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MikeC Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) I think we're back on track folks. First, a public thank-you to Steve for his offer of help which made me think, go check my stocks of generic lettering, and realise that I could actually make up the legend from what I have on hand. Lessons learned: don't panic and post a wanted ad before being absolutely sure you can't do it from your own resources; and if you do need help, you'll probably get it on LSP, the friendliest, most relaxed and most helpful forum I know. Edited October 5, 2016 by MikeC mikeblack, Shaka HI and mozart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 So let's have a few pics. Firstly, off with the masking, on with the gloss. Gotta love a Raspberry Ripple Decalling: I thought there might be a bit of contrast under the roundel on the fuselage, because it goes over all three colours, so I added a white circle from my stock. Result: BradG and mozart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) The ETPS legend that went wrong. Port side: Starboard: (A little scratch on the paint by the first "E" there.) Unfortunately, as related above, one of the decals went wrong; so one of the two above is made from generics. Luckily the lettering is a standard size and style (4"), and I had a suitable set in stock. So which one was made from 22 individual characters? You've no doubt spotted it's the starboard side. Despite having the cheat line to align with, you can see that it's not 100% straight. But it does look better in real life than under the merciless gaze of my phone camera, and I can live with it. Here's an in-progress: It took about an hour to do those four words, with only two letters wasted in the process. Now, having completed the major decals, I've got a couple of sessions applying stencilling to look forward to. Thanks for looking. Edited October 6, 2016 by MikeC BradG, Shaka HI, TorbenD and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Lovely! Kev MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Almost there..I don't see any misalignment issue on the starboard side... MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevepd Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Nice recovery. MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeblack Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Well recovered, Mike! Mike MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Looking very good! HÃ¥kan MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) I am getting really bored with maintenance and other stencils, which are all too plentiful and prominient on this aircraft ... Edited October 11, 2016 by MikeC BradG and Alain Gadbois 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 But what a difference they make !.......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 True, but it's taking a while as I find half-an-hour doing tiny but essential stencils is as much as I can do in one sitting. mikeblack, Alain Gadbois and Shaka HI 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) This Hawk had a number of additional instruments, which were mounted on the coaming above the instrument panel. From the photos I have, and from those kindly supplied by LSP member Stevepd, it seems that the extra panel was simply a flat metal panel onto which the instruments were mounted with exposed backs. So after some fiddly scratch-building I have a panel on the rear, instructor's, cockpit, and a smaller set on the front. A quick lick of paint and some airscale decals, and here we have it. It's almost certainly not accurate but I hope it's credible. Many thanks to Steve for the photos. Onward and hopefully to finish by the deadline ... Edited October 19, 2016 by MikeC Zero77, mikeblack, Shaka HI and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevepd Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Looks good Mike, makes all the difference. Steve. MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Nice work with the instruments! HÃ¥kan MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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