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by Deacon
Mon 05 Jan 2009, 5:41 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: 2009 Kit Buyers Beware - Tamiya prices increased
Replies: 2
Views: 998

Re: 2009 Kit Buyers Beware - Tamiya prices increased

The owner of Parabellum, my local kit shop, told me that there will be a price increase across all companies. But he is only going to issue the new prices as and when he restocks. An example he gave was the Hasegawa 1:48 Ark Royal Phantom. It was supposed to be released in 2008 at £24, but now it is...
by Deacon
Sun 04 Jan 2009, 11:43 am
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Deacon History
Replies: 1
Views: 662

Deacon History

Hi guys, Happy New Year. Just thought as a newbie to the forum I'd give a little background about my model making "career". Basically I have been making models on and off for 30 years and clearly have a lot to learn about the hobby. I have been a figure painter for most of this time, usual...
by Deacon
Sun 04 Jan 2009, 11:27 am
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Tornado DVD
Replies: 0
Views: 708

Tornado DVD

Dont' know whether any of you guys are interested, but The Works are selling a Tornado DVD for 99p. The Music is lame, the commentary not too bad, but its the actuall shots of the aircraft that may be of use to modellers. Picked a copy up from New Street, Birmingham.
by Deacon
Thu 20 Nov 2008, 12:53 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Tamiya Colours
Replies: 2
Views: 921

Re: Tamiya Colours

Tom thanks for your help and that is a really useful tip. It just demonstrates to me, again, that I really no nothing about model-making skills. But, and I am sorry to be a pain, if I was to use Tamiya pots instead of the spray, what Tamiya pot paints would people recommend as substitutes for the Ta...
by Deacon
Tue 18 Nov 2008, 7:20 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Tamiya Colours
Replies: 2
Views: 921

Tamiya Colours

I need your help again guys. I am having a mini competition with a mate, we are both building Me 262's 1:48 scale. The prize, a bottle of real ale for the winner (so all to play for). But, he has already come across a problem. What is the corresponding Tamiya XF colour (small acrylic pot) for the fo...
by Deacon
Tue 04 Nov 2008, 2:50 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Vallejo Paints: RAF Overall Grey
Replies: 8
Views: 2512

Re: Vallejo Paints: RAF Overall Grey

With all the info members of this forum are providing me, it looks like what I should do in future is think of an aircraft I want to do, then ask you guys what's the best kit to buy to represent it. :smile:

Thanks Damien for the advice on the pink colour scheme.
by Deacon
Tue 04 Nov 2008, 12:46 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Vallejo Paints: RAF Overall Grey
Replies: 8
Views: 2512

Re: Vallejo Paints: RAF Overall Grey

Seamus, Craig, really appreciate the advice guys. :clap:

Imagine a 42 year old guy, returning to the hobby and always built from the box, that's me.

Over scale decals !! Never even entered my head.
by Deacon
Tue 04 Nov 2008, 12:03 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Vallejo Paints: RAF Overall Grey
Replies: 8
Views: 2512

Re: Vallejo Paints: RAF Overall Grey

Great, you obviously know a lot more about Jaguar colour schemes than I do. So,er, the obvious question I need to ask is what greys might they be in the Vallejo range Damien? The Italari instructions for the T.2 at Coltishall 2004 says Dark Sea Grey Model Masters 2059. They show the aircraft in just...
by Deacon
Tue 04 Nov 2008, 9:22 am
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Vallejo Paints: RAF Overall Grey
Replies: 8
Views: 2512

Vallejo Paints: RAF Overall Grey

Hi guys, Wonder if you can help me with the above. I have used Vallejo for the past 18 years as a figure painter (15mm). Now I am enjoying a return to model making, especially 1:72nd. I have three RAF fighters to make up: Jaguar, Tornado and Harrier. The Jaguar is ready for spraying and I have given...