Hewy Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 A very convincing paint job you've done there dennis, job well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I like the way this is going. I love the old paint/new paint finish. Keep going your Thunderbolt will look terrific. I do have a question though, are you going to fade the stars and bars on the faded OD I would have thought that the older national marking should look more faded than the newer one (was the star reinstated on the fuselage) even if the rate of fade was less than the OD? Just wondering... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Grey Beema said: I do have a question though, are you going to fade the stars and bars on the faded OD I would have thought that the older national marking should look more faded than the newer one (was the star reinstated on the fuselage) even if the rate of fade was less than the OD? Good question & Thank you for asking it. ... Best answer i can offer is no. To be honest I think the paint is labeled U.S. Olive drab, & it looks good to my eye. Besides its the closest i have in my paint pile. The darker green is supposed to be more or less R.A.F. Dk. Green. Again its the best in my paint pile for that use. I will fade the stars & bars somewhat with weathering but not that much. For the Stars & bars fading and being replaced im not sure if or how often that was done in the war ? Ive seen some really worn examples in photo’s over the years on the real deal aircraft. Im not the rivet counting type of builder. Im more the if it looks like a 🦆, walks like a 🦆, quacks like a 🦆. Then it must be a 🦆. I just build mainly for the enjoyment and relaxation it brings. And dont get to hung up on exactness or detail. Dennis Edited August 19, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 Not to much to report here. I clear coated this and the P-51 and will get to the decals over the next couple of days. I have been ignoring paint on my F-102 for too long and it needs it. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 Hello Everyone ... Been a few days but I got around to decals today. They’re not finished but heres how she sits right now. She has all 5 Stars & bars too. Still have some stencils, codes, and the foil on the cowl flaps to do. Questions, comments, and or jokes ? Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Hello Everybody ... Well i did the codes today. They need some touch ups but they look good to me. 4F is getting closer to the finish line. I did the prop decals as well. She still need a few stencils and the foil. I will do the foil at the same time i do it on the Deuce over in the NATO group build. Questions, comments, or jokes ? Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hello everybody ... I finally got the Foil on the Jug today. Its now onto the small stuff. Landing gear, canopy, antenna and pitot. Questions, comments, or jokes ? Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'm just catching up with this one Dennis. It's a really interesting scheme and well executed! Glad to hear that your leg is a bit better too. Cheers Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hello so today saw me do a minute amount of weathering, and gloss coat to protect everything. Tomorrow i spray a flat coat which will be somewhat of a first as its a new brand. Anyone use Tamiya flat ? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 @Corsairfoxfouruncle Dennis, when you say 'Tamiya flat', which one do you have? If it's X-21 Flat Base. DON'T spray it on anything, as it's not a clear coat. It's designed to be mixed in with other paints to flatten them, the higher to percentage, the flatter it gets. I can't recall the ratios off the top of my head, but I'll look them up and get back to you. I thought I'd post this ASAP to help you avoid a potential mess, and will edit it with updated details when I can not edit it at all, seeing as the info isn't required. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hello @Rob G .. No its not the Flat base. Its XF-86 flat coat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 That's a new one on me, I've never heard of it! But then, I defected to Gunze Sangyo quite a long time ago, love their paints. I would imagine that XF-86 is the same as all Tamiya paints- mix well and thin with whatever you usually use. As a flat coat, it will need mixing REALLLY well to help avoid the dreaded white blooming that IME is caused mostly by the flattening agent not being in suspension - I live in a humid area and have never had issues with blooming unless I've been lazy with the mixing (regardless of brand).FYI, here's a Britmodeller thread on XF-86 that I found while looking the product up for my own edumaction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) Heres a few photos showing the weathering and such. I still need a canopy, drop tanks, and some landing gear. Never got to the flat coat like i was hoping. That will get sprayed on Monday. Work will stop until monday due to family obligations. Dennis Edited September 4, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hello everyone ... and @Rob G. Well my test with XF-86 worked. I was able to dust three coats on and it definitely toned down the glossy finish. I compared it some before photos and there is a definite change. So i will call it a success. Now on to the finish. Dennis 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Hi Dennis. Sorry, I have managed to miss this one so far. It's looking excellent. I always love these with the b&w stripes on. Unfortunately the one I'm making doesn't have them. Superb job so far. Looking forward to seeing more. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Well I will be wrapping this up tonight or Tomorrow. Though i need to say up front i goofed up on the landing gear. Not the same mistake as i made up in the Dedicated group build with the airfix mustang. I knew the landing gear on the academy P-47’s was a bit long and had every intention of shortening them. I got into a fit and wanted to finish this and the mustang. Of course when you rush you make mistakes. I didn't realize until the gear had set, and i stood the jug up on her pins. That she was too tall. 🙄So live and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) Ok pics are in the Gallery and a link to the RFI. Dennis Edited September 8, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Just seen her in the gallery; she looks great!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Very nice work, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Another nice one Dennis. The matt finish looks great now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Excellent finish Dennis - very well done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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