bbudde Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 That looks really nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks Rob, Stew, John D.C., Giorgio, John and Benedikt I'm fairly happy but I don't think I can do any better to be honest - custom decals at £50? I'll make do, thanks! 11 hours ago, perdu said: So do the dots do it for you then Ced? I found that using the brush with sweeps of colour could make me a tad reluctant to go right up to the edges that needed cleaning up, tiny dots are more controllable I am not a' Worried of Birmingham' brush user, I have been painting pictures for sixty six or more years but if this is to be treated as a precision job dotting is more friendly to my old hand-eye co-ordination She looks the very finest Wabbit I could conceive of -- Love that Harvard Thanks Bill, very kind of you Dots certainly worked (when my hand wasn't shaky) for me and I'll (try to) remember that for future touch ups. The satin coat is on: Satin by Ced Bufton, on Flickr ... and the masking is off! Needs a tidy by Ced Bufton, on Flickr Hmmm. I need to 'go at that' with a blade and toothpick but I need to add the other frames too so I'm not too bothered. I forgot that enamels are 'harder' than acrylics and my usual de-masking technique (sharp tweezers, pull up a corner and work my way around, pulling the tape away from the join) was not as clean as usual. Oh well, another lesson learned. I do know that enamels take longer to dry so I've prepared some Filmoplast. IPA to clean up the glass, tape off the backing (tricky) and Colourcoats applied: Framing by Ced Bufton, on Flickr I've only done one (thick) coat but I quite like the variation: I can always touch up once they're on. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Absolutely stunning - what a result. A really nice memento to remember a great day out! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Cracking job Mr.B, most excellent indeed! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Looking very nice Ced. A very lovely memento of an enjoyable day. Nearly done. Waiting for her on RFI. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Looking great so far! And almost there...... Cheers, Jan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) I thought for a second that was your model... Edited January 25, 2018 by John D.C. Masters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, John D.C. Masters said: I thought for a second that was your model... Exactly what I thought! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 39 minutes ago, Courageous said: Exactly what I thought! Sorry about putting you all on the wrong foot there guys, posted a pic of this aircraft for motivation on this last stretch for Ced and his great build!! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks Bill, Roger, Keith, Simon, John D.C. and John (Biggles) - the end is nigh! Thanks for the photo Jan - you can tell it's not mine because the wheel hubs aren't covered. Adds 5kts when they're on according to Brian. I'll be really pleased though if people can't tell the difference! Some almost final bits. Extra frames added: Framed by Ced Bufton, on Flickr Exhaust attached: Landing lights and prop fitted, u/c indicators blobbed with Clearfix: We're out tonight so the canopy touch up and exhaust weathering will have to wait for tomorrow. RFI then I hope, I'll post a link. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Looking forward to the RFI Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Me too - cracking job Ced, well done Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Just fantastic Ced. 'Bugs' is perfectly blended and the scratched tail pipe is perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Oh, a Dauntless with a two blade prop and a british desert scheme! Wow! Wait,....a Havard. Seem to like it now!! Cheers Edited January 25, 2018 by bbudde 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Love it. The canopy looks spot on and the decals have worked a treat. have a a great night out bud. Jont 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Enjoy your night out Ced, you've earned it. She's gorgeous! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Can only echo what others have said. Clever, well executed and authentic - what more could one ask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thanks Giorgio - wait no longer, in the RFI now: Thanks Stew, Cookie, Benedikt, Johnny, Ian and John for recent posts and to everyone else for their company, advice and support It's been another educational build and I now feel I want to build something easier and more straightforward. Probably. But I also want to try roundel masks and templates with the new cutter. Only one way to decide - FIGHT! No, no, I'll have a rest and a ponder... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Very nicely done mate - its been a blast to watch. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 A Spitfire next. Just saying. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 Thanks iain - glad you enjoyed it Thanks Simon - certainly a Spitfire will be in my near future when the Colourcoats arrive. In the meantime I may do something easy, just for a rest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 Like a Hobby Boss 'Easy Build' Aircobra. WiP started here, come on over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 That was a page turner... just read right through nice work Ced... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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