Shelliecool Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) Snowy Saturday = extra modelling time😀 So I spent the afternoon, sanding the seam a little on the Stirling, filling any gaps with waterbased filler, a little more sanding😣and airbrushing the props, and exhausts. Sanding always makes me doubt my abilities, and with a heavy heart I approached the rear turret last night. Finally at 11:45pm it was complete, and I'm fairly happy with the result (not great pics sorry!).   Kind of reminds me of Darth Vader! Doing a little more research into the tail gunner during WW2, I came across this article about a tail end Charlie from a Wellington, not steeped in detail but poignant all the same. https://themedthemadandthemod.com/tag/life-expectancy-of-a-rear-gunner/ Edited March 4, 2018 by Shelliecool 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 @Shelliecool, I’ve only just found this thread; you certainly shouldn’t be doubting your abilities from what I’ve seen - some really good, neat, beautifully painted modelling.  Nice one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 Arrrrrrrrrhg 😡😡😡😡😤😢so all that time sanding in vain! Yes she has wings, and my she is an impressive beast, but.....giving her a quick blast of primer tonight has revealed a visible seam and a step at the rear. Tonight I shall be sanding...... Again🙄. Maybe patients is needed here, more haste less speed.   3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Bad luck Shellie, unfortunately repeat sanding is sometimes necessary and I don't know anyone who likes doing it  On the plus side, you can now tell what an impressive model it will be when it is done...  Cheers,  Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Seconded! Some thin filler, or even TET and a little squeeze, will soon sort that out Shellie. If you have some Vallejo filler you can squeeze it down the seam then, after it's dried a bit, rub across the seam with a wet cotton bud and you're done. HTH 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 A lot of sanding......filling........sanding........ Filling and sanding later, a coat of primer, and masking, and tonight she.was ready for a top coat. I have decided to stick with what I know and paint the lighter coat first (in this case the dark earth), but will spray the whole top side that colour, and mask the camo only once. As with the Horsa I used Revell dark earth, which sprayed evenly and without problems.  Leaving the Stirling to dry, I then began applying the decals to the Horsa. To be fair, there are not many to apply, although there are the dastardly campaign stripes. So armed with my trusty micro sol I set to work.  (Apologies for the second picture) The decals went on quite well considering the size and thickness of them. Once dry I will apply the decals to the underside. Night all😴 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Nice work Shellie - looks like the BIG transfers went down well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 A very neat job indeed - I'm really tempted to try a Horsa at some point. Now here's a thought - if they were more or less 'one shot' or 'single use' aircraft then until they landed they wouldn't really exhibit any signs of 'weathering' I suppose. Upon landing the word 'damage' rather than 'weathering' might be more apt.  Great work - very inspiring - Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 57 minutes ago, BIG X said: A very neat job indeed - I'm really tempted to try a Horsa at some point. Now here's a thought - if they were more or less 'one shot' or 'single use' aircraft then until they landed they wouldn't really exhibit any signs of 'weathering' I suppose. Upon landing the word 'damage' rather than 'weathering' might be more apt.  Great work - very inspiring - Steve Agreed, looking at photographs of Horsa gliders after use, most are in several pieces..........I am attempting the pre landing look 😉. Thanks Michelle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) Whilst researching the Stirling I found this great footage (short footage mind) of the Stirling I aim to recreate during take off. Â Looks pretty impressive to me. Edited March 11, 2018 by Shelliecool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Yesterday I began airbrushing the Dark green sections of camouflage on the top of the aircraft. For this I used Tamiya's flat dark green, it requires no thinner just a tad of flow improver and you get a nice even coat. Removing the masking revealed a time bit of bleeding, so tonight I carefully airbrushed a little dark earth to cover the over spray.   I am pretty happy with how the camo has turned out, all nice and even and once dry I will mask her up for the areas requiring a coat of black. I have also applied the remaining decals on the Horsa. These went on well, although matching the halves on the tail of the fuselage was very difficult. I am pondering airbrushing the campaign stripes on the tail of the Stirling, and using the decals on the wings......🤔🤔  6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 And she has white stripes......... Â 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Â Really turning into a stunning pair! Â Â Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 All looking very good right now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 So spraying the black coat has left me with a very hot compressor,........this..... Â .......and this......... while I wait for the compressor to cool down! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Will follow this thread with great interest.  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 The solution to my overly warm compressor?....... Stick it outside and use an extension lead🤗  so with Tamyia black back in the airbrush cup, the Stirling is finally dressed to impress. She is now drying and will receive a light second coat tomorrow 😌. Good night all. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Nice work Shellie I had the same heat problem with a cheapo compressor and eventually the heat melted the little 'rubber' feet... so I invested in a 'proper one'. Time to start saving up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) OK so I have issues with my black coat.......it won't dry! It could be a bad pot of Tamiya (a bad work person always blames their tools, right😉), or it could be me. It is still very tacky after 24 hours! How can I put this right chaps? I need your assistance! Edited March 12, 2018 by Shelliecool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, Shelliecool said: OK so I have issues with my black coat.......it won't dry! It could be a bad pot of Tamiya (a bad work person always blames their tools, right😉), or it could be me. It is still very tacky after 24 hours! How can I put this right chaps? I need your assistance! Let it dry for further 24-48 h. You can't do anything on it by now. That's paint. Sorry for that. Let it dry, but if it won't dry, you have to wipe it off. Cheers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, bbudde said: Let it dry for further 24-48 h. You can't do anything on it by now. That's paint. Sorry for that. Let it dry, but if it won't dry, you have to wipe it off. Cheers Hi Michelle,  I had that before with clear varnish.... But bbudde is right: patience is the key. Just leave your model well alone and resist the temptation to pock your finger onto the paint to see if it gets dry. From past experience, it should be totally dry in 6 months... Did I mention the word patience? Obviously, if all else fails, wipe it off carefully and do it again... And this is supposed to be for fun... JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 30 minutes ago, jean said: Hi Michelle,  I had that before with clear varnish.... But bbudde is right: patience is the key. Just leave your model well alone and resist the temptation to pock your finger onto the paint to see if it gets dry. From past experience, it should be totally dry in 6 months... Did I mention the word patience? Obviously, if all else fails, wipe it off carefully and do it again... And this is supposed to be for fun... JR 😬6 months!! I am hoping it won't take quite that long. If i was to wipe it off what should I use? Thanks, Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hi Shellie - I have to admit it did look shiny in your picture. Which Tamiya black is it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 7 hours ago, CedB said: Hi Shellie - I have to admit it did look shiny in your picture. Which Tamiya black is it? It's x-1, I've not had a problem spraying Tamiya before, ironically I de-masked it last night (not wanting to leave the mask on for ages) and apart from the tackiness it looks good. What would you do with it? Thanks, Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hmmm, I only have experience of Tamiya's acrylics (the XF range) so I'm no expert I'm afraid. I have a box of those Boots 'cosmetic' cotton buds, the ones with the flat ends, and I soak the flat end in IPA* to gently (and accurately) remove any paint disasters. I also use the same technique to clean the whole model before primers (if I remember). I've also got some IPA 'wound wipes' for grabbing in emergencies! Â HTH and that someone with more Tamiya experience chips in... Â * Isopropyl Alcohol, not the beer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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