Antoine Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 9 hours ago, Col. said: So how did the Bestfong decals perform? Well they are a little thicker than those from the likes of Airfix and have a gloss finish but good colour density and pulled down into the panel lines when laid down on a coat of Klear. After a finishing coat of matt varnish I think they will look fine Thanks Col, useful feedback. I'll just add that this set is one of Bestfong production from two years ago, so it can be considered as a standard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 10 hours ago, mhaselden said: Thanks Col. I'm off to order my CNAF roundels and a P-40 sharkmouth set from them. 3 hours ago, Antoine said: Thanks Col, useful feedback. I'll just add that this set is one of Bestfong production from two years ago, so it can be considered as a standard. A pleasure to be of service gentlemen I'm intending to give the decals a light rub down with some of the coarser grade Micromesh this evening then apply some matt varnish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 On 1/11/2017 at 5:35 PM, Col. said: Got the Pony up on her legs at the club last night; After getting home from the club I got another coat of white on the rudder before heading to bed. Then today the rudder got its white stripes masked off and the red sections painted on. I got lucky and discovered the 3mm roll of masking tape gave the ideal spacing for the correct number of stripes required. Once the paint had cured enough to handle I picked off the masking fluid to discover how the weathered and worn effect would look... Not too bad in my opinion. A light rub down and perhaps add a few small patches of the overpainted blue to hint at the previous owner will finish that. Decals next Cool effect - which masking fluid you use - or was it a purpose designed chipping product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 44 minutes ago, Tim Moff said: Cool effect - which masking fluid you use - or was it a purpose designed chipping product? Thanks Tim. It's Winsor & Newton Artists Masking Fluid, bought it years ago for more traditional artwork purposes but seems to do the job grand with both Alclad lacquers and enamel paints 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Think I'll call this one done... Will fire more photoes up in the gallery shortly. In the meantime can I say thanks to our moderators for making this GB happen, everyone who took the time to post some kind comments, and in particular @Antoine for sending me the Bestfong decals to make a PLAAF Pony possible 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Top work Col. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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