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That’s a thing of beauty Rich 👌

Looking forward to seeing how this one progresses Stef.

Thanks Matthew. I know what you mean - it’s a delicate balance isn’t it. I purposely didn’t pay too much attention to the running gear as I knew it was going to get some mud.

Cheers Rich 👍
You’re not wrong. I’m ok with CA during the build as I can largely clean up any mess, but it’s a royal pain if I’m trying to attach parts after painting. I suddenly get all cack-handed, and it refuses to hold 🙄

Thanks as always mate 👍

Thanks Tim. I tried Mig Ultra to hold the spare track links but it wasn’t too successful (I was perhaps a bit impatient). I have every flavour of VMS glue, which I generally swear by, but they let me down on this occasion. I might have to give some UV setting glue a try, I’ve heard it works well.

Cheers Stef, you’re very kind

Progress on the Churchill, weathering next to tie it all together. I’ve never had so many issues with superglue not holding though, I had tools and spare track links just pop off multiple times, regardless of which glue I used. Absolutely infuriating 🤬

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Very nice 👌

Thanks Ian… don’t remind me about the wheels, I’ve not even started them yet. Churchill wheels might be numerous, but at least they’re small. And you can’t really see the rear sprocket.

Thank you Tim

Thanks Dave 😊

Thanks Matthew, much appreciated 😊

Thank you 🙏

Cheers Paul 👍

Thanks Stef

I started this Churchill back in August as part of a GB on Britmodeller (thanks @stefjn.bsky.social) but missed the Oct deadline.

I love a pin-washed finish, but flippin’ heck, there’s a lot to pin-wash on a Churchill. Looking forward to doing some OPR next.

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Great work Paul

It was sound advice

Wow, thanks Faz… I feel genuinely honoured to be in such esteemed company 😊

What a fantastic collection. It’s a tough choice, but the Churchill AVRE is the standout for me, it’s just superb Stef 👌

Same Matt. I’ve done the Kindle equivalent of shelving a history book that was recommended by a podcast when it came out. The subject really appeals to me, but the writing and editing both leave a lot to be desired. I feel I should struggle through, but sometimes, life is just too short.

I love the layered tones and textures

That looks perfect Stef 👌👌👌

I’ve found a 2 inch wooden base that I must have bought around the same time, so will probably pop him on that with some simple groundwork.

Cheers Stef. Luckily, I invested in a bunch of Hornet figures back in the 90s but was never felt able to do them justice so they’ve sat in a drawer for the 30 odd years.

Thanks Kevin 👍

Cheers Paul 👍

Thanks Matthew… he also looks absolutely knackered 😂

Having really enjoyed painting the figures for my LRDG Patrol Truck, I thought I’d revisit my old collection of Hornet figures, starting with this fella. Roger Saunders’ sculpting is still peerless.

I need to get better at painting eyes, but I had a lot of fun.

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