Guest Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Alan, AFAIK, there are lots of pics of land based aircraft with gun holes taped up. Hope this helps.....Harv Edited August 12, 2014 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I cant help with the RAF fighter details Alan, but I know a stunning model when I see one! Lovely work so far as the paint is really bringing it alive alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks Alan, I now know how to solve a problem that has been exercising my feeble brain for some time with my Harvard tail plane transition which needs subtle building up like your Tempest! A very interesting build indeed. Max alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Can't remember where I read it, but am sure they were taped over after being re-armed, this also went for aircraft with elongated barrels like the Spitfire IX. Edited August 12, 2014 by Kagemusha alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Thats great feedback gentlemen! Much appreciated! I just noticed that Montex Masks offers a Maxi Mask for this aircraft; so I went ahead and ordered one!! (MM32145 HAWKER TEMPEST MkVc PCM 32016 1/32) Thanks again for the feedback and the kind words! Can't wait to get this bird done!! Cheers Alan Montex Masks: http://www.montex-mask.com/en/ofertaShow.php?skala=1/32&maska=MAXI%20MASK¤t=maxi_mask_1_32 Edited December 10, 2014 by alaninaustria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hi Max! That's the whole reason we're here on the net isn't it?? Glad you gained an idea or two from my build - I learn so much from the boys here! Looking forward to seeing your work progress on the Harvard!! Cheers Alan mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Okay, moved ahead with a few small jobs today that really should have been dealt with earlier on in the construction phase, but that I currently recognized needed attention! I determined that the main spinner and back plate required a more solid base upon which to be mounted and that would also allow for some movement. The kit basically does not have any centered mounting pin (for the spinner) upon which to be mounted... so, I went ahead and using my lathe I turned a section of old sprue to the required diameter, located and precisely marked the center of the rear spinner back plate, and drilled the back plate with the correct size of drill bit and, conversely the opening that is provided on the front of the kit... I was worried about damaging my paint job and/or cracking open a glued seam, but thank goodness nothing negative happened! I always learn something from each and every build... next time; I will double check that all small construction jobs are actually finished prior to going ahead with the painting! I'll let the following photos speak for themselves.... That's it for now... next will be to finish up the main gear and the tailwheel area... one of my favorite areas to work on!! Cheers and thanks for looking! Alan Edited August 13, 2014 by alaninaustria Chris Wimmer, Harold, Iain and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Looking superb Alan! Iain alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hell yeah ! Looks awsome alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wimmer Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Great job on your Tempest, Alan! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Beautiful work there alan - some superb small additions that just lift the kit to the next level - Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Really nice work, Alan. Very smooth. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 This is a truly inspiring build! Cheers, Tom alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Good morning everybody! Just a quick update with a few shots for my latest bench time: I was able to paint in the pilots/ground crew walkways, both port and starboard plus the leading edge (LE) yellow identification stripes... I predominantly use Gunze Aqueous and Tamiya Acrylics - for the anti-slip walkways I used Gunze "Tire Black" and for the yellow I used a mix up of Gunze "RLM 04 Yellow" mixed with Gunze "Flat White". I am only experimenting really... I've order my Montex Masks from A2Z Models (Alister McLean) and I am looking forward to beginning the painting of the invasion stripes and national insignia... I find the masking process extremely tedious and sometimes frustrating.... However, the results are worth the effort!! A few questions if I may: I was thinking of laying down a thin coat of future before I begin the masking process and I wanted to ask, is it recommended to shoot it on straight out of the bottle or do the majority of you thin it out (if so, what do you use to thin it with?).... I want to prevent finger printing and damaging the camouflage.... Is it recommended to lay down a coat of future at this point?? Opinions please!! As well, wanted to ask what others would recommend about painting the invasion stripes? Were they in reality 13"?? Please speak up! Could use the feedback and recommendations! Cheers and happy modelling!! Alan Edited August 15, 2014 by alaninaustria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Very nicely done ! She's looking better all the time........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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