bigbadbadge Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Johnson said: Can't add to what's been said Chris, but looks great! Thanks Rob, I've struggled to get a hard edge without a ridge. Cheers, Thanks Charlie, with the brushwork I mask for the first coat and then take themask away and then paint up to the line , that way the ridge is minimal. 4 hours ago, keefr22 said: All I can say is - don't hold your breath....!! Seriosly hope it'll be in the next couple of weeks, but hoping to get to Telford again this year so working on trying to finish a couple of things for that and also a couple for the next club comp.. K No worries Keith , hope you have a great time in Telford, I can wait to see the Seafire. Still got plenty of Seafires in the stash yet. 4 hours ago, Zephyr91 said: Just a quick response (apologies Chris for hijack) - maybe I was just lucky Charlie. I've just gone and checked on the models and don't seem to have suffered that outcome, but as I said, probably just lucky.. I also took on board a tip or 2 from the Sovreign Models/Colourcoats "How to do it" videos including reducing the airbrush pressure. I think I'd been doing what was referred to as "power hosing" the colour on. Cheers Rob No worries Rob. Thanks guys Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 7 hours ago, AliGauld said: Very nicely done and explained so that idiots like me can follow along. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, I look to your paint as inspiration. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I’ll just pipe up and add my own wow; being another one of the band of admirers of your painting skills (and patience), Chris. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Chris, Superb work - this really is going to be a beauty! You may just have convinced me to start a BPF build... Cheers, Roger 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Fritag said: I’ll just pipe up and add my own wow; being another one of the band of admirers of your painting skills (and patience), Chris. Thanks Steve, very kind .pleased with it so far. 1 hour ago, Dunny said: Chris, Superb work - this really is going to be a beauty! You may just have convinced me to start a BPF build... Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, very kind too, ooooooo yeah, go on fella. Thanks guys Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Hi all Decals on the Seafire had some fun with the wing roundels but got them down as best as possible. Will let everything set tonight and get some oil washing done soon. Thanks for looking in Chris 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Looking marvellous, Chris, absolutely stunning! You're almost done, I'd say! Mark 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 38 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Looking marvellous, Chris, absolutely stunning! You're almost done, I'd say! Mark Thanks Mark, pleased with this one now . Can't wait to get it sealed, oh and better add a dot filter before it gets a wash. Hopefully not too far to go now. Thanks Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Looks very good Chris. The weathering will bring it to life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Nicely done Chris, Looks fantastic now and the oil work will just bring it to life. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Chris, That looks quite lovely - will look lovely with a wash... Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 4 hours ago, Johnson said: Looks very good Chris. The weathering will bring it to life. Thanks Charlie weathering will be starting later, can't wait to get going on that. 4 hours ago, AliGauld said: Nicely done Chris, Looks fantastic now and the oil work will just bring it to life. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, will start with a dot filter session tonight hopefully. 3 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, That looks quite lovely - will look lovely with a wash... Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger , just love the scheme and weathering is great fun, looking forward to this. Thanks guys Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Wonderful Chris, just wonderful! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 48 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Wonderful Chris, just wonderful! Keith Thanks Keith, very kind, very pleased with it so far. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Glad I didn’t miss too much of this one. The decals look fine to me, what was the issue with the wing roundels? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Looks great! They certainly liked a big wing roundel. Regards, Adrian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 2 hours ago, mark.au said: Glad I didn’t miss too much of this one. The decals look fine to me, what was the issue with the wing roundels? Thanks Mark, the Piper has taken a lot of my time up so the poor old Seafire has taken a back seat 🙄. The roundels creased a bit around the lumps and bumps, despite slitting the decals and some bits were cut away and painted over. Once the weathering is done will see what they look like as it's all very glossy at the mo. 2 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Looks great! They certainly liked a big wing roundel. Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, crikey yes, they are huge. I fo like the BPF schemes , yhe meet one is having the roundels with bars. Thanks guys Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Chris, that Seafire is terrific! I recently stumbled on this thread and just now noticed there are 93 pages! I'm not sure how long it will take to get through them all... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 hours ago, opus999 said: Chris, that Seafire is terrific! I recently stumbled on this thread and just now noticed there are 93 pages! I'm not sure how long it will take to get through them It's a fantastic thread, so much to enjoy and be inspired by. I've bookmarked points where specific builds start, ones I know I'll be referring to! Cheers, Mark 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 4 hours ago, opus999 said: Chris, that Seafire