Brandy Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Looking good! Airfix decals can be moved. Use a flat tipped paintbrush and gently pick at the corners. Eventually it will lift and you can add water underneath which will help it slide. I've done it many times when decals refuse to reposition easily. Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Brandy said: Looking good! Airfix decals can be moved. Use a flat tipped paintbrush and gently pick at the corners. Eventually it will lift and you can add water underneath which will help it slide. I've done it many times when decals refuse to reposition easily. Ian I did try to move it Ian but it started to tear so I just left before I did any more damage, but I will keep that tip in the locker for further use should the need arise. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Getting very close to completion , Simon - lovely job Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Real good one Simon !! Can't wait to see the RFI , Another great piece of history in your collection !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thanks @jackroadkill, @Brandy, @giemme , @bbudde and @corsaircorp. Right, typical of kits. The probe broke while removing it from the runner, fortuitously I had some 0.5 mm brass tube to hand. Wing tip lights painted . and the other side was done in clear red. And the main U/C was fitted. Not a good angle but allowing it to set. Coffee!!!! All comments welcome. Simon. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Looking really good now, Simon, and almost complete! Good move with the pitot tube, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thanks @Dr. Quack, @2996 Victor, @giemme, @jackroadkill, @Brandy and @bbudde. Nearly there. She`s on her wheels..... And doors on too. Leaving to set for now. Just the aerials probe and glass ware and turret to add after a coat of matt varnish tomorrow. Stay safe. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 That's looking great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 Thanks @jackroadkill, @giemme, @Brandy and @2996 Victor. Matt varnish applied to upper surfaces. And glassware. Nearly done. All comments welcome. Simon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Looking good standing on her undercarriage and now with the Marr coat too. Love the side view with the shark mouth and eye, looks great. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 52 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: Nearly done. All comments welcome. Closer and closer to completion Nice flat coat, BTW Can't wait to see her in RFI Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 Thanks @bigbadbadge and @giemme. Clear parts unmasked, not bad but could do better next time (but it saved the headache of cutting them) And the underside. BTW @giemme the varnish was Tamiya`s Flat clear. XF 86. I am leaving that lot to dry and hopefully complete this today, fingers crossed. All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: Clear parts unmasked, not bad but could do better Not bad at all, and you can always do small touch ups by brush and correct the overpaint with a toothpick. I often do that, and since it implies inevitable micro-scratches to the areas that are supposed to remain transparent, I complete the job by brushing on a wet coat of Aqua Gloss; if fills the scratches and bring the clear part back to shine. HTH Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 Thank you for the advice there @giemme, taken on board for the next build, I just wanted this one out of the way so I can concentrate on my next project. Anyhow, clear bits added. Prop on. I am calling this done now, the aerials went AWOL so when it`s in the cabinet it won`t show. Coffee then RFI. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Looking very nice there, Simon. Good job. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Definitely looking the part, Simon What's next? Back to the F-16? Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Ace! Great to see her done, sir. I'll pop over to RFI and have a gander. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Looking fantastic, Simon! Excellent job all round Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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