CedB Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Me too, rats! If I'd known you were there we could have had a coffee... next time, hopefully Good luck with the masking, very brave to do the whole lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Decals....?? Pffff!! Hardcore modelling solutions only, please⚠⚠ (Probably less headache in the long run) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 17 minutes ago, rob Lyttle said: Decals....?? Pffff!! Hardcore modelling solutions only, please⚠⚠ (Probably less headache in the long run) Fingers crossed 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 And so the fun has begun😬....I sprayed my first white coat last night, and will attempt another later on. Keeping my fingers crossed..... Im 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Crikey Shellie, you're spraying all the white stripes? Brave! I certainly have my fingers crossed for you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 I have to say spraying the white stripes seemed like a good idea.....until I got to unmasking. At this point I was rather worried what I would find underneath, but I was pleasantly surprised. Not too shabby (I hope!), Tonight I plan to gloss varnish the Red Arrow 😊 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 That is stunning, would never have attempted to mask and spray all those white markings - HATs OFF to you Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Simply amazing! I am in awe! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I am almost speechless! That masking turned out fantastic. I have to admit I had my doubts as to whether you would get away with it. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Looks very nice! Well done! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Result!! So which year, or style of décor? Is this blue "Royal Air Force" lettering on the white stripe? And a blue stripe on the rudder? That was an excellent bit of masking/painting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 29 minutes ago, rob Lyttle said: Result!! So which year, or style of décor? Is this blue "Royal Air Force" lettering on the white stripe? And a blue stripe on the rudder? That was an excellent bit of masking/painting! Thank you, it is indeed blue rudder and lettering on the white stripe. Thanks again Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Very nice paint work. Especially that curved bit up towards the tail. Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas2542 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 That looks great. If i tried that, there would be over spray/runs everywhere. Its going to look stunning when you've finished it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Great job Shellie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 Last night I began applying the decals onto the Hawk, for this I used my trusty favourite micro sol. I have to say the decals went on well, and on inspection today all seems ok🙂 Now for the stand: I have managed to find the wooden lid from a coffee jar, which I have sanded the dark varnish off. Using Milliput I have filled the groove where the rubber suction band used to be, and once dry I plan to sand it down and paint it silver. Moving along nicely I think, later I will gloss varnish the Hawk again to seal in the decals and give her a sparkly finish. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Looks very nice with the decals on, and nice start with the base! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Shelliecool said: I have managed to find the wooden lid from a coffee jar, Sounds like a high -risk strategy to me! Do you have clearance?😂 The Hawk is looking really smart👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbasher Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Amazing work on the masking, it’s looking really nice and I’m sure it will be a fitting tribute to the mighty Reds when finished. Hope you’ve a spare coffee jar lid though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Really came out well, outstanding finish! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Wow, great work on the stripes and transfers Shellie. Coffee jar lid? Where are you going to keep your coffee now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 54 minutes ago, CedB said: Wow, great work on the stripes and transfers Shellie. Coffee jar lid? Where are you going to keep your coffee now? Thank you! Well, it's not strictly my coffee jar lid, it's from an old set that belonged to a friend of mine.......I have the sugar jar lid too, incase I make a mistake. I'm happy to say my coffee, tea and sugar jars are still in tact........at the moment 😉 Thanks again Ced, hope to bump into you soon at another show. Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Ah, spare jars eh? Good news... Are you going to the Salisbury show on 2nd June? I couldn't see any information on here from the organisers so I posted a thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 (edited) I'm hoping to be there, on the Romsey Club table. There were quite a few hands went up at the meeting, so we might be over -manned! Maybe BM-ers need a special handshake or something.... So, will this little Hawk be done and on a table...?😃 Edited May 20, 2018 by rob Lyttle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 23 hours ago, CedB said: Ah, spare jars eh? Good news... Are you going to the Salisbury show on 2nd June? I couldn't see any information on here from the organisers so I posted a thread. We have discussed calling in on our way back from our half term hols......I will keep you posted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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