Bugle07 Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Thanks Jabba, she’s getting there slowly. We’re all ready for priming now, will make an effort to get that done tomorrow. I’ll be using the Mig Early RAF air colours, what do we think of the test below? Is the brown to dark or is it me? This was airbrushed onto bare plastic, mixed 50/50 with thinners. Any thoughts let me know. More later. Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Bearing in mind all of the usual caveats about lighting, monitors and all that jazz I’d say your Dark Earth is a bit on the Dark Side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I wouldn't say so much that the Dark Earth is too dark so much as the Dark Green is a little light, but (as noted by Steve with the usual caveats) I think they're all within acceptable parameters Your Spit is coming along nicely, looking forward to seeing the colours on it Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Thanks Steve, Stew, appreciate the comments, both look 'out' to me. I'll have a look in daylight later today, and possibly run another test on top of primer and some marbling, maybe that will bring it together. Now where did I leave that test mule of mine??? Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Don’t forget Geoff that R6772 was an almost brand new and so would not have suffered much from weathering, even though she was probably flown frequently and hard so some exhaust staining and scuffed paint on walkways and fuselage sides around the cockpit would be appropriate, as well as some oil leaks from the lower cowling joints. There might be some light dust or mud staining in way of the main wheels but nothing like the fire dump refugee appearance favoured by some modellers. Looking forward to seeing how you get on: I have one of the new Eduard kits to tackle. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 11 hours ago, Bugle07 said: Thanks Steve, Stew, appreciate the comments, both look 'out' to me. I'll have a look in daylight later today, and possibly run another test on top of primer and some marbling, maybe that will bring it together. Now where did I leave that test mule of mine??? Colours do not look bad on my screen but before you start painting, check step 12 of the instructions, there is a small knife image to cut off that intake below the left side of the windscreen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 10 hours ago, stever219 said: Don’t forget Geoff that R6772 was an almost brand new and so would not have suffered much from weathering, Thanks Steve, definitely going for light weathering, not over the top. 9 hours ago, Retired Bob said: check step 12 A@#$%. More haste, less speed! So, thats a job for tonight then. I've also forgotten the two lumps from the starboard cowling. Well its only a coat of primer, no biggie. Thanks for pointing that out Rob, definitely wasn't thinking last night. Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 12 hours ago, Bugle07 said: So, thats a job for tonight then. I've seen a lot of Tamiya Spitfires with that vent left on and I think, check step 12, but I don't think they would appreciate being told when it's all finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 Thanks again for that Bob, it’s an easy bit to remove, but the damage to surrounding paintwork can be extensive, wouldn’t like to do this fully painted... I’ve also added the two parts on the Starboard side of the cowling and the fuel cap. Jobs I knew I had to do before priming but I think I got carried away in the moment. Too excited to be getting paint on her at last! I’ll touch up the primer later. I primed up a leftover wing at the same time as I sprayed the spit last night, to test the Mig paints on. As I was letting the glue dry after the additions I thought I’d do a bit of mottling on the mule. As always there was a fair bit of paint still left in the cup after this so... Still had some left, Thats the undersides and upper wings ready for the next coats but first I’ll be trying out the Dark Earth and Dark Green on the mule, a job for another day now tho. Have a good one all. Geoff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Looking good Geoff, be interesting to see how it turns out Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 Onwards and upwards! I’ve re sprayed the primer onto the kit to cover up my heavy handed removal of the lump under the cockpit, and to cover the two new lumps on the cowling. Now I think I’m ready for painting. Before I do, I wanted to test out the colours on the mule. AK Sky Type S, Black based with marbling. Quite happy with this, it’s subtle but shows a bit of variance in colour, not too heavy. Gloss coat added once it was dry. Think that works? I ran a quick and dirty enamel wash over it to see how it looked. I think the mules raised detail makes it look a lot dirtier that I’d want for the kit, but the effect overall seems to be ok? Any thoughts? Then onto the top and the Dark Earth and Dark Green Here the Brown looks good but the Green looks too light, too green? Again this has had a gloss coat added on once dry. In the flesh it definitely looks too green, regardless of the light, to me. A light wash of enamel. I’m happy with the brown I think, need to work on the Green. I’m not sure if I went too heavy with the final pass on the green? You can still see the marbling effect, not too in your face, But it’s there. I think I’ll play with the dilution of the green when I do the actual kit, see if I can get it a bit darker somehow without adding any other colours into the mix. Possibly a thinner final coat or thinner dilution? I’m waiting up on a couple of mask sets from the big H as I wasn’t impressed with my freehand Camo. Can’t get the hard line definition. Once they’re here the top cameo can go on, in the meantime I’ll get the lower parts done and masked up ready. All the best, and Happy Modelling! Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Bit of time on my hands this evening so on with the Sky. Happy with the subtle variation there, a nice oil leak and a touch of a panel Wash and it should be all good. I’m going to let that dry for a day then put a gloss coat on, mask, then onto the upper camo. Getting there... Geoff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Nice finish Geoff Cheers. Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Well, work has really gotten in the way for the last month and a bit. No rest for the wicked... Not fancying my chances of meeting the deadline, but I’m going to keep on going and see what happens. First round of upper camo is on. Still not sure about the colours, the green just looks too green to me but that’s what we’re going with. Couple of areas to tidy up then it’s a coat of gloss ready for decals, may get that done tomorrow night? Then it’s a very light bit of weathering, exhaust stains and final parts stuck on. 4 days? Easy, surely? Stay safe all. Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Bugle07 said: Then it’s a very light bit of weathering, exhaust stains and final parts stuck on. 4 days? Easy, surely? You can do it Geoff Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Time is passing by fast now... All final extras are undercoated and in most cases have a base coat on. A little forest of bits. Camo has been tidied up somewhat and a gloss coat applied ready for decals. This may be doable ya know.... Cheers for looking in. Geoff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Decals and ancilliary parts today, varnish tomorrow and you're there mate Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 All upper decals on, except the serial codes. Lower is glossed just needs decals and then a Matt coat on everything. All extra bits are done, apart from the arm that goes to the rudder, must remember that. You know, I may just do this... Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Bugle07 said: You know, I may just do this... It would a shame if you didn't having got this far Not working today, I hope? Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 Cheers Stew! Day off today, although I'm doing a Halloween party for my boy this afternoon which is going to eat into my time... Tick tock tick tock.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Close but no cigars.... 4 mins over, ah well. If only I’d remembered to paint the inside of the door before I’d closed it up to protect the cockpit, and then painted it in interior green instead of sky... Was a great GB, fully enjoyed it and it’s had some inspirational builds, well done to all who entered, and to those who completed! Stay safe all Geoff 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Ah Geoff, that's a pity mate. Good-looking Tiger Squadron Spitfire though Glad you enjoyed the build, it's been a pleasure having all of you along Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Although you may have missed the deadline, it is an impressive build and you did get it finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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