jacksdad Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Will you use it on the wing walk areas ? I haven't decided yet. I was toying with the idea of using a different technique in other areas. As well as the wing there is more paint chipping on the gun cowl and the engine panels. I may try using a very small brush and Xtracolour 'Oily Steel' and also using a silver pencil. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Nicely done Steve. Your attention to detail is great, particularly on a large scale aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Your attention to detail is great, particularly on a large scale aircraft. Thanks Kent. Although I think its more a case of it stands out more on a big kit if its missing so it needs to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Ok, I couldn't wait until Saturday, so last night I started the painting process. Here is a picture of the Maskol applied to the foiled areas on the fuselage. Then it was just a matter of letting it dry while I prepared the primer. I usually use Halfords which I put in a basin of hot water for about 5 minutes. This gives me a good finish as the warmed up propellant increases the pressure and gives a finer spray (I think). It has now been left to cure before I check for any blemishes e.t.c. needing fixed before I put on the camo colours. All being well I'll get the RLM76 done on Saturday. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Got some paint on today. U/C and bays done. I used Tamiya RLM Grey. Next it was on with the RLM76 using Xtracrylix. And while I had the 76 going I started the re-paint of the Ta152H. Wings and fuselage top will be next. Side by side. Just noticed that I'm out of RLM74. Never mind, I can get the 75 on while I'm waiting for some to arrive. TTFN. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Looking ace bud, where did you get the metal foil from. If I also may suggest, try using Alclads Micro grey primer, I've been using it for a few months now and I swear by, great stuff, and cures really fast. Worth a punt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Looking ace bud, where did you get the metal foil from. If I also may suggest, try using Alclads Micro grey primer, I've been using it for a few months now and I swear by, great stuff, and cures really fast. Worth a punt. The Bare Metal Foil is from Hannants. http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/index.php...mp;currency_id= I have used Halfords priner for years and it great. Cheap, good coverage, cures quickly and easy to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 With no patience what-so-ever I went ahead and got the RLM75 on, again using Xtracrylix. Thats it for now until I get some RLM74 or equivelant. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 you are doing a sprint finnish. Such a tidy work area . shame about running out of paint . hannants have a sale on their Xtracrylix but cant remember if 75 is included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 shame about running out of paint . It's ok. I can get a way with mixing Tamiya XF24 & XF27. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Looks good. Love the extras you've done too. Whats the Maskol for, replicating chipped paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Whats the Maskol for, replicating chipped paint? Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Told you I had no patience. I mixed up the relevant Tamiya colours and away I went. I'm following the pattern in the Focke Wulf FW190 & Ta152 book by Eduardo Soler & Aurelio Gimeno. I'm going to let the kit rest now before I seal the paint with Klear. Then it will be onto the masks for the markings. These will be the ones done by Mal at Miracle Masks and will be the first time I've used his product. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Crikey it'd take me a week or more to get that far painting! Your a braver man than me painting it with the u/c and drop tank in place, i'd have soon knocked those off, but then again you've seen how clumsy I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Crikey it'd take me a week or more to get that far painting! Your a braver man than me painting it with the u/c and drop tank in place, i'd have soon knocked those off, but then again you've seen how clumsy I am. Its actually quite easy in a big kit. I sprayed the camo freehand with my Iwata and used the crown head for the mottle as it allows you to get in close with the nozzle. Also, by spraying at the right angle you can get away with not masking the u/c with just a little touch up required. To be honest I'm surprised I got that all done today. Probably just a combination of well thinned paint and no patience. I just hope I don't cock up the markings having gotten this far. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Its actually quite easy in a big kit. I sprayed the camo freehand with my Iwata and used the crown head for the mottle as it allows you to get in close with the nozzle. Also, by spraying at the right angle you can get away with not masking the u/c with just a little touch up required. To be honest I'm surprised I got that all done today. Probably just a combination of well thinned paint and no patience. I just hope I don't cock up the markings having gotten this far. Steve Like you i'm not into all this masking when doing camouflage, I use the crown cap on my Iwata too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 I use the crown cap on my Iwata too. Excellent piece of kit, isn't it? Especially for mottling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 good work on the camo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Bet your itching to pull that maskol off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Bet your itching to pull that maskol off Damn right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Excellent piece of kit, isn't it? Especially for mottling. They're both excellent pieces of kit I wouldn't swap my Iwatas for anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Had a look at the paint work this morning and it is looking suitably patchy. So I have just given it a coat of Klear to seal the work so far. Next jobs will be the red band and the yellow at the front of the cowl. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Excellent job sofar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Quick update. Maskol has been removed and I've started putting on the markings. I must say that the spinner spiral was a pain in the hoop. I'll get some pictures posted soon. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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