CJP Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 8/27/2018 at 3:49 PM, Bell209 said: So, managed to get the black on yesterday and, although it still needs some touch-ups before the clear coat, it's looking pretty good (apologies for the poor quality shot). I also fitted the turrets and detail pieces like pitot probe now as I want the clear coat to match all the surfaces. I'll fill and retouch the front turret fairing and fix a small area under the right wing I spilled paint on but it will soon be ready for clear-coating. A two week pause now while I go home and catch up with the family. Now, where did I leave my Westland Scout project... That Lancaster is looking great & your photo shows how big the model is next to your spray booth - I think I have the same spray booth and find it does not do much of a job getting rid of the spray fumes - how do you find yours works? CJP 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 I found the booth is actually quite good (as long as the model fits in it!) I bought a much longer collapsible replacement hose for the exhaust fan so it would actually reach the door to vent it outside. I tend to leave the model in the booth with the fan running for about 10 minutes after I've finished painting to help get rid of the fumes (I use enamels). I just bought a replacement pair of filters (although I only use one at a time, as per the instructions). I wish I'd bought it years ago! Thanks for the positive comments on the model - I can finally see the end in sight. Not sure where I'll put it when it's done as it's too big to take home by air! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Bell209 said: I found the booth is actually quite good (as long as the model fits in it!) I bought a much longer collapsible replacement hose for the exhaust fan so it would actually reach the door to vent it outside. I tend to leave the model in the booth with the fan running for about 10 minutes after I've finished painting to help get rid of the fumes (I use enamels). I just bought a replacement pair of filters (although I only use one at a time, as per the instructions). I wish I'd bought it years ago! Thanks for the positive comments on the model - I can finally see the end in sight. Not sure where I'll put it when it's done as it's too big to take home by air! Ok thanks Rob - I might have another look at the filters on mine Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) Spent some time this week on the flaps. Pretty happy with how they've turned out, although you can see in the second photo the CA glue has fogged the aft inboard nacelles. I've tried fixing it but I'll have to shoot a bit more black over the top this weekend. Might look at antennae, too. I reckon I'll need to add some weathering inside the flaps as the grease seems to be pretty prevalent on the linear actuating rods where they pass through the ribs. Edited September 28, 2018 by Bell209 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Looking good. I had troubles with getting the cut off part of the nacelle into the wing one too, not an easy part to fit. She’s really looking the part though. Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Very impressive bit o' work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 Thanks guys, she's coming along well now. Not sure where she'll fit when I'm done, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) Finally got my new decals (which still aren't exactly what I was after but they'll do) and applied them on the weekend. I then managed to get the Future matt coat on tonight. It's still fighting me. I added too much flat base to the Future and it looked washed out and almost white - a great lesson for painting the Tornado as that's the look I'm after. However, the beauty of Future is you can recoat over it immediately with the right base/Future mix. The second attempt looks right. Also managed to knock the RH nose gun off again! Now I need to recoat the lights with straight Future as they copped a matt coat, too, fit the antennae, bomb and wheels and add a bit of light weathering before calling it done. Edited October 31, 2018 by Bell209 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Very impressive, mine will be arriving on Thursday, but it is the Tamiya 65104 Grand slam version with the 4 electric props. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Gorgeous. Having tackled 2 Tamiya lancs last near, neither finished as a Lanc, one became a Manchester, the other a lincoln but this is the motivation I need to do my last kit as it was intended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 What a great looking Lancaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Thanks, guys. Just taking the masks off tonight. Looks like there are a couple of bits that will need touching up so far. Amazing what a difference the clear coat makes, though. It levels all the little painting imperfections put nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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