bigbadbadge Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 10 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: So sorry to hear that, Chris, but frustration is a real mojo-sapper. This Seafire and the Nomad are absolutely superb, and it would be a such a shame to undo all your fabulous work. I'm sure you'll overcome the issues with the wash soon! Cheers, Mark 44 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Do you think it actually needs a panel line wash Chris? It looks really good to me as it is and a good matt coat may just finish it off nicely, especially with some minor pastel weathering? I'm not far off finishing the 72nd Seafire 1b that Mark @2996 Victor kindly sent me (& apologies Mark for the time it's taking, been spending too much time playing with my car models ) & I recently gave that a panel line wash. I know it's a smaller scale but tbh afterwards I think I may have overdone it & it would have been better without.... Just a thought. Keith Thanks Mark and Keith I have had a bit of a think about it and managed to get some lines rescribed and will go over the ones with decals on with a scalpel blade to see if that helps, Stuart @Courageous suggested oils which I used to use anyway and use a brush to wipe away any excess, which is what I used to do tooso will go back to doing that instead of the enamel wash I used on these, I used them on the FAA Beau and they worked a treat. So will go back to the oils. Thanks guys Chris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Looking forward to seeing the results, Chris 4 hours ago, keefr22 said: I'm not far off finishing the 72nd Seafire 1b It'll be great to see it, Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: So will go back to the oils. Great stuff, the Seafire looks far too good for the shelf of doom....!! K 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 1 hour ago, 2996 Victor said: Looking forward to seeing the results, Chris It'll be great to see it, Keith Thanks Mark. Ooooooo yes definitely will be great to see it Keith 56 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Great stuff, the Seafire looks far too good for the shelf of doom....!! K Thanks Keith, will see what I can do. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 AHA! I'm on the right thread now. Doh! Yes, nice Seafire. Like the Beaufighter, it makes a nice change. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 16 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: AHA! I'm on the right thread now. Doh! Yes, nice Seafire. Like the Beaufighter, it makes a nice change. Thanks Pete and thanks for the Props too, looking forward to a bit of whittling now. I have had some fun with the Seafire, but am pleased to say it is very nearly finished. Very chuffed with the Beaufighter , always wanted to do an FAA Mk.II after seing one built by TonyOT some years ago. Loads more FAA builds to come. Thanks Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 12 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Thanks Pete and thanks for the Props too, looking forward to a bit of whittling now. I have had some fun with the Seafire, but am pleased to say it is very nearly finished. Very chuffed with the Beaufighter , always wanted to do an FAA Mk.II after seing one built by TonyOT some years ago. Loads more FAA builds to come. Thanks Chris Chris, This mojo is a pesky business, isn't it?Glad to hear that you persisted - look forward to seeing the Seafire (and the Nomad?!) Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 7 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, This mojo is a pesky business, isn't it?Glad to hear that you persisted - look forward to seeing the Seafire (and the Nomad?!) Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, crikey yes it is, I am nearly there now, will get them both done in the next few days and I can get some fresh plastic on the bench. Now I have a prop or two kindly sent by Pete, I can commence my Sea Gladiator build with extras and might add a Firefly to the mix too. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Sounds interesting, Chris: definitely looking forward to the Glad, and a Firefly would be a nice addition, too! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 3 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Sounds interesting, Chris: definitely looking forward to the Glad, and a Firefly would be a nice addition, too! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark really looking forward to these ones, the Firefly will be wings Folded too. Might do another Martlet as well. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 "...I get knocked down But I get up again...!" ⬆️🌈😇 🎼🎵🎵🎶 I've just been catching up on this epic journal, Chris. I'm mentally regrouping too after some Frog kit bashing in the Frog Group Build. It can all get a bit trying.. .🤪 And it can be too much time spent with a project. The plane looks enviably great 👍. You could take a break from it I suppose but I think you're back on the case now. Pin wash .....? Does grubby finger marks count as a pin wash??😅 If so, I'm sorted thanks 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, rob Lyttle said: "...I get knocked down But I get up again...!" ⬆️🌈😇 🎼🎵🎵🎶 I've just been catching up on this epic journal, Chris. I'm mentally regrouping too after some Frog kit bashing in the Frog Group Build. It can all get a bit trying.. .