mpk Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Thanks guys. The George has also had some work done on it today. It's should be ready to paint soon. Happily its undercarriage is complete. It's funny, the cowling black on the Tojo looks rough. Not so much in real life but it will be sanded smooth. All the control surfaces are IJA grey/green. I've had a busy morning. Worked on all three. andromeda673, Guyman1, cib2265 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Finally! I see some real paint!!! Boo yah! mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Finally! I see some real paint!!! Boo yah! Let's not get too excited. I screwed the raiden yesterday. As always, expect the worst, hope for the best and deal with what happens. Thanks mate. Shaka HI and Victor K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix 54 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 My bloods are good. This does not explain the falling and lack of ability to use the brain properly........................ I am going to see a neuro specialist and have my brain function checked.................. Dale, it's the Sherry,..................OH NO!........................you've not been at the Castlemaine...........HAVE YA? I've already told ya! Beware the Doctors, trust the nurses, they'll stop the buggers killin ya!!!!! It's always a relief to hear from you that you're still hanging in..................... Dale's going to out live us all, the Oz sherry farmers won't let their best customer go!! On a lighter note GREAT progress Dale, will follow the 109 build / paint, she's looking GOOD!! (Tojo as well ) Paul mpk and Shawn M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi Paul. Thanks mate. I got drunk on sherry when I was about 12. fell off my bike and everything. Haven't touched it since. Hey, while I've got you guys, I need a question answered. I have been trying mr. Surfacer 500 as Clunk suggested. He said to simply wipe of the excess with a cotton bud. I cannot stop the bud clearing out the crevice. What is the correct method? I am stuck on this bit with George. That stupid join near the tailplane. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix 54 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) I have been trying mr. Surfacer 500 as Clunk suggested. He said to simply wipe of the excess with a cotton bud. I cannot stop the bud clearing out the crevice. What is the correct method? I am stuck on this bit with George. That stupid join near the tailplane. Thanks. Morning Dale,Think you'd get a better result if you treat it like tile grout! Go across the seam at an angle, say 30% - 45%. While you will lift a little from the seam on one edge you'll be pulling filler in from the other, give it a go.......AND report back! Have a good 'un my mate, Paul Edit because of predictive text, Grrr!!! Edited March 9, 2017 by phoenix 54 Shaka HI and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Morning Dale, Think you'd get a better result if you treat it like tile grout! Go across the seam at an angle, say 30% - 45%. While you will lift a little from the seam on one edge you'll be pulling filler in from the other, give it a go.......AND report back! Have a good 'un my mate, Paul Edit because of predictive text, Grrr!!! Okay cheers. I have a bit of painting to do today, the Tojo and F4. I'll work on the George after daylight. Thanks Paul. Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix 54 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Strewth mate, your up BEFORE the birds?!! mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 This might seem obvious, but just in case, Dale: make sure the cotton bud you're using for clean up has been moistened with a suitable thinner. Mr. Color Thinner (Levelling or not) is ideal, but you can get away with some forms of alcohol, and even generic lacquer thinner, as long as you use it judiciously. Also, even though it takes longer, I tend to get more reliable results by waiting for the application Mr. Surfacer to dry fully. It's much more resistant to being pulled out of the seam that way. But the main cause of your problem is usually that the clean-up tool is too dry. Kev Shaka HI, monthebiff, LSP_K2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Thanks Kev. Will do. Yes Paul. I am an early riser. When I was a musician I slept all day. Thus far today. I must say I am not very impressed with Mr. Super metals. Happily the Tojo is a practice run. I'll use Alclad on George. Kendzior, Lothar, tucohoward and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Oh and just for fun. The unweathered spinner. Note the difference between Alclad gloss on the airframe and Gunze gloss on the spinner. mark31, Shaka HI, tucohoward and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 looks good for me keep going Mark mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 looks good for me keep going Mark Thanks Mark. I put another gloss coat on the upper surfaces. I'll let them sit for a while. It's a real shame I damaged my Iwata. All this work is being done using the Sparmax. The mottle was hard. I think it'd be easier using the Iwata. Oh well. Next week I'll get the part. $40.00! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 all look very nice Dale! mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 The 109 looks really nice, Dale. The Tojo looks to have a nice weathered NMF finish, but I think I need close ups to see what you don't like. Not sure about the gloss, looks the same to me, but again it's probably more visible in person to determine the quality of the gloss and/or application. Keep going! mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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