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Jim.

@jim1860.bsky.social
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Retired, finding things to do. Interest in photography,scale modelling,walking, just about anything. Please feel free to visit The Brain Tumour Charity, my son is currently having treatment. www.thebraintumourcharity.org

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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 7h
My pleasure.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 8h
I think dusting after almost is done gives a more realistic look.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 8h
That is exactly how I process the kit Ian. It's always worked for me.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10h
I do that after the matt varnish stage, it adheres better o the finish.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 11h
I use a rattle can, both army painter brand.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 14h
Thanks Mark, it'll get some dirt on factory fresh.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Many thanks.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Cheers Paul.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Brilliant, thanks for that bit of information, learning all the time.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
It certainly is. Many thanks Dave.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Cheers Alexander..
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
It is a strange one Stef, thanks my friend.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Many thanks Alfie.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Got the gloss coat on and decals, sealed them with gloss. I'll let this dry and do some weathering then dumb it all down with a matt varnish. Andys Hobby 1/16 M3/M3A1 Halftrack. The bonnet decal is interesting in that the centre is coloured. #histscalemodels
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Andys Hobby, its produced by Takom.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Aye it got there. 😀
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Its 1/16 Scale.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Cheers Mark.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Many thanks Paul.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Many thanks my friend.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Thank you Stef. Its getting there.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Cheers Rich. Kind words.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Many thanks Dave. Much appreciated.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Thank you, yes it was hoping it had been here well before now.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Thats all the parts on the kit, just a clear coat of varnish for the decals and weathering then a matt varnish to seal it in. I've had stowage on order for a while now, apparently it will be here soon. Its from Value Gear. Hmm. #histscalemodels
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Never tire watching this.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Looking good Mark, plenty of detail on the kit.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
That looks looks realistic Rich.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
It does and .30 cal for the crew compartment.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Thank you, yes it will my friend. I did the tyres1st so that I could ensure I had good coverage all over.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
They have no class, in 30 years time the classics will still be what know as classics, not of the cars around today will ever reach that milestone.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
What do they think when the concept starts, it awful, they'd actually make more sales bringing some of the original styles back.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Cheers Des.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Cheers Paul. Its getting there
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It's the Andys Hobby 1/16 scale.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Many thanks Stef.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The main section is nearly there. #histscalemodels
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Pmsl.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
You need to increase the dosage on the tablets Rich. 😀
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Thats a sweet engine build Rich.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The 8 hour getting up with the alarm is a long distance memory these days.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Thats a nice kit from airfix.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Waning Crescent, Illumination: 36.7% this morning. #moon
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Oh dear.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Looks well.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Fortunately its position may obscure that, im sure once painted it'll blen in. Thankfully you found the piece.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It is a real shame, we expect better in new to mould kits.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Its tested my patience Jason. I expected better from a new mould.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Thats a nice one John. Yes it does seem an issue. I think when you are joining them this way it leave room for the fitting to be out. The upper parts had to be adjusted to fit. You wont see it in the finish but I know its there.
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Cheers Ian. between £114 and £145. I got mine reduced because I had some points with Jadlam.
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