silver911 Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Nice figure Adrian. For me personally...and as a figure painter for four decades...I find the inclusion of figures tends to destroy the illusion of reality in anything above 120 mm (1/16). Having said that...items such as tools and crash helmets can enhance such scenes...which is why I will be including such in the final display. Thanks for comment...always appreciated Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 I have been trying to move this build forward for a few weeks now...not withstanding the huge loss of my close friend 'Mr C'...I have encountered the same issues with the main cowl...as I did with the wings! Fortunately...the rest of the body panels did not present similar problems..... On first glance...the main cowling doesn't look too bad..... However...when you look closer at the rear areas...the problem becomes more evident..... Some of the issue is orange peel...from trying to cover the problem...and can be buffed out to a degree. My hope is that...with a gentle sanding/buffing...I can then give it all a light coat of clear...and move on to the decals. I will give it a week before I attempt the sanding...just to make sure it has fully dried...and also to see if the problem gets any worse. Fingers crossed 😱 to be continued............ 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Gee, the modelling gods are not with you on this, Ron. Hope you can get it sanded and glossed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Crane Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Ron, I’m sure you’ll achieve excellent results as you did with rear wing 👊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 13 hours ago, Pouln said: Gee, the modelling gods are not with you on this, Ron. Hope you can get it sanded and glossed. They seem hell bent on causing me as much grief as possible on this Poul 🤬 Will know better after a gentle sand...just hope the paint holds up...haven't got much left now 😱 4 hours ago, Matt Crane said: Ron, I’m sure you’ll achieve excellent results as you did with rear wing 👊 Thanks for the vote of confidence Matt Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Crikey I hope you can sand past this and polish up okay, fingers crossed all goes well. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 6 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Crikey I hope you can sand past this and polish up okay, fingers crossed all goes well. Chris Couple more days and we'll know mate 😱 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I really hope you can solve this. It's so nice build. With careful sanding it should be possible to solve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 13 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: I really hope you can solve this. It's so nice build. With careful sanding it should be possible to solve. Will try my best to cut it back...although I feel it will need me to use up the last of the red I have left...but...if that's what it takes...so be it. Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Hi Ron Looks like it's going to fight you all the way to the end I'm sure you will get the better of it as usual Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 HI Ron, yes, that somewhat patterned/mottled finish on the paint. I've had that happen from time to time - and still don't know what causes it! Your solution of a light sand, might do the trick - are you thinking of adding another topcoat of the red over that sanded finish/overall car (painting it all reduces the chance of highs and lows in the final red)? I've tried that and had pretty good luck, then add the clear coat(s). The new topcoat might result in a uniform finish over the "pattern" that exists without requiring a full repaint. If anyone can solve this, it's you! Looking forward to the next installment! Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 On 9/21/2021 at 5:17 PM, Stickframe said: HI Ron, yes, that somewhat patterned/mottled finish on the paint. I've had that happen from time to time - and still don't know what causes it! Your solution of a light sand, might do the trick - are you thinking of adding another topcoat of the red over that sanded finish/overall car (painting it all reduces the chance of highs and lows in the final red)? I've tried that and had pretty good luck, then add the clear coat(s). The new topcoat might result in a uniform finish over the "pattern" that exists without requiring a full repaint. If anyone can solve this, it's you! Looking forward to the next installment! Cheers Nick Hi Nick, I have now tried different ratio's of thinners...two different airbrushes...and several changes in the psi...as well as needle/nozzle combinations...finally I tried some different panels at a variety of those settings...the cowl was the only panel that caused the problem! That confirms my suspicion of it again being the underlying plastic...exactly as it was with the wings. I have since sanded and washed the cowl...and yes...it's had another 3 top coats of red...which has been drying for 72 hours...so...fingers crossed 😱 Being candid...even having identified the source of the problem (the plastic)...and doing the same things I did with/to the wings...the level of frustration it has brought to the build is an obstacle I did not expect to face. Hopefully I will have an update over the next day or so. