LSP_Kevin Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 That looks terrific, Jim! Kev ClumsyDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 JIm Incredible work Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) Thanks, Kev and Peter ... appreciate the kind words. I need all the inspiration I can get at the moment - it takes ages when you are: (1) time poor, (2) clumsy and (3) a perfectionist. So much rework! I guess I wouldn't have it any other way. Anyway, really appreciate the support! Cheers Jim Edited May 11, 2017 by ClumsyDude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggo Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Jim, Looking AWESOME! You've undertaken a daunting task and you're slaying it. Keep 'em coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 G'day Randy, thanks for dropping in, I appreciate it. It'll be good to get these done and glossed, I have to say ... Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizzy 78 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Beautiful detail, I'm looking forward to seeing it at the model expo in a month! ClumsyDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Beautiful detail, I'm looking forward to seeing it at the model expo in a month! Thanks mate ... zero chance of it being ready in a month, I reckon it's going to be 2-3 months just to get the paint down on the airframe at the rate I'm going. But would like to show it off some day - next year probably a better bet! Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Keep going Jim. You're doing a great job on a tough paint scheme. Carl ClumsyDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Thanks Carl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Impressive masking and painting! ClumsyDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Thanks Gaz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpierson Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi! I just found this thread and have really enjoyed reading it. I do have a couple of comments; more for trivia sake than critique. You're a much better modeler than I. 1. On the ejection seat you were wondering about two lap belt connectors. one set connects the pilot harness to the seat, the other connects the pilot harness to the survival kit under the seat. 2. I read this hint on another thread and it made a great deal of sense to me; when using masks, spray a light coat of clear and let dry before spraying the color coat. The light clear coat will act as a sealer and prevent your color coat from sneaking under the edges of the mask ensuring a nice crisp edge. I thought that would be useful to pass along especially with as complicated a paint scheme as you're doing. You're a braver man than I! Best of luck, Bill Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Thanks Bill! I'll try out the masking, I think in this case my overspray/underspray problem has come from having lumps and bumps on the tail surface ... I was in pretty good shape on the horizontal tails, they are nice and flat! Hopefully the rest of the masking doesn't have to deal much with that. CheersJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 In the dictionary, under amazing finish, it says "see Jim." Exceptional work on a difficult subject. Well done mate. Craig ClumsyDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Thanks Craig, very kind of you ... when I grow up I want to be able to do stuff like your B-17! Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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