giemme Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 51 minutes ago, CedB said: What do you guys use? Alclad Aqua Gloss. I'm sure you know, but you don't want any dust around when you do this; I spray a full airbrush cup of water in my spray booth and the surroundings before I commit to airbrushing the gloss clear coat, so that most of the dust particles in the air get caught and fall down. HTH Ciao 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 2 hours ago, CedB said: What do you guys use? +1 on the Alclad Aqua Gloss. Sprays straight out of the bottle, levels nicely, is touch dry in about 15 minutes and cleans out with water. One word of warning though. Read the instructions which tell you not to shake the bottle. Goes against the grain and you have to restrain yourself. Cheers, Alistair 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Warning. Ced appears to be about to follow advice. Is there a designated shelter handy? I have seen many claims for spraying Clear, but it has always been unsatisfactory for me. A vote for following Giorgio's advice here Ced. 👍 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis95 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 3 hours ago, perdu said: have seen many claims for spraying Clear, but it has always been unsatisfactory for me. The use of Klear always baffles me. Sure, I'll buy 4 tubs of different brown powder at £6 a tub to use to dust tyres on my £30 1/48 Spitfire and 3 x the kits value in aftermarket. As well as 3 or 4 different brands of EGSG at £3 a pot to try to get the shade to the exact reg I'm building. But modelling gloss coat you need for most models? Nah, just use a flooring product. Modelling stuff is overpriced. Baffling. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 7 hours ago, CedB said: What do you guys use? Mr. Color GX UV Cut Gloss Super Clear (#GX112) thinned with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner. I was attracted by how many words are necessary to describe it. But the combo rocks - I wouldn't use anything else. Cheers, Bill 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Navy Bird said: Mr. Color GX UV Cut Gloss Super Clear (#GX112) thinned with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner. I've started using that recently with great results. Previously I used Alclad Clear as many others mentioned above but I was not impressed by it's coverage, nor it's durability 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 11 hours ago, CedB said: What do you guys use? I always go back to Tamiya TS-13 rattle can. A bit pricy but it always works for me. @giemme that water spray idea is inspired. 👌 oh and nearly forgot. The swift is looking amazing. Aaand a new build to boot. Blimey you must be feeling better. 🙌 Johnny. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 It's looking great Ced, and glad you've bounced back. I always apply thinned (with distilled water) Klear/Future with a brush. It self levels and dries quickly and brush marks have never been a problem. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 17 hours ago, giemme said: Alclad Aqua Gloss. I'm sure you know, but you don't want any dust around when you do this; I spray a full airbrush cup of water in my spray booth and the surroundings before I commit to airbrushing the gloss clear coat, so that most of the dust particles in the air get caught and fall down. HTH Ciao Great tip Giorgio - thank you CJP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 On 22/02/2021 at 10:29, giemme said: Alclad Aqua Gloss. I'm sure you know, but you don't want any dust around when you do this; I spray a full airbrush cup of water in my spray booth and the surroundings before I commit to airbrushing the gloss clear coat, so that most of the dust particles in the air get caught and fall down. HTH Ciao Thanks Giorgio - great tip On 22/02/2021 at 12:32, AliGauld said: +1 on the Alclad Aqua Gloss. Sprays straight out of the bottle, levels nicely, is touch dry in about 15 minutes and cleans out with water. One word of warning though. Read the instructions which tell you not to shake the bottle. Goes against the grain and you have to restrain yourself. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Ali, another vote for Aqua Gloss I guess shaking the bottle would introduce bubbles eh? On 22/02/2021 at 12:46, perdu said: Warning. Ced appears to be about to follow advice. Is there a designated shelter handy? I have seen many claims for spraying Clear, but it has always been unsatisfactory for me. A vote for following Giorgio's advice here Ced. 👍 Thanks Bill - yep, eventually things sink into my thick skull On 22/02/2021 at 16:06, Lewis95 said: The use of Klear always baffles me. Sure, I'll buy 4 tubs of different brown powder at £6 a tub to use to dust tyres on my £30 1/48 Spitfire and 3 x the kits value in aftermarket. As well as 3 or 4 different brands of EGSG at £3 a pot to try to get the shade to the exact reg I'm building. But modelling gloss coat you need for most models? Nah, just use a flooring product. Modelling stuff is overpriced. Baffling. Good point Lewis I think the idea is that Klear is designed to be hard wearing. Maybe. On 22/02/2021 at 16:59, Navy Bird said: Mr. Color GX UV Cut Gloss Super Clear (#GX112) thinned with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner. I was attracted by how many words are necessary to describe it. But the combo rocks - I wouldn't use anything else. Cheers, Bill On 22/02/2021 at 18:13, hendie said: I've started using that recently with great results. Previously I used Alclad Clear as many others mentioned above but I was not impressed by it's coverage, nor it's durability Thanks Bill and Hendie. Is that smelly stuff? On 22/02/2021 at 21:13, The Spadgent said: I always go back to Tamiya TS-13 rattle can. A bit pricy but it always works for me. @giemme that water spray idea is inspired. 👌 oh and nearly forgot. The swift is looking amazing. Aaand a new build to boot. Blimey you must be feeling better. 