Well I got my orange tuque today and have proudly changed my avatar to suit. don't think i've got the courage to wear it out to the local boozer though so i'll just stick with my tribute avatar.
In the Uk we had a heatwave and it really was too warm to do anything so I just put my models in a quiet corner and grabbed an ice cold one from the fridge although now it's a typical english summer meaning it's raining so i've decided to put my models in a quiet corner and grab an ice cold one...
Great work Joseph and good timing for me too as i've been looking around for a decent build diary of a viper as i've just got hold of one and want to do it justice and just can't bear to do it oob so it's accurizing and lighting for me. Good job sir ;D
Oh how I love panel lines and a carefully applied wash. Good job sir and i've not been in a mood for modelling for weeks now but seeing your lovely bird has inspired me to get off my behind and do something so thanks for that ;D
Re: AMT Klingon Bird of Prey
As you say it's all about trial and error and there's a learning curve in all aspects of modelmaking so just learn from you're mistakes and improve the next time. Personally I think it looked great and am looking forward to seeing it finished. I was going to ask if...
Well i've ordered an orange touk (wooly hat to us english folk) from Scott so at my next model show i'm gonna pretend to be him by putting on a rather convincing canadian accent and assasinating any passing sowing machines I encounter!
My avatar shows a concept snowspeeder as designed by Ralph McQuarrie and scratchbuilt by me years ago and being re-invented by me now in a larger scale and also a smaller scale for a client.http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m273/incrediblefruit1968/t47.gif And here's the painting that gave me...
You lucky %*$)@|\. When I finally had enough cash to get one every shop I tried had none so I settled for second best, the 1/48 X-Wing which i'm still happy about.
Hi gang!
I'm Phil and have been doing kits since the age of 14 and kitbashing/scratchbuilding since 21 and loving it. Have been a member of various clubs and societies in my earlier years but since moving down to the south of england there don't seem to be much interest so it's nice to be part...
I used to have a wonderfull shed type mancave...http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?id=1175787225&pid=30162325#/photo.php?pid=30137035&id=1175787225
Until I moved...and now it's been reduced to...
Wow, never thought i'd get a taste of home on here but that looks a lot like a lil' ol' bridge me an me mate wrote our name on in Duddon Valley. Spot on!
Last time I had a soupcatcher it was all brown, but now it's all MANLY brown with white bits making me look all distinguished and i'm going thin on top too so i'm heading for Jean Luc Picard and Bruce Willis type virility (think I spelt that right?)