71chally Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Only just caught up with this, great subject choice and superb and tidy workmanship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 20 hours ago, general melchett said: Know what you mean about the Xtracrylix stuff Neil, I thin it with Tamiya X-20, (60/40) and add a drop of W&N Flow Improver, works a treat, gives a nice satin finish, admittedly not in the AKAN/Vallejo Air class but good enough here and there . I also try to avoid using it but I'm quite partial to some of their range such as the Aircraft Grey/Green (for RAF bomber interiors), ADC Grey and several of their RLM colours..... I've not tried putting flow improver in Andy, although do use X-20, so that might be something I need to try. In the end I used the Tamiya Dark Green 2 & the blue grey mix that I'd put together. It's all painted now with several coats of Kleer over the top for the decals & panel wash to sit on. I've had a few issues with seams reopening but there's not much I can do other than leaving it for weeks for them to settle! Decals on next Cheers 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Give it a go, I got mine from our local 'Range' store, though you can get it from Waterstones too, makes a big difference. Halibag's looks really good in that scheme, like the paneling effect. I don't ever have seams open up once filled and glued...out of interest what glue and filler do you use ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Looking great so far. I must admit that the enginge corrction and the rest makes such a difference. Now I don't want to sell mine anymore and better get me the correction sets. Like it in that scheme and it reminds me somewhat of this from my youth. Down to the memory lane: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 2 hours ago, general melchett said: Give it a go, I got mine from our local 'Range' store, though you can get it from Waterstones too, makes a big difference. Halibag's looks really good in that scheme, like the paneling effect. I don't ever have seams open up once filled and glued...out of interest what glue and filler do you use ? I'm using Tamiya thin, but due to issues, they've been topped up with super glue too and squadron green filler, so there's alsorts in there! What are you using? 2 hours ago, bbudde said: Looking great so far. I must admit that the enginge corrction and the rest makes such a difference. Now I don't want to sell mine anymore and better get me the correction sets. Like it in that scheme and it reminds me somewhat of this from my youth. Down to the memory lane: I've got another set here which will be in a Bomber Command scheme most likely, they really do improve the look of the kit Yes, me too, don't you just love that art work? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Always the same, Mr Hobby's Mr Cement S super thin to glue and Perfect Plastic putty to fill then held together with Tamiya tape. Not really a fan of Squadron's fillers, they always seem crumbly to me. For the really awkward stuff and resin I like Vitalbond's CA Thick, 45 sec cure, gives a bit of 'wobble' time to get everything lined up. Must agree, the engine correction set really 'sets' it off......very tempting . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 I've not tried perfect putty, does it suffer from shrinkage? The only thing I've come across that doesn't suffer from shrinkage so far is car filler. Well, at last, it now has an identity! Decals applied, although the markings are MSG rather than slight slate grey, but I'm leaving it as is (quit while you're ahead comes to mind!!) 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Looking very nice, top paintwork looks delightful. Transfers always bring the AC together Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Quote I've not tried perfect putty, does it suffer from shrinkage? It does but not too badly, another smear over the top usually cures that plus it dries very quickly and is easy to sand. I agree P.38 is the best stuff and my weapon of choice for the big resin/ Amodel epoxy glass over gelcoat stuff... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 This one really is looking rather splendid Neil. Great to see the Revell Hali-faux gettting sorted out and into a Costal machine as well. Can't help thinking the Tolleron nose makes it look a little like a character from The Good Dinosaur movie but that may say more about me than anything else 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 End of play for today and this is where it's up to. Done some weathering and took the masks off (forgot to take the hatch ones off!), but there's some tidying up to do around some of the windows. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Cor! that is looking lovely Neil. Your weathering is fantastic. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Cheers John. Got a bit more done tonight on the weathering. It's going to one side now while I crack on with the small bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 You never disappoint Neil. Subject matter always in my sphere of interest and execution impeccable. Fantastic start to 2017. Regards Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 It is beautiful Neil, one of the finest schemes for the Hallibag and this is looking just so! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Cor blimey! That is beautiful! Superb workmanship, you should be very proud. Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 What they said ^^ Looking beautiful Neil, just beautiful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Combining great modelling with speed. I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Your weathering, as ever, is beautifully done. Hope the little bits don't take up too much time Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Just caught up with this. The paint job is a thing of beauty! That nose is a bit Dorothy the Dinosaur-like http://wiggles.wikia.com/wiki/Dorothy_the_Dinosaur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 3 hours ago, Cees Broere said: Combining great modelling with speed. I love it. Cheers guys Cees, stop getting distracted on Britmodeller, there's a rather large Manchester that needs your concentration at the moment.. 😅 Dorothy Dinisaur.... ha ha!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 The air of calm around your build would be worth coming here for whatever the occasion Woody. The fact that it's such an exemplary piece of Coastal Commandery only adds to the pleasure. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks Tony, I've enjoyed this build and the bonus is that we aren't half way through January yet and its nearly finished, I do hope that's a good indication of this years productivity!! Done some more work on the weathering since as well as diddling with the detail. In the back ground, the undercarriage is coming together, but we have some of the aerials fitted and the mid upper. Once a final matt coat is on to seal the pastel in, some Tamiya smoke will be added to replicate some oil streaks, these birds were dirty from what I can see on some photographs! 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Nice weathering Neil, effective in its subtlety, just how it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 26 minutes ago, woody37 said: Frickin' gorgeous. There are few outrages I wouldn't commit to be able to paint and weather like you, Woody. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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