JOCKNEY Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Thank you for the help @Rabbit Leader @LDSModeller And of course @Corsairfoxfouruncle, really appreciated. The painting guide lists H95 as the colour for half the underside and the prop boss, this number has been discontinued, any ideas what Humbrol or Revell paint I should use as an alternative ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: The painting guide lists H95 as the colour for half the underside and the prop boss, this number has been discontinued, any ideas what Humbrol or Revell paint I should use as an alternative ? Hi Pat, Easy one, just use Humbrol 23 (Duck Egg Blue) Hope that helps? Regards Alan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Pat, if I recall correctly Humbrol 95 was a colour called ‘Concrete’ whilst Humbrol 97 was called ‘Eggshell’. Along with the usual Sky coloured Humbrol 90, all three paints had a very similar appearance to what we know as RAF Sky. Now I know this is akin to opening Pandora’s box, however I have read that the lighter underside half on these US painted Buffaloes was a pale (possibly) Sky Blue which shows up a lot lighter in B&W photos then the Sky coloured rear fuselage band. If you wish to follow what Airfix suggest, then Humbrol 90 would be a close match to 95. Cheers.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Thanks very much Gents I was fitting the engine in the cowling this morning ((Scottish Standard Mean Time !) and I don't know if it's my kit or my incompetence but getting it to sit in the middle is a blooming nightmare ! Going to have to bit the bullet and start masking that canopy soon too. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, JOCKNEY said: Going to have to bit the bullet and start masking that canopy soon too. Do you have precut masks? If no, have read of page 2 of my Buffalo build (In the Navy GB), where I used pre-painted foil strips to do the canopy frame - might be of some use to you? Masking the Buffalo canopy is a right pain..... F2A-2 Build Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, LDSModeller said: Do you have precut masks? If no, have read of page 2 of my Buffalo build (In the Navy GB), where I used pre-painted foil strips to do the canopy frame - might be of some use to you? Masking the Buffalo canopy is a right pain..... F2A-2 Build Regards Alan Hi Alan Your link took me to an amazing site about New Zealanders in the RAF, many thanks. I'll keep that till this evening and enjoy reading it with a glass of Highland Park ! Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: Your link took me to an amazing site about New Zealanders in the RAF, many thanks. Hi Pat, I hope you Enjoy the Other link information, hopefully this one will take you to my Buffalo build F2A-2 Build Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Bit of filling last night, should attach the engine later today Cheers Pat 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Looking good Pat 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Yes Pat, that is looking great. It is amazing how these older kits can still scrub up well with a bit of care. You are doing a grand job with it! Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 I managed to do a bit more to the Buffalo today Please note the already lost tailwheel ! The green isn't too bad but the brown will definitely need a second coat, Oh and yes I have started masking the canopy. cheers Pat 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 That's looking pretty nice Pat, yes I believe a second coat of Brown would do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 I hadn't realised I have not been updating this one, so hears a news flash it's finished ! Hope you like it cheers Pat 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Great result Pat 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Looks great Pat and I like the opened canopy,....... those canopy frame lines very well done too! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Good to see the Brewster finished Pat. Edited February 18, 2021 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 She’s come up very well Pat. Congratulations on a great build. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Nice build Pat, it really looks the part. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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