Ian Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Kit - Tamiya Paint - Alclad & AK Xtreme metal lacquers, Tamiya acrylics. Decals - Aeromaster 48-569 Extras - Eduard placard set, Ultracast resin wheels Republic P-47D-27 Thunderbolt Assigned to Major Clay Tice 507th FS, 404th FG Autumn 1944 Not too much to say in all honesty; Tamiya's still superb 2003 kit is a dream to build and really does define the 'shake & bake' kit in my opinion - this is the fourth one I've built and the first 'bubbletop'. The AK Xtreme Metal lacquers continue to astonish at just how 'user friendly' they are... just need some more tones as my choice is a wee bit more limited than I'd like, hence I used a couple of Alclads in this build. As ever please feel free to comment, hurl abuse or ask a question. Next two projects are already on the bench and both come from boxes marked 'Airfix'. Best from NZ. Ian. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 That's a very nice colour scheme you've chosen. Lovely build, I must build mine some day...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Lovely Jug 👏👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Very well built and the color scheme is wonderful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Very impressive work, really looks the part 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebruce Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) Hi Ian, thanks for sharing these pics, it looks really good. Can I ask I which way did you paint, as in did you paint the Tamiya acrylics first and then the extreme metal. I ask as I finished my P51 a few days ago now and really had a struggle with the extreme metal lifting after removing a very detacked tape mask after 2 days of drying time before masking. Thanks Dave. Edited April 30, 2020 by davebruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 On 5/1/2020 at 1:13 AM, davebruce said: Can I ask I which way did you paint, as in did you paint the Tamiya acrylics first and then the extreme metal. Thanks Dave. Only just seen this Dave, I had primered this with Rustoleum (very) dark grey acrylic shot straight from the aerosol, I left it for 48 hours or so then sanded it with 1000 grit wet'n dry & sponges until it was glassy smooth, then shot two light coats of Tamiya acrylic gloss black, again leaving it 48 hours before repeating the sanding procedure. After that I sprayed the first of the AK Xtreme tones - I use only three and depending upon the build I'll mask off two or three prominent panels or hatches and spray them with a fourth tone. I always leave each AK tone a full 24 hours before masking and spraying the next... always seems to work-out for me, never had an issue with the coats lifting in four years. HTH Ian. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebruce Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Thanks Ian I shall give your tips a go. And those 3 examples are really nice. Thanks again. Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Love that’s scheme choice! That’s a fantastic job you’ve done on her, really nice finish to that metal paintwork. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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