trickyrich Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 WOW! It looks really impressive over the black primer!! The process does appear to be quite simple........but still scares me!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Good morning John Yes very impressive work .. Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 That looks amazing John, how difficult were they to align? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Looks good, and interesting, looking forward to seeing them under paint, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Thanks for your interest and the comments gents. I finished the fuselage and undersides earlier today and there are just a few single/double lines to add now. That looks amazing John, how difficult were they to align? This set was designed to fit the Tamiya kit Cookie so they align very well and any issues are due to end user error. One area where I have caused a problem is on the spine and it would be wise to leave this decal until the fuselage sides have been completed to avoid the alignment problem that I have created. This is more noticeable at present due to the black paint but I am hoping that once the top layer goes on it will be less visible. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just a mini update showing the model as things stand at present. The majority of the rivet decals are on, I don't intend to add those for the control surfaces because I feel that there is enough detail on the kit in this area. As stated in the previous post any alignment issues are of my own making and the spine decal in particular should be a bit closer to the fin than it is. This would lead to a reduced gap to the fuselage side decals. The cold light of day has also highlighted the fact that the nose decal is sitting a little lower than it should be, my fault again. The panel line that HGW want you to apply the decal to is quite clear but my ageing eyes failed to pick it up. All of these issues are exacerbated by the black paint and I am hoping that they will be reduced when the Metal Color paint goes on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Looks very good to me John - your patience is admirable!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 you have my complete admiration for the work you have done....are far braver sole than I!! It actually looks good just as it is, it's a shame you have to paint it...if you get what I mean! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Thanks a lot chaps and I know what you mean about leaving the paint Rich. I could always change tack and create a P-47 stealth version. ​ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Mrs N was out having her hair done this morning so I grasped the nettle and was able to get some Satin Aluminium airbrushed over the rivet details. ​Did the rivet decal stand up to a top coat? Well, judge for yourselves - here are some shots of the upper and lower surfaces of one wing. The layers followed this order Mr Surfacer/Black Primer/Rivet Decal/Topcoat. Finally, the lower surface of the tailplane and the decal in this case was between the Mr Surfacer and the Black Primer. Do I think that this was worth the effort in 1/72nd scale? Well, for me, the jury is still out - because the rivets are quite close together in some areas I feel that it gives a dusty appearance to the surface. That said it does look effective where there are fewer rows of rivets. I would like to try them again but next time on something in a larger scale and that's an area that I don't often venture to, so it would have to be rather special. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Very nice John - you should be very pleased with that. Lovely job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 WOW they really are noticeable!!! The effect does look good, well done....though it still scares the willys out of me!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Well it does look good, but I imagine we would need photos, like yours, or maybe we'll have to come around your house, to see it properly, Sean 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 That does make quite a difference, but not an overwhelming effect - very realistic in my opinion. This is going to look really nice John, another successful experiment I'd say! Thanks for sharing the process with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Hi John, I guess this is now official: you have the patience of a Saint!!! Good grief John, have you had laser surgery, wear 3 pairs of glasses, or are you just plain bionic (how boring!). I am absolutely speechless at what you have achieved. And this is coming from someone who frantically grabs the wet'n dry when a rivet is found on a kit!!! Congrats!!! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thanks once again for the comments fellas. Jean, Not quite bionic eyesight yet, but I did have an eye test recently which led to a change of glasses. It's amazing how sharp things become when your vision is corrected. I remember having my eyes tested about 4 weeks after my wife and I were married. I went to the opticians to pick up my very first pair of spectacles and my wife was at home waiting to see how I would look with them on. I walked in to the house and went along the hallway and into the kitchen, where she was waiting in anticipation, and I said 'Good grief, I haven't married you have I?'. I am pleased to say that she took it all in good part and that, after 33 years of similar banter, we are still happily married. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thanks once again for the comments fellas. Jean, Not quite bionic eyesight yet, but I did have an eye test recently which led to a change of glasses. It's amazing how sharp things become when your vision is corrected. I remember having my eyes tested about 4 weeks after my wife and I were married. I went to the opticians to pick up my very first pair of spectacles and my wife was at home waiting to see how I would look like with them on. I walked in to the house and went along the hallway and into the kitchen, where she was waiting in anticipation, and I said 'Good grief, I haven't married you have I?'. I am pleased to say that she took it all in good part and that, after 33 years of similar banter, we are still happily married. " I wish I'd had these 4 weeks earlier!"... Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I am pleased to say that she took it all in good part and that, after 33 years of similar banter, we are still happily married. Me too - it was our 33rd Anniversary yesterday, and also happily married... although that didn't stop be doing the "If I'd murdered her instead I'd be a free man by now" joke. Always goes down well... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 Me too - it was our 33rd Anniversary yesterday, and also happily married... although that didn't stop be doing the "If I'd murdered her instead I'd be a free man by now" joke. Always goes down well... I've used that one as well Ced - congratulations to you both for yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Thanks John, very kind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 I'm happy to report that the 'Great Rivet Experiment' is approaching a conclusion, I can hear the sighs of relief now. This afternoon​ I was able to get the last of the rivet decals on over the fin and upper tailplane surfaces and once again these have now been left to dry before the foil/film covering is removed later. I must admit that, due to the aluminium colour, I did have a struggle trying to see these and found that the surface that the decal was being applied to, had to be angled just right before I was able to check that I had them lined up properly. Once the film is removed and any adhesive has been cleaned off I will make a decision on the topcoat for these. At the moment I'm not sure if another coat of aluminium will be required or if a clear coat will suffice, there are a few areas to touch up on the fin, so maybe a coat of aluminium will be the way to go. The olive drab has been added to the fuselage and the painting on the engine cowling is almost complete. I did consider using the decal provided in the Kits-World set for the black and blue stripes but decided that they wouldn't match the French Blue on the front and so masked off before brush painting them. The canopy frames have to be painted French Blue and then, after some clear, I should be ready to make a start on adding the markings and stencils. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Nice work on the rivets John, that's a great experiment, and the scheme is looking great too, with the blue on the cowl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Nice work on the rivets John, that's a great experiment, and the scheme is looking great too, with the blue on the cowl. Cheers Cookie, I am quite amazed at how well they show up in the above photo. Under certain lighting they are barely visible, but they definitely come through in that shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 The rivets are fascinating! I wonder if they will make a set for the Airfix Seaking, and if they do will it be before or after I experiment with one of those little roller wheels riveting tools! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I'm still amazed your eyes and sanity lasted!!! But it certainly does look like it was worth the effort, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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