Pete Fleischmann Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 6:24 PM, Basta said: You missed one. Damn you’re right actually! cheers Pete Basta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 A Master Class in Archer Decal Rivet application! I've used these rivets many times before and have become pretty good at it, but I would be hard pressed to equal what you have done so far. I even learned something new with the Waterfiller Putty you used to fill the rivet depressions, which I've never heard of before. I just ordered two bottles (along with some other stuff I've never used before) from True Earth. Learning new things keeps our hobby fresh and interesting. Cheers, Chuck GMK and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 1 hour ago, chuck540z3 said: A Master Class in Archer Decal Rivet application! I've used these rivets many times before and have become pretty good at it, but I would be hard pressed to equal what you have done so far. I even learned something new with the Waterfiller Putty you used to fill the rivet depressions, which I've never heard of before. I just ordered two bottles (along with some other stuff I've never used before) from True Earth. Learning new things keeps our hobby fresh and interesting. Cheers, Chuck Thanks Chuck for the kind words- I’ve lost track of all the awesome and outstanding techniques you’ve given me over the years.. happy to reciprocate even a little! cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Looking excellent Pete. The amount of detail you've crammed inside and now outside is stunning. And you're making me think crazy thoughts about filling all the rivets on my Dauntless and attempting the same work. Crazy! Brett Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Love it...great work! Rich Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Matt Foley Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Pete what size rivets are they and are these the same ones from the A4 sheet you had made? zerosystem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerosystem Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Pete what size rivets are they and are these the same ones from the A4 sheet you had made? It would get real expensive using the Archer ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 26 minutes ago, zerosystem said: It would get real expensive using the Archer ones. I have a custom A4 sheet from Archer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Pete what size rivets are they and are these the same ones from the A4 sheet you had made? Not sure what “size”. I told Woody the scale, actual rivet diameter and rivet spacing and he made me an A4 size sheet- but I can compare them to some other Archer rivet sheets I have- In addition to the A4 sheet that makes up the majority of the rivets on the Pavehawk, I also have several different Archer sheets I’m using for the various other rivet runs on the helicopter- cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Brett M said: Looking excellent Pete. The amount of detail you've crammed inside and now outside is stunning. And you're making me think crazy thoughts about filling all the rivets on my Dauntless and attempting the same work. Crazy! Brett Hi Brett! thanks brother! Lucky for me my Pavehawk is overall Gunship Grey, so there will be virtually no masking over/across the rivets. Love the idea of riveting an SBD, but I’d have to think about how to best mask it! cheers Pete Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Matt Foley Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 14 hours ago, Pete Fleischmann said: Not sure what “size”. I told Woody the scale, actual rivet diameter and rivet spacing and he made me an A4 size sheet- but I can compare them to some other Archer rivet sheets I have- In addition to the A4 sheet that makes up the majority of the rivets on the Pavehawk, I also have several different Archer sheets I’m using for the various other rivet runs on the helicopter- cheers Pete Thanks Pete. The tiny sheets he sells are a tad pricey. I imagine an A4 sheet was well north of a couple hundred bucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Thanks Pete. The tiny sheets he sells are a tad pricey. I imagine an A4 sheet was well north of a couple hundred bucks? Honestly I don’t recall, it was several years ago when I was planning on using the Academy kit- but I do remember that Woody was a huge help, a pleasure to work with, and very reasonable on the cost. cheers Pete Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 19 hours ago, Pete Fleischmann said: Hi Brett! thanks brother! Lucky for me my Pavehawk is overall Gunship Grey, so there will be virtually no masking over/across the rivets. Love the idea of riveting an SBD, but I’d have to think about how to best mask it! cheers Pete I could get away with the tri color scheme in airbrush.....but insignia, I’d have to resort to decals, since I’d be afraid of pulling rivets. thinking thinking...... Anyway, back to a HAWK! Pete Fleischmann and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy! Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I masked and painted over the rivets on my T-45. I did prime with Tamiya Fine white lacquer primer, any hot paint should be enough to homogenize the rivets into the finish. Got converted to Mr. Color yet? If not get some Tamiya fine primer and you should be solid, as long as you don't use 100mph tape. Timmy! Brett M and Pete Fleischmann 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Looking crazy awesome Pete. I always thought about doing this on a hawk. What's an A4 sheet though? Is that the Archer sku # for the sheet? Tim Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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