Spookytooth Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Thanks for the kind words @Courageous, @Bugle07, @bigbadbadge, @J Sherratt, . As a kit goes, she is not bad, enough detail but sadly a lot of it cannot be seen, but hey ho, that`s our hobby for you. Update. Managed to mask up this morning (the plane that is) and lay down some primer. And the underside too. A seam along the rear there to sort out but happy. I am going to be busy for the next couple of days but will endeavour to post updates. All comments welcome. Simon. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: A seam along the rear there to sort out but happy. Nothing dramatic, I'd say. You'll have that sorted in no time. Looking very smooth in her primer coat Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Nice engine Simon and you'll have the remaining (small) seam sorted in no time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Thanks @giemme, @CedB, the seam is still there but without rubbing the detail off... Update. Sky laid down. It looks light but in proper light it`s OK. Let that dry, then mask up for the top camo. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 That looks fine from what I see. Very smooth with nice engravings. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Agreed, super smooth! Great paint job Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Yes, great work so far Simon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Thanks @bbudde, @giemme, and @Cookenbacher, for the kind comments. Once I have primed her, I give her a rub down with some Micro Mesh 3200 just to smooth the finish. I have been busy this afternoon doing odd jobs around the flat but did manage to mask up for the upper surfaces. Alas though, I ran out of time to spray, so hopefully tomorrow. Have a great evening peeps. Simon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Smooth as silk there! Which make of Sky was it? Looks spot on. Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Thanks @Bugle07, It`s Tamiya XF 21 sir. Update. EDSG sprayed over after a bit of loss of masking MOJO . Plus the canopy. Leave that to dry for a while before more masking for the Dark Slate Grey next. Have a happy time peeps. All comments welcome. Simon. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 EDSG went down very smoothly too! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Oooh, that's some proper paint work Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Looks really good in the EDSG! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Very nice Simon, looking smart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 As others have said already Simon, that is a fabulously smooth finish to your paintwork. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Thanks @giemme, @Cookenbacher, @CedB, @Bugle07, and @The Baron, for your kind comments, it is very much appreciated indeed. Update. After it seems an eternity ( I lost the masking MOJO) I finally laid down the Dark Slate Grey. It may not be FAA scheme but it was this or toss the thing out of the window, my mojo was that bad. Some touch ups here and there but I am reasonably happy with the finish, so far. Off to lie down for now, and let that dry over night before any remedial paint work / gloss varnish. All comments welcome. Simon. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Wow Simon! That looks rather splendid and very professional. Nice outcome. Again very smooth and well engraved. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I'm with Ben, outstanding paint job Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Oooooohhhh, the Martlet/Wildcat looks good in the TSS scheme alright, nice work Simon. You've made me glad I've got one of these in the stash, I can only hope the camo turns out as well as yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Nowt wrong with anything there! Good smooth coverage, job well done! She's coming to life! Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Looking Righteous, Simon. Sad to see you're using Tamiya after all that money Paul @Waterlooville spent on getting a full rack of Mr Hobby in! BTW I've gone over to Stynylres as my primer and it lays down the smoothest primer coat ever, way better that the rather grainy Alclad and no micormeshing of it or the topcoats required.. I have some sample bottles I got gratis when I bought my Sotar 20/20 so if you want to give it go, Ill bring some down to Southsea in few weeks on my monthly, ex's Siamese snogging trip and we can discuss the impending demise of the MicroMesh company over a wee pint @ the Jolly Sailor ( did ye know Paul use to work there in another universe far, far away and long, long time ago?!) Cheers Anil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Nice! Good job Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 13 hours ago, azureglo said: Looking Righteous, Simon. Sad to see you're using Tamiya after all that money Paul @Waterlooville spent on getting a full rack of Mr Hobby in! BTW I've gone over to Stynylres as my primer and it lays down the smoothest primer coat ever, way better that the rather grainy Alclad and no micormeshing of it or the topcoats required.. I have some sample bottles I got gratis when I bought my Sotar 20/20 so if you want to give it go, Ill bring some down to Southsea in few weeks on my monthly, ex's Siamese snogging trip and we can discuss the impending demise of the MicroMesh company over a wee pint @ the Jolly Sailor ( did ye know Paul use to work there in another universe far, far away and long, long time ago?!) Cheers Anil Yes Anil, I am using Tamiya paints? Well, in actual fact the top camo was done with Mr Hobby Aqueous Acrylics!!!!!! As for Alcad Primer, I have no problem with it so far. I am sorry that I will not be able to meet up for a drink, as I suffer a heart problem at the moment and am awaiting a procedure at QA Hospital, but thanks for the offer. May catch up at Paul`s though. BTW The Jolly Sailor was my local back home (Petersfield.) Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Thanks @bbudde, @giemme, @CedB, @Bugle07 and @azureglo. For the kind comments. Update. Touch ups done Nav light sorry for he blurred pic. (Other side done as well.) Undersides. And tail wheel. The good lady wife`s birthday tomorrow so I doubt if anything will get done. But next up will be gloss varnish and decals. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 She's looking sweeter by the minute, Simon Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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