swordfish fairey 444 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) This will be my build for this group, the Turkish White Swans, wish me luck with the decals, I'll need it.....Tony Edited May 31, 2012 by swordfish fairey Link to post Share on other sites
wkennerley 187 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Another sabre, cool Link to post Share on other sites
Antony Robertson 48 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 This should be good. Antony Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 306 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Great minds think alike! Those decals look fun... cheers Grant Link to post Share on other sites
Julien 8,769 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Tony, As you are going to use those wing decals you will need to remove the wing fences on the airfix kit. This is good as they are in the wrong position by 4 to 5mm which is a lot in 1.72 Julien Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish fairey 444 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) Just made a late start on my build, I'm covering the fuselage with natural metal. I use Scotch-Cal by 3M. I have been using this stuff for years with some quite good results, it is very thin and flexible so compound curves are no problem..I use an Xacto razor saw for the riveting. First application on port fuselage. Rivets added. It looks better in the flesh than in the pictures... Smudge Edited August 4, 2012 by swordfish fairey Link to post Share on other sites
TonyR 4 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) Hi Tony, That looks a bit good!! - I'll be very interested in how this turns out, cos I've always had trouble doing NMF finishes, and only just started to try using foil. I haven't used anything special like you though, I've just been trying it with the foil wrappers from Kit-Kats - It's not bad stuff, nice and thin, but also quite delicate, and will tear if you so much as look at it sideways!! So, I'll be watching this with interest and hoping to pick up a few tips from a master!! . Good luck Tony R Edited August 12, 2012 by TonyR Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Delta 210 5,010 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Great work on the metal finish, Tony. She will look cracking when finished. Link to post Share on other sites
Gajman 42 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 That looks like a lot of hard work and it is looking very good. Out of curiosity, are you not worried that when you start putting the fuselage and wings together that you'll damage all that work? I just ask because I know when I build kits, I have to have most of the assembly done before starting on the finish as it's a dead cert that I'll mess things up otherwise. Gary Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 282 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Looking forward to an update on this one... The technique with the foil is most interesting Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish fairey 444 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Made a start on the wings, the recessed panel lines make easy work of the covering.. The fuselage is fitted in for show as I have not yet done the cockpit.... Hi Gary, sorry I didn't read your post untill tonight, no it works out quite good. I usually panel short of any joints, glue them together and then finish off the covering. It is a lot easier to cover with the parts flat out on the work area...Give it a try, if I can do it, I'm sure you can Smudge Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Delta 210 5,010 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Wow, Tony! She is really starting to look fantastic now! Do the recessed simplify things because it's easier to trim the metal in situ? Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish fairey 444 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Yes that's spot on Alpha, I use a an old awl with a slightly blunted point to find the panel lines after I apply the covering. Then slice through with a 10a scalpel blade. The Scotch-Cal is great as you can burnish it to give a highly polished surface or a quick Micro-Mesh and it looks like old scoured aluminium. I once built Hasegawa's 1/32 F-86 using this stuff and it won numerous competitions, so it works well for me.......Smudge Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish fairey 444 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Wings are nearly there and I have partly assembled the fuselage, although not cemented to the wings yet. The covering is going well with the layers in different directions you can see the patchwork effect. Smudge Link to post Share on other sites
Giorgio N 9,318 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It's very nice ! And I like the metal finish a lot. I have a similar product, I should try this technique but I'm not sure I'd be able to reproduce the areas of different shine consistently.. Link to post Share on other sites
CliffB 9,186 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 That's looking fantastic, but I bet it's even better in the flesh! It seems to be really hard to photograph shiney nfm Cheers Cliff Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish fairey 444 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 You're not wrong Cliff, it seems to get reflections from all over the shop..I have toned it down a bit with some 4000 Micro-Mesh and it has worked to a certain extent.......Smudge Link to post Share on other sites
Arpie 13 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 That's very impressive NMF, looks more effective then tin foil. Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 306 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) That Sotch-Cal stuff looks terrific. I have used foil and glue before which look OK and I had trouble with Bare Metals Foils stuff as it always creased when I pulled it off the backing. I must admit I do like eating the chocolate to get the foil though!! Good luck with the decals - I see you have cut the wing fence off already. cheers Grant Edited August 23, 2012 by Grant Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish fairey 444 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) I have managed to get the PM decals on, and do you know? they aint half bad..The wing scallops went on in one piece and the fuselage stripes have gone on very well....I have used some white Scotch-cal for the fin and it seems to have worked out alright.. The coffee jar top has potential as well, a coat of mat black should do the trick..... Cheers Grant the Scotch Cal does work well, but no Choccy I'm afraid, the fences will go back on in their new position........Smudge Edited August 24, 2012 by swordfish fairey Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish fairey 444 Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 She's all finished and I have posted into the gallery...... Great fun, bring on the next GB Smudge Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Delta 210 5,010 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Absolutely stunning finish, Smudge. I have learnt a lot from your build. Link to post Share on other sites
TonyR 4 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) That's more than a bit nice Tony, that's b****y georgeous!! - I've never been able to do a realistic NM finish, but between this Alclad stuff and foil coatings, if I cant make one to look reasonable now, then I think it's time to put 'em all back in the box!! - Well done mate, she's a cracker!! Tony R and I love what you've done with the coffeejar lid!! Edited August 26, 2012 by TonyR Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 306 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Nice one Tony. Lovely BMF and a base as well! Cracking Job. cheers Grant Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish fairey 444 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks for the nice comments guys, it has turned out better than expected, I'm not into 1/72 as a rule,(a bit small for the old eyes)..It has got me going though, as I have started the 1/48 Academy F-86F-30 and the covering is going well...Smudge Link to post Share on other sites
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