MarkdipXV711 Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Dr. Quack said: The finish is looking good. Your seams are much better than mine. Nice patio by the way......... 👍Q Thank you..took a while as I read up on other builds which helped with the problem areas. Edited August 2, 2020 by MarkdipXV711 Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 9 hours ago, Dr. Quack said: The finish is looking good. Your seams are much better than mine. Nice patio by the way......... 👍Q Cheers Q .. it's a big model with not much on show externally so the joints are very visible and as such it took several goes and re attempts to get them presentable. A lot of sanding. The patio certainly took a while and provides much more space ... one advantage of the lockdown I suppose 🙂😉 Looking forward to the decals going on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) Evening, I have to say ... these decals ( thus far) are an absolute delight to work with. They take quite a bit of soaking to release them from the backing paper but they are strong enough to work with and reposition where needed. Using micro set coupled with the high gloss clear " Humbrol" varnish, has so far resulted in a good strong white ... fingers crossed that I wont need to apply a second decal on top . I'm happy with the white ... no " pinking " even under a bright led work light. Edited August 3, 2020 by MarkdipXV711 Spelling 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Doh .. knew there had to be something I'd forgotten...shouldn't have glued the under wing actuators on as it made the decal setting nigh on impossible. Luckily they were removed without too much damage and the large white arrow decals now in place. Just some micro sol needed to soften them down. Whilst that's doing its thing, I'll use the spare white decals ( thanks Doc 👍) to cover the actuators where required... that's the plan anyway . Cheers 😉🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Quite a bit of progress today with all the decals applied and various small parts applied..or re applied. I did manage to drop it and chip the paint on the underside.. just aft of the nose wheel bay and in front of the port intake. It's been rubbed back and ready for repair. I'll have a think about how to do this, either spray or brush ? ... frustrating at this stage 😡 I'll leave it a few days as I'm awaiting delivery of a metal pitot tube for the front. Thanks for looking in ... cheers 🤝👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Almost there ... Flory wash and Vallejo wash added .. ... and cleaned off where not required. Masters probe arrived and prepped for paint. She is not pristine appearance wise but I prefer my models with a fair amount of weathering. I'm sure many ( especially ex or current red arrow maintainers ) will balk at the grimy look. It looks extreme under artificial lights so I'll see how it looks under sunlight and after a good buff and final high gloss coat. Thanks for looking it .. 🤝👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Coming along very nicely...glad the spare decals came in useful. Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dr. Quack said: Coming along very nicely...glad the spare decals came in useful. Q Thanks Q .. Spare decals saved my bacon, not because of white needing double application but because they were essential when it came to rectifying my mistake of having to remove parts and re attach . Just the nose probe and dye nozzles to finish and fit but I need to think about how to attach a clear perspective rod up the tail pipe and also how bend it into shape. I'm thinking a wine cork or similar ?? and use of a heat gun or oven for the rod. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Very nice! The only mystery now is did you add a pilot? 🙃 Cheers, awesome work! Edited August 10, 2020 by Scooby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Been a while since I looked in on this one. Great progress! Looking good 😎 I built a 1.72 kit alongside, really as a paint mule and for trying out things. That really emphasised the sheer BIGness of the big one. Good luck to the finish line 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Scooby said: Very nice! The only mystery now is did you add a pilot? 🙃 Cheers, awesome work! ... no pilot as I couldn't locate one at the time and needed to press on. 😅😅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 7 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: Been a while since I looked in on this one. Great progress! Looking good 😎 I built a 1.72 kit alongside, really as a paint mule and for trying out things. That really emphasised the sheer BIGness of the big one. Good luck to the finish line 👍 Thank you.. it is a big kit and certainly is a great kit for those who have the skill & patience for all the extra detail. Me ? .. I liked this, cos with my eyesight these days, it is easier to work on !! 😊😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Evening... calling this done. I'll post some better pictures in RFI when I have built a suitable mount and stand for it but for now, this is how XX308 looks tonight. A couple of small areas to tidy up and the dye nozzles to be fitted but this will be after I insert a clear acrylic rod up the tail pipe . 😳 Thanks for the support and comments, appreciated as always. Stay safe 😷🤝 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Excellent! Great to see it completed. My (black) attempt is still languishing for lack of usable custom decals, ghost seams, and a bad case of Orange peel finish. One day I'll finish, meantime I applaud your build. Happy Quack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 What do you do when the family go out and leave you in peace for a while ??... turn on her good oven, 160 degrees C, heat up and bend your acrylic rod to shape !! 🤣🤣 Sorry no pictures as my hands were full. Also take a wine cork, drill a 8mm hole and then shave it down using this method .. Insert the other end into the hole ( 8mm) in the base and voila !! ... my home made stand . Just need to paint the base and lacquer it but overall, pretty pleased 😁😁 Cork up the tailpipe .. who'd have thought !! 😳😳🤣🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Thanks for the short tutorial. And, the Hawk looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Excellent work, my friend! A real tribute to your build and painting skills. Thanks for sharing with us. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Beautiful job! Mind if I ask where you would acquire a rod, clear acrylic, up the tail pipe, placing, for the purposes of? Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 24 minutes ago, TonyOD said: Beautiful job! Mind if I ask where you would acquire a rod, clear acrylic, up the tail pipe, placing, for the purposes of? Ta. Thank you. Sourced it from ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272045611749 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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