wimbledon99 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Thanks Steve This feels like hard going (mainly due to time constraints recently) Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckb1 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Stick with it, I think we both used the same After Market parts for the build.Lots of work put into yours, I think it will be stunning when it is finished. ChuckB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks Chuck Just had a look at yours and you have set a very high bar. Your weathering is superb. Think I'm gonna take an easier route and go for a 'less worn' effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Primer now on the airframe. Needs a tad more filling and sanding but then she should be good for some colour 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hi Nigel. Lovely progress - the upper part of the flaps' PE looks good now it's all in place. Looking forward now to seeing when the paint goes on. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks Stix - I feel like I'm gaining some good traction now I'm really pleased with the flaps. Obviously have the lower parts to build but I'm hoping they'll stand out nicely when painted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Everything looks very smooth from here! Looking forward to the actual painting One question, if I may: is there a specific reason to not add the radiator and oil cooler at this point of the build? Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hi Giemme, They are built and have been painted internally. I held off installing them before the first primer coat in case I have some rubbing down to do on the wings. All looks OK there however so they'll be added next. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks Nigel, got it! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 I keep forgetting to ask, will you leave the entry flap open? If you do, of course , you will hide the cartoon which is what attracted me to this particular aircraft in the first place. I think mine will have to be closed, but with the canopy open. Cheers John I've made my mind up John and I'm going with a closed flap. I figure I can leave a flap open another time on another build but I can't use the cartoon elsewhere. It's far too good to hide! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Really happy with the colour 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Perfect match! What was your final choice for the kind of color to use? Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hi Giemme, I stuck with Vallejo Air and mixed a 50:50 of Azure (108) with White (001). Nice and simple recipe that I'll use for future builds when Sky Blue is called for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 As simple as that! Brilliant! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Yep I agree - the colour looks a great match! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Me and my big ideas!! Thought I'd spray some aluminium and then some hairspray last night. Plan was to be able to show a little wear around the door and on the leading edges. I allowed it to dry over night and this afternoon in I went with the Dark Earth. The result? The whole thing turns into a crackle effect!! This is what I have after the clean up. More Dark Earth me thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Oooops ... sorry to hear about that. Never used the hairspray technique, but I think I'll stick with the salt weathering method ... Anyway, noting that a good respray couldn't fix, I guess. Best of luck Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Think I'm gonna try salt next time too Giemme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Repair sorted and back on track. Will give her a coat of Klear when completely dry 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Shame about the hairspray, I don't use it either. It's looking good now though. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Fantastic save Nogel! You'd never guess there had been any problem with the paintwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Shame about the hairspray, I don't use it either. It's looking good now though. John Fantastic save Nogel! You'd never guess there had been any problem with the paintwork. Thanks Both - I'm looking forward to getting some decals on soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Agreed, brilliant save. Aren't you trying any chipping? You could always scrape some paint away with a toothpick (but be gentle) Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Thank you Giemme - I might just try your suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Klear on - Ready for decals 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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