Telboy3510 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Hi Folks, I had high hopes for this model as I started to build it, went together really well with very little filler needed. This was the first time I have used black basing as a technique and I have to say I am totally sold! Very subtle tonal differences and panel lines. So having painted it I was really pleased with what I had achieved and then came the decals.The ones at the end of the wings refused to sit down and try as I might I could not get the ones on the leading edge of the wings to adhere and that's when it all went wrong. In my wisdom (or more correctly lack of it) I decided to get the decal on top of the wing bedded down, let it dry and then wrap it around the leading edge. Who knew that when I tried to that the decal would just disintegrate into dust! I tried to match the colour with a blend of paints but obviously could not get anywhere near it. Having lost patience I have only applied the larger decals and this one sits on my 'Shelf of shame' unfinished, a valuable lesson learnt. Unusually for me I have sat this one on its wheels because I wanted to see if I could get a tricycle undercarriage sitting properly on the ground and because I have plans for the pilots they may find themselves in a Tornado or a Tomcat. Thanks for looking, please be gentle. 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I think it looks very good indeed. Decals can fox the best of us, certainly me anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Im sure I've seen a coup,e of build threads where the poor decals were commented upon. Don't be disappointed you won the fight! Edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Having built three of these I think they are god representations of the JP. I too had the same problems with the decals and posted on the site for solutions, lots of people replied with good ideas for getting round the problem- have a look at their suggestions. Your model looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I really like this and have some in the stash and will encourage be to build those, well done sir Regards Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Despite your problems, that's a really good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Great looking build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 It turned out lovely, despite the issues with the decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 What a shame the decals have let you down in what is otherwise a terrific looking JP. Very frustrating I'm sure. I had heard that they are problematic, to the extent that I was thinking about painting mine in the earlier day-glo and silver paint scheme. Your problems have confirmed that course of action so at least you can take some comfort from knowing you have saved at least one fellow modeller much heartache! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Looks great to me. The black base looks very effective, I've never tried it on a whole model only on things like wheel wells and ejector seats... I must give it a go soon! gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Hello telboy, Your models shows us all, that small can be a delight to study. I enjoyed the pics of this famous aircraft. Regards, Orion / The Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Great effort, it still looks very nice, you can see the tonal variances from the black basing technique very well. I had the same problem with the decals on the leading edges and wingtip tanks, they were too thick to conform, it took multiple applications of decal set and decal sol to get them to adhere and even then the ones on the wing leading edges cracked and broke in several places. I think that in having to be such a bright orange the colour has to be thick so as not to allow any bleed through of the paint below, but it would be nice if those decals came in two parts that could meet in the middle, if I do another one, I will probably cut the decal in half prior to wetting it and applying it, that way no bends and tears! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 Thanks everybody for your very kind remarks. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely Pig Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Cracking little build, I feel your pain on the decals but as stated you won the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philriley79 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Looks ace! Be proud, nice model as always 👍👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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