🤪 And it can be too much time spent with a project. The plane looks enviably great 👍. You could take a break from it I suppose but I think you're back on the case now. Pin wash .....? Does grubby finger marks count as a pin wash??😅 If so, I'm sorted thanks Thanks Rob , I am feeling the mojo levels are getting back to normal and looking forward to the next builds. The Seafire has been a bit of a pain with the wash and I have done what I can with it and once the Matt Varnish is dry I will add some chipping and staining then can call this one done. Grubby fingers, like it. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Hi Chris - glad you are bouncing back - I look forward to see your Firefly/folded wings build - I have a couple with the Wolfpack wingfolds buried in the stash to do someday! Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 6 hours ago, CJP said: Hi Chris - glad you are bouncing back - I look forward to see your Firefly/folded wings build - I have a couple with the Wolfpack wingfolds buried in the stash to do someday! Chris Thanks Chris, getting there now . Really looking forward to the Firebox , the wolf pack wingfold does look very nice, it's all cut from it's pouring stubbs and ready to go. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Glad to hear you've got the mojo back a bit Chris, Looking forward to where you take it. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 9 hours ago, AliGauld said: Glad to hear you've got the mojo back a bit Chris, Looking forward to where you take it. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, nearly there now with the Mojo and the Seafire, just some last weathering now. Looking forward to starting the Sea Gladiator and Firebox. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 12 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking forward to starting the Sea Gladiator and Firebox. Oh Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Too bad about the panel line wash, but it seems that you've got it worked out. I'm always a fan of pencil for panel lines -- I've got quite a few builds where I've used it -- but it does take some getting used to in order to get the effect you want. Otherwise, it looks superb! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 40 minutes ago, opus999 said: Too bad about the panel line wash, but it seems that you've got it worked out. I'm always a fan of pencil for panel lines -- I've got quite a few builds where I've used it -- but it does take some getting used to in order to get the effect you want. Otherwise, it looks superb! I like your pencil panel lines Opus999, I first saw it on your Mig 23, I think and was very impressed. I have managed to dort out with the oil wash and may possibly finish the Seafire and the Nomad tonight. They don't look too bad now. Thanks Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 Hi all Wahoo, finally finished the Seafire, although the sliding part of the canopy was a bit tight on the fuselage and crazed across the top so have pulled it off after the photos and glued on a Tamiya one and so need to paint that up. I will get some RFI pics done at some point soon, very busy at the mo at work and trying to get my car rebuilt and gave a Retros Run in the morning and another next week, crikey there are not enough hours in a day!!! Thanks to you all for the support and encouragement, this one ended up sapping the mojo a bit , glad it didn't end up on the shelf of doom though. Chris 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Chris, Great to see the Seafire finished - you are surely kicking the goals! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 8 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, Great to see the Seafire finished - you are surely kicking the goals! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, pleased I didn't shelve it and very glad it's over the line too, can't waitvto start on the next ones now. Thanks for your support and encouragement along the way fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 The Seafire is looking amazing, Chris, absolutely superb! Shame about the canopy but good to know you've got a replacement already in place. This has been a great build to follow with lots of inspiration Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 7 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: The Seafire is looking amazing, Chris, absolutely superb! Shame about the canopy but good to know you've got a replacement already in place. This has been a great build to follow with lots of inspiration Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, that is really kind. Thank you for your support and encouragement too. I hope you enjoy building your Seafire too. Yes thank goodness for spare Tamiya canopy sections. Just gotcto paint it now without knocking the aerial mast. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Smashing result and a lovely scheme with the big US-style markings. Regards, Adrian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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