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Hasegawa 1/72 RA5C Vigilante
RidgeRunner replied to Robin-42's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Very nice! I love the Vigilante - two F-104s in tight formation …. My meaning the two J79s of the A-5 for those unfamiliar -
Thanks chaps. I agree, Stuart, that Metalcotes can be tricky but there are some basic “rules”. Firstly it needs to be mixed well as the metallic content tends to solidify in a gloopy blob. Once mixed it is surprisingly thin. I then add a small drop of thinner per 3-4 drops of paint. The description of being like milk applies. I try to get a uniform base for it and so, as I did with this Mustang, I give any colour overruns a blast of Matt white or light grey. Then I apply in thin coats at low pressure. Once dry, and preferably hardened, I use a soft cloth to buff it. I sometimes use paper towel but you need to be gentle with it. One thing - always buff it before applying any masking tape. If not you will find that the tape pulls off loose metal bits that and the surface is then less accepting of buffing. The results can be seen in my build above. To get different shades you can add small drops of other Humbrol paints, such as white or grey. Matt, Satin and Gloss will give different finishes, of course. Go on, give it another go! Having said that Giorgio is getting me in to Vallejo acrylic metals! That is really to get away from the fumes! Yes, it caught my eye a while ago, Justin. The project has sat waiting for attention for a year or so. It fits my subject criteria perfectly. I just hope she finally comes together okay. Yes, I am very pleased with how she looks, Mark. I’m pleased and comforted that you all like her Martin
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Middle Aisle Mustang. Aldi Airfix starter set bargain
RidgeRunner replied to danbuoy's topic in P-51 Mustang STGB 5
Absolutely, Dan! It would fit perfectly Martin -
I managed to get the final large paint tasks completed today and now the reveal :). I'm pretty pleased. She needs some reparation here and there but basically she's good. The natural metals are Humbrol 27002 Polished Aluminium on the fuselage, with a H27002+H27003 Steel mix for the exhaust plates. The puttied wings are a further mix of H27001+H140 Grey. Some of the demarcation lines between the natural metals and the red need a bits of buffing as I managed to get some ridges here and there. Nothing major. In addition to the anti-glare panel I got black on to other parts, aswell as a few smaller paint jobs. She is so close to her first varnish I am now away for a few days and so she can harden before I get back to her. Martin
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Grab your pitchforks and flaming torches! P-51D Lou iv.
RidgeRunner replied to stevej60's topic in P-51 Mustang STGB 5
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Excellent, mate. There is/was something very special about the FAE Mirages and Kfirs.
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