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DonH

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  • 2 weeks later...

Hi Don,

I've just enjoyed re-reading this thread and studying the engine photos as I'm fast approaching that stage on my build.

Lovely, sharp images so thanks for that.

 

Hope all is going well and look forward to more from you in due course.

 

Cheers.

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Guest Peterpools

Don

Wonderful progress on the Spit and looking forward to the paint work updates

Keep 'em coming

Peter

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  • 1 month later...

Well, I'm back in black...

 

Spent the afternoon spraying black primer onto the Mk XVI. Gonna leave it a week and then do the top coat (silver). I'm quite please with the result, there are some rough patches that need buffing, but mostly it's OK. I'm not aiming for a high gloss finish because the scheme I have in mind is not NMF (and I can't get a high gloss shine to save my life).

 

No pics, who wants to see a black Mk XVI anyway?

 

Looks like I will finish it before end of May, but the Mk IX is going to be late.

 

Cheers

Don

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Well, I am really happy with the quality of SM01. It gives a nice finish and is tough as nails. It is not affected by Future, as far as I am concerned.

Some quick shots grabbed with my iPhone.

 

2016-05-032015.55.54_zpsbridjd4p.jpg

 

2016-05-032015.55.33_zpsfq7kswf1.jpg

 

2016-05-032015.54.33_zpsxgoi2qg8.jpg

 

2016-05-032015.54.49_zpsnyxjqouw.jpg

 

I still have a lot to learn about surface prep, but I am actually happy with the look. Next up, some yellow paint and then decals.

 

Cheers

Don

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What a beautiful beast, you can almost hear the growl of the Merlin, or I guess Griffon! Great shots Don, love it.

Max

 

Thanks Max,

 

It's a Merlin. I think the black paint line over the rocker covers makes them look bigger and more Griffonesque in the shots.

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