BloorwestSiR Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Sounds like things are back under control. Can't wait to see the end results. Port sounds a great idea. Carl Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 And breathe... Wing panels sanded back with 2000 wet and dry and back in airing cupboard for a few hours before I re-scribe affected panels and repaint the ocean grey. Getting back on track - but will only be happy again when dark green areas re-done also and a layer of gloss added - and I'd rather that was before bed tonight so that it's all hardened off by tomorrow. Iain Anthony in NZ, BloorwestSiR and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Had to do some minor touch-ups this morning - and a little more gloss, but should be back on decals tonight. Considering what a mess I had to make fixing the cracking I'm more than pleased with how she looks now - you can't see where the work has been done - which makes me happy again! Hopefully some photos tomorrow. Iain LSP_Kevin, D.B. Andrus, BloorwestSiR and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I hate it when I have to redo things, however it is very satisfying when it all turns out right. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Have been adding decals - using the kits decals for national markings - really not impressed with how they perform - and they needed lots of MicroSol to get them to bed down. Fuselage roundels will need a little more persuasion to fully conform around the rear canopy rail 'ears' - or I may have to slice and do some touch-up afterwards. Not had a chance to get any photos - but, maybe, later in the week. Iain LSP_Kevin, mgbooyv8, BloorwestSiR and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Try using a cloth dipped in hot water and pressing the decal with it. I used that technique on the shark mouth decals for my Grey Nurse Spitfire and they snuggled down just fine after. Carl Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 I'll give that a try with the fuselage roundels Carl. Mean-time; where we're at - fixed wings and all: Progress! Blue skies... Iain BiggTim, Trak-Tor, TorbenD and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Very nice Iain, getting close now! Regards.Andy Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 That looks fantastic, Iain! Just a word about Carl's hot cloth technique on the decals: I call this the 'hot compress' method, and have used it successfully on several occasions - especially with Tamiya decals! There are a couple of caveats, however. The main issue is that the hot cloth can soften the paint, especially if you've used acrylics, and even more so if your clear coat is some form of floor polish. If you use any kind of cloth with an open weave or other kind of texture, it may leave an imprint in your paint work or clear coat. I usually use a face washer due to its thickness, and it certainly has caused this problem for me in the past! But it's also quite effective in getting stiff decals to conform. Kev Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Cheers Kev - that helps... Gloss coat is Tamiya Clear - but I'll tread very carefully - I may try a little more softening solution first. It's no biggie if I have to cut the roundels above and below the canopy rails - providing I can match the blue. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Ian, that is spectacular mate!! What a save, what a finish and what a project! What's not to love about this conversion Well done mate Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fvdm Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 This looks terrific Iain. Have you ever tried spraying the roundels? Maybe worth a try in the future if decals are such a pain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Back on decals today - pics later. Took her to my club on Thursday evening (Chippenham, Wilts) and she survived inspection by my peers - so that was encouraging! Iain monthebiff and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Some photos with where I'm at... Roundels are now sitting nicely - albeit with a few cracks that will need touching in on the fuselage roundels. Model loosely put together - with dry fitted undercarriage - and, for the first time - test piece canopies in place to test fit (these are not the final quality ones!). Excuse the dust on the model - will just wipe off! Have fun! Iain Anthony in NZ, LSP_Kevin, Out2gtcha and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 fantastic work Iain Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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