Cookenbacher Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Beautiful paint work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Thank you @Cookenbacher, @phildagreek, @Hamden, and @giemme, I have still got a long way to go on learning to spray properly. Gloss varnish this morning/lunchtime. Ready for decals/washes etc. The prop was given it`s tips and hub a splash. XF 3 on the tips, Alcad 2 Airframe Aluminium on the hub. And the canopy got a coat of XF 52 Dark Earth. I have still got the tail hook to sort out, and other bits but it should be close to giving the big bird a coat of gloss varnish and on with the decals. Stay safe. All comments welcome. Simon. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Smooth job, Simon Looking forward to them decals going on! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Great to this back on the road. Really looking forward to decals. Nice KISS reference by the way. And yes “Unmasked” their eighth album. ❤️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 20/05/2020 at 17:35, giemme said: Smooth job, Simon Looking forward to them decals going on! Ciao So am I G, but I have still got some bits to do first. On 20/05/2020 at 18:26, The Spadgent said: Great to this back on the road. Really looking forward to decals. Nice KISS reference by the way. And yes “Unmasked” their eighth album. ❤️ I could not help myself there John, an old rock head (me that is ). Thanks @Cookenbacher, @Corsairfoxfouruncle, and @Hamden. Right, decals on the gun pods (one side only. I will do the other side tomorrow, awkward to hold. The kit probe. My effort. Pylons washed and ready for varnishing . Replacement mast , I broke the original off when unmasking her. And a few parts yet to add, although I am minded to replace the U shape bits with Brass rod. Well , a busy day tomorrow but hope to get some more done then. Stay safe. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 10:20 AM, Spookytooth said: The prop was given it`s tips and hub a splash. XF 3 on the tips, Alcad 2 Airframe Aluminium on the hub. Sorry to throw this out here but I have a quick question ? Ive only seen one photo of Air Force Skyraider’s from Vietnam with the Yellow tipped propellor. I see a good number with the bi-color tip of white-red-white. I wonder before its to late do you have a photo of your subject ? To confirm its Yellow. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 9 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Sorry to throw this out here but I have a quick question ? Ive only seen one photo of Air Force Skyraider’s from Vietnam with the Yellow tipped propellor. I see a good number with the bi-color tip of white-red-white. I wonder before its to late do you have a photo of your subject ? To confirm its Yellow. Dennis I was just going by the colour call out Dennis. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Thanks @giemme , @Cookenbacher, and @Hamden. And an apology to Dennis @Corsairfoxfouruncle, you are right, the tips are red and white, the colour call outs for this version are misleading. The walkways on the wings are not mentioned nor the rear decking behind the canopy. While on those instructions I was puzzled on where the steps goe too. OK folks, I have been a little slack so I got on with those small jobs that needed doing. Decals on the other side of gun pods. Masts ready to be fitted later this evening. Holes for the steps (Each side ) And the walkways masked off ready for tomorrow. And the IP coaming was done ready as well. I will plug the cockpit before spraying. Stay safe. All comments welcome. Simon. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Neat masking job for the walkways, Simon Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, giemme said: Neat masking job for the walkways, Simon Ciao I still have the wings to cover yet!!!!! Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 No need to apologize. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 42 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: I still have the wings to cover yet!!!!! Simon. Yes, but that is the easy part - albeit it's a bit of a chore, I reckon Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Thank you @Cookenbacher, @Hamden, @Corsairfoxfouruncle and @giemme. Hi folks, I put a bit more masking tape on her ready for spraying/remedial work. Then started spraying with X 35 on those bits and pieces lying around. The other bay door is around, I found it after spraying the varnish. And I gave the walkways/IP coaming a squirt of Mr Hobby 401. The walkways are a bit rough in places so a buff up and light respray in order. I hope that you are all enjoying the Bank Holiday. Stay safe. All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 OK masking off. IP coaming. That`s OK. But the wing walkways... Starboard first. And the Port one. A poser? I think that I will lower the Port one, I have still some Dark Earth to lay down along the spine. And any weathering would be quite strong as well. All comments welcome. Simon. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Those pics are highly magnified, Simon - it looks like a very smooth job to me Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Yes, that is some excellent paint work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) On 25/05/2020 at 21:41, giemme said: Those pics are highly magnified, Simon - it looks like a very smooth job to me Ciao On 25/05/2020 at 23:09, Cookenbacher said: Yes, that is some excellent paint work. Thanks, but it was more a case of unevenness along the demarcation line. Thanks @Corsairfoxfouruncle and @Hamden. OK folks, a little bit more done. The masts along the spine were refined and smoothed into place. Then a splash of Mr Surfacer 500 to seal. Buffed up and then masked. Along with port walkway. And I don`t want any over-spray. The windscreen got a touch of paint. XF 52 As well as the spine bits. And that walkway. Before changing colour to XF 7 for the first coat on the prop tips. Let that dry for now. Stay safe. All comments welcome. Simon. Edited May 28, 2020 by Spookytooth cock up 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Thank you @Hamden and @Cookenbacher. A little bit more done, not much but needed to be done. After spraying. And the masts and position lights were done. Let that lot (sic) dry now. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Still looking very neat, Simon Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Agreed some nice work here, sorry to cause you a headache on the prop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 On 28/05/2020 at 16:29, giemme said: Still looking very neat, Simon Ciao On 28/05/2020 at 18:37, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Agreed some nice work here, sorry to cause you a headache on the prop. Thank you both and Dennis no need to apologize, I should of checked my references first. Thanks to @Cookenbacher and @Desk Flyer . OK folks, I hope that you all had a great weekend, it was nice down here on the South Coast. Varnish time, out with the W&N Gloss. Happy enough for the decals to on, probably tomorrow. And I scratched another pitot , the one on the left is the latest creation, a much cleaner join. I still have the prop to do. I had to rub the tips down as the black was too strong for the red. Anyhow, coffee time folks. Stay safe. All comments welcome. Simon. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Nice gloss coat, Simon What's your opinion about W&N gloss clear in terms of handling? Is it tough enough? I assume you use W&N Galeria acrylic, right? TIA Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, giemme said: Nice gloss coat, Simon What's your opinion about W&N gloss clear in terms of handling? Is it tough enough? I assume you use W&N Galeria acrylic, right? TIA Ciao The jury is out on this one at the moment G. I was thinking about Alcad 2 Aqua Gloss but the big H. ran out before the lock down and I am un willing to pay stupid prices for courier delivery (our postal system is W***). I was going to order from my LHS until all this kicked off. Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Oooh That's a nice Sandy !! Great job Simon !! Thanks my cousin tipped you on the prop tip color ! When I pop up this morning, I was about to tell it !! Then you saved the day !! Then, it's a matter of weathering !! USAF Spad were leaking a lot !! Keep carrying that fine job !! She already look good !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Brilliant work Simon. Looking grand. 🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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