Guest Peterpools Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Kev Your Ryan is looking fantastic and there always seems to be something to fix or touch up. Removing the paint on the decal could be a bit tricky as any solvents might attack the decal inks. What type of paint did you use? Nice work on the white balance and it's always the the key and the first adjustment to make in post production. Keep 'em coming Peter Edited August 9, 2014 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo.b Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The flory wash looks great, not to stark at all, overall she is looking really nice! Great work, it's a great little project isnt it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks lads. It looks a bit grungy in my close-up shots, but should clean up OK after the final flat coat. I used Tamiya flat white for the roundel touch-ups, so a cotton bud and some Windex has helped reduce the problem area. I'll give it a light sand with a polishing stick as well before trying another re-spray. Right now though, time for bed! Kev Iain and Whitey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Kev Looking forward to the next update - I have my fingers crossed Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Kev Looking forward to the next update - I have my fingers crossed Peter And here it is Peter! I've resprayed the whites on both fuselage roundels. First, I removed the fringe at the top of the port side one: Then, I attempted to fix up the starboard side: Well, the cracks are mostly gone, but I've introduced the same fringing that was on the other side, plus, destroyed the fuselage code decal! I can live with the fringing, as it's nowhere near as visible in person anyway, but I'll have to fix that code number. Brent, can I prevail upon you for one of your spares? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks Dan. I do seem to always be dodging bullets with my builds, but I'm certainly not afraid to document my own stupidity! Here's hoping Brent can bail me out on this one. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 If worse comes to worse Kev I could even send you one from mine, as I know Ill be doing one of the yellow wing birds, or a Dutch version. I know it wouldn't be practical time wise, but if you need it........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo.b Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 No dramas Kev, public hol in Brisvegas mon but will express post them on Tue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 If worse comes to worse Kev I could even send you one from mine, as I know Ill be doing one of the yellow wing birds, or a Dutch version. I know it wouldn't be practical time wise, but if you need it........... Thanks Brian, but it looks like Brent has me covered. Offer much appreciated however! No dramas Kev, public hol in Brisvegas mon but will express post them on Tue Thanks Brent - lifesaver! No hurry though, as I won't get much more done in the next few days anyway, and there are other things to work on. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo.b Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 No dramas Kev, must be somthing about the Fisher decals, I just showed mine the masking tape and they tore, even after a coat of varnish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyZeit Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hang in there kev! Still looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks fellas. What do you guys reckon: patch up the existing decal with the spare (say, just replacing the "2"), or remove the existing decal and replace it entirely? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo.b Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Probably replace the whole thing, less risk of seeing a join in the decal film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Yeah, that's what I'm thinking Brent. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 And it's gone! Came off disconcertingly easily though. A single piece of used Tamiya tape, pressed on lightly, was enough to remove almost the entire decal in one go, save for two tiny little specks. No turning back now! Kev Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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