mozart Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Looking every inch, or should that be cm, a Spitfire, lovely paint job David.....and thanks for the tip about the putty! I presume it doesn't leave a waxy mark like some other methods do? Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Thank you Max. The panzer putty does not leave any waxy mark on the paint. I don't know what is is made of but it is not wax. It is a black substance that you can model like play-do but if you make a small "sheet" of it, say one mm think and put it on an uneven surface, it will wrap around it after five minutes. I put a small sheet on one of the gun and it wrapped itself around it. I could then remove it easily without lifting paint from the metal barrel so it is not too tacky. I futured the bird tonight and will decal it tomorrow. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Now that looks very nice. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Where did you get your "Panzer Putty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Shaka, I got the Panzer putty from a German webshop: www.dersockelshop.de. I only had good experience with this shop. They currently have it in stock. David Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 That looks great, makes me want to make a dash for the paint shop with my build. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Shaka, I got the Panzer putty from a German webshop: www.dersockelshop.de. I only had good experience with this shop. They currently have it in stock. David Thanks! I get the sense the shipping will kill me. I'll look for closer source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitch Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I believe Hobbyworld-USA.com in the USA carry Panzer Putty but its back ordered right now. Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SciFi58 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Paint is looking awesome, David. I plan to do to the two tone Tunisia scheme for a Polish bird in honor of my wife being Polish and telling me a WWII Polish joke I had never heard. I would be interested to know how the Panzer Putty compares to Silly Putty, which I have, and have read about, but have not used under fire yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Mixed bag update today. I decaled my spit and made the mistake of starting with the large top roundels and me having not much experience with large decals, I managed to trash the roundels trying to get them to conform to the surface by using too much microsol and not waiting enough between application. It has nothing to do with the decals as they are great. I took my time with the other decals and they worked out very nicely, conforming to the surface and filling the panel lines. I ordered some masks from Maketar and I will eventually paint the top roundels once I received the masks. When the roundels are painted I will add the other decals on the wings. In the meantime some picture of where the build stands. SciFi I have never used silly putty so I cannot compare it to Panzer putty. I normally use blue-tack for camo with good result but wanted to try this panzer putty. IMHO it is easier to use than bluetack and much more gentle on the model. David MikeC, Shaka HI, geedubelyer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Looks killer !.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I agree with Harv, it looks very good indeed. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Finally some progress with the Spit. I received today the paint mask from Maketar and they worked a treat. I used Mr. Paint RAF Marking Blue and RAF Marking Red. I love the colors, they look a bit faded compared to the decal but once I weather the bird the difference will not be that stark. I will try to finish it over the week-end. BloorwestSiR, MikeC, geedubelyer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 She's looking splendid David. Great stuff. The whole paintjob looks exemplary. You're on the downhill leg now. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Agreed !!.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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