Brewer Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Honestly I don't have any secrets - I measure out and draw on the pattern of rivet rows with Tamiya tape and a pencil and then use the roller freehand. That's it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsen Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) James, Dymo labeling tape ( available from good stationary stores ) cut into thin strips is the best guide for a riveting tool. Cheers, Peter Edited February 20, 2015 by olsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Coming along nicely Jason. James as Peter said Dymo tape works well although I find it quickly loses its stickiness so I've started using a double thickness of Tamiya masking tape. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hi guys, thanks for the tips. I have used Dymo tape a bit on curved surfaces but I still find it very difficult to get the riveting tool to follow a straight line. Brewer, you must have a steady hand! I'm hopeful my self-made tool will make things easier...will report back! Cheers James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Riveting is not something I do at the bench. I take the parts and tools with me to the couch, lie back with the TV on, and just go Good luck! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Riveting is not something I do at the bench. I take the parts and tools with me to the couch, lie back with the TV on, and just go Good luck! Which speaks volumes as to the quality of the local TV channels! Well done Jason!Regards, Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconroot Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Brewer, Nice to see you are back on track. Love the Spitfire! Cannot wait to see more on it! Keep up the fantastic work! Jim Root Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thanks guys! Small update, I sliced off the nose to accommodate the Quickboost cowl with its corrected radiator. Still some more seams to fill and mistakes to fix but it should be ready for paint soon! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnierex Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 That new radiator and nose looks good! Can't wait to see some paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 After a few steps backwards due to poor planning with the Quickboost nose (splitting the fuselage and wing root seams), I'm finally back on track Now it's time for the fun part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reserve_22 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) Hi looks good.I have one question witch color have been used on seatbelts looks realistick!Thanks Miroslav Edited March 8, 2015 by Reserve_22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks Miroslav, The seat belts were painted with Vallejo 70819 Iraqi Sand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reserve_22 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks for answer.I'l watching your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xspace Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 It is pure pleasure to watch You at work, rly impressive ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Ok, finally getting some color on this bird. Started off with a coat of "primer", which is just a thin coat of Tamiya XF-20 Medium Grey. Then I spray the RLM 23 tail band with a custom mix of Tamiya (XF-7 + XF-10 eyeballed) Next up was the RLM 04 lower cowl, again a Tamiya mix (XF-3 + a drop of XF-7 to warm it up) And I love doing spinner spirals so I went ahead and knocked that out using a leftover Montex mask from a previous build Time to mask off the cowl and tail band and spray some RLM 76! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Magnificent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Base coat of RLM 76 using AK-Interactive's Air Series paints. Still plenty to do, but the ball is rolling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Looking very nice Jason. How are these AK paints to use, do they compare favourably with Tamiya or Gunze brands? Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 They are great once you get them properly thinned. However, they're best for broad coverage. With Tamiya or Gunze I can paint a pencil line just fine, but that's not the case for these "Vallejo style" paints. At least not for me... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Expanding on my previous comment on the AK paints, I like to spray my RAF and RLM camo patterns freehand and I don't think I would be able to achieve an acceptable demarcation line with these paints. Maybe, but not likely, I would have to use raised masks. I should be able to get away with doing my usual paint fading work on this build since it's overall RLM 76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Very nice work so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Different horses for different courses.... Thanks for the info Jason. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsen Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Hi, Brewer, Lookin' good so far ! I've always wanted to try thre AK interactive RLM series simply because I've heard you can thin them with water .......so I was hoping there might be less volatile fumes. I spray outside with a respirator but sometimes I'm still very sensitive to fumes .Can you thin them with water ? What kind of thinner do you use with them ? -Disappointing to hear they don't spray as fine as Tamiya or Gunze but I'd still like to give them a go for myself. All the best for the rest of the build. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 I haven't tried thinning them with water, I used AK's acrylic thinner which is odorless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Some fading on the RLM 76 and unmasked the tail band, starting to look better now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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