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This has been on the back burner since I started writing and building models for a magazine, but I decided I needed to spend a little bit of time on my own models, as I don't want to loose interest in my own work, I decided I would add some flocking to the interior, I've never tried it before so I thought the Morgan would be the guinea pig, I had originally painted the steering wheel to match the seats, but decided I wanted it to have a bit of contrast with the interior, so decided it would have a wood rim, but again, I have never tried to do this before, so I went over the Tamiya XF-59 with clear orange, I think it might need a little dry brushing with artists acrylics, but I shall try that later when things have dried out. I also got round to painting the hood, this is moulding in clear, I simply masked the parts that needed to stay clear, and painted the hood using Tamiya semi gloss acrylic. I still need to pick out the parts that need to be done in aluminium using BMF

Cracking build, love the way you've done the cab stripes ....

Thanks !

Well I've read many articles in magazines and the internet, but up until now, I had never used the stuff, so I thought I would give it a go on the Morgan I'm building, and I'm pretty happy with the results, so get some of the flocking and give it a go, just take it slowly, I spent 2 days doing this, in between working on my magazine work. This is how I did mine :- 1/ Paint the interior and let dry 2/ use PVA (I used Solvite wallpaper repair adhesive) and brush on where you want the flocking to stick 3/ Sprinkle the flocking, press down with your finger, and then leave to dry, I used a flat paintbrush to push down in the corners 4/ Shake off the excess flocking, it might look a little bit "Bald and scruffy" don't worry, apply another coat of the glue and sprinkle another dose of the flocking and again, press down in the corners and leave to dry. 5/ Shake off excess flocking and the job should be finished. I used one of these to apply the flocking and kept the part in a plastic tub while I was working on it, as the stuff gets everywhere ... The Results :-

Nasty, now don't get sending any of that stuff this side of the pond !!

Very nice clean build, love it !!

Two words say it all, Simply Stunning !!!

The last lot I bought off eBay, i got from a seller in the U.S, and for the price you get a pretty big bag of the stuff, and she does loads of colours http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PURPLE-FLOCKING-1oz-/220557582564?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item335a41a0e4#ht_807wt_952 also the glue I use is Solvite border and overlap adhesive, it's PVA based but is thin enough to brush on.

We should have this model in the next couple of weeks this side of the pond, I have seen quite a few photo's of this, and it looks like it's going to be cracking model, by the way, it isn't a Bedford, but an AEC Routemaster RML, notice the smaller window in the middle of the bus.

Very nice, I hope I can get one this side of the pond, got to get something to put behind my Lonestar, (when I get round to build it !)

Very nice build, and it seems that the steering wheel is actually on the correct side !!

That turned out very nice,I love the colour, I have a few to build, but don't get time at the moment, too much magazine work on the bench !

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I've been using these acrylic showcases since the mid 1990's and I get them custom made to my measurements

Looking good !!

I must have missed the build up on this one, but that's a Brilliant build, that paint is So smooth,love the shine, and the foil work is faultless, I also use a polishing compound on my foil and never had a problem with it oxidizing ...

It is, here's the instructions from Revell, the RML is going to a cracker though by the looks of the shots I've seen of it http://www.revell.de/manual/07130_AUSTIN_FX4_LONDON_TAXI.PDF

If the original wheel has a recessed back, you would be better off making a 2 piece mould, takes a little longer, but you'll get better results.

Very nice build, your work is very impressive, can't wait to see it finished .....

Tamiya spray paints are synthetic laquer

Not sure if you get them over there, but I've had one of these for the last year, and it is pretty quiet when it's in operation, and because of the airtank, it hardly runs when your using it. Ref: AB-AS-186 Ultra quiet (54db) - can be used unobtrusively in the home Maintenance free oil-less piston design with lightweight aluminium construction Built in carry handle - light and easy to transport 3.0 litre Receiver tank - ensures pulse free output, and use of up to two airbrushes simultaneously (adaptor required) Industrial type Pressure regulator with gauge, water trap and air filter Pressure relief safety valve Rubber feet

I've got the model, but I can't imagine seeing a full size one coming down out High Street !

What make is that kit ? I wouldn't mind tracking one of those down !

Very nice clean build, I must get back to building more trucks !

I don't use too many enamel paint these days, however I do use it under my Alclad, and for this I have been using Revell thinned with cellulose (Lacquer) thinners, comes out really glossy and dries a lot quicker, I've also used the same thinner in Tamiya acrylic paints and that works very well as well, I've also used the same thinners with Humbrol enamel, so far no problems,