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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · 3d

Matte varnish went down yesterday so got to unmask the clear parts today and I've had the same problem with the primer & top coat coming away from the cockpit 🤦
Started on the 1/72 Autocar 4x4 Tractor while waiting for things to dry.
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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks 😊
Prep wise just a quick wash of the parts before starting but based on the adhesion issues I had, should have spent more time in this.
I used Vallejo plastic putty for the gaps and Vallejo black primer.

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · 10d

Decals on and turrets installed. I like the clean look so will only do minor chipping and weathering and then the final clear coat and I'll call it done.
Next up will be the vehicles for the airfield.
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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · 10d

That one is the Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks 😊
Yeah must have been something along those lines. Using Tamiya tape and it's stripping off the top coat and the primer which is annoying. Have to take more care cleaning the parts next time

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · 11d

Had some paint adhesion issues for the first time in a long time, so back to re-spraying the top coat.
Didn't like the look of the tail decals so decided to paint it on instead. Turned out pretty well I think
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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · 17d

The #heaviesgb Liberator has got paint on it now, inching ever closer to finishing it.
Spitfire has also had some live and that's done now. Got a ICM kit of RAF figures for an airfield scene so onto them next time I'm waiting for paint to dry.
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Oils have dried an odd shade, so will come back to these at some stage.

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · 23d

Looks fantastic!

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Stef N @stefjn.bsky.social · 24d

Evening all. Finally finished my Churchill. It now looks like a tank that has been trundling around the villages and towns of Normandy.
I learned the gifts of patience and when to stop with this build and I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Churchill MkIII AVRE Normandy 1944. AFV Club 1/35th scale.

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Sep 15

Thanks 🙂 I'm just itching to get the paint on it and I'm not great at waiting sometimes lol

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Sep 15

Thanks Rachel 🙂

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Sep 15

Real life has gotten in the way the last week so have done sod all on the B24. Turrets are done, only a final coat on the ball turret to go and everything is masked and ready for the primer to go on.

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Sep 8

So close to making it through the whole week without falling foul of the bingo card 😂

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Sep 7

Main build done (I think). Just the turrets to go and some seams to sort out, then I can can start wondering how I'm going to fit this into my paint booth 🤔

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Props aren't attached yet, only installed for the photo

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Sep 5

Interior is done now. Pretty basic as most of this will not been seen again.

Hoping to close up the fuselage and finish the main build this weekend. Then it's onto the turrets and the other clear parts.

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Sep 2

Great day walking the dogs in the sun at the beach ☀️
Found some local wildlife also enjoying the beach

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Sep 1

Cockpit almost done. Just need to find some weights to go behind the instrument panel then it'll be closed up.
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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Aug 31

Looks fantastic!

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Aug 31

Good idea! Yours look brilliant on the wall.

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Aug 31

Box is finally open, time to get stuck in.
Couldn't have timed a week off from work better if I'd tried!
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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Aug 30

Clearing the decks in preparation for the #heaviesgb starting tomorrow. My wife has just very helpfully asked where the completed liberator is going to go. Turns out the answer was not in her office.
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Might have relegate some of these to the closet

The only other 4 engined aircraft I've made, Tamiyas 1/48 Lancaster.

After a month of procrastination, I'll be able to finish this one day right 😂

Decals today for the Spitfire today. Then it'll probably be put on hold for a few weeks.

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Aug 26

Looks great!

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thanks Stef🙂
Coming into spring in my part of the world so the sun has started making a more regular appearance.

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Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thanks 😊

Matt @wodgerdodger.bsky.social · Aug 24

Camouflage pattern done on my Spitfire. Practising my freehand airbrushing as I was to lazy to mask it. Turned out not half bad imo.
Lovely day so took the dogs for a walk on the beach between coats.
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Freehand Camo pattern. Wee bit of over spray so had to repaint the edges

Got given a bottle of Vallejo chipping medium. Did not play well with the Tamiya tape and what I thought was well dried layers.

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