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Modelling Technique How do I go about using a particular medium? ... plastic, resin, photo-etch? Moderator: Global Moderator	101	499	Modelling water by ranitajain Sept 29, 2014 6:29:38 GMT
Glues & Fillers What glue do I use for a particular medium?, how do I use filler?, what health & safety issues should I consider? Moderator: Global Moderator	14	58	Health & Safety by jonathanidf May 21, 2015 13:04:15 GMT
Tools Questions about using particular modelling tools and details of your designs for unique equipment here ... Moderator: Global Moderator	34	170	free standing 5X magnifyer LED lamp by Richard Moore May 2, 2014 20:04:21 GMT
Airbrushes & Compressors Got a problem with your airbrush or require help with your technique? ... Moderator: Global Moderator	41	299	Airbrush question by Rob Monfea Feb 6, 2014 12:33:27 GMT
Paint Do you use Acrylic or Enamel, what's best, do you have a particular paint problem? ... Moderator: Global Moderator	86	521	Johnson's klear by NoelSmith May 30, 2022 16:02:41 GMT
Decals and Weathering Can I make my own decals? ... what's silvering?... how do I protect decals? ... how do you weather a model? Moderator: Global Moderator	32	158	Weathering Fuilmodel tracks by harley Feb 20, 2014 23:49:52 GMT
Electronics Using electronics with your model? ... pose your questions or give explanations of your technique here ... Moderator: Global Moderator	4	12	maplins special offer by Deleted Jan 8, 2011 20:05:10 GMT
Photography Recording your creations on film, got a technique? Moderator: Global Moderator	12	109	The macro in the picture by lalo Jun 29, 2013 8:43:12 GMT

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bannyjunior: I'm trying to find the F Parts sprue for the Tamiya 1/12 Williams FW14b. Unfortunately this is no longer available from Tamiya. Help would be very gratefully received. Nov 27, 2017 14:28:16 GMT

jeeves103: Hi, Jan 30, 2018 10:36:01 GMT

jeeves103: Hi, i’am Looking for instructions and decals for the old Revell HH-53 Or CH-53 USAF / MARINES in 1/48 Scale. Can anyone help please. Thank you in advance. Regards, Dave Jan 30, 2018 10:38:10 GMT

Jason: Blog updated pop on over to theaveragemodeller.com for a read, May 27, 2018 11:26:32 GMT

bannyjunior: Glad to report that I stumbled across this site: www.spotmodel.com who offer free copies of instructions for lots (all?) Tamiya kits - including my missing ones! Jun 17, 2018 15:51:59 GMT

Ianshaw: Wanted please- RAM Models 1/72 BAe Nimrod R.1P XV249 Retirement 2011 Scheme Decals, Reasonable price paid for a set. Apr 28, 2019 9:13:45 GMT

stimpy60: Does anyone know the UK contact for AMP? If there is one that is. I've just had the front clear cockpit crack on the Westland Dragonfly helicopter and want to try and source replacement parts if possible. Jul 28, 2019 18:39:57 GMT

xvtonker: Can anyone please point in the right direction for ordering kits from Big Die Scale Models? Thanks... Dec 25, 2019 11:31:26 GMT

dave82820: I am building a roden mohawk jov. I have had a accident with the top canopy, I have a small crack in it. I need a replacement for it. I have tried to contact roden @ roden@roden.eu.but have not had any response. Can you please give me some advice on how to Feb 12, 2020 19:05:08 GMT

kfirfae: Joined recently. Been stashing kits for years. Time to start building! A few years ago I purchased several lots/old kits off ebay. Need Instructions for the following 1/72 kits; Heller Alouette III, Airfix Coursair II, Hobbycraft Beaver. Mar 16, 2020 18:00:14 GMT

josef: To kfirfae: Maybe late ... I have tutorials for Beaver HC and Allouette Heller

Aug 1, 2020 15:06:20 GMT

nobodysignificant: Anybody got a spare Airfix 1/72 Handley Page Victor K2/SR2 Decal no.18 please? Sept 1, 2020 9:05:58 GMT

Uncle sage: Has anybody got a spare 1/48 scale cockpit canopy for a airfix stuka dive bomber Iv built the model but the canopy fell on floor and accidently got stood on and crushed other than that the model is complete thx Jun 14, 2021 20:59:49 GMT

Uncle sage: Has anybody built the italia 1/72 Wellington. I am in the process I must say the assembly of the front and rear gun turrets is the hardest job iv done on a model in over 40 years I spent hours assembling just 1 turret. Jun 24, 2021 23:33:17 GMT

yogibaird: Hello. New to all this but looking for copy of May/june 1990 magazine re Tamiya 1/25 Centurion.Finally got hold of kit - being able to find my magazine as well after 30 years is being optimistic. Just hope someone else is more organised. Thanks. Sept 15, 2022 22:26:48 GMT

bootneck: Hello all, I want to scratchbuild a Bedford OL [LWB] truck in 1:35 scale; however, I am struggling to find a diagram of the chassis layout. Can anyone please help with a drawing, blueprint or scan? Sept 21, 2022 15:51:28 GMT *

mpaullloyd: Hi all, just saying hello. Its been a while since I used a forum so please bear with me. Oct 16, 2023 19:09:17 GMT

david5: Any idea where I can get the dimensions of the ambulance body and similar radio body for the Opel blitz, I need them for 1/24 conversions Oct 30, 2023 17:46:17 GMT

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mack5812: Aeromaster 32-003 for 1/32 Revell Hunter: Good Morning. I am looking for the Omani Airforce option from this sheet. Please can you help? Oct 20, 2024 9:50:58 GMT