woody37 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Really coming together now Jonners, can't wait to see the paint on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Painting has started - with a slight change of plan. I've managed to find some Aeromaster Warbird acrylic Sky in the paint stash ( thought I'd used it all up) So its out with the soft flat brush for some hairy stick work. The Aeromaster paint always brushes really well, so with a gentle sand between coats, i should have the main colour on in the next day or so. Final couple of coats will be mixed with Quick shine so i have a gloss finish too, ready for decals. It was either this or wait for an airbrushing slot in the household calendar!! Pics to follow Cheers Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 And now with added Sky!! Plus the backseat Johnny's headrest and radarscope glare sheild have ben added ready for the bubble canopy to go on. A little bit of fairing in will be needed on this. Jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Looks nice and smooth, how many coats? I can't brush paint anything bigger than a seat or maybe a wheel so I admire those who can. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Looks nice and smooth, how many coats? I can't brush paint anything bigger than a seat or maybe a wheel so I admire those who can. Cheers... its about 5 coats - the first being straight paint, with successive layers being a mix of paint and Quick shine, gradually making the mix more Quick Shine than paint - so the last layer is a glaze, plus a wet rub down with some well worn 1000 grit sanding pads in between. Believe me its still gots bits in it!! the photos flatter to deceive Cheers Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Well it looks nice in the pics, how about the upperside, brush or airbrush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Well it looks nice in the pics, how about the upperside, brush or airbrush? Brush - home brew Tamiya Extra Dark Sea grey. I use Quick Shine to thin which extends drying time making it brush-able. Cheers Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Sir, That is very interesting read and quite a build,good Job.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 And on with the top colour. I had to unmask the observers bubble as I had a bit of EDSG paint leak under the mask - so I want to clean it of before it really hardened on. Si it needs a re mask now. Paint is Tamiya XF26 Dark grey with a bit of a medium blue added to lighten and blue it up a tad. Thinned with quick shine and applied in 4 thin coats. Just doing some masking touch ups and then it will be varnish time. Cheers Jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Looking good, the quick shine makes brushing Tamiya easier as well as glossing it up I imagine? Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Looking good, the quick shine makes brushing Tamiya easier as well as glossing it up I imagine? Cheers... Exactly - it brushes very well with the QS added, and although the finish isnt gloss, when you add a single coat of the QS over the top - it glosses up really well. ( with straight matt Tamiya paint the QS normally takes a couple of coats to absorb into the matt finish - so this way I kind of do that at the painting stage.) Cheers Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Splendid, learning all the time Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Not much to report about the decalling - they all went on easily using the microscale system. There aren't that many, but it does bring the old girl to life. A bit of touching up needed in some areas from handling, but it will soon be time for a sealing coat of Quick shine and then some gentle weathering. As you can see ... and just a quick tease Cheers Jonners 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Utterly lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 OK - heres where I am - paint scheme has had an oil wash ( light grey on the sky, and a mix of light grey and brown of the EDSG- to giv eit all just a hint of "at sea" grime) and then its been flattened out a tad. UC legs and wheels all added, exhaust flame dampers given a bit of "use" and a little bit of pastel has been brushed onto the EDSG to suggest a hint of fading. Its all very subtle as I want the model to look pretty clean and well maintained, with just a hint of lived-in! Got a few details to sort out - arresting frame, UC bay doors, back seat Johnny's hatch etc, but its getting there.... Cheers for all the comments. Jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Looking nice Jon-boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Looking very smart. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 By some miracle - this one seems to have got itself finished!! She has a date with the camera this afternoon - so watch out for pics in RFI later. A big thanks to all those who commented, and in particular to David Collins "Mr Hornet". Cheers Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 By some miracle - this one seems to have got itself finished!! She has a date with the camera this afternoon - so watch out for pics in RFI later. A big thanks to all those who commented, and in particular to David Collins "Mr Hornet". Cheers Jonners You are more than welcome! It is a pleasure to see an excellent scale replica of an extinct type, made by someone with better modelling skills than mine The Hornet has proved harder for modellers to "get right" over the years as much of the original published dimensional information from 1946 onwards containd errors, and without a surviving airframe to reference this has led to many gaffs over the years in kits. Most of the published books and artwork haven't helped either, as these perpetuate the original errors. I look forward to seeing your model completed, as this sets a standard for future Sea Hornets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Jonners, there are some very good models popping up on this site on a regular basis now, some really good ones and some great ones. This is in the latter, in fact bloody great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKallstrom Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I came across this site and thread while looking for a set of instructions for my own kit of this bird - and let me say... AMAZING! It is inspiring to see such high quality work, and people willing to share such wonderful work, and knowledge. So, I have begun my own, and thank you so much for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Check this thread out, too (the 1/32 Hornet epic), but don't let it frighten you away. Oh, and welcome! bob Edited January 23, 2014 by gingerbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 I came across this site and thread while looking for a set of instructions for my own kit of this bird - and let me say... AMAZING! It is inspiring to see such high quality work, and people willing to share such wonderful work, and knowledge. So, I have begun my own, and thank you so much for sharing! Glad to be of use, and do check out the 1/32 build Gingerbob put a link to. That is PHENOMENAL. cheers jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dambuster Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Right, I know you are watching!! :)So here's the UC wells with a bit of paint. Oil tanks have had tape straps and sprue strap connectors added. Its a little bit of detail that will never be seen, but nice to know I've ticked the box.And then I felt the UC legs needed a bit of added detail........so out came the plastic card, brass tube and some wire.and a check to see it all fits.A bit of paint, and we'll get those UC fitted and nacelles onto the wings.Who says you have to start with the cockpit!cheersJonners Jonners, I note that you added an angle between the top of the undercarriage structure and the leg; CA mould the part as straight. Do you have this angle and a reference for it? Thanks Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Jonners, I note that you added an angle between the top of the undercarriage structure and the leg; CA mould the part as straight. Do you have this angle and a reference for it? Thanks Peter Hi Peter - I'll need to check back on refs. Watch this space. Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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