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Building and Race Weathering a Mercedes AMG GT3 | Tamiya 1/24
Building and Race Weathering a Mercedes AMG GT3 | Tamiya 1/24
In this video I will show you how I built the Tamiya 1/24 Mercedes AMG GT3 and then gave it a race weather as though it has just finished an endurance race. If you have any questions please leave a comment.
Follow me on Instagram for build updates: 45_degrees_modelling?hl=en
See what boards I'm creating on Pinterest: pin.it/5lbEJsK
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:01 The Chassis
04:54 The Interior
07:51 The Body
19:48 Race Weathering
Other race car builds:
Ferrari F310B: th-cam.com/video/3Hj_uvApzcU/w-d-xo.html
Honda RA272: th-cam.com/video/hdgPYWABbLg/w-d-xo.html
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Making a Winter Diorama With Snow and Water
มุมมอง 6214 หลายเดือนก่อน
Winter Diorama With Snow and Water TEN month later Im finally done with this project and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. In this video I will show you how I created this winter diorama/vignette for the Tiger 1 Early Production from USTAR. Part 1 Building the full interior: th-cam.com/video/VMWsG1siMoU/w-d-xo.html Part 2 The full build with realistic weathering: th-cam.com/video/nWZbClal0jI/w-d-xo.h...
Painting and Weathering a Tiger Tank in Realistic Winter Camouflage | USTAR NO-004 1/48
มุมมอง 1.2K7 หลายเดือนก่อน
Building a Winter Tiger Tank | USTAR 1/48 Tiger 1 Early Production Winter Camouflage. SEVEN months it has taken me to build this (I've been a little busy), and I cannot wait to show you the process I took. This 1/48 Tiger from USTAR is absolutely fantastic and worth every penny. Stick around to see an AI generated image of it on a snowy battlefield! If you have any questions please leave them i...
Painting and Weathering a Tiger Tank Full Interior | Takom | USTAR NO-004 1/48
มุมมอง 1.8Kปีที่แล้ว
Building Michael Wittmann's Command Tiger 1 Early Production with Full Interior | USTAR NO-004 1/48 Hello everyone, in this first part I will be building the full interior of this incredible kit; 1/48 Tiger 1 by USTAR commanded by Michael Wittmann. Wittmann was a German Waffen-SS tank commander during the Second World War. His original Tiger was S21 but he may have received this tank when he pr...
IPMS Scale Model World Telford 2023
มุมมอง 308Kปีที่แล้ว
IPMS Scale Model World Telford 2023 Here are a few of the models that caught my eye at IPMS UK Scale Model World Telford 2023. I had a great day and came away extremely humbled but motivated to up my game. I hope you enjoy the video and if you see your work, please leave a time stamp in the comments! Thanks for watching, Tom Follow me on Instagram for build updates: 45_degrees_mod...
Building a Spitfire Mk.XII | Airfix 1/48 | Full Build
มุมมอง 4.3Kปีที่แล้ว
Building a Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XII | Airfix 1/48 | Full Build Hello everyone, in this video I will show you how I built this Airfix model kit; Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XII These planes were brought into service as there was a capability gap in regards to combating low flying BF109's. So in order to represent that I wanted to weather this aircraft appropriately. If you have any questions plea...
Marlboro decals make this car look so much better | Building Tamiyas 1/20 Ferrari F310B | Full Build
มุมมอง 8Kปีที่แล้ว
Building Schumacher's Ferrari F310B Full Build Tamiya 1/20 Scale Model #scalemodel #scalemodelcar In this full build video I will show you how I created Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F310B from the 1997 season. If you have any questions please leave them in the comments below. Follow me on Instagram for build updates: 45_degrees_modelling?hl=en See what boards I'm creating on Pint...
Building A Railway Crossing Diorama | Centaur 1/35 Scale Model
มุมมอง 7Kปีที่แล้ว
