Enzo the Magnificent Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 I thin Xtracrylix with water and a tiny dash of Winsor & Newton Galeria flow improver. I recommend W&N Galeria products very highly indeed, especially their flat varnish which is excellent although does need to be thinned for spraying. Copydex doesn't leave a residue. It always comes off in one piece. However, I have found that it can affect the surface texture of some paints. Lifecolor has a matt surface texture and can be very fragile immediately after spraying. If I apply Copydex within twelve hours of spraying, it tends to leave the covered areas with a glossy sheen. This makes the colour look different, but it disappears after a coat of gloss varnish. My remedy is to let Lifecolor dry for a full day before attempting to mask it. In my experience Xtracrylix dries gloss and can be masked within a couple of hours, although I still tend to give it a full day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 The hard-pressed troops of the 8th Army thank you for this considerable improvement to their air support. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thanks Enzo does the flow improver break down the surface tension of the water because I've tried water before and ended up with coloured blobs all over a kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thanks Enzo does the flow improver break down the surface tension of the water because I've tried water before and ended up with coloured blobs all over a kit That's exactly what it does. Do you live in a hard water area? If so, you could try thinning the paint with still spring drinking water rather than tap water. Even a tiny dash of washing up liquid (dish soap for our American colleagues) might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Ahhh right I may give it a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 I've just realised that I haven't updated this thread in some time! They are actually all finished, but I'll carry on with a bit more progess. Here is the Tomahawk sprayed with Xtracrylix XA-1002 Dark Earth And the rest of 'em join in! The undersides were sprayed with Lifecolor UA-098 Azure Blue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 And here are the finished models. Close ups tomorrow... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Wow! Nicely done Enzo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Nice one Enzo really good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Let's start with the Tomahawk. The Kittyhawk Ia The Kittyhawk III And finally, the Kittyhawk IIIA Edited April 1, 2015 by Enzo Matrix 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Great work Enzo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Very nice set of P40`s great builds Enzo well done Les 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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