AdAstraMasks Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Thank-you Ian! Much appreciated. When I get to doing the markings on the Big Tamiya Mustang I'll be sure to contact you. Where are you located? Cheers, Wolf Hi Wolf, We are located a little south and east of Montreal, Quebec. Best regards, Ian
Ripaman Posted November 6, 2011 Posted November 6, 2011 Hi Wolf, another brilliant update , will be waiting for the next one Regards Richard
Wolf Buddee Posted November 7, 2011 Author Posted November 7, 2011 The big Spit finally get's her ID. Here's last night and today's efforts in the ol' paint shop. So far all insignia have been painted using Montex Masks. The wing walk boundary lines were masked off with Tamiya tape and sprayed with a mix of semi-gloss black and primer white from Tamiya's spray cans. Both being decanted and applied with the airbrush. The leading edge bands were undercoated with Tamiya primer white and then sprayed with RLM 04 Gelb from my diminishing supply of Aeromaster paints. Using Montex masks is not a quick way to apply markings but the results so far have been very impressive. I'll do some weathering now and then clear coat in preparation for the application of the data stencil decals. Cheers, Wolf Model_Monkey and geedubelyer 2
Anthony in NZ Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Wow, that is superb Wolf. Thanks for the advice on your paints earlier, much appreciated! Definately the use of masks gives an effect decals just cant do. I use Mr Color lacquer paints and just love the way it goes on. I dont know how you do it but you just have a knack of making things look just 'right' Thanks for the update Cheers Anthony
Ralph Riese Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 "... beautiful plumage..." Lovely stuff Wolf - very smooth! Cheers, Ralph.
Anders_Isaksson Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Lovely paintjob all around, Wolf! I really like how the different colors (even the insignia yellow) just seem to blend together. ... and then clear coat in preparation for the application of the data stencil decals. ... No doubt you will bring the best out of the stencil decals, but have you considered using dry transfers for the stencilling? Apologies if this is old news, but Hobbydecal make a dedicated set for the Spitfire. I used the 48th scale version on a recent build and was very happy with the result: I got myself a Hobbydecal sheet to use on my Spit Mk VIII, whenever I get that far... (Again, sorry if all this was old news, but I thought I should ask.) Keep it up! Edited November 7, 2011 by Anders_Isaksson Model_Monkey 1
dodgem37 Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Nothing forced in that paint job, Wolf. It's beautifully smooth. Sincerely, Mark
Ripaman Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 Hi Wolf, As I have said before I think I will ship my Hurri to you so that you can paint her!! very nice job. Regards Richard
Wolf Buddee Posted November 9, 2011 Author Posted November 9, 2011 Lovely paintjob all around, Wolf! I really like how the different colors (even the insignia yellow) just seem to blend together. No doubt you will bring the best out of the stencil decals, but have you considered using dry transfers for the stencilling? Apologies if this is old news, but Hobbydecal make a dedicated set for the Spitfire. I used the 48th scale version on a recent build and was very happy with the result: I got myself a Hobbydecal sheet to use on my Spit Mk VIII, whenever I get that far... (Again, sorry if all this was old news, but I thought I should ask.) Keep it up! Thanks Anders. Not old news to me and as luck would have it I just received a set of the Hobbydecal dry transfers last night. I tried the first application today and ran in to a little trouble but got it fixed without any problems. I'll try some more and if goes well I'll continue on. I really don't want to screw things up at this point if you know what I mean. Cheers, Wolf
Wolf Buddee Posted November 9, 2011 Author Posted November 9, 2011 Nothing forced in that paint job, Wolf. It's beautifully smooth. Sincerely, Mark Thank-you Mark. I'm really very impressed with Tamiya's spray paints. You'd really have to work hard to screw things up with this stuff and if anyone could do it, it'd be me. Thanks again for the kind words! Cheers, Wolf
Wolf Buddee Posted November 9, 2011 Author Posted November 9, 2011 Hi Wolf, As I have said before I think I will ship my Hurri to you so that you can paint her!! very nice job. Regards Richard Wow Richard, I'd have a hard time imagining how my paint work could do your efforts justice. I'd sure like to see the Hurricane in person some day. It's absolutely brilliant! Cheers, Wolf
Anders_Isaksson Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks Anders. Not old news to me and as luck would have it I just received a set of the Hobbydecal dry transfers last night. I tried the first application today and ran in to a little trouble but got it fixed without any problems. I'll try some more and if goes well I'll continue on. I really don't want to screw things up at this point if you know what I mean. Cheers, Wolf Sounds good, Wolf! I have noticed on my sheets that for a few markings a few or more letters of the stencil has adhered to the backing sheet, probably due to insufficient protection of the sheet during shipping and handling etc. I have no other solution to that problem other than using a second sheet as a back-up for the damaged stencils. Also, you want to avoid applying a wash over stencils that are not protected by a flat/semi-gloss/gloss clear coat. I have applied oil washes only to see the dry transfers lift from the surface and start swimming away. Not a pleasant experience! Still, I prefer the dry transfer system as there is no risk of silvering etc. Looking forward to see more of your progress.
williamj Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 Looks "SPOT ON" you do know your way with paint. Wolf ..would you email me please,have something Mustang related to talk about. cheers.
brewer Posted November 16, 2011 Posted November 16, 2011 Need to update this with that shot you posted on another site Stunning!
Wolf Buddee Posted November 16, 2011 Author Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) A lady in waiting......waiting for her Merlin that is. Finally the airframe is almost complete. Just a few small bits to add and she's finished. The Merlin is another matter but that's what I'll be working on next. The top side data stencils are Hobbydecal dry transfers courtesy of Mr. Dave Pratt, thank-you Dave. The rest of the markings as mentioned earlier are painted on using Montex masks. The victory tally was a decal supplied by Montex. The wing root chipping was accomplished with a Prisma Colour silver pencil. The aircraft depicted was relatively new so I kept it to a minimum and I'd like to thank Ralph Riese for his help with this. I'm not sure if I got this completely right so chime in and let me know what you think. The rudder tail position light was replaced with a clear resin item and secured with future. Oh, I should mention that the cockpit entry door is only held in place with double sided tape for the pics but I'll position it slightly higher when it gets glued in place. I'm also going to go back and touch up the excess over-spray on the stbd. elevator's edge close to the rudder. It's not near as noticeable to the naked eye but the camera sure shows it off eh? Thanks all for following along so far. Certainly comments and critique are welcome as always. Cheers, Wolf Edited November 16, 2011 by Wolf Buddee geedubelyer and Model_Monkey 2
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