Shaun Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) After the long weekend at Fairford I started painting the main scheme on a test piece last night only to discover the Xtracolor paints I got for the scheme don't match the decals or the real aircraft colours!! I don't fancy mixing paints but can anyone suggest another paint brand that has the required blue shades? This is a real set back! Shaun Edited July 28, 2013 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Modelmaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Modelmaster? To get it finished before the deadline I think it might have to be a mixing job. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Finally started to paint the build, this one has fought a little to get to this stage. I tried Humbrol no1 primer on this one, what a mistake! It sprayed O.K, but dried to a very course finish. Normal a quick rub with some cloth will buff up the surface, not this stuff! I had to wet and dry sand the whole model and then the residue dried to a hard paste which then needed sanding and washing again. Anyway here is the model after all the hassle with the primer coat- Last night got the preshade on, I used Revel No9 for preshade work. Now onto the the main painting and mixing the paint to match the decals and scheme, as the paints/brands I got don't match the tin lids Shaun. Edited July 29, 2013 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Well done with the build so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 She`s looking good Bud ,know what you mean about paint match Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Good work Shaun, I'm sure you'll get 'er done in time! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Good work Shaun, I'm sure you'll get 'er done in time! Dave I'll try,been short of spare time lately. I've started painting the main scheme now, hopefully post some WIP in progress pics soon (there on the camera) Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Time for a photo update- After trying to match the FS numbers and failing miserably with a couple of paint brands , a trip to the local model shop provided a tin of Humbrol 40 Gloss light blue. This is the closest paint I've found so far for the main light blue. First areas to paint were the white bits on the nose and tail- Then onto the light blue sections- Next stage will be the grey patched, then to mix paint to match the impossible to find/match darker blue colour Feeling happier with the build now, with some paint on the airframe Shaun. Edited August 7, 2013 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) The bird is still in the paint barn. I was planing a WIP progress of the painting but painting plan A, did not work as planned We are now on plan B, so probley no photo's until the model emerges from the spray booth I've had a real problem matching the decals to paint, so have had to compromise a little on this. Oh well, the joys of modelling. Shaun. Edited August 13, 2013 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Time for an update- Main scheme now done,a few small detail bits to do and it's ready for the Klear coat and decals. Dead line time is approaching, just hope I make the finish line? Anyone have any pics or know how the front cloth FOD covers are attached over the intakes? Shaun. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF18 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I don't have a non-copyrighted pic for you, but I can describe the attachment, or if my attempts at being understood are too muddled, send me your e-mail address and I'll send you a good pic showing how it looks. The middle of the cover is held in place by a pin that pops into a retractable hole on the outside of the intake. That hole is at the back of the vee shape that the cover makes at the centre back; inside the intake danger decal, and a bit above centre (i.e. in the vee of the decal's lines, but above centre and forward of the apex of the vee). From there, the covers stretch around the front of the intakes, and the top and bottom inside corners are held in place by bungee cords that are hooked into small holes in the airframe (one under the LEX about 2 feet aft of the intake, and the other under the intake forward of the wheel well, roughly halfway toward the wheel well from the intake). Confused? ALF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Paint looks great Shaun, should look impressive with the markings on. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Nice paint job Shaun will look great when you finnsh Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 I don't have a non-copyrighted pic for you, but I can describe the attachment, or if my attempts at being understood are too muddled, send me your e-mail address and I'll send you a good pic showing how it looks. The middle of the cover is held in place by a pin that pops into a retractable hole on the outside of the intake. That hole is at the back of the vee shape that the cover makes at the centre back; inside the intake danger decal, and a bit above centre (i.e. in the vee of the decal's lines, but above centre and forward of the apex of the vee). From there, the covers stretch around the front of the intakes, and the top and bottom inside corners are held in place by bungee cords that are hooked into small holes in the airframe (one under the LEX about 2 feet aft of the intake, and the other under the intake forward of the wheel well, roughly halfway toward the wheel well from the intake). Confused? ALF No, that all makes sense. I have a few pics I have found just wanted to confirm how they are fitted. Next question for you- What locations have pins and warning flags attached on a parked Hornet? Undercarriage, hook, pylons etc Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 As other have already said that is a very good and interesting paint scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Great job Shaun - looking wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Fine work there Shaun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the comments on the paint work, a lot of effort but I'm pleased with the results. Here's another pic of the top side- This dead line is getting tight, not sure we will make the end date? Bank holiday coming up but I've got family thing to do. Shaun. Edited August 22, 2013 by Shaun 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF18 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 No, that all makes sense. I have a few pics I have found just wanted to confirm how they are fitted. Next question for you- What locations have pins and warning flags attached on a parked Hornet? Undercarriage, hook, pylons etc Shaun. Shaun For an American Hornet, there may be some differences in procedure when it comes to which flags and pins are installed at various stages of "putting the aircraft to bed" or when parked on the flight line. What is the same, however, would be the locations and types of protective equipment. When ours were parked ready for the pilot's walkaround, we left 4 pins installed on the airframe (tail hook, and one per gear), plus the two pins in the cockpit (canopy jettison and ejection handle). I have been told by USN pilots that they typically do not insert the seat pin, because this series of seats have a safe/arm handle on the right armrest that prevents inadvertent ejection. The tail hook pin is around the attachment point mid-way along the hook itself. In this pic of my 1/32 Hornet build from a few years ago, you can see what it looks like (but the location is not precise - this one is too far forward). http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm175/danmcw/P1010300.jpg The wheel strut pins (I hadn't finished twisting the copper wire yet): http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm175/danmcw/P1010303.jpg The nosewheel pin is installed at the point where the "drag brace" (the part that goes up and aft from the wheels) meets the vertical strut. http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm175/danmcw/P1010380.jpg In the cockpit, there is a pin that goes into the base of the ejection handle, and has a long remove before flight (RBF) flag that ends in an elastic "noose" that drapes over the top of the control stick to help remind the pilot the pin is installed. The pin for the canopy jettison goes at the base of the yellow and black handle (handle shown here, but no pin installed). http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm175/danmcw/P1010285.jpg For other protection, there are of course intake and exhaust covers, and pitot boom covers that are very typical (L-shaped red cloth). Often, the two pitot covers are linked together by a cream-coloured bungie cord that stretches between the two pitot booms and holds the two covers in place by tension. If the wings are folded, there can be pins installed under the wing, near the fold itself, with RBF flags. Missiles will have hard plastic magnetic covers (AIM-9 series only, not AMRAAM or AIM-7) on the seeker heads and a red sheath around the target detector section near the front fins (red, with RBF flag). Other weapons may have other pins and flags, but fuel tanks don't have pins. Finally, an F/A-18A will have this "beer can" (little orange tit that pops out when twisted, just forward of the electrical panel and aft of the ID light) that electrically safes the gun. On F/A-18Cs, this is also present, but there is also a second beer can for the chaff/flare dispenser electrical safety in the same area. http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm175/danmcw/P1010291.jpg Hope this helps. ALF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks for the info ALF, looks quite an easy job to add the tags. I'm making progress but I think its too slow to get it finished by the weekend. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Wow what a cracking model Shaun, looks fantastic, well done fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Sweet paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Unfortunately time has beaten me on this one, I'm half way though the decals so I reckon another week and it maybe done? I rushed a few stages (Klear coat runs!!) and made a few mistakes so had to do a bit of back tracking which cost a few days/nights of progress and this weekend I've have friends staying so no time for the build. Can admin move my WIP to the normal WIP section so I can continue to update my build progress. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Decals now done, does anyone want to see the progress? Can this thread be moved to the normal WIP area? Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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