'Centaur In Normandy' - A Simple Diorama In this video I will explain how I built this simple scenic base featuring a railway/railroad crossing. I really enjoyed making this and as a first proper attempt at a vignette/diorama, I'm pretty happy. Centaur Mk IV: th-cam.com/video/pt9MyMHyAs4/w-d-xo.html Follow me on Instagram for build updates: 45_degrees_modelling?hl=en See what boa...
Building a Centaur Mk IV Tamiya 1/35 Scale Model
มุมมอง 5Kปีที่แล้ว
Building a Centaur Mk IV Tamiya 1/35 In this video I will show you how I built this Centaur Mk IV that was used by the Royal Marines Armoured Support Group on D-Day and for a further subsequent 14 days. Despite being an old kit, I really enjoyed this build (as I usually do)! Follow me on Instagram for build updates: 45_degrees_modelling?hl=en See what boards I'm creating on Pinte...
Building a F-35B Lightning II Italeri/Tamiya 1/72 Scale Model
มุมมอง 18K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Building a F-35B Lightning II Italeri/Tamiya 1/72 In this video I will show you how I built the F35B Lightning II from Italeri... although it's been re boxed and rebranded by Tamiya. I really enjoyed this build, there was no fit issues and it went together beautifully. There's a few inaccuracies but I won't lose any sleep. Follow me on Instagram for build updates: 45_degrees_model...
Building a Messerschmitt BF109F-4 With a Desert Base Eduard 1/48
มุมมอง 10K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Building a Messerschmitt BF109F-4 With a Desert Base Eduard 1/48 In this video I will show you how I build a Messerschmitt BF109 F-4 with a desert base from Eduard in 1/48 scale. Follow me on Instagram for build updates: 45_degrees_modelling?hl=en See what boards I'm creating on Pinterest: pin.it/5lbEJsK Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Cockpit 04:21 Monocoque 05:05 Painting ...
Building a Honda RA272 Tamiya 1/20 Scale Model
มุมมอง 10K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Building a Honda RA272 Tamiya 1/20 In this video I will show you how I built the Honda RA272 from Tamiya in 1/20 scale. This kit, despite my apprehension was a fantastic car model to build and very straight forward. Follow me on Instagram for build updates: 45_degrees_modelling?hl=en See what boards I'm creating on Pinterest: pin.it/5lbEJsK Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:18 En...
Building a Panzer Kampfwagen II Ausf. F/G Tamiya 1/35 Scale Model With Eduard Photo Etch
มุมมอง 13K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Building a #Panzer #Kampfwagen II Ausf. F/G #Tamiya 1:35 With Eduard Photo Etch In this build I took the leap into photo etch, despite my apprehension the PE was absolutely spot on. I thoroughly enjoyed this build and despite it being a very simple build, it's a great model to tip your toe into PE with. Follow me on Instagram for build updates: 45_degrees_modelling?hl=en See what...
Building a Eurofighter Typhoon Airfix 1/72 Scale Model
มุมมอง 4.6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Building an #airfix #eurofightertyphoon in 1/72 scale #scalemodel #plasticmodel #modelplane This is an out of the box build of the Eurofighter Typhoon from Airfix in 1/72 scale. This was quite a frustrating build as a lot of the parts required a lot of sanding and dry fitting which for a starter set shouldn't be the case. Never the less, it certainly helped me improve my modelling abilities and...
Building a M41 Walker Bulldog Tamiya 1/35 Scale Model
มุมมอง 31K3 ปีที่แล้ว
This is an out of the box build of the M41 Walker Bulldog from Tamiya in 1:35 scale. I attempted a lot of new techniques in this build. With every model I always attempt to go one step further and try and improve my modelling and this was no exception as I was relatively pleased with the results. Building a Panzer Kampfwagen Ausf. F/G with Eduard PE: th-cam.com/video/ulSZ6SsRXnQ/w-d-xo.html Fol...

