Spookytooth Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 She is looking good in Black Ced, and a lot of paint/primer as well. I use cotton buds to clean the bowl with, dipped in "Thinner" of one type or another. Also I give the brush a blow back through the nozzle, just to check that it`s all clean. A p.i.t.a. airbrushes are, but they give such a lovely finish, so they are worth it. Carry on the great work sir. Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 On 8/15/2018 at 9:09 AM, stevehnz said: My thoughts exackery, I though for one daft moment I had a chance for a front row seat, yeah right, it;ll be right at the back of the stalls again, strangely, I feel comfortable there, it must be the company. Steve. Sitting at the back is a good thing when you get to a certain age as you are both nearer the toilets..... And you can nip out to the Bar without being noticed, Lagavulin rather than Laphroaig please ! Apologies for being REALLY late joining this one. Likes lots of us on here I so wanted this kit when I was a nipper, just because it was the biggest one in 1/72. Seeing in next to the Stirling is absolutely jaw dropping. I have read this thread all in one go, only stopping for occasional refreshments, fantastic. Look forward to the next instalment Cheers Pat 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 Thanks Keith and Simon - great cleaning tips Welcome Pat, nice to see you What's going on here I hear you ask… Cannon masks. I wish I'd remembered that earlier... I think I've completed the mask design. Having measured the walkway width at 1.2mm I was surprise when I checked the smaller decals and found they were 1mm. Hmmm. Checked the long decals again, this time with my reading glasses on and under a bright light: Ahem. Measure twice, cut once, that's what they say. I wish I'd listened. I could have bought some Aizu tape after all, but I'd still have to do the bendy masks. Ho hum. Looking at the top nacelle markings it seems that the outer four engines have mirrored walkways but these, on the two inner engines, seem to be 'special' until you move them around a bit: They seem to be the same on both sides... we shall see. Stay awake at the back there! Design now complete and ready to cut: Mrs B is off on hols tomorrow with her friend so I have the week home alone! I have to take her to Gatwick in the morning and then I'm up to Bruntingthorpe for the open day - with @HP42 and earplugs. I don't want to rush anything so I'll just have a planning session and pick this up again next week. Have a good weekend all! 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 We hope she has a great time Ced. And you would be foolish to dive in without a good planning session (could be alcohol fueled (unadvised)) The stencils look great . Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the info on the Silver. No top coat? 😮 Wowa, I’ll try that on a mule. Hmmmmmm 🤔 maybe that’s where I’m going wrong. Excelent spraying there Mr B. A whole week alone? Blimey this’ll be finished by Friday then. 🤔 only kidding, you’re doing a fabulous job with those masks. Maybe I’ll give them a go one day. I do love decals though. 😊 Johnny Edited August 27, 2018 by The Spadgent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 A week to yourself, wow! I have a day to myself today, SWMBO has gone off with a friend to make dragonflies for the garden. I 've already spent nearly half the day without getting anywhere near the man cave but I'm just about to remedy that. Hope you're having a good time at Bruntingthorpe. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 21 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: SWMBO has gone off with a friend to make dragonflies for the garden. Never considered where they come from before. I assumed it was something to do with mummy and daddy dragonfly. Now, if only I could find the who make the wasps. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Gorby said: Now, if only I could find the who make the wasps. She's usually underground in the nest. Start digging and you'll find her, though I reckon it's been so warm this year that some nests are abandoned already. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 A neat tip for masking the guns, I shall certainly remember that one. Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Thanks Simon, Johnny, John, Gorby, Chris and Martian I shall try to make best use of my time alone... a ha ha ha! Bruntingthorpe was great, until it all went sideways... not the show, just the rain! We called it a day when our trousers were completely soaked and the cold wind started. Phil was prepared with over-trousers... I wish I'd listened. One stall was selling completed models and they were pretty good to be honest... then the wind blew the back of his tent open, blew over a table and half a dozen models went crash on the floor. So sad. I think he'd sold some of them too We did get to see the VC10, two L29s, two Buccaneers, a Canberra and Nimrod though. Great day. Anyway, back to the B-36. I'd masked off the holes that the wings go into which made checking the walkways awkward, but they look like they line up OK: I'll check again before I mask the wings. You'll notice the walkways are well defined so could be hand-painted I guess. For me I'm using the Portrait-cut Oramask: … that goes down well with a bit of a burnish: I should be able to spray the 'Magnesium' now... not helped, I don't think, by the scheme that shows the Magnesium lighter than the aluminium. Tricky. I've got several reference shots and a diagram that I hope will help. Fingers crossed 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Felt like some painting this evening so checked the scheme and realised the bomb bay doors should be magnesium. Rats. I'd done them aluminium. No worries, the AK comes off with white spirit: Can you see where it's come off on the right? You can also see in that shot how the instructions show the darker magnesium in a lighter colour, just to make it more fun 5ml of thinned X-32 doesn't go far... … and it's really highlighted the seam. Double rats. I hate re-doing jobs and I thought I'd sorted that but it'll have to be attended to. Tomorrow. 