Bravo52 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) I think a lot of this has to do with new technology in CAD design and CAM moldmaking. Add in the slide mold technology and the parts fit too tightly. On my model, everything dry fit perfectly until I started to paint and assemble it. If I ever build another, which is not likely, I would completely assemble the wheel wells, intakes, and shock ramps on the model before painting. Edited April 3, 2020 by Bravo52 . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Bravo I think you’re on to something. The part fit is so perfect until anything is done to them, and then there’s no tolerance to account for that. From what I’ve seen this is a small issue on some of the newer Eduard kits, as well. Peter, it’s looking good from my seat. Glad to see you’re persistent with it... not that any of us have anything better to do!😷 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 After 3 passed of filler, it's getting there - still need to rescribe this area But that was a lot of sanding, and i'll need to cleanup the back of the cockpit slightly, but nothing major Peter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Ok - next update - first slotted everything together to get an impression of what it will look like Masked off the fuselage Then making up the pylons. This is where this kit goes downhill quite rapidly. The pylons are not moulded as well as the rest, it looks like they haven't really been finished off. As example the panel lines have burr's next to them, and they all needed filling on the edges. Coupled with this the instructions are pretty poor , they aren't clear especially when variants are required. For example I want to build with the LANTIRN pod, which requires a different mount for the wing glove pylon. Then sprayed the primer - first all of the separate parts Then the main fuselage Peter 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 A solid 5 hours of spraying today - first preshading Then sprayed all three greys - there's not a huge amount of contrast between them Peter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Today's work - lots of salt weathering, and spraying details. Then a gloss coat over the top - something odd happened with the gloss coat, seems to have reacted in some places with the paint but i'll sort that out later. Peter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 More done today - around 40% of the decals are on Not entirely sure what's going on with the paint, it keeps bubbling which does make me consider parking this for a bit to let it stabilise, Will see how it goes tomorrow. Peter 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 A lovely build so far Peter. Can I ask what were the greys you used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 This is on hold now - the paint is still reacting strangely even after being left for two weeks Peter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Peter, I have been looking at this kit for a while now, and I have got to say it`s a pretty comprehensive package. I have found with the Tamiya F 16 I am building that the dry fit is spot on but painted is another story. She looks good sir, I cannot say what the paint problem is, I try to keep to the same brands where I can. Simon. PS, I like the cluttered bench, looks business like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitaliy Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 @Peter Marshall what paint you use for airbrushing work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Peter, that’s really strange. What primer, paint, and clear coat combo did you use? Any effect on the primer below, or just the main paint? It’s looking great, otherwise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Vitaliy said: @Peter Marshall what paint you use for airbrushing work ? Mr Color laquers which is why it's so odd, especially as they cured for a week before doing anything over the top 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitaliy Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I'm in shock , it's surprising from AMK plastic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 44 minutes ago, RadMax8 said: Peter, that’s really strange. What primer, paint, and clear coat combo did you use? Any effect on the primer below, or just the main paint? It’s looking great, otherwise! Styrenex Primer, Mr Color Laquers, then AK Gauzy agent clear coat before the salt chipping, then washed. then AK Gauzy Agent, then decals. With around a week between coats. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I thought MY workbench was cluttered! Anjoying the build so far, I want to build a 1/48 Tomcat at some point so I'm interested to see how this version stacks up. Hope you get the paint problems sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugogo Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Hi peter, i think i have seen it before when the salt is not completely removed. It might be the left over salt residue that reacts with the clear coat...problem is now that you can't do a lot about that anymore. 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus.Q1000859 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I was having just this conversation just the other night with a friend who has similar problems with the salt not coming off completely. The answer was simply to wash it several times in warm water with a little detergent. Every day for a five days and then when repainted the salt did not bleed through. Your doing a great job on a good kit, I continue to enjoy your build log, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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