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    Thread: 3D Modelling
Post: RE: 3D Modelling

Yes the 750 was a beast back in the day and set the standard for most modern motorcycles. That isn't to say that it isn't just as potent today though. I may be getting myself one in the near future so...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Modification Gallery , 06-06-2019, 05:18 AM
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    Thread: 3D Modelling
Post: RE: 3D Modelling

I know I haven't posted on BPT at all for a fair while now and know that this thread will be overlooked too but thought I could give people a little update both about my projects and personal life. h...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Modification Gallery , 06-05-2019, 05:24 PM
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    Thread: The New 3D Printing Thread
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It was most likely due to an uneven print bed for the first one, with the rest it would have been because I tried printing them flat and it stretched the wheels to try to support itself (even with sup...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Modification Guides , 04-03-2019, 06:29 AM
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    Thread: The New 3D Printing Thread
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https://puu.sh/D9jUE/948057aa6d.png Finished the 3D model and printed it. http://puu.sh/D9l71/1b5bbbc376.jpg The final one was printed in yellow after a few attempts because they kept warping i.e. ...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Modification Guides , 04-03-2019, 04:44 AM
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    Thread: Model Kits
Post: RE: Model Kits

Thank you all https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/emojione/assets/svg/1f642.svg I have started another project in the hopes it would be quick and relatively easy, the 1:72 Revell Ta 152 H which was a reissue ...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Miscellaneous toys (Other Companies) , 04-03-2019, 04:38 AM
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    Thread: Model Kits
Post: RE: Model Kits

Thank you, Super :) Yes the silver on the wing root is from people walking there to get into the cockpit or to check on the pilot after landing. I did a little bit of research into these for weatherin...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Miscellaneous toys (Other Companies) , 03-29-2019, 04:54 PM
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    Thread: Model Kits
Post: RE: Model Kits

Here is the completed PR. XIX finished in an unprototypical combo of paint and decals. Sort of wish I had done the two tone silver+blue now. https://puu.sh/D718h/450d958f65.png https://puu.sh/D719...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Miscellaneous toys (Other Companies) , 03-29-2019, 12:53 PM
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    Thread: The New 3D Printing Thread
Post: RE: The New 3D Printing Thread

Haven't been able to sleep for the past few hours and my lack of productivity lately is annoying me. I decided to start making a keychain for my car of my car. To give people an idea of how I got to t...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Modification Guides , 03-26-2019, 11:49 PM
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    Thread: Model Kits
Post: RE: Model Kits

Tamiya make washes as does a brand called Mig but the price vs quantity with shipping on top is a bit too steep for me.
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Miscellaneous toys (Other Companies) , 03-16-2019, 04:17 PM
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    Thread: Model Kits
Post: RE: Model Kits

There are never enough hours in the day/night and there just seems to be less as each passes. Nerve wracking experience trying to apply a panel wash of oil paint thinned with Humbrol enamel thinners. ...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Miscellaneous toys (Other Companies) , 03-16-2019, 03:40 PM
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    Thread: Model Kits
Post: RE: Model Kits

Lost a friend a few days ago so haven't been motivated to do anything and also had at the happy-juice. Watching paint dry atm, will let you know what happens. EDIT: http://puu.sh/D0pSm/fe642ef686....
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Miscellaneous toys (Other Companies) , 03-15-2019, 02:07 PM
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    Thread: Model Kits
Post: RE: Model Kits

I swear I posted a reply already but it must have disappeared... I do plan to use panel wash later on as well as weathering powders and oil paints. I use Tamiya acrylics thinned 1:1 with isopropyl al...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Miscellaneous toys (Other Companies) , 03-11-2019, 08:43 PM
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    Thread: Model Kits
Post: RE: Model Kits

This isn't a proper update yet, but I just resprayed the bottom half of the plane and the other parts with Super Clear III (I think I forgot to mention that I bought some :P ) and it is quite shiny bu...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Miscellaneous toys (Other Companies) , 03-11-2019, 02:11 PM
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    Thread: Model Kits
Post: RE: Model Kits

Built in though it doesn't travel well. I use two magnetic LEDs to light from the front for less shadows where I'm painting.
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Miscellaneous toys (Other Companies) , 03-10-2019, 06:31 AM
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    Thread: Model Kits
Post: RE: Model Kits

The spray booth is just a generic one from eBay that cost $99 shipped. It's about 40cm wide by 30 high. I'm a naughty boy and don't use primer because it's extra effort and generally Tamiya paints sti...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Miscellaneous toys (Other Companies) , 03-09-2019, 04:46 PM
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    Thread: Model Kits
Post: RE: Model Kits

Weeks turn to months so easily these days. Everything arrived a few weeks ago but I've only just set them up last night. I can now spray in the house alongside my workbench which makes things a lit...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Miscellaneous toys (Other Companies) , 03-09-2019, 03:13 PM
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    Thread: Spencer/Mallard Conversion
Post: RE: Spencer/Mallard Conversion

There were other designers of "A class" locos, even though A was only the designation for a pacific wheel arrangement used by the LNER. Among the more notable classes were the Thompson A2. As mentione...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in General Forum , 02-21-2019, 06:55 AM
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    Thread: 3D Modelling
Post: RE: 3D Modelling

Yes it is :) It also sounds pretty good (if not for a bike in general, then for a bike that hasn't been started in 12 years!) http://puu.sh/CxEON/01a546dc87.png nearly done with this side of the asy...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Modification Gallery , 01-16-2019, 05:35 PM
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    Thread: 3D Modelling
Post: RE: 3D Modelling

I plan to make the entire thing. The engine bolts to the frames in several places and only one of the bolted on sections of frame are actually bolted on - this is because I used a mirror modifier to g...
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Modification Gallery , 01-16-2019, 05:52 AM
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    Thread: 3D Modelling
Post: RE: 3D Modelling

Decided to do some modelling again after a while because work makes me want to die and there's a lot more of it coming up so i needed to distract myself http://puu.sh/Cx3FT/1a12189621.png
Posted by FlyingFordFalcon in Modification Gallery , 01-15-2019, 01:47 PM
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