Spikelhund Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I really like how this is coming together Chris, lovely paintwork, keep up the great work. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Cheers for the encouragement guys. Stu, I use Tamiya acrylics, thinned with meths. Since I came back to the hobby they are all I have used, and they are the only paints that I've airbrushed with. I get on with them well, the main issue is that you have to be prepared to mix your own colours for a lot of shades. It's not that arduous though, I can usually mix something that looks about right to my eyes. They aren't the greatest for brush painting though! Chris Cheers for the tip Chris - just used Tamiya acrylics for the first time on a recent spitfire, love how they spray but have been put off using them on a luft subject as you cant get many RLM colours straight out of the pot - yours look great though so might have to give mixing it up a go! Any particular reason why you use meths instead of the Tamiya thinners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeley Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) Any particular reason why you use meths instead of the Tamiya thinners? I find the meths taste nicer Seriously though, I use meths because I'm a cheapskate. To buy 1 litre of meths in a supermarket here in NZ costs me NZ$4 to NZ$5- about 2 quid. To buy 1 litre of Tamiya x20a acrylic thinners from a hobby shop here, I'd have to buy 4 x 250ml bottles. At NZ$17.50 each that works out to the equivalent of 36 quid. Now, I'm sure that the Tamiya thinners would absolutely be the best thing to thin your Tamiya acrylic paint with, it stands to reason & a lot of other folks here wouldn't want to risk their paintwork by using anything other than the recommended product. But I figured there wasn't any harm in trying the cheap option first, and it worked for me so I've stuck with it; I've never used the proper thinners, so I don't have anything to compare my experiences with. The purple dye doesn't tint the paint at all for the amount that I use, even when spraying white. It will dry quicker than if you use the proper thinner, as I understand the proper thinner has retardants in it to slow the drying process. Another option could be to use the proper thinners for thinning the paints, but use meths for cleanup. That way you get the finish you like, but without burning through litres of the expensive stuff. I did find a formula on another forum for what is in x20a, but as I'm not a chemist it doesn't mean much to me http://www.network54...nal formulation Chris Edited December 11, 2012 by cheeley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Chris I use Isocol rubbing alcohol from the supermarket, readily available here in NZ's western islands (Oz). It behaves more like thinner which I understand is mostly the same stuff, and is AUS$9/345ml, in a useful dispensing bottle. But from your results you might want to just keep on with metho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I find the meths taste nicer LOL cheers for the explanation mate, have thier own brand thinners at the mo but might have to give the meths a go when they run out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeley Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 Stickers on, mostly (I haven't done the starboard side yet, ran out of time last night) Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Very nice Chris, your getting a splendid finish. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Looking great sofar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybert Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Another impressive 109 in your collection mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybert Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Heck, that looks really good! Impressed with that instrument panel as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Very nice work !! Superb paint Job !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeley Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 Thanks for the nice comments guys! Rest of the stickers are on, and for panel lines I did an acrylic sludge wash for a change (I usually use oil). I don't think it has made much of a difference really, oh well... Top coat over the decals looks a bit on the gloss side here, it's supposed to be more satin, but I think it's the strong light exaggerating the effect. Just the knock-offable bits to do, as well as a bit of chipping & weathering, and she should be done - although possibly not in time for Christmas! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Great job Chris, class looking so far, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafju Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Wow! Great finishing! congrats for your build, I like this model. Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeley Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Despite what I thought, I managed to get her finished before Christmas. I kept the weathering light, all the fiddly bits are in place More pictures in the gallery Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 That is one sweet build, a great looking plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Nice build, looks sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Spot on finish Chris, I really like everything about it. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybert Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Excellent Chris ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 That's one gorgeous F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Absolutely stunning! Serious skills on show here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Like the others have said, that is a beautiful build Chris, absolutely gorgeous Have a great christmas and new year! Cheers, Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Chris, I can only echo the others. Great result. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Chris, I can only echo the others. Great result. Cool build Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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