Iain Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 Another umpteen hours and not a lot of apparent progress - but about ready to clean down ready for varnish. What I wanted to show here was a new 'Eagle Squadron' badge on the cowling. Couldn't find anything suitable commercially - and, although we have a digital cutter, a mask wouldn't have captured the fine detail in the design. So - design drawn up in an ancient version of CorelDRAW I'd long forgotten how to use - on a 15 year old laptop we weren't sure would still work! Reason for old tech is because the laptop runs Windows XP - the last O/S to be supported by my old ALPS MD-1000 thermal wax printer. Not only does it print CMYK - but it's brilliant for model decals as it also does white, silver and gold - ideal for the white of the Eagle Squadron design. With the stress of drawing it up over the last week, the stress of today was seeing if I still had a white cartridge (hen's teeth) - and would the printer still work, as it's 9 - 10 years since I last used it. Happy to report that, after some faffing around, and foul language, I found a part used white cartridge - and got the printer to work! Result on Port Cowl panel in photos below: Off to have a small nervous breakdown - and maybe some wine! Model has to be complete this weekend - flying over to Abbeville in France on Wednesday for the BullChip meet (Chipmunk and Bulldog aircraft) and, hopefully meeting my client there on Saturday. I suspect he's expecting a Spitfire! Blue skies! Iain Fvdm, Greg W, TorbenD and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Wow! Love the look of that. Pretty impressed you are able to print white! I think travelling with a beauty like that, or shipping it in any way would drive me batty. Great job on her! GAz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Brilliant work, Iain! Let's hope you never have to print white again! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 That looks absolutely fabulous, if you ever need the Eagle Squadron decal again there is one on Eagle Cal EC#158 I used it on a Spitfire not so long ago. Cheers Dennis MikeC, Kagemusha and Greg W 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Cheers Dennis - had seen that - but none on stock here in UK when I looked last week! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Fantastic work Iain, hope you went with the wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Thanks guys - wine was good! Not delivering next weekend now - so gives me a little extra time for some details! Here's where we're at - please be gentle! Back with a few more in a mo... Iain Out2gtcha, Trak-Tor, Starfighter and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Some more... Finish looks very flat when photographed in the light tent - but does have a sheen - here she is on the kitchen table with ambient light: Need to sort the lights, paint radio aerial, weather the exhaust stubs a little and a few other bits and bobs. And, yes, cowl panels are removable - just a bit of a faff. Will include when I do final RFI shots. A HUGE thank you to everyone that's chipped in along the way and kept the encouragement going. Taking a break now! Iain Anthony in NZ, Starfighter, AlexM and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Gentle about what? - she's fantastic, can't tell that it's not oob, which is a testament to your mighty fine conversation work. Enjoy your Kitkat, and a tipple or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 What a stunning build Iain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Just brilliant Iain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) Hi Iain, you may know this already but if you have a hard time finding Alps cartridges or need your 1000 repaired, these folks in Japan have many colors and they do repairs. Kind of spendy but worth a look. http://alps-oki.seesaa.net/article/371087752.html Edited May 29, 2019 by MikeMaben Iain, Dutch Man and Trak-Tor 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 That's brilliant Mike - thank you! Hadn't seen that site and wasn't aware they were available still! Will contact them and stock up on supplies... Iain MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 It's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 This has obviously been a pretty stressful build for you Iain, your client clearly is expecting perfection and by golly you've given it to him - she looks absolutely wonderful! MikeC and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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