SleeperService Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 My schedule is way behind but the paint looks OKish I've a minor repair to do because I'm clumsy. I'll give it an hour then see if it can be levelled off for varnish. If so then I may still make it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 I'm afraid that with 1.5 hours to go I'm having to pull up lame. The green is still virtually the same as it was 10 minutes after painting it. As I've got to be up at 04:00 for work I'm going to leave it to see if it hardens. I'm a bit miffed as I thought I was in with a good chance of finishing. Maybe next time.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Such a shame dude. Cracking build so far. Salavating over one post, hope the pizza & chips where good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 A valiant effort, Sir. And a nice wif story too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh65 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Unlucky. I'm having trouble waiting for paint drying as well, I hope both whifs are not about to go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Commiserations SleeperService - I'm another one waiting for paint to dry Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I'm afraid that with 1.5 hours to go I'm having to pull up lame. Not quite sure that's the right terminology. You're pulling up because the going isn't good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 For fast drying, I endorse Xtracrylics. It says 15 minutes on the bottle, and that's exactly right. Poor old Mr Humbrol isn't in the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 You're a brave man for trying and the end result was better than most of us could possibly have done in the time available. Don't give up on it, complete it and post in RFI; I'll look out for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 That is a real shame. I am really sorry the paint wouldn't dry. Hope you manage to get it finished soon. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Damn it, such a shame Nick. Humbrol have a lot to answer for with their crappy paint Brilliant effort though AND, you got me to build (and Finish) a Plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thanks for the kind words people. They are much appreciated. I'm stuck with enamels because acrylics are instant migraine for me but that's the last time I use Humbrol except for detail stuff. It's 18 hours since the second coat went on (and only thinly) it's still tacky but is starting to dry in places. The flat is at 29 Deg C. I rest my case M'Lud. It will be in RFI as soon as I can get it there. This could be the fastest I've ever built a kit at least since I was 10! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Now at 36 hours and still not dry but at least over the half-way mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I had a lot of trouble with neverdry H enamels in my build but tried to overcome the hurdles, eventually I had to shoot the kit with spray MATT varnish BEFORE decals, to cure the surface. It'd be easy to dump them all if they were all rubbish, but then there are those tins that work like dream... You never know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I've worked out what your problem was, Humbrol doesn't behave well in Long Eaton, Next time do your painting in Sandiacre, Trowell or Stabbo.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Very good points above I may have to move! I agree about Humbrol some a excellent but others are terrible. I won't be dumping anything but will be careful which I use and where. I have already sorted out the known good and 'tartan' tins for use. The others will only be used after trials. As the grey was fine (brought in the same place at the same time as the green and one other) I made an error of judgement and didn't check the green as well. A third tin (another green) has been flawless on my GPW GB KV-1 so that's one great, one OK and one useless a pretty even spread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 I had a lot of trouble with neverdry H enamels in my build but tried to overcome the hurdles, eventually I had to shoot the kit with spray MATT varnish BEFORE decals, to cure the surface. It'd be easy to dump them all if they were all rubbish, but then there are those tins that work like dream... You never know. What a Top Tip! It worked with satin varnish as well! It's pretty good now but I'll leave it overnight before I touch it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts