Hewy Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) That isn't ott muzz,it looks spot on to me how have you gone about it ,blue tack worms or complete freehand? Edited April 28, 2017 by Hewy Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Hewy said: That isn't ott muzz,it looks spot on to me how have you gone about it ,blue tack worms or complete freehand? Thanks, it's not OTT as such but whenever you see the photo's of the Lakenheath airframes they always look well kept, some almost immaculate. I use Clever Putty to mask, I think it's also sold as Panzer Putty, same idea as blu tac just easier to work with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 A busy day and lots done, last camo colour on! Really pleased with how it's looking, some areas require tidying up and also where I've made a couple of errors with what paint goes where but all pretty minor stuff, Scottish National Model Show tomorrow in Perth and then it'll be on with the black. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Fantastic muzz,i really like how it's turned out, I'll be cock a hoop if mine turns out that good, Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 That's a great looking paint job Muzz!!! It looks a little bit patchy and faded which I like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Just look what I happened across today at the Scottish Nationals in Perth, nearly bought these from Australia a month or so ago but decided total cost including P&P wasn't justified. A lucky find! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Nearly decal time! I have the pre painted intakes attached and sprayed the black on the forward lower fuselage, just need to finish the black below the intakes and then after a gloss coat it'll be time to break out the Afterburner decals! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Looks great with those green intakes! Lucky find!! Corrects a lot in your case!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 On Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7:13 PM, Muzz said: I quite fancy trying MRP but the price has really put me off so far. They are a bit pricey but you use so little paint they will last a lot longer than others. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Gloss coat on using Alclad Aqua Gloss. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 she's looking awesome!!! I so wish I could play with mine.....but 5 weeks to go! Can't wait for the decal photos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 13 hours ago, trickyrich said: she's looking awesome!!! I so wish I could play with mine.....but 5 weeks to go! Can't wait for the decal photos! Thanks Rich. A little teaser for you then.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 nice teaser!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tim Moff Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 On 5/2/2017 at 7:20 AM, snapper_city said: They are a bit pricey but you use so little paint they will last a lot longer than others. I can second that - they are more but larger bottles and go on so well. Saves on thinners too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Tim Moff said: I can second that - they are more but larger bottles and go on so well. Saves on thinners too. Apart from the fact they are lacquers I can't remember ever seeing a negative review of them vs the hundreds of extremely positive personal reviews. The only downside thing i have heard is they dry in the air quick so can lay nasty and paint build up in tight areas like intakes or landing gear bays. No thinners needed to spray. They spray extremely small and controlled. You can/need to turn the air pressure down (below 10psi) so use such little paint. You can spray really close to the model for even tighter lines. Great expanding colour range. The paint coat is bomb proof. No need to clear coat to use aggressive weathering products if you are that way inclined. I would still klear coats though. I have even started using lacquer thinners with Tamiya for amazing results. Last week I used acyrillcs for the first time since trying MRP and found it so much more agro. I will definitely be buying more of the MRP range. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Decaling done, next up a semi Matt coat, wash and black area on nose and wing roots. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Good job muzz, its looking superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Lots of progress this week. All painting finished save for a few areas to touch up. Vallejo panel line wash applied. Wasn't sure if I should finish it in a matt coat or a semi matt coat but decided in the end on a matt finish. Masking came off all the red areas and I've attached the control surfaces to see how it looks, nothing fixed in place yet. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Looks like we'll be seeing one in the gallery very soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Looks great! Maybe a bit very matt... if you polish it a bit with a polishing cloth in some areas it probably breaks up the uniform matt appearance a bit! Or it is just on the photos.... Good job in any case!, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Gosh she looks so good!!!!! I love the finish on her and that last photo...she almost looks real!! well done!. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Looking great!, nice work.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallysDad Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Really beautiful paint job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vesthepes Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Wow!! Fantastic. I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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