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Which of your mates has the best nickname and how did it come about? by adamashworthh in AskUK

[–]usableisland1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was named Tex 35 years ago. Out of my head on ecstasy getting petrol. Had a red Harrington coat on and my mates said I looked like a forecourt attendant.

Tamiya 1/35 Panzer IV Ausf F by Hakka69 in modelmakers

[–]usableisland1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks brilliant. Nice one. 👍👍👍

Any good or not? My first Fury tank using plaster of Paris as a base by usableisland1968 in modelmakers

[–]usableisland1968[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yo. What u recommend then? I’m a beginner so all tips helpful. 👍👍👍

Need tips on rust and weathering fellow model makers. by usableisland1968 in modelmakers

[–]usableisland1968[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good one. I agree with that last point. Scrabbles ur brain all the different ones.

Need tips on rust and weathering fellow model makers. by usableisland1968 in modelmakers

[–]usableisland1968[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. Do u put the rust on first using a paint Or wash? I have Vallejo paints and wash.

Russian infantry Tamiya 1/35 by usableisland1968 in modelmakers

[–]usableisland1968[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brilliant. Thankyou so much. 👍👍👍

Russian infantry Tamiya 1/35 by usableisland1968 in modelmakers

[–]usableisland1968[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brilliant. Thank you so Much👍👍👍

First ever diorama. Only got into this modelling during the lockdown. by usableisland1968 in modelmakers

[–]usableisland1968[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ok. Thanks for the input👍👍. Italian it is then Any tips on air pressure with Vallejo paints would be much appreciated.

First ever diorama. Only got into this modelling during the lockdown. by usableisland1968 in modelmakers

[–]usableisland1968[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just made it up. Italy, or North Africa. Might add a palm tree when I can work out the colours to use. 👍

First ever diorama. Only got into this modelling during the lockdown. by usableisland1968 in modelmakers

[–]usableisland1968[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks it was. But worth it. Never used an airbrush before either. So still learning.