MikeMaben Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 6 hours ago, williamj said: ...And a gold star for cleaning up your workbench..bout time by the looks of it.. Thanks Bill , I feel I'm doing a pretty good job at getting it right back where I started . Uncarina and williamj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 So I wanted to try something new (I think I've mentioned it before). I painted a white decal sheet with MRP RAF roundel blue. Then I ran that thru my Silhouette to cut some decals rather that applying masks or printing decals. The text turned out alright but for this particular project I needed fifty some diamonds. ( I wasn't thinking ahead on this one ) Since the diamonds aren't connected, I had to apply them one at a time. I thot I could get away with it but needless to say it was a nightmare trying to line them up the way they should be so I rinsed them and the name completely off and decided to go ahead and just print everything. (I have to keep reminding myself that this supposed to be a quick fun project ) Like I said , the text looked OK but I decided it was too heavy looking so I took it all off. I think the method works fine but the 50 seperate diamonds was just too much. So I've got the decals printed and they''re in the process of going on now. Shouldn't be too much longer before she's up and on her feet AlexM, Uncarina, Shawn M and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Really like that scheme Mike, those diamonds sound like a real pain though Regards.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Holy cow Mike! I’m just getting caught up with your build, and I’m glad someone is finally tackling “Jersey Jerk” in this scale, one of my favorite schemes. You are doing a splendid job! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I really like the scheme you have chosen too. Looking fantastic Mike. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Nice, and very interesting approach with the decals! Cheers Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/4/2018 at 10:42 AM, MikeC said: Dark red nose - 356th FG at Martlesham Heath by any chance? Looking good in any case. Thought so. Still looking good - good luck with the diamonds. Incidentally, MrsC and I drove past Martlesham only the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 looking sharp! can you just cut a mask for the diamonds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Thank you men ! Shawn , since , in this case, none of the diamonds actually touch each other, the connection between each diamond would be verrry thin. I personally decided it woud be unmanageable. I suppose you could do it tho ... if you were a masochist ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Looks great as it is so I can't wait to see what happens next, shame about the diamonds, I wouldn't have a clue where to start with them ! Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Most of the dekkelz on, now's when I start noticing things I missed and boobooz so it'll need some minor changes but this is the general idea ... Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin, Kais and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Oh wow. You don’t see this livery everyday. I really like it. Well done Mike. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Great job Mike! I really like the scheme! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 That looks really nice! A scheme you don't see often. Still have that delicate job of the stripes on the spinner, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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