A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS AND THE PASSING OF HEROES…
Following yesterday’s issues with the boiler, my health and my lack of time at the workbench, today has been a little more like it…
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: BOILERS, DOCTORS AND MISSED REHEARSALS…
Every so often life gets in the way of what you had planned for a day, with unforeseen events unfolding when you least expect them. Today, has been one of those days when best laid plans were put to bed and I had to deal with things other than building models…at least in the main.
MODELMAKER’S LIFE: PERSONAL MEMORIES, FUN PHOTOS AND ARTISTS OIL PAINTS
Away from wistful reminiscences, today has seen me focus on the weathering of the Anson ready I hope, to be finished over the next couple of days.
A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: RELAXING DAYS, COLD WEATHER AND SOME SIMPLE DECALS…
This weekend has been more about visiting friends than it has, building models. Despite that, I’ve managed to decal the Anson so maybe next week it will be finally ready for display…
A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: SATURDAY MORNINGS, A TRIP INTO TOWN AND A REBIRTH OF MODEL SHOPS?
Not everything has to be about building models. Saturdays are often about friends, family and the simple pleasures in life.
A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: SUCCESS, PARTIAL FAILURES AND FUTURE PLANS…
Let’s wrap up the week with a final look at the Anson’s paintwork, future plans for work and how you can support this page.
A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: METAL FINISHES, EXPERIMENTATION AND WHY ARTISTIC LICENCE IS NOT A DIRTY PHRASE…
Sometimes there is no getting around the need to experiment before applying layers of paint to your pride and joy. Today, saw just such a period of trial and thankfully, no error…
A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: DISCUSSIONS, DECISIONS AND AN AFTERNOON OF FRUSTRATION…
Ever have one of those days when best laid plans, move from success to failure in short order? Welcome to my Wednesday in the studio…
A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: GLASS PANELS, HANDPAINTING AND TIME SPENT THINKING, RATHER THAN DOING…
A day of filled with glazed cockpit panels, procrastination and a sudden desire to put down the airbrush, and pick up a paintbrush instead…
A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: AIRFIX KITS, SURFACE PREP AND WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE…
Metallic finishes require an increased degree of preparation if marks in the surface of the plastic are not to show through the thin paint. But how far should you go and when should you draw the line..?
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