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 Right...further to my comments to Nick...I retrieved the cowl from the drying cupboard this morning...whilst still not perfect...a world of difference to the last update Although there is still a slight mottle/orange peel visible...in reality...it's far less visible to the naked eye...at least to my tired old eyes anyway! With all the panels now at this level of top coat finish or better...it's time to give it all a coat or three of clear in readiness for decals 😱 to be continued............ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Hiya Ron having looked at your latest pic's of the cowl I think you can be confident of a very satisfying outcome. As you say a few coats of clear and that cowl will look splendid 👌. Definitely worth the extra care and effort imo top work again mate 👍 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Crane Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Yes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Looking much better, Ron. I trust you will get it right with gloss end polishing. I always find that pictures show every little flaw that you do not normally see with the naked eye. In reality it will probably be fine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Yes - our friend and enemy - the camera! Can make a mediocre paint job look good, and point out each and every flaw in a great paint job! The magic of our hobby! Glad to see you seem to have this back on track! Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 21 hours ago, Andy J said: Hiya Ron having looked at your latest pic's of the cowl I think you can be confident of a very satisfying outcome. As you say a few coats of clear and that cowl will look splendid 👌. Definitely worth the extra care and effort imo top work again mate 👍 👏 Yep...have to say I am pleased with the cowl (paint) now 18 hours ago, Matt Crane said: Yes! Exactly my reaction Matt 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 16 hours ago, Pouln said: Looking much better, Ron. I trust you will get it right with gloss end polishing. I always find that pictures show every little flaw that you do not normally see with the naked eye. In reality it will probably be fine. I find camera's to be a double edged sword Poul...either your best friend...or your worst enemy! After finishing the red the other day...I did a test of the clear on a couple of small pieces...results were very encouraging .....am using this as opposed to 2k.......https://www.hiroboy.com/Clearcoat_Lacquer_250ml_Prethinned_ready_for_Airbrushing--product--1510.html It's not so much the seal coat for the decals that concerns me...if they go down ok...it will be the final coats of clear and...of course...the buffing/polishing...that will govern everything. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 19 hours ago, Stickframe said: Yes - our friend and enemy - the camera! Can make a mediocre paint job look good, and point out each and every flaw in a great paint job! The magic of our hobby! Glad to see you seem to have this back on track! Cheers Nick Yep...agreed on all your points regarding camera's Nick. Will hopefully be laying down base coat of clear on Sunday 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Nice save Ron I agree with the other comments though, I've decalled, glossed and polished before and thought, "Wow, I'm a great painter, best ever" kind of reactions, then I've took pics for the gallery etc and thought "I need to go to specsavers" as the photos show every little flaw in greater detail 🤣 Amazing how the clear coat will smooth out the slight orange peel though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 4 hours ago, Redstaff said: Nice save Ron I agree with the other comments though, I've decalled, glossed and polished before and thought, "Wow, I'm a great painter, best ever" kind of reactions, then I've took pics for the gallery etc and thought "I need to go to specsavers" as the photos show every little flaw in greater detail 🤣 Amazing how the clear coat will smooth out the slight orange peel though Hello mate, it certainly looks a lot better than it did previously...although I suspect changing to a different airbrush...one with a 'mac' valve...helped a lot...in as much as I had more control over the width of the spray pattern...which...combined with a change in the 'angle of attack'...being that I sprayed across the surface...as opposed to directly on to it...allowed me to avoid striping this time. My hope is that a couple of seal coats before the decals go down...will mask any slight orange peel that remains...and will be covered by the final clear coats...allowing me to level everything with compound and wax. Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Hi Ron, Tabu design are just about to re release the 1/12 decals for the 312T, here at HobbySearch:- clicky linky Malc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 After four weeks of fighting with this beast...finally got it to this stage. Decals were an absolute nightmare...and far from perfect...but as good as my eyes and hands would allow. Yes...there are imperfections and errors...however...having got this far...I can now get back to some assembly. I will let the pictures and your eyes decide....... With a lot of complex assembly now to do...such as joining the main air scoop to the cockpit shroud...the rear wing to it's support and then to the chassis...some struggles still to come 😱 Having said that...I am really pleased to have got this far after all the previous issues Ron to be continued............ 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Very very smart work Ron looks excellent to me well worth the effort mate 👍 👏 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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