Quote from: Newportnobby on December 26, 2025, 11:23:08 AMCarse at a length outside the off stump gets whacked through the covers for 4.
Next ball - repeat.
Next ball - repeat.
Why can't they learn?
 

This was driving me up the wall, the repeating of what doesn't work smacks of a real lack of game intelligence.
Then when you see the stats on the ball lengths that got wickets and the outliers are the wickets and the majority of the balls are runs it beggars belief

Mick @Newportnobby , "Split" is the only album I have by the Groundhogs, very much of its time. Always liked "Cherry Red".

Cheers,

Tim

Quote from: Bob G on January 04, 2026, 11:54:43 AMWill have to go back to the garage scenario, I think.

Insulation backed plasterboard and breathable insulation between battens. Wonderful stuff 

many thanks for all the replies, I have decided to try to source some stin and gloss from other sellers, my usual one on ebay seems to be waiting for a Humbrol delivery, but I mat sacrifice an old model for trials with the enamels. basically what I have to hand, but the models will go to one side awaiting either a delivery of what I know will work, or the results of trials on the sacrifical lamb.

regards
alan

Quote from: thebrighton on January 04, 2026, 01:31:23 PM

Quote from: Browning 9mm on January 04, 2026, 12:40:16 PMso if I use the enamel satin to provide a base for the transfers, then use enamel matt to seal them. many thanks.
I to have found acrylic varnish to be very susepable to cold / damp.

For years now to provide a base for transfers I have used Johnsons Klear. It's an old bottle before the formula was changed but seem to recall the new stuff also works. I've just passed below half way in the bottle but it should still outlast me 

I was first introduced to this years ago by Chris, of Old Warren TMD fame, a name from the past, but he did warn me about the change to the formula of the product. mind you, I ran out of the old stuff years ago, but have never tried the new stuff myself.

A good start from England. I have no issue with batsmen falling to great bowling, as in the case of Duckett and Bethell. What I dislike is the attitude of Crawley who 'padded away' (something rarely seen these days) a delivery in arrogant fashion so I thought it poetic justice he was out LBW and, even then, called for a review to what to the rest of the world was a plumb shout
I can only assume the state of the pitch was what caused the Aussies to not pick a decent spin bowler

The only track I really like off 'Split' and it was followed by 'Thank Christ for the bomb'. A very under rated band IMHO.
This sorts out yer stereo separation

Gloss varnish undercoat (rather than satin) before applying decals, then matt or satin over the top depending on the final finish I want. 

I use Microscale varnishes and decal setting solutions.  Their varnish seems to be happy over enamel or acrylic. 

I use Johnsons Klear to provide a gloss finish, painted on by brush, before applying transfers/decals. Then, when dry, I seal them with aerosol applied acrylic matt varnish. With the Klear being acrylic based you're not mixing mediums and getting problems. Just make sure the humidity and temperature is okay - which I believe applies to all mediums including enamel.

Quote from: Browning 9mm on January 04, 2026, 12:40:16 PMso if I use the enamel satin to provide a base for the transfers...

FBR use gloss before and after decals, then satin/matt as required for desired final finish.