Ripaman Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Very nice paint job Ron, This is one area I am whatching closely, have not done to much paint spraying. Did you paint with matt finish first then spray with gloss? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) Very nice paint job Ron, This is one area I am whatching closely, have not done to much paint spraying. Did you paint with matt finish first then spray with gloss? Richard Thanks, I used MM enamel matt Olive Drab and Neutral gray thinned with Lacquer thinner by about 25% thinner to paint. I buy the large cans of Lacquer thinner from Canadian Tire. It's also useful for cleaning the airbrush etc. For the OD I sprayed the base color first then added some MM light tan (can't remember what color but it doesn't matter) then heavily thinned this mixture and did some post shading in the center of panels and rivet areas. If you over do it you can go back with base color. I then used MM Gloss clear also thinned with Lacquer thinner as a base for decalling. I am now in mid process of spraying it with Humbrol matt clear varnish also thinned with Lacquer thinner. FYI you probably know this but PM Hobbies on 32nd ave NE carries the best selection of these paints. Ron Edited December 31, 2010 by ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjrk Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 It looks really lovely, the paint shading is very nicely done. Reading of how much the kit has fought you just makes me wish again I hadn't farted around so long to buy a replacement resin P-51B before Mr Rutman stopped making his lovely kit. Well, that and hoping the moving guy who lost/wandered off with the one I'd bought at least built the d**ned thing. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Thanks guys Well I was heading to the finish line but hit a snag again when trying to get it on it's feet. I was going to order a set of wheels from Jerry but opted not to figuring I just want this build done since it's fought me a lot. I opted to use the kit wheels... Bad idea, when assembling them the silver on the hubs rubbed all over the rubber tires. Efforts to remove this made things worse so I opted to paint the tires. I used Testors rubber which for some reason dried gloss? I dull coated with Humbrol matt and this now won't dry!!! they are very very sticky and they are still gloss On the good side, it's all weathered now and I am happy with the results. Looks like I will have to bother Jerry for a set of wheels next week.... thanks for looking Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big matt Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Looks great Ron, I am glad you stuck with it. Bummer about the tires. I've got nothing left in the stash to help with, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Very nice work Ron and I especially like your paint work. Cheers, Loic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Very nice work Ron Great looking model. Paiting is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I hope you get the tires sorted out, because this result is pure dynamite. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Wow Ron just picked up on this thread, and I must say I am impressed. She looks really good...I especially like the weathering on the wingroots. Very convincing. As far as the rubber tires are concerned, I seem to remember one of my club mates telling me he assembles the wheels, cleans them with alcohol, and dips them in Future and lets them dry for 48 hrs.....He then paints them with his normal paints.....He seemed to have good luck with it. If you are going to replace them anyway, you might want to try it if you can....... Anyway, looking forward to the conclusion. Nice Work!!!!! THOR, who likes Mustangs........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 As far as the rubber tires are concerned, I seem to remember one of my club mates telling me he assembles the wheels, cleans them with alcohol, and dips them in Future and lets them dry for 48 hrs.....He then paints them with his normal paints..... That's what I plan on doing with my 262 wheels, so wheel (ahem!) see how it turns out. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 ............so wheel (ahem!) see how it turns out. BEDUM BUM! *rim shot sound* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 thanks for all the kind comments all. Wheels are sorted out. The Alcohol soak worked perfectly. All paint removed and wheels ready to mount. Been packing up X-mas decorations etc all day so I haven't had time to finish this one up yet, maybe later tonight..... Cheers! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Well I managed to finish it up this week. I guess it didn't turn out all that bad. I have to say I think this just might be my last Trump. build. I have a Corsair in the stash that I was going to start next but after chatting with Matt and all the problems he's had with his build I think it will stay in the box for awhile longer. thanks for looking. rafju 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladder4boy Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 that turned out fantastic Ron! Weathered OD is, to me, one of the hardest finishes to get to "look" just right and you nailed it! and the wheels look good too! Cheers! Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Beautifull ! I love the P51 with this camo and you have brilliantly reproduced it. Cheers, Loic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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