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Airfix Cromwel Starter Kit 1/76
RybenUK
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Joined: October 26, 2012
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Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012 - 09:54 AM UTC
Well this is my first model after coming back to the hobby after many years

so I`m obviously still learning.

Can`t believe how good models are these days in terms of fit and finish!...

Made it such a pleasure to put together.

Dont think it turned out half bad especially considering i was only using 4 starter kit paints and the small brush. Even got round to doing some pin washes and weathering/chipping!

1. Decals went on super easy - Microset and Sol is a God send!
2. Used small fuse wire for aerials..not even sure if Cromwells had them but hey ho.
3.Sand bags on a Cromwell? Don't ever think I've seen a pic of them but thought they looked good! Basically just plug wire, painted brown..half decent effect I suppose..
4.Yes decals are in wrong positions!...got sidetracked looking at back of box and got front and back mucked up! oops..next time..
5.Used a pencil graphite to darken the exhaust area, turned out OK too.

Might throw together a dio base type thing to detract the viewer from the shoddy work!

Stuff Used - Microsol/set, Alclad Aqua Gloss, Vallejo Satin Varnish, 4! starter paints, Precision Poly








Anyway, be gentle! It was my first time!


Ryben
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Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012 - 10:09 AM UTC
Way to go Andy! and welcome to the site.It looks a lot better than my first build.The biggest things are,if you had fun,and do you like it.Model on,Sir.Jeff T.
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Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012 - 12:19 PM UTC
Hello Andy,

Jeff pretty well summed it up nicely! I think its pretty impressive being 1/76. The only person i know who makes it look easy is...well...Jeff T.!

Gary
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Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012 - 12:42 PM UTC
Gary,thanks man.Good to see you here.Jeff T.
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