Duncan B Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 I decided I had nothing better to do after walking the dog so went back and gave the Hunter a thin dusting of Mr Hobby DSG over the top of the previous coat. I know that in the very previous post I said that I didn't like the Gunze DSG but thought a light coat might work ok. So what do you think? The actual colour is a lot lighter than in the photo but it is now somewhere between the 2 previous photos and I'm happy enough with it to continue with the DG. What a nightmare colour to photograph. Duncan B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Next step was to cut some masks out of Friskit film and once that was done I had no reason not to carry on painting so it was on with the DG. I used Mr Color's DG as I've found previously that it's quite a good match to Xtracolour's DG. I'm still not convinced with the accuracy of Gunze's DSG and the DG looks a little off too to my eye but I'm happy enough as it might darken up a bit with a coat of gloss on. The paint has fought me all the way with this build so I'm glad to have the bulk of it finished now. Good progress for the day though. Has anybody else noticed that the grey colour seems to change colour in every picture above!! Duncan B 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Excellent looking camo, how do you use / cut the Friskit film? Has anybody else noticed that the grey colour seems to change colour in every picture above!! Yes but that's nothing on the purple undersides in the last photo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hahaha, I never noticed that Nigel, I wonder what was reflecting that colour? DB I'm wearing a red T shirt so I guess that's the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I'm not going to ask you to remove your T shirt for the photos, that would be wrong on so many levels. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Cracking work on the paint Duncan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low flyer Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Looking superb there Duncan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 Nigel, re the Friskit film I first scaled up the painting instructions to 1/72 and printed out a couple of copies. Then I placed the sections under the film and traced around them with a new scalpel, job done. Not any progress since the post above as I've been busy working on my Website. I might manage to get a gloss coat on the Hunter tomorrow. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 I haven't been near my modelling desk for a while so with the deadline looming I thought I'd better get something done. Yep, that's the sum total of what I've been able to do! I've stuck on the tailplane and I've given the whole thing a couple of coats of gloss varnish. I'd better get a wiggle on or else it'll be another DNF. I'll start decaling this afternoon then it'll look like there is a bit more progress. Duncan B p.s. I have no idea why the first picture has my Hunter nose-diving to oblivion as it was saved in 'level flight' on Photobucket!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Looking really good Duncan, I hope that the decaling goes well. I see what you mean about the grey it looks much paler in your latest photos than post #127. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMUSKY Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I decided I had nothing better to do after walking the dog so went back and gave the Hunter a thin dusting of Mr Hobby DSG over the top of the previous coat. I know that in the very previous post I said that I didn't like the Gunze DSG but thought a light coat might work ok. So what do you think? The actual colour is a lot lighter than in the photo but it is now somewhere between the 2 previous photos and I'm happy enough with it to continue with the DG. What a nightmare colour to photograph. Duncan B The faded look from all the Sunshine Leuchars gets lol. Always good to see Leuchars machines getting made. Darren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 I've started on the decaling, I'm using the Fantasy Workshop decals. The roundels are made of three parts, 1 for each colour. I'll let them dry overnight and continue with them tomorrow. Duncan B 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Exceptional looking work there DB, very nice as it goes. Your black gloves do slightly give me the creeps though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Exceptional looking work there DB, very nice as it goes. Your black gloves do slightly give me the creeps though. Thanks Nigel, this build has been painfully slow though but I have had a major spring clean in the model room which stopped play for a week. DB p.s. They're not gloves!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low flyer Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 The gloves don't worry me at all ------------ it's where he might stick them That's me off to RIAT see you tuesday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Nice to see this one getting her identity Duncan. Three part roundels though, yuck, I have enough trouble with separate red centres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Nice to see this one getting her identity Duncan. Three part roundels though, yuck, I have enough trouble with separate red centres. Those 222 Sqn bars look nice on the Hunter don't they? I remember seeing one in a Museum somewhere that was in 222 Sqn colours but can't remember where! I'm dreading trying to get the red centres in position. DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Cor that's Bostin' mate. Incidentally Alvin Stardust used to wear black gloves too... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 p.s. They're not gloves!!! What, natural skin colour?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 What, natural skin colour?? Black by name, black by nature so I was told when I was a lad!! Duncan B(lack) Now you all know what the 'B' stands for 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm wearing my fake human costume tonight so that I don't upset Nigel with my alien hands! Decaling is finished now. Spoiler alert Fake skin in shot So that's where I'm at, tomorrow I'll give it another coat of gloss to even it all out then I'll get a satin coat on (the model that is, my satin bomber jacket wouldn't fit me now) and start the final assembly. Might manage to sneak this one over the finish line before the end of the GB. Duncan B 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Might manage to sneak this one over the finish line before the end of the GB. Duncan B Steady on now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 That looks great with the decals on, very neat work as ever. I'm wearing my fake human costume tonight so that I don't upset Nigel with my alien hands! I am reassured by this, thanks for your consideration Mr Alien DB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 C'mon Duncan, we need you to get this done, the sands of time are running out Don't attempt to do all the stenciling, as it it will take way too long, and you have a long way to go still, and the slope gets much steeper from here, trust me on this. Take this as just tying to give you some encouragement for the task ahead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'd already decided to forego the stencils. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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