Getting the heated metal patina look on a couple of 1/72 Bristol Mercury exhaust collector rings the old fashioned way by dry brushing metallic shades. Metallic grey base, then dark copper in the first pic, and bronze in the second. The granular look is a lighting artifact, they are smoother in real life

#ScaleModelling #ModelPlanes

As a mod, I'm the one who usually posts tips and whatnot (if I need to use an example of a hashtag, it's always #ModelPlanes 🛩️😂) about how this place works.

I overuse gifs and emoji and I regret nothing. :laserkiwi:

I also try to get around and welcome all the new folk but sometimes things get a bit busy. You're welcome to reach out to me any time, especially if you're new here and still finding your way around. There's also loads of other nice folks here who will help you if you get stuck.

Top tips:

Familiarise yourself with the rules of your instance, and your admins.

If you like columns, enable the advanced web interface on web.

There are a bunch of great apps. Tusky is my rec for Android, Metatext is great for iOS, and there's more.

Accessibility matters. Capitalise your hashtags like this #ModelPlanes please.

Please add alt text/image descriptions to your images, tips & advice here, including how to get help if this is something you struggle with: https://mastodon.nz/@explorergrace/109437323896350259

Model Airplane News – February 2023 28mb
https://magazinelib.com/all/model-airplane-news-february-2023/

#magazine #pdf #delete #aviation #ModelPlanes #modelairplane #modelaircraft

Two more days of work for the year then I'm on a break for almost three weeks and that means #ModelPlanes! :partyparrot:

Very much looking forward to finally having the time and chill to play with some paper planes and assemble the model P-40B that some lovely soul got me for the last round of Secret Santa mid year. 🤓 🛩️

(I know this person is also on Mastodon, so they'll be able to see me finally having some fun with these!🥰)

Ata mārie Mastodon! 🦣

Today's tip of the day is about accessibility (yes, again).

Use alt text (image descriptions) please.
Thread including some instructions, the world's worst diagram, and emotional blackmail in the form of the Puss in Boots face here:

https://mastodon.nz/@explorergrace/109437323896350259

Please also use camel case on your hashtags like this #ModelPlanes so screen readers can read it much easier.

We want everyone to be able to enjoy Mastodon.

Thanking you! :blobcockatiel:

Not had much to report until now.
Lidl has airfix starter kits as of the 1st of Dec.
So it would be rude not to when they sell them at such a discounted price.

So tonight I bought 2 kits, there were others available but these 2 are subjects I've wanted for a while.

Not being built until the dapol pug is done.
These will be hopefully built and photoed as I go to make YouTube videos or shorts.

#ModelMaking #ModelPainting #airfix #ModelPlanes #modelaircraft #zero #bf109

I haven't done many sequential photo series, but I always enjoy making them.

#ModelPlanes #minis #scalemodel #flight #planes #fly #paperminis #fold #miniatures

Still seeing lots more new #NZTwits and Fedi Friends coming in, so once again:

Welcome! :laserkiwi:

Tips thread here:

https://mastodon.nz/@explorergrace/109272673783581662

Top tips:

😱 Don't panic! You'll get used to it
🧑‍⚖️ Get to know your server rules
🌏 You can migrate servers
🐘 Check out the apps (Tusky is great for Android)
💻 You can enable advanced web interface on desktop for spiffy columns
📸 Add alt text to your images
#️⃣ Search doesn't work without hashtags
🐫Camel Case those hashtags like this #ModelPlanes

Putting my mod hat on for a moment here. 📢

A friendly reminder about accesibility people! It's not a buzz word, it's important.

Please capitalise your hashtags like this #ModelPlanes for those using screen readers.

Also, add alt text/image descriptions to images. There are a couple of friendly bots you can follow to remind you if you forget. It will be second nature to you before you know it. 👍

Here are the bots:

@alt_text
@PleaseCaption

Thank you! :birdheart:

If you want to see a real oddball #TinyPlanes how about this one. Powered by a capacitor/motor power pack designed for #PaperPlanes This #FreeFlight one is 190mm wingspan weighs the square root of not a lot and flies for about two minutes. It will reach the roof of an indoor basketball court, and flies a consistant reliable circuit.
#TinyPlanes
#ModelPlanes
#FlyingModel
#Aviation

An indoor model of a Piper PA15 Vagabond. About 15" (380mm) span and weighing aroun 35g. Flies with 3 channel RC and a geared electric motor. Flies for 5 minutes and all powered by a single lithium cell.
#ModelPlanes
#Aviation
#TinyPlanes

@explorergrace Do any of those fly?
I have a few #ModelPlanes of that sort of size that fly with radio control.
#Aviation
#AviationHistory
#FlyingModel

I've been peeking into my followers list (haven't had time to look at that in a while), searching for my fellow #Aviation #AVGeek #ModelPlanes nerds. I want to find and follow all of you then add you to my spiffy "Aviation" list. 😌

Lil bit tired so if I have missed you, please reply to this. And if you're a fellow 🛩️ lover who I haven't met before, feel free to reply to this anyway! The more, the merrier! #AVGeek Mastodon takeover! 😎

Evenin all. A reminder from the flight deck to add alt text to images. This is really important for accessibility & ensuring all our whānau feel welcome. :birdheart:

If you forget, hit that "delete & re-draft" button to edit your post. There's also a couple of handy bots @alt_text & @PleaseCaption you can follow who will prompt you if you forget so you can edit. 👍

Please also capitalise your hashtags #ModelPlanes for our friends with screen readers. Thanks!

@idanoo @robert_p_king The Mastodon #ModelPlanes Society is alive and well! 🛩️ 🤓

@explorergrace speaking of #ModelPlanes …. My dad worked for Air NZ for years (back from when they were TEAL).

I used to go into his office and they had loads of huge (1m long) scale fibreglass models of their aircraft. I wanted one so bad.

I swear I do talk about stuff other than how things work here (whispers #ModelPlanes 🛩️) but with so many new folk here, I shall be merrily tooting about how things work awhile longer.

PSA! The report function is your friend. If you see bad behaviour (see our rules https://mastodon.nz/about/more), please report it (if in doubt, reach out). Every report is reviewed by human mods, so the report function can't be abused. We can & will take action where necessary. :laserkiwi:

Thanking You! :birdheart:

There's lots of ways to find your people here.

If you are searching for a hashtag and can't find any results, kick it off yourself!

There's a reason I use #ModelPlanes as my hashtag example all the time, because I am a major #AVGeek who loves all things #Aviation and #AviationHistory 🛩️🤓

You can also start something like #SomethingYouLove (which was just a fun way to share lil things that bring you joy and to connect with people) or jump on the original thread:

https://mastodon.nz/@explorergrace/109281885453921259

Quickfire top tips:

Put something, even just a few words and a pic, in your profile.

Advanced web interface on desktop gives you a spiffy column view. 😌

Hashtags are your friend. Search doesn't really work without them.

Accessibility is important. Capitalise hashtags like this #ModelPlanes for screen readers. Use alt text on images. Content warnings on sensitive topics are the standard here.There's a button on your compose box to add them. It's one click.

Ask for help if you're stuck!