Fatboydim Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 When the canopy mask come off, it will look even better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I find the rousing application of foul language can also work wonders on the decals. I'm pretty sure I once settled some Almark ones made before my birth -- indeed, probably made before the birth of Christ -- by tenderly whispering imprecations to them so vile that they melted. Utterly died of laughter after reading that... Stunning use of the English language Edward! I have just got some almark transfers off eBay.... They look very old.... I am going to start looking for good profanities to use when getting them to settle... PM me if you have any thoughts Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I think you'll be safe with the MicroS** set, Ced. I used it extensively on my recently decalled Airfix Seafire and the roundels in particular wrinkled horrifyingly but everything settled just fine. Still, if Decalfix works without risking a coronary event, why use something else? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Very nice, great work. I must admit to having a few scary moments with Microsol but it seems to work okay for me. I do have some decal fix too so may well give it a try. Great model, keep up the good work. All the bestChris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Looking quite smart Ced, I find wrinkles a pain as we get older. I tried the different solutions but still got wrinkles. May try it on the deals next time. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Gut Ding will Weile haben, wie man hier so sagt. So wait till it's really dry. Better more days then less. I heard these things with Set and Sol more than once and the finished ones were permanently well done without problems. The green looks also much better here. With a flat coat the difference between the green and earth will come much more obvious, but still stays clean as it should be for that mission. Well done. Please not too much exhaust stains for this one, if they were new ones from the factory. I don't know. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Top work Ced. I have been away for a few days and love the postings over the last 48 hours. D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexN Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) Looking fantastic! I have only had to deal with transfers once since 1975, about eight years ago on a 1/72 Airfix DH Tiger Moth (and didn't I have fun with Humbrol Trainer Yellow Matt: once I overcoated the 'orrible matt "yellow" with Humbrol Yellow Gloss, however, the colour problem went away). As I remember it, the transfers went on surprisingly easily: I had, and have, bad memories of transfers-past. Lots more joyful experiences of the older variety, no doubt, if I can ever get that -ing (as Mr Tulip* would no doubt say) shed finished. Can't wait to see what she looks like next . Cheese and greens, Alex. * Vide "The Truth", by Terry Pratchett. Edited August 17, 2015 by AlexN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Re: the silvering. Get a pin and stick it into the decal all over the silver part, then wash it with the decal liquid. You make small holes in the decal this way so that the liquid can get underneath the silvering. This generally solves a lot of the problem. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyel Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 This is looking amazing Ced love the camo and the new masking technique. Love the "dead on of these" joke: I spluttered all over my son when I scrolled down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks everyone! The silvering got better but didn't go entirely so I've touched up with a bit of paint on the more obvious areas. Couldn't do much about the serials, sadly, but they're not too bad (ahem). bbudde asked for a shot outside - it's not very sunny today but, as you asked: Good job I mowed the lawn yesterday! I'm calling this done, RFI here. Thanks chaps for all your support and advice, as usual and a special thanks to Simon (Beard), without whom this would have been an empty Dambuster. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) Very nice. Edited August 17, 2015 by Ascoteer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Another one up to your usual high standard Ced. What's next? Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Looks good Ced and, as I said before, I'm glad I could help with the crew. If you ever need more pilots, let me know as I have loads of unemployed pilots sitting around causing trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 That looks super, very imposing and beautifully finished. My only slight reservation would be to search for a darker green... Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) Looks very good. Like it completed and finisched. Cheers Edited August 17, 2015 by bbudde 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Way to go buddy, she's looking the part now. Glad I tagged along for the ride, great wip, and a great result, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Ced, that's a great looking Lanc. The finish is very good and the light weathering suits the subject. Congrats on an excellent job I'll keep your thread bookmarked as a reference for when I have the courage to build mine. Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks all, you're very kind! I've started my next WiP here, a MkI Spitfire for the BoB GB. Adrian I'm going to play with the green for future builds... you're right, it's too light. A few drops of black? I really appreciate your comments, support, advice and, of course, companionship during my builds and especially this one... hopefully I can complete a Spitfire in less than 23 pages!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks all, you're very kind! I've started my next WiP here, a MkI Spitfire for the BoB GB. .. hopefully I can complete a Spitfire in less than 23 pages!! I doubt it.................... Sean 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Really is spot on Ced, great work... And your lawn is so very green! What is your secret? Mine would not look out of place in southern Italy its gone so dry! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I go away for a night and find the chrysalis has turned into a butterfly! Nice Job. What's next? Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Oh, that looks really nice, it's turned out rather special. Now I'm off to look at the RFI and your next build. Cheers, Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexN Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 I doubt it.................... Sean Really is spot on Ced, great work... And your lawn is so very green! What is your secret? Mine would not look out of place in southern Italy its gone so dry! Rob Thanks Rob. The lawn's not that good if you step back... one of my 'chores' I'm afraid. I go away for a night and find the chrysalis has turned into a butterfly! Nice Job. What's next? Martin Thanks Martin - next one is in the BoB GB, a Spitfire - hooray! Oh, that looks really nice, it's turned out rather special. Now I'm off to look at the RFI and your next build. Cheers, Nigel Thanks Nigel, means a lot as always... Excellent! Thanks Alex! Smiley-face, like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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