Mr b Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Thanks alot guys Mark - yes i can’t wait too....but before the grey need to put on the black bits n mask them off....the plane I am doing had lots of black bits Hakan- i concur with your advise....i shut it off once i feel it getting too hot. Very frustrating when one is in the right groove and all pistons are focused on painting....spoils the mood hopefully will have some color on by weekend...but somehow i feel its going to be a slow process.... rgds Azgaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Hi folks been busy as a bee....but managed to start the painting process...... next will be to build up on this base coat....with tones and variations......my compressor is not doing well.......hopefully can get the topside finalized soon....could not even finish doing the upper tail....as the compressor was getting really hot.... rgds Erwin, johncrow, Fvdm and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Puncher Tonk Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 ....looking good!!!.....I'm enjoying following your progress-gives me a heads up of what to expect too.....like you,life keeps happening and keeping me from staying on a roll of working on it when I'd like to-only finished up the cockpit this evening.....but I''ve added a crew in mine-and fitting them in is a pain in the sphincter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Sunday Puncher Tonk said: ....looking good!!!.....I'm enjoying following your progress-gives me a heads up of what to expect too.....like you,life keeps happening and keeping me from staying on a roll of working on it when I'd like to-only finished up the cockpit this evening.....but I''ve added a crew in mine-and fitting them in is a pain in the sphincter... Cheers, no worries.....will be nice to see some pics with the crew inside....wanted to go that route myself but decided against it as it involved more work.....yes...busy bee....syndrome.....had some free time and wanted to start the tonning work and guess what my compressor gave up the ghost....managed to do some tweaking, it lasted for a while n just died....I would need to get it repaired and maybe borrow one from my dad’s place which I gave him before just hope...it’s still working. I am most likely going overseas to live for a few years come June thus I am trying not to invest in any new tools or kits.....but I need to finish this intruder....by the way already failed on the part of adding kits to the stash.... well hope to sleep and dream up a solution.....n hope to be back soon with an update.......too be fair, the old girl was giving me signs of her inability to cope with my demand for airbrushing....lately........oh well rgds n happy modelling folks Edited March 6, 2019 by Mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Some outstanding work and painting going on here - very nice!! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Looking good! Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Thanks guys....much appreciated got an update....my compressor has been repaired ....turns out the capacitor blew.....so, with the compressor working and time closing in on my upcoming move, I pressed on with the painting and finished it today. not very complicated scheme...... next will be some varnish and then decalling....and then weathering....and assembly....... rgds Starfighter, LSP_Ray, Sunday Puncher Tonk and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevepd Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 God this looks good. You’ve made me put one in my eBay account under watched Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Nice touch. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Puncher Tonk Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 …..since I am somewhat a "newbie" to this....what is meant by 'applying a varnish" ..??? …..I've never done anything other than the regular paint,and they look ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Sunday Puncher Tonk said: …..since I am somewhat a "newbie" to this....what is meant by 'applying a varnish" ..??? …..I've never done anything other than the regular paint,and they look ok... Clear gloss coat so the decals adhere without silvering, followed by a clear matte coat. Mr. B, that paint job looks excellent! Sunday Puncher Tonk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks a lot guys much appreciated yes...varnish is a clear coat (I use future floor polish) to aid the decalling process n minimizing slivering....speaking of which, I have started the decalling today....so far, the AOA decals are ace and very easy to use....even the big pieces..... still got a fair bit to go....will keep posted how I get on..... best Regards and happy modelling folks brian BradG, Sunday Puncher Tonk, Azgaron and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Puncher Tonk Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 9 hours ago, LSP_Ray said: Clear gloss coat so the decals adhere without silvering, followed by a clear matte coat. Mr. B, that paint job looks excellent! ....Aaah!...I see.... ....just in the decal area-and thinned I assume for airbrushing?....would artist's matte fixative work for the matte coat?...if not,I suppose I'll have to buy a few more supplies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Puncher Tonk Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Mr b said: Thanks a lot guys much appreciated yes...varnish is a clear coat (I use future floor polish) to aid the decalling process n minimizing slivering....speaking of which, I have started the decalling today....so far, the AOA decals are ace and very easy to use....even the big pieces..... still got a fair bit to go....will keep posted how I get on..... best Regards and happy modelling folks brian .....thank you!...didnt know that...have you assembled the landing gear yet?gear yet?...and the engines not in yet also???....I'm loving watching your progress-makes me less apprehensive as I slowly go through mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Looking really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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