rafalbert Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Getting close to decalling.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Lovely smooth painting Dave, great finish, which colours/paints did you use? They look great. Look forward to the decals! cheers David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 It has painted up realy well there,and no sign of the step in the nose, good stuff Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Thanks guys, I used xtracolor paints which are usually reliable. That said, disaster has now struck. The decals have disintigrated and no amount of liquid decal will bring them back. Annoyingly these were printed by Revell; I have not had any issues with old Matchbox decals. I guess I am now at a standstill until I can source some more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Ok, I have a plan. I had forgotten that Xtradecals brought out a G91R sheet so I will order that and use what I can accordingly. The down side to this is that I will be forced to buy some G91R kits in order to justify buying the sheet... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Looking great. Can't wait to see some Italian roundels on it. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 4 hours ago, rafalbert said: Ok, I have a plan. I had forgotten that Xtradecals brought out a G91R sheet so I will order that and use what I can accordingly. The down side to this is that I will be forced to buy some G91R kits in order to justify buying the sheet... Oh, that's a shame, never mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 That's looking pretty good with some paint on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Looks great. Can't wait to see it with the decals on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Decals have arrived, now to work out which ones I can use. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Mo ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 I wish! None of these are for a "Y" so I am using the decals which are common to both types then I will have to figure out the rest. Then buy some Meng G.91R kits to make use of the other decals... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 7 hours ago, rafalbert said: I wish! None of these are for a "Y" so I am using the decals which are common to both types then I will have to figure out the rest. Then buy some Meng G.91R kits to make use of the other decals... That sounds a good plan. Otherwise you'd never get value for money from the decal sheet and that would be a waste so you're saving money by buying more kits in the long term 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Hi Guys, my apologies for lack of updates (work and extension building have gotten in the way somewhat). The xtradecals went on beautifully, but I had to use some of the kit decals which were a nightmare. I gave up on the nose flashes in the end and painted them by hand. Anyway, she is now decalled and matt varnished, just awaiting undercarriage, stores etc. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Looking the business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 That does look rather smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Looking good Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Looking good. I am having a flashback to making one of these 30 years ago....I think. Following with interest. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Looks very nice indeed. Great job painting the nose flashes, well done. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Hi guys, please accept my apologies for lack of posts; the latter stages of our extension build and my work going bonkers have put a massive dent in my modelling. As a result I have rushed the old girl somewhat. I still need to put handles on the ejector seat, do a better job of the canopy and replace the weapons at some point in the future. The decals themselves were the lowest point of the build, it is quite obvious from the photos below which ones came with the kit due to silvering. The ones taken from the Xtradecals G91R set are used with artistic licence, as the numbers are the wrong size, possibly the roundels too. That said it was damn good fun to build and I definitely have my modelling mojo back. She will never win any competitions but I love my Gina all the same! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Dammit! Just realised I haven't painted the cannons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Glad to see this one completed.. ok, almost completed, but painting the guns will be a quick job Good job on what isn't really the easiest kit around 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Great to see an uncommon subject getting some love and attention then being brought to completion in the gallery. No need to apologise for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Nice looking Gina Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I just caught up, right at the end. Youve made a lovely job of it. I love the Gina, a very attractive aircraft. It's good to see a good old faithful Matchbox kit given the treatment it deserves; great result Best regards TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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