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  • @diyfireking
    @diyfireking 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting to watch 👍👍

  • @nickzhang7862
    @nickzhang7862 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    great video, found you on Reddit.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you mate, glad you liked it!

  • @neilhaas
    @neilhaas 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very nice kit build weathering. Nice model car Mercedes Benz AMG GT3.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, it’s a lovely kit to build.

  • @bobyoung1698
    @bobyoung1698 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very well done. Any weathering job that screams "WEATHERING!" just doesn't look right.

  • @gerryedwards523
    @gerryedwards523 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a wooden ship modeler, recently trying plastic, there were some really useful tips here, thanks for sharing.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, I’d love to build a wooden ship model one day!

  • @김범수-r8b
    @김범수-r8b 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Top notch editing, great build. Been enjoying your videos!

  • @markc7002
    @markc7002 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Exceptional realism achieved with that weathering!!

  • @timlaxton6475
    @timlaxton6475 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So Great to watch this as a newbie, gives me something to aim for. It Looks Amazing!! You mention "aftermarket", what is it? and how do you know they is an aftermarket for your model? and where do you get aftermarket parts from?

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Honestly with a bit of practise and a couple of models under your belt you’ll be flying! I think watching a lot of youtube etc from different modellers helps gain a lot of experience in a short space of time. Aftermarket is a term used for any associated parts produced by a third party. If you go to www.scalemates.com and find the kit you’re building it will have all its history, downloadable instructions and lists of products available to ‘up detail’ your model (photo etch, 3D printed parts, decals etc). www.britmodeller.com is also a great forum for learning too! Hope this helps you!

  • @ianpettman7482
    @ianpettman7482 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful build and I learned some new techniques.

  • @BillyStrangeAutoModels
    @BillyStrangeAutoModels 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent build and the tire decals 'oops' are something I think everyone does once. Fantastic attention to detail on the weathering!

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Yes it was such a school boy error 🤣

  • @supercededman
    @supercededman 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey! Great video. I received a recommendation in my notifications and rarely look at them, but glad I did. Superb job. I have this kit in my stash, and you have inspired me to get it out and build it. I won't do weathering like you have because I'm not as skilled, but your construction tips will save me a lot of heartache. Thankyou. Subbed, too :-)

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ahh thank you, I’m glad I inspired you, and you enjoyed enough to sub!

  • @teamemusrcreviews3225
    @teamemusrcreviews3225 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful work sir!!!!! Wish I could as good as this😢😢😢

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ahhh thank you, that’s nice of you to say. It just comes with practise! There are many more better than me but I always try to improve.

  • @3dcadprint
    @3dcadprint หลายเดือนก่อน

    The models look truly excellent, and it’s amazing to see events like this still happening, supporting the modeling community. I also create detailed 3D models - specifically for 3D printing in .stl format, but also in .step format, which can be modified in CAD programs. More exhibitions like this one, please! 🙂

  • @germanarevaloaraya2593
    @germanarevaloaraya2593 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Increíble todo, gracias

  • @duncanling2127
    @duncanling2127 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi I am new to your channel beautiful build ❤

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much, I really appreciate you saying so!

    • @duncanling2127
      @duncanling2127 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ your very welcome nice to meet you :)

  • @siamodyssey
    @siamodyssey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work

  • @Flyingscotsman66
    @Flyingscotsman66 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice model shame about the ailerons

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, you’re correct. Unfortunately I’m not an aircraft guy and the instructions didn’t make it clear about the ailerons. I live and learn though!

  • @leeedsonetwo
    @leeedsonetwo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do the Judges choose the winners out of these models.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      These were just display. I had to leave before the competition area opened up for viewing. I wouldn’t know where to start trying to distinguish between such incredible models.

  • @adamjohnson6642
    @adamjohnson6642 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoyed watching this build, superb work and attention to detail. The whole film sequence and completed model where great, well done. I look forward to future builds and now subscribe to your channel. 😊

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much, I always try to make the next build better and improve my modelling!

  • @markfranks1329
    @markfranks1329 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a year or so late to this particular party but I do have to say you've done a lovely job on this Mk XII. The paintwork is very good. You have a flare for colour work. It really is convincing, particularly the weathering on the underside. Great work. 👍

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment!

