robvulcan Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Don't tempt me .. I will have ago at photo-shopping it in grey green camo now............ Man.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I like the look of the Alpha jet too - but prefer the Hawk - in the last analysis the Alpha Jet is a bit dumpy and cutesy looking for a warplane IMHO. Whenever I see an Alpha Jet, I instinctively cast my gaze across it in search of the nozzle used to inflate it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 A great 'in flight' pic but I think you got the camo in the wrong colours. David Here you go... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 LOL David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 There is hope yet.... Its a log of masking for a little fighter bomber but hopefully it will come out ok... Just got the dark sea grey on. I love how hu166, 164 seem to had an almost purpley pinkish tint to them when they go on, also blues and browns too. I wonder what the hell they make these camo colours out of as they are so chameleon like in different lights. I love it. I wish my car was camo. Better than metallic blue. This is whats held up my buids at the mo. mobile phone post for the neighbours birthday cake.... yes.... not as thrilling as the Jaguar, Harrier, Spitfire, and Vulcan I am making at the moment. Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Glad to see the Jaguar coming on Rob, but I'm intrigued by the choice of a mobile phone mast as a birthday cake decoration? Cheers Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Glad to see the Jaguar coming on Rob, but I'm intrigued by the choice of a mobile phone mast as a birthday cake decoration? Cheers Cliff Hi Cliff apparently hes a phone engineer but still an odd thing for a cake. I like different stuff like that. His family want it for a "laugh" for him. Work themed cakes could be funny. I hate to think what cake decoration the councils drain rodder would get ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 AHA! That's how you do the leading edge camo on the lower wing. How do you get it tape to follow the shape of the leading edge so well? Do you cover it all with tape and then cut off the bit under the leading edge? If so, how do you keep the cut a constant distance from the actual leading edge? David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) Hi mate AHA! That's how you do the leading edge camo on the lower wing. How do you get it tape to follow the shape of the leading edge so well? Do you cover it all with tape and then cut off the bit under the leading edge? If so, how do you keep the cut a constant distance from the actual leading edge? David Hi david yes I do it all by sight with scissors and and strips of tamiya tape cut to the lenth of the scissor blades and square or angled edges were required. all judged carefully with the eyeballs and a serious headache afterward. then infill the areas with more tape or blue tak. takes ages but worth it. I am not sure how the jags was underneath so this is a guess based on how Vulcans were done which I am more familiar with. as for keeping thickness just use your eyes and trust in a higher force ahaha. Right the grey is on. This time I am doing it the convetional way but I actually usually spray the green first as I get better results with the patterns. This is due to the brain more easily perceiving the dominant pattern. Its hard to follow the grey. so it could look afull yet. who knows..... Blue tak on lets see if it comes out as well balanced as the Vulcans I did done green first grey last.. Time will tell... Cheers Rob Edited December 10, 2013 by robvulcan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Its green time... The work bench is getting desperately messy now but believe me this is organised mess. Its getting a lot of action the last 2 months with non stop modelling except for work in betwean.... The FUN PART !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) my eyes must be playing tricks on me because that hu166 look like hu90 now the masks are off.... Cheers Rob Edited December 10, 2013 by robvulcan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 The masking has gone well for you Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Much as I like HU163 alot and it does look right sometimes Its still far far too bright these days. It used to be much darker when I was lad but I am very happy so far... When I do the harrier though I will do green first then grey last.. Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 The masking has gone well for you Rob Cheers col so far so good. just for the silver and sort out the nose and then its decal time.. quick varnish canopy masks off and should be ready for photo time... and then a trip into GIMP to make her fly.. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Work themed cakes could be funny. I hate to think what cake decoration the councils drain rodder would get ! ...or a gynecologist... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Ever wished you'd just kept your gob shut...? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 MAN ALIVE !!! that was a shock I wondered what the hell had happened to Britmodeller then... nice cake ! .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 How the hell did you come across that procopious ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 On the subject of fails this one caught my eye though I think its pretty cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) Some others that caught my eye Edited December 13, 2013 by Mike Too much skin on show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 How the hell did you come across that procopious ? I never thought I'd be glad my wife shared that image with me, but life has a funny way of surprising you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 It amazes me what we stumble across on the Internet. On YouTube you can start with anything you like say a video of an airshow and after about 10 vids you will end up on the wired stuff. I must say its way better than tv though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshiretaurus Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 How the hell did you come across that procopious ? Its been doing the rounds on Facebook. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Its been doing the rounds on Facebook. Ah thats an area I don't go on much Maybe I should. I love your profile picture with the meer cat that rocks mate. I am currently playing a game of "find the damn decal sheet" Where is it !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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