BIG X Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 It's a slow day at work - I think the sun has finally got to everyone and they're all looking forward to the weekend - so - time for a small update... When I got home last night I unclamped my masterpiece and spent the best part of an hour sanding the wing edges. I obviously didn't apply enough glue on the wing to fuselage joints though and the little beggars were starting to droop again. I 'poured' in some more poly and pulled the wing upwards with copious amounts of masking tape... You can see the size of the gaps on the left hand side.... It's amazing what force you can exert with enough tape - but every bit extra helps - so... Now that pulled it up!!! So with one side done it was time for the other side - this shows the difference... Waiting for the glue to harden meant I couldn't get anything else done though... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 jeezo that's some difference in angle (from the "done" wing compared to the other one). I hope you were working in a well ventilated room while dealing with pints of glue 🤣 (oh wait - the open window thing wasn't meant as a joke because of the fire!!!!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 I was comparing my new tool 1/72 Spit... ...with this ancient 1/24... ...it's a bit BIG!!! then I had a rummage for the smallest thing I've built recently... This Jeep is no bigger than the exhausts. Small things amuse small minds eh... 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 I'm having a few problems this morning - the liquid poly simply will not set and cure on my air intakes and radiator - they have been sat on the desk for over an hour now and they are as 'squishy' as anything... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 I have a question - if anyone has an answer - or even just an opinion - please let me know... I am not expecting anyone to be an 'expert' on Rustoleum oil brushed bronze metallic spray paint - but... ...I'm wondering about the undercoat. I am definitely going to undercoat - as I am suspecting it will show up some flaws - that hopefully can be rectified. Now I know Vallejo recommend black undercoat for their metallics - but does that go for ALL metallics - any thoughts would be welcome. Thanks - Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I find that generally a black undercoat is good, but for a brighter top finish I'll use a bright silver no matter what the top metallic is and sometimes I'll use a yellow base coat for gold, copper, brass and bright bronze 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 It's been a very 'on and off' weekend - there has been so much going on... World Cup Formula 1 Those brave kids in Thailand Progress has been made on the Spit though - so time for the Sunday night updates. It was basically lots of finishing off jobs like these... Glue on the top front engine cowl... Mr surfacer into some of those pesky sink holes... Getting the top light on... Now here we have one of the main reasons this build will be a 'little different'. This badly damaged rear canopy couldn't be saved and it was one of the reasons I nearly binned the kit... It glued into position perfectly... sod's law I think they call it 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 As the canopy needs to be closed it made sense to glue the front 2 sections together... There is something incredibly liberating about covering a clear canopy with 'lashings' of liquid poly and not giving a damn if it 'mists' up. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 It's moving along nicely steve!! 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 The rear stabilizers needed finishing - I put the fronts on first - then the flaps... After this bit I sanded down the leading edge to flap meeting points - so they looked more 'stream lined'. The filler on the left is filling sink holes. The nose cowl looks well - considering that huge lump on it that needed sanding down... Getting slightly ahead of myself - I may pop it on top of my printer - or maybe the same printer on my desk at work... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 I'm leaving the aerial and pitot off - for now - I have 'previous' as they say with these delicate parts But I did need to attend to the air intakes and radiators - which were all very badly fitting - as I think @Antb found as well... I had to do a bit of filling here - as a 'sculpture' wouldn't have those nasty gaps. And this bit was a real beggar... It was a git to fill and smooth - I'm just glad it wasn't a huge trop filter. ...a bit of filling and then ready for priming. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, BIG X said: I'm leaving the aerial and pitot off - for now - I have 'previous' as they say with these delicate parts But I did need to attend to the air intakes and radiators - which were all very badly fitting - as I think @Antb found as well... I had to do a bit of filling here - as a 'sculpture' wouldn't have those nasty gaps. And this bit was a real beggar... It was a git to fill and smooth - I'm just glad it wasn't a huge trop filter. ...a bit of filling and then ready for priming. You. Pain in the proverbial. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Wait. Not you. Should have read yes. Damn auto spell. Sorry about that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Antb said: Wait. Not you. Should have read yes. Damn auto spell. Sorry about that Don't panic Ant - I guessed that was the case - but for the record - I can be a real P.I.T.A - just aske SWMBO... anyway - this was never going to be an airbrush and spray booth job - it barely fits and only at a certain angle... I nipped down to Halfords for some matt black primer - then noticed the note on the cap... Luckily I have plenty in - so the new plan is grey primer - followed by black primer tomorrow - I knew they grey would be easier to spot problems though - so I'm glad it worked out this way really. Sometimes when you can't make your mind up - fortune takes a hand. The initial grey primer coat worked well and I only found a few 'bumps' that needed a light sanding and the only filling was here... So quick second coat and we are all up to date... So it will be on with the black coat tomorrow and then the BRONZE - TA DA... I'm rally looking forward to it actually. As always - thanks for looking in - Steve 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 @BIG X surely not mate 🤣🤣 Fabulous progress as ever. She's going to look awesome in her new coat soon. As ever, watching with interest 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Really looking forward to watching the bronze go on. Apologies I couldn't help with the choice of undercoat but you seem to have it well sorted now All the best Ben 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Hey Hey Hey - look what's arrived... woo hoo - 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Don't some.paint have some funny old names... who comes up with them? Oil rubbed bronze 🤣 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 1 hour ago, BIG X said: Hey Hey Hey - look what's arrived... woo hoo - Ooohh - shiny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Looking forward to seeing this stuff on - i've started the 1/48 spitfire and it looks like the wing thing is the same. Only double the size on the "big" kits.... nearly at the finish line? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 12 hours ago, Lawzer said: Looking forward to seeing this stuff on - i've started the 1/48 spitfire and it looks like the wing thing is the same. Only double the size on the "big" kits.... nearly at the finish line? I put the black primer over the grey last night and had a test of the bronze on a Mule Hurricane and then on the stand - I'll post some pictures later - I need opinions... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 As promised a bit of an update... I decided it was time to stop faffing and get the aerial and pitot on... Since I took this shot I have already managed to snap the aerial - but I have super glued it back on ...and as I can never resist 'messing' about - tried the prop off my other spit on for size... I think the 'in-flight' nose looks better... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 I meant to ask - you going to put any decals on? This reminds me of the hobbycraft ju87 that I thought was beyond (at least my!) redemption so had a VERY brief go at foiling it (a whif sort of mojo). Didn't last long 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 14 minutes ago, Lawzer said: I meant to ask - you going to put any decals on? This reminds me of the hobbycraft ju87 that I thought was beyond (at least my!) redemption so had a VERY brief go at foiling it (a whif sort of mojo). Didn't last long 🤣 no decals - I did toy with the idea of getting some vinyl cut roundels and codes - then spraying over them to give them a 3d effect on the fuselage and wings - but I'm already in over my head on this one - so it's KISS - keep it simple steve... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 As promised here are the results of the 'test' on the bronze with an old mule... Aren't you glad when you run a test... This stuff sprays on like 'runny honey' and 'flowed' really well down the side of the hurricane any comments on the finish... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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