  • @45degreesmodelling
    @45degreesmodelling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry for the audio everyone. TH-cam removed the very faint background music that I’d put on it.

  • @stubeeson8037
    @stubeeson8037 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely model I have just got the same one thanks for a great video, now really looking forward to building mine👍.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, it’s a good kit, just don’t make the same mistake with the ailerons both being down like I did. The instructions were not really clear.

  • @NB-kd8yw
    @NB-kd8yw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely build. One tip for you. Once the decals are applied, run a blade along the panel lines then recoat the Sol. It will give a ‘painted on’ effect rather than a ‘big sticker’ look. Have a bash with some spares if you like. Cheers

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I’ll give that a go, although next time I’m planning on actually painting them 🤔

    • @NB-kd8yw
      @NB-kd8yw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Even better!! Best of luck 🙂

  • @TMN1964
    @TMN1964 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    タミヤの流し込みタイプの接着剤を「塗って使う人」は初めて見た気がする。すぐに乾いちゃって使いにくくないのかな?

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you mean the Extra Thin Cement or using the brush for the paints? The cement is fine, you have a couple of seconds. I don’t generally use the brush with Tamiya paints but occasionally I do (only for small parts) and I think it just needs a little practise.

  • @scaleffect
    @scaleffect 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great base, I like your take on the "vertical" element all dioramas seem to have by snapping the pole, adds a bit of unique interest.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, I wanted a tree or tree stump but they’ve been done loads, the telegraph pole was nice and simple to do!

  • @DevilDonutScaleModels
    @DevilDonutScaleModels 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is great! Well done man!

  • @c123bthunderpig
    @c123bthunderpig 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The dioroma really completes the model. Coming back into the hobby after a long statistical I had no idea there were so many paints to help accomplish and improve the realism. I'm glad you listed the material for each step. It helps because I don't have a hobby shop in the area and order my supplies on the Interent. Years ago I made a dioroma of solid snow for an Antarctica exploration of a Ford TRIMOTOR and sled dogs. My base was plywood, ( heavy). I used wall spackling for surface detailing, painted white covered it in baking soda and sealed it spraying PVA glue. Your technique is light years ahead of those days and much more realistic Thanks for sharing, Cheers from the Pacific Northwest in the colonies.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahhh thank you, it’s great to hear where people are watching from! I roughly followed the AK Diorama book that I got for Christmas, the products available now though are incredible. I like to narrate my videos but not talk too much, just give the information on what I’m doing and the products I’ve used. You can definitely bring yourself up to a good standard just by watching lots of good TH-cam channels.

  • @lappin6482
    @lappin6482 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful job 👌

  • @goforitpainting
    @goforitpainting 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really cool weathering effects. 👍

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I think the trick is multiple layers and that’s quite easy in todays modelling world with all the products available.

  • @ungurdani8346
    @ungurdani8346 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe 👍👍🤗🤗🚗🚗

  • @user-tf9fh4sy4c
    @user-tf9fh4sy4c 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dambusters ❤

  • @tadream4561
    @tadream4561 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's time builder. I dont think I'm qualified to build such a masterpiece such as this. But this is something I can learn from. Great video!

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much, just give it a go, it’s a cheap kit and you’d be surprised what you can achieve from following a few YT videos!

  • @pierrebenoit-j1q
    @pierrebenoit-j1q 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nothing about horror and Sci-Fi figures(I know they are not as intricate as planes,cars or boats) but still...

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There was a few that I’ve included in the Sci-fi chapter. I couldnt fit them all in unfortunately.

    • @pierrebenoit-j1q
      @pierrebenoit-j1q 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@45degreesmodelling ok cool

  • @dandy193
    @dandy193 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've had this in my stash for a couple of years, not knowing what dio to put in it. Then last weekend I watched Full Metal Jacket and there a couple of M41s in the film, loaned to Kubrick by the Belgian Army. So I'm doing a Full Metal Jacket last battle scene dio, maybe even punt for another one off ebay to add to it

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds great! I never knew they were from the Belgium Army, I knew the film was filmed in the London docklands though as he didn’t like flying.

