giemme Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Tamiya x7 red Thanks! I take you sprayed it right onto the metal finish, to get that kind of tone? Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Yes that is correct . Little different . Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Nice work Rick. Just seen this thread mate. Great finish on the the build, and the pilot looks excellent. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks every one I have the Invasion stripes finished . Looks pretty good . This weekend I hope to have engine cover top area painted and strip on wings .i will see Enjoy Rick 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Nice and tidy! Are you going to spray any clear coat on top of the NMF? Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Yes Alclad Aqua clear . I have a lot paint work to do still Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'm a really big fan of alclad thanks to Nigel . It's a great product Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Looking great Rick. Alcad gives an excellent finish but I have found it to be a little fragile so to speak. But give it a coat of varnish and its fine. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Thanks again all Little more update . Started the painting on the nose . The panel behind exhaust , I shaded that with Alclad Dark Aluminum . Enjoy Rick First off show off my little model . Lucy .. Nigie ran under the couch .. Camera shy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Looking better and better! I like the shading you've done on the exhausts panel, very effective And Lucy looks cool, too Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Looking better and better! I like the shading you've done on the exhausts panel, very effective And Lucy looks cool, too Ciao I'm with giemme, on both counts. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 thanks all again I have the strips on the wing finished . i finished the front checkered design red and yellow . The front propeller is just mocked up, not glued in . Enjoy Rick 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Looking very nice and sharp Rick. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Looking very nice and sharp Rick. Simon. Agreed 100%!! Did you cut out the little square mask individually? Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Agreed 100%!! Did you cut out the little square mask individually? Ciao yes . That took some time .. Came out looking good . Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 yes . That took some time .. Came out looking good . Rick Definitely!! Well worth the chore of cutting them one by one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 I just want to show my tape station for cutting straight line and squares evenly this set up helps keep tape clean . I can cut what length and width. Enjoy Rick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Great setup, thanks for sharing! I use a glass plate for tape cutting, but haven't got all the other tools. I'm envious! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 I have the top engine cover painted . I also highlighted couple panels on the wing I really think this is turning out good .The kit is a very nice , that may help out a lot Enjoy Rick 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I have the top engine cover painted . I also highlighted couple panels on the wing I really think this is turning out good . Definitely so! Looking great, can't wait to see this completed! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Very neat work on the masking, especially on the checker board which looks really nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks all . I hope to have little more update this weekend Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Nice, Rick. Great checkerboard masking, I like your "station" Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Thanks Simon I just wanted to do little update on my progress . I have about 80 percent on the decals installed . Maybe later today or this week . Then Alclad Aqua Clear .Light panel line highlight . Finished up with Alclad Semi Matt finish Enjoy Rick 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Looking great with decals on! :clap: Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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