🙌 Johnny. Thanks Johnny On 22/02/2021 at 23:30, Cookenbacher said: It's looking great Ced, and glad you've bounced back. I always apply thinned (with distilled water) Klear/Future with a brush. It self levels and dries quickly and brush marks have never been a problem. Aha, that's where I got the idea then Cookie Sort of works for me although I sometimes have problems with pooling or bad coverage. I think I'll try the Aqua Gloss. On 23/02/2021 at 04:03, CJP said: Great tip Giorgio - thank you CJP Seconded! Bottom done (fnaar!) Looks easy, but the serials are in three parts! Luckily the large one is shaped around the wheel doors so it's not too hard to position them. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Nice bottom (fnaar!) Seriously, though, looking very good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Praise the lord, the destructions correctly depict the serials properly. Right wing, flying towards the viewer reads from the front on approach. Left wing ditto on departure. Looking extremely swish in the lovely blue-bottomed attire. (Awaits customary fnnaars from the usual sus...) 🤭🤭🤭 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 hours ago, CedB said: Looks easy, but the serials are in three parts! Masks to paint them on would be in one piece... just saying.... All jokes aside, smart looking decal job, Ced Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 4 hours ago, CedB said: Thanks Bill and Hendie. Is that smelly stuff? If it ain't smelly, you're not modelling hard enough! (Yeah, there's an odor but not as bad as Mr. Color.) Cheers, Bill 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 4 hours ago, perdu said: Praise the lord, the destructions correctly depict the serials properly. Right wing, flying towards the viewer reads from the front on approach. Left wing ditto on departure. A bit like posh dining with the full array of cutlery - work from the outside in. (the serial reads from the wingtip to the fuselage) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 No sign of any film showing. Excellent! It really is a beautiful shape, shame about the tank. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 On 24/02/2021 at 11:41, 2996 Victor said: Nice bottom (fnaar!) Seriously, though, looking very good Thanks Mark On 24/02/2021 at 12:22, perdu said: Praise the lord, the destructions correctly depict the serials properly. Right wing, flying towards the viewer reads from the front on approach. Left wing ditto on departure. Looking extremely swish in the lovely blue-bottomed attire. (Awaits customary fnnaars from the usual sus...) 🤭🤭🤭 Thanks Bill - almost (see below) On 24/02/2021 at 14:13, giemme said: Masks to paint them on would be in one piece... just saying.... All jokes aside, smart looking decal job, Ced Ciao Oh, you… On 24/02/2021 at 16:05, Navy Bird said: If it ain't smelly, you're not modelling hard enough! (Yeah, there's an odor but not as bad as Mr. Color.) Cheers, Bill 23 hours ago, Steve Coombs said: A bit like posh dining with the full array of cutlery - work from the outside in. (the serial reads from the wingtip to the fuselage) Thanks Steve, good tip 23 hours ago, Biggles87 said: No sign of any film showing. Excellent! It really is a beautiful shape, shame about the tank. John Ah, you say that John, but on closer inspection… Admittedly you have to get really close or look from a specific angle, but there nonetheless. Just over the panel lines so a quick cut with a blade and some MicroSol and it's gone. Main transfers on: Now just the stencils. I hate stencils. Just the big ones - if I can't read 'em, they're toast. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 14 minutes ago, CedB said: Oh, you… Keep going, decals looking good on the top side too And the stencils add a lot of realism to the model, BTW - just saying... Ciao 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Agreed Stencils are the devils gift to modelling, but I was also born in Aberdeen and so feel like I've paid for them I'm using them. The Swift is looking beautiful looking forward to the final unveiling. Cheers, Alistair 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Looking good Mr B.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Hi Ced! Nice paint job now and great decalling (Don't like this stage at all at any kind till it worked well). Soon for the Rfi I guess. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Great catch with the serials Ced, I understand your phobia for adding stencils. I do, I really do. So much that I have 295ish Airfix stickers in a kit that I may just move along to the next user. Might be you. 🤭🤭 I've got Ali's intake bleed set too... Fancy a 'toom? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Looking really good now Ced, almost a done thing. I especially like it's blue undie(side) Steve. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 On 25/02/2021 at 16:22, CedB said: Must resist getting one!!!!!😱😱😱 She looks amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 On 25/02/2021 at 16:37, giemme said: Keep going, decals looking good on the top side too And the stencils add a lot of realism to the model, BTW - just saying... Ciao Oh OK, just for you… On 25/02/2021 at 16:53, AliGauld said: Agreed Stencils are the devils gift to modelling, but I was also born in Aberdeen and so feel like I've paid for them I'm using them. The Swift is looking beautiful looking forward to the final unveiling. Cheers, Alistair That's another angle Ali On 25/02/2021 at 21:11, Leonl said: Looking good Mr B.... Thanks Leon On 25/02/2021 at 21:28, bbudde said: Hi Ced! Nice paint job now and great decalling (Don't like this stage at all at any kind till it worked well). Soon for the Rfi I guess. Cheers Thanks Ben If I can keep the stencils going… On 26/02/2021 at 08:42, perdu said: Great catch with the serials Ced, I understand your phobia for adding stencils. I do, I really do. So much that I have 295ish Airfix stickers in a kit that I may just move along to the next user. Might be you. 🤭🤭 I've got Ali's intake bleed set too... Fancy a 'toom? Thanks Bill, but I've done one of those and I don't want another! On 26/02/2021 at 09:24, stevehnz said: Looking really good now Ced, almost a done thing. I especially like it's blue undie(side) Steve. Nice isn't it Steve? Nothing like a nice bottom (fnaar!) 15 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Must resist getting one!!!!!😱😱😱 She looks amazing! Ah, well, far be it from me to tempt you Jont Port side and top done: I only left three off. Can you see where? Of course not… 13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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