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PAINT SHAKER
A new way to mix paint!
The Paint Shaker by Timodel saves you time and effort by mixing all types of paint in a fraction of the time that it would when mixing by hand, it produces a thorough and consistent mix every time which is essential for serious modellers but can’t easily be achieved manually.
The Paint Shaker has the added advantage of mixing paints whilst still inside their original sealed containers, therefore avoiding unwanted splashes, drips and spills that you can experience when using a conventional stirrer.
The robust cradle and straps will securely hold bottles, tins or jars of paint up to 35mm in diameter making it compatible with all major brands of paint for modellers.
Easy to use
Using the paint shaker is easy. Simply place your jar, tin or bottle of paint (up to 35mm in diameter) into the cradle on the top of the machine, secure the elasticated strap over your paint container and switch on the machine. The paint shaker does all of the hard work for you by thoroughly shaking your paint until it is completely blended, the shaker should take between 20 and 30 seconds to complete its task depending on the paint. Once mixed, remove your paint from the shaker and you’re good to go, no fuss, no mess and no hard work involved. The paint shaker can even tackle older paints that have completely separated, as long as they have not dried out just give them a longer shake on the machine and your paint can still be used when you may have previously considered throwing them away!
Specifications
- Compact - Operates on batteries or a mains power supply - Can be used with tins, bottles or jars of paint - Mixes enamel, acrylic, lacquers and washes - Produces a consistent mix every time - Clean, fast and efficient - A valuable aid for modellers with dexterity conditions - Includes 3 straps - UK mains adaptor included - Requires 4x AA batteries (not included) when operating remotely away from mains power
The most numerous fighter in service with the RAF at the start of the Battle of Britain, the Hawker Hurricane went on to prove itself a vital and effective fighter aircraft on all fronts of the Second World War. It came to be regarded as a rugged and reliable ground attack machine, but it was undoubtedly its’ service as a defensive fighter during the Battle of Britain that forged its reputation as one of the war’s great fighters. Entering service with 111 squadron in December 1937, the original fabric wings made way for metal ones by 1939. During the Battle of Britain, the average strength of fighter command was 1,326 Hurricanes compared to 957 spitfires. It was in a Hurricane that Flt. Lt. Nicholson gained fighter commands’ only Victoria Cross of the war, downing an enemy Messerschmitt Bf110, while his own aircraft was being engulfed with flames. After the Battle of Britain, the Hurricane went on to serve in the Far East, as well as the Desert and Eastern Front.
BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
Scale 1:24 Skill 3 Flying Hours 4 Number of Parts 161 Dimensions (mm) L409 x W507 Age Suitability 8+ find out more
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The immortal Spitfire was the most famous fighter of theSecond World War and one of the greatest warplanes of all time. When the Battle of Britain began in the summer of 1940 there were nineteen squadrons of Spitfires in action. The two Spitfires for which markings are supplied represent different moments of the battle as it raged from the hot summer days into the cold winter of 1940. The first is the iconic DW-K of No.610 ‘County of Chester’ Squadron, with its large code letters and oversized roundels that instantly evoke the Battle of Britain. Based at Biggin Hill, DW-K was initially believed to be P9495 (included in this kit) which joined the squadron in June 1940 and was eventually damaged in a dogfight with a Messerschmitt 109 in August 1940, with the codes then transferred to another Spitfire. The other aircraft is X4561, QJ-B of No.92 Squadron based at Manston, Kent, December 1940 and reflects the changes to operational camouflage at the time with the underside of the port wing being painted black as a recognition aid. This fabulous model will show the cockpit, Merlin engine,gun ports and other great detail.
BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
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