    • @dandy193
      @dandy193 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@45degreesmodelling The former RAF Bassingbourn airfield in Cambridgeshire was used to recreate the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina. The abandoned Beckton gasworks in East London was used to film the bombed-out city of Hue in Vietnam. The Norfolk Broads and Stiffkey Marshes were used as Asian paddy fields, and the Broads National Park was used for the scene of the US Army helicopter shooting into the "Vietnamese countryside". Other filming locations in England include Isle of Dogs, London, RAF Swinderby, and Compton Acres, Canford Cliffs.

    • @bad-people6510
      @bad-people6510 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, it's a Korean War era tank but we gave a bunch of them to the South Vietnamese and the Japanese Self Defense Force.

  • @paulcorrigan649
    @paulcorrigan649 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb work. I try and build an appropriate base for all of my models to help with the context. But the desert I'd probably shy away from to be honest so it's nice to see how it's done

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much, that’s kind to say. I’d probably do it a little bit differently next time but it certainly adds to the model imo!

  • @OrcaStrike02
    @OrcaStrike02 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, been waiting for this video for a while, really cool to finally see this vid! Thx

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you mate, really appreciate this comment!

  • @tommyb0887
    @tommyb0887 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, I love the AI image at the end, great build.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, I’m glad you liked it 🙏

  • @blueline308
    @blueline308 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your audio level is very low. Compare it with other YT videos.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It sounds good to me on my phone, laptop and Kindle through speakers and headphones? I’ve had audio issues in the past (with the BF109), so I always try and make the audio good.

    • @mustardviking5943
      @mustardviking5943 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@45degreesmodelling There's barely any audio on my pc or tv but sounds fine on my phone. I encounter this often so I figure its just one of those weird TH-cam things. A browser extension called 600% volume solves it for now.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mustardviking5943 Humm this is very strange, I’ve never had anything like this happen before. I tried it incognito on my TV and it works fine too 🤔

  • @dragos5640
    @dragos5640 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it possible to not use the airbrush at all? I mean only using brushes for the entire model.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes absolutely. I would recommend a Tamiya spray can for the primer and if possible a spray can for the main body parts, but if you just want to stick to a brush then I’d recommend flat brushes to help with the finish, but again that’s not essential. There’s a TH-cam channel called QuickKits who has some good brush painting tutorials for scale modellers. He hasn’t posted for a couple of years but the videos are still relevant. Hope you try it and have fun! Tom

  • @AlbertD711
    @AlbertD711 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video. I really enjoyed your narration and explanation of what you are doing. I happily subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your past and future videos. Thank you.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahh thank you, that’s very nice of you to say so! Glad you like my content.

  • @martinoconnor4314
    @martinoconnor4314 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent build mate.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Glad you liked it, and thanks for commenting!

  • @AdamWeber-pi1gs
    @AdamWeber-pi1gs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very late to the party here.🙂 Very well done, Sir. I try to keep a few of this model in my stash, to "cleanse my palette" after tough builds, to build for fun. One of mine took second place at an "out of the box" themed show, which I am very proud of, but your rusted exhaust shrouds are better executed.

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, that’s kind of you to say! It’s a really nice and simple kit isn’t it? I’m thinking of building it again and comparing to see how much my modelling has improved!

  • @goforitpainting
    @goforitpainting 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks cool. I'm a new Subscriber on your channel. 👍

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you mate, glad you like my content!

  • @Leviwalker617
    @Leviwalker617 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw my harrier t.4n 1:38

  • @tristananthonytabungar2770
    @tristananthonytabungar2770 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great build I enjoyed this video very much . But I'm wondering what happened to the combat crew

    • @45degreesmodelling
      @45degreesmodelling 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I didn’t use them in the end unfortunately. They’ve gone into the spares box, I’ll probably use them to practise painting figures though!