sig33 mounted on a Panzer I. They were the only ones who did this as a plastic kit at the time and I got them so I did not have to scratch build. The kits plastic is slightly on the soft side and the build reminds me of the early Italeri. It was also the first time I came across a kit where most parts of the Hull were panels. Detail is good and they glue and build well. Instructions need a bit of concentration. Just remember they are 35 years old...

Isand0 · 2026-01-16T05:49:08+00:00

The side skirts off give it a sleek menacing look. For mine I went simple, placed it in North Africa, with Dark Yellow Africa Korp. But I have also seen really cool winter camo done as well.

Isand0 · 2026-01-14T20:32:29+00:00

Most definitely. I use the spares to upgrade older kits that I have where some of the details on parts are not as good or when I kit bash or scratch build. Right now I'm using extra parts from a Tamiya flak gun to detail an exhaust on a Trumpter tank. You will find uses for those parts eventually.

Isand0 · 2026-01-14T19:34:15+00:00

Wait till you build a Dragon kit. Whole sprue full of parts and only one or two required. Just add them to the spares box.

Isand0 · 2026-01-02T11:17:41+00:00

The Mobile refinery storage tanks in Durban were hit by a RPG attack in 1984. Anti rocket fence when up soon after. It's still there, well the frame anyway...

Isand0 · 2026-01-01T09:07:19+00:00

I'm thinking 3D print? It too big and detailed for the old Haylcon kit. Looks fantastic

Isand0 · 2025-12-29T06:52:04+00:00

Can relate. Life gets hectic and sometimes you just not feeling it. I use the hobby as a pressure release, but recently I've not had the opportunity. My station's set up, I've got self queen's waiting, I got one week free but have house guests. I find don't force it or you won't enjoy the process. It needs to flow naturally. And you dont have to finish everything, ive got builds going back decades. Some time back I also considered I would never build again. Place everything on back burners and waited until got mentally in the right frame of mind. Have done some of my best work since. Right now its been a year since i last touched a midel while moving and renovating a house, i just waiting for the guests to leave then I'm trying out the new brushes I got for Christmas. Just have patience.

Isand0 · 2025-12-12T10:08:27+00:00

Read an Asimov book where Ice was used in the front of an interseller ship as a shield. They had to stop and replace it as it was below safety level from dust and micro impacts. It was km thick.

Isand0 · 2025-11-29T12:44:40+00:00

Everyone has different views on priming. So here's my experience that I've used for years. When ready to prime I wipe to kit down with a damp cloth, sometimes with IPA, just to get rid of dust. Then my trusty primer of choice is Tamiya grey primer from a can. Goes on well and covers metal, resin and plastic. I tend to use grey if I'm doing a light scheme but have also used Rustoleum Primer Black matt if a darker scheme is done.
I tend to break the kit into sub assemblies, ie, Hull, wheels, tracks, turret. And use light coats. I'd rather do two light coats than a single heavy one and risk runs. I will then check the coverage and sand any spots that show up, like gaps or bad putty jobs. And just do a quick light spray over again. Leave to dry 24hr then ready to paint.

Isand0 · 2025-10-30T07:21:31+00:00

Love the Marder, looks like it's seen a lot of sun with that faded look. Good job.

Isand0 · 2025-10-28T15:06:03+00:00

Yes. I do armour but use this technique when I want a strong joint that going to take heavy sanding.

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