The Spadgent Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 On a slight thread drift, look what the postie just popped in my mitt. very useful. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 14 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: On a slight thread drift, look what the postie just popped in my mitt. very useful. Blimey are you have having problems fixing your Lanc? There are garages out there that deal with that sort of thing you know? I believe they charge very favourable rates if you get it MOT'd at the same time Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hello Spad, The way I told you, Hope that you grew better, Splendid job on your Electric friend, Congratulations !! sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Nice painting Johnny, very smart. Get well soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) Still feeling rotten this morning so I thought the only thing for it was decals. I found a pic of the very jet I’m making. It has the “pointy” missilesand that re-fuel thing. Is that what that is? I’ll add them to my build as sub assemblies. i couldn’t quite decide how to decal her. I’ll need to top coat and weather her after decals and top coat again, so to safe me the pain of constant masking I’ll decal and weather the camo while the underside is still masked then do the underside. Sounds like a plan right. glossed And top decals on. I’ll let them settle before another gloss coat ready for A weather wash. I think I’ll Flory the top and Oil wash the metal parts. Thanks for dropping by. See ya’ll soon. Johnny wombat. Edited January 20, 2018 by The Spadgent 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Impeccable decals posing Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 49 minutes ago, giemme said: Impeccable decals posing Ciao Thanks. On a side note, the side roundel stripe decal ended up being tha same green as the paint. Not sure if that’s how it’s meant to be but it looks good to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Looks good! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Seconded! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Thanks guys, a little more done today, still snotty but I think I’m on the mend. proper modelling weather over our way, snow/sleet/rain. ‘orrible. so here’s where we’re at. flory wash on. And mid way through rubbing it off again. Aaaand all off. nice and subtle, just picking out the panel lined and details. I did a Matt coat before removing the lower masks. That little red decal on the wing has confirmed beautifully. the nose ring went on, I just have to paint a bit of glare strip on it. I should have done that before gluing but what you gonna do? the lower masks are off. I must now spend at least some time with the other inhabitants of the house. I tidied up and wrote what I thought were the last few steps to completion. ok I give it a few more weeks then. See y’all later. hope you’re having a super weekend. Johnny Lightning. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Modelling weather here oop North as well. Just popped downstairs from my Tamiya Corsair, progress is looking so good I'm tempted to get another Lightning. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Sunny, slightly windy but warm here Still, some modelling time in sight for the afternoon. Top side looking ace, Johnny Love the look otf it after the wash and flat coat Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, Buzby061 said: Modelling weather here oop North as well. Just popped downstairs from my Tamiya Corsair, progress is looking so good I'm tempted to get another Lightning. Pete Thanks Pete. I like your mustang, very nice. 4 minutes ago, giemme said: Sunny, slightly windy but warm here Still, some modelling time in sight for the afternoon. Top side looking ace, Johnny Love the look otf it after the wash and flat coat Ciao Thanks G just got the few. (Ahem) bits to do now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 An empyrean ecstasy, majestic in metal. Feeling pleased you must be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Great looking work on your Lightning 👍 ... My compliments on the background photo of the fourth Doctor as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Always the way isn't it. You think you're almost there and then find you've got another half-dozen sessions of 'finishing off' !! Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Lovely paint & decal job Johnny, she's looking stunning! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 ^ Wot he said. Great paint finish Johnny, as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks for all the kind words guys, I hope you have been having a spiffy week so far. A little more completed on the old electric wonder over the last day or two. First off. Holy pin marks batman! I do hope they are pin marks because I filled ‘em with ppp. The other odd and sods got sanded and tidied and constructed. The Pointy missiles got popped together, they’ll need a sand. All those things then got a blast of primer. thats everything there except the squeal. I’ll let that dry and move on with the main airframe decals. everything went on rather well. I’ll need to mask and spray with metal varnish. I’ll use the new AB and the thinner this time. ooh yes I got the flaps in, they’re a pretty good fit actually so I might leave them so that they’re moveable. and here from tother side. Oh and on a slightly more WW2 note I may have had a slight wallet malfunction. I managed to win these on EBay for just over £35. looks like I’m in for a whole heap of bending action. @TheBaron didn’t you recommend a cheap bending tool? Was it any good? Any hoo, I’m off to Bedfordshire. I hope you liked the electric progress. Not long to go now. Catch you all later. Johnny Metal Part. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Did you just blast paint all over the seeker heads on the Firestreaks? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Great going J, getting close to completion now Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Johnny, I use the Radu Brinzan etch folder (the R5 in my case), which can be enhanced with additional bits for different tasks. Never tried any others, so I can't compare to them, but it usually does a good and quick job for me. http://www.radubstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=77_79 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 11 hours ago, The Spadgent said: @TheBaron didn’t you recommend a cheap bending tool? Was it any good? Johann, I did and yes it is. The smaller 59mm one at £16 is fine for me at 1/72: https://www.ebay.ie/itm/59mm-65mm-140mm-Hold-And-Fold-Mini-Model-Photo-Etch-Bending-Tool-Blade-Set-/282796926221?var=&hash=item41d802a50d Chris' suggestion looks even more promising though given the length of some of that etch you have (plus the fact you work at that outlandish 'for small children / large print' scale of yours ): 2 hours ago, amblypygid said: I use the Radu Brinzan etch folder (the R5 in my case), which can be enhanced with additional bits for different tasks. Never tried any others, so I can't compare to them, but it usually does a good and quick job for me. http://www.radubstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=77_79 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, The Spadgent said: I managed to win these on EBay for just over £35. looks like I’m in for a whole heap of bending action. Yes, you are! Just going through that pain at the moment, although as I'm doing a B.III (Special) I don't have to worry about the bomb bay stuff. I bought a couple of Tamiya folding pliers that are working quite well. About 2/3 through the interior stuff so far with a looong way to go! Edited January 25, 2018 by Bell209 Correction 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 12 hours ago, perdu said: Did you just blast paint all over the seeker heads on the Firestreaks? ? Erm, yes? Should I not have? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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