Stokey Pete Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 So much for giving a couple of days break. I did the overspray touch ups, and the correction of the alignments between colours. To the point that I think I’m calling the camouflage part done. Next on the agenda, is to start picking out the grey areas. To sum up the experience with the masking set….it took a bit of thought, a lot of patience, and a bit of deciphering from the instructions. Some of the measurement reference points were wrong, leading to scratching heads when placed in seemingly wrong positions. I couldn’t resist dry fitting everything. To get a sense of the overall job. Alain Gadbois, Alex, Landrotten Highlander and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I couldn’t have resisted either! Looks so cool. Stokey Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 That is going be one serious eye catcher.. loving it Niels Stokey Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Are you watching movies while you work? - Don´t think I could focus if I did that.. /Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Zola25 said: Are you watching movies while you work? - Don´t think I could focus if I did that.. /Niels I have them as background noise more than anything. Usually my favourite movies that don’t really require my actually watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 The ones that you can voice out the response to some line in the movie? Like my wife watching MASH reruns. Stokey Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 hour ago, denders said: The ones that you can voice out the response to some line in the movie? Like my wife watching MASH reruns. Exactly that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 Started to pick out some of the grey panels that aren’t covered by the decal sheet, and painting edges of surfaces according to my reference photos. It would appear that the Japanese printed the entire manual directly onto the jet! Landrotten Highlander, Greif8, LSP_Kevin and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 4 hours ago, Stokey Pete said: Started to pick out some of the grey panels that aren’t covered by the decal sheet, and painting edges of surfaces according to my reference photos. It would appear that the Japanese printed the entire manual directly onto the jet! HaHa that does not surprise me AT ALL I used to make fluorescent light bulbs that went to Japan. They had a rule that the label stamped on the bulb had to be positioned facing down and you had to be able to read the lettering on it from the floor when looking up. I totally understand all their labeling of the Eagle, maybe lol Stokey Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Looking wicked Pete/ Ernest Stokey Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 When I first started to digest the scheme, I was a bit tentative about the execution. I wasn’t certain the colours worked, or how well the masking set would behave. Now I’m deeper into it, I can say those misgivings were unfounded. I’m having so much fun putting this together now. The intricate masking is therapeutic. Seeing each addition bringing it closer to the finish line is exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 I’m ripping through the last of the base coat paintwork. Just the metallics to come after this before I start some weathering work. Underside camouflage finished and covered. Peeled, and with no paint loss once again. Where I’m up to with the grey outlines picked out. The air brake was an interesting masking session to get right. Now, I’m off to seek out those tiny little overspray/masking line touch ups. MikeMaben, Alex, Zola25 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 It looks really really nice Pete /Niels Stokey Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Lookin' sweet Pete Stokey Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Each addition you make to the camo scheme adds to the cool look of your build Pete. You are doing a great job here! Ernest Stokey Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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