Dave A Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'm not much of a WIP-er, but I've just got the masking-tape off my first attempt at these, and nobody else at home cares.... Italeri Typhoon, 1/48: Bit wobbly on the starboard fuselage, might tidy that up in the morning... But, generally, chuffed! The masking-tape in question: And the companions waiting for their centrepiece to be finished (she is, obviously, also waiting for him to shut up about that 109 she's heard about 20 times before....) 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 well I care! Bloody lovely! If you can live with the wobbles leave 'em - makes them look more hastily applied Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Thanks! It's more of a swerve, can't imagine it getting past a sergeant's eye!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'm not much of a WIP-er, but I've just got the masking-tape off my first attempt at these, and nobody else at home cares.... Well, We care..........cos its worth it. Lines look fine. Decals to go over them? You'll not notice much when they be on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Well done, I'll be very please with that result and I can't really notice the wobbly. I had my own moment last week when I managed to mask a canopy using tape and scalpel without making a mistake. If it continues to work for me I might never have to buy Eduard masks again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 They should be a little rough anyway they were hand painted at the time. They do look very splendid. ... Great stuff Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'm with this batty bunch Dave, I care too! We're just like a big happy family lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Ace work! I love those stripes!! Top work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 WOW !!! Awesome ..keep it going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjames68 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 First class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Good stuff Dave. I've just sprayed my set of these for ages on my Spitfire in the French Fancy Group build. How many coats of white did take to get a decent coverage over the camo colours, or did you spray the white first? By the way, I lead a similar modelling existence where nobody at home is interested. Good job we have this fine forum! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Awww, you guys! I did the white as very pale grey to get coverage, and a final light coat of pure white to bring it up a bit. The black is actually 'deep cockpit grey' from Lifecolor. This morning I've masked off the 'swerve' and stippled it in lightly with a dry-ish brush - looks both straight and 'hand-finished' now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I recognize the pain You did an excellent job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Look good from here! They can be a pain, but as your's show, the painted ones are a better finish than the decals. Good effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Dave, nobody cares at home, period! Just to upset the apple cart, I think your stripes are possibly a little too neat! But definitely no wobble to be seen!!! The whole model looks superb! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 We care! Those stripes look ace. You've done a brilliant job of masking and painting. Must be hard to keep them straight and evenly spaced, especially round the compound curves on the fuselage. Britmodeller family always here. We understand if nobody else does. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 A couple of quick snaps, post-decals, pre-weathering... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Looks very good, certainly not hopeless or bodged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Righto, it's finished, won't put it in RFI as I've only got some pretty poor iPhone snaps, but for the record I think it turned out OK: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 That looks grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watcher Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I like that a lot. Very nice level of weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Dave, this is a perfectly smashing model!!!! One you should be proud of! Top congrats! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Don't worry, you're amongst friends here. What a cracking job you've done on those stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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