16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 That's some quality vinyl mask making Ced. Phooey to the seams. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 On 8/20/2018 at 4:48 PM, CedB said: The ultimate Mistel combination! 4 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I can't help laughing in the nicest possible way at how huge that now looks on your workbench Ced. Under black it seems to have grown even more! Sweet work on the Oramask but glad to be just watching.... Bravo that man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Just had to look up Mistel. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 The model is coming along nicely, and it´s coming along quite fast too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) Brilliant job on the masking, Ced As for the seam, metallic colors have this hideous tendency to highlight any microscopic imperfections ... Ciao Edited August 29, 2018 by giemme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I find that any paint highlights mine... 😠 No worries Ced you will fix it.,looks likevall of the front fuselage is fighting back old chum Out with the filler and production paper, soon sort it Bad luck but I'm glad you enjoyed Brunty, I ought to make the trip again one day soon Sod about the weather though, it harmed my club's 60 years of the Spridget celebrations too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Been away from this thread for a day. Forgotten how ridiculously large it is! Rather unsporting of the painting instructions not to say "Silver" all over. What is the world coming to? Regards, Adrian 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 21 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: That's some quality vinyl mask making Ced. Phooey to the seams. Thanks Cookie 21 hours ago, GordonD said: The ultimate Mistel combination! Thanks Gordon 😆 20 hours ago, TheBaron said: I can't help laughing in the nicest possible way at how huge that now looks on your workbench Ced. Under black it seems to have grown even more! Sweet work on the Oramask but glad to be just watching.... Bravo that man! Thanks Tony - Oramask rules! 18 hours ago, Bigdave22014 said: Just had to look up Mistel. 🤣 Thanks Dave - once seen, never forgotten! 15 hours ago, Sturmovik said: The model is coming along nicely, and it´s coming along quite fast too! Thanks Sturmovik 9 hours ago, giemme said: Brilliant job on the masking, Ced As for the seam, metallic colors have this hideous tendency to highlight any microscopic imperfections ... Ciao Thanks Giorgio - and persistent! (See below) 8 hours ago, perdu said: I find that any paint highlights mine... 😠 No worries Ced you will fix it.,looks likevall of the front fuselage is fighting back old chum Out with the filler and production paper, soon sort it Bad luck but I'm glad you enjoyed Brunty, I ought to make the trip again one day soon Sod about the weather though, it harmed my club's 60 years of the Spridget celebrations too! Thanks Bill Sorry to hear the rain got to you too. 7 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Been away from this thread for a day. Forgotten how ridiculously large it is! Rather unsporting of the painting instructions not to say "Silver" all over. What is the world coming to? Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian - I know! Fancy using Magnesium just 'cos it's lighter... whatever next Mr Surfacer 1000, sand, polish, re-paint: Still there in some lights. Rats. It'll get a Micro-meshing and another coat when I do the magnesium on the wings. Other 'Magnesium' bits done: Masking and then aluminium next. I hope I've got enough tape! (Joke - I have LOADS!) 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Keep going Ced, keep going 👍 Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Big silver coloured bird on the bench Ced. Amazing how much paint is going to be used. Something we tend to forget about until the last moment. She looks quite elegant sir. Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 18 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: Amazing how much paint is going to be used. "Mindestesns einen Eimer Primer" as I said before. A bucket of paint then for sure, if everything works good at the first time. Just said that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quietstorm7 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 This is looking amazing !, that printer, cutter machine looks very interesting ! Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 That magnesium looks dark, does it polish up lighter? Not criticising just asking. The seams are a real b...... with natural metal finishes, but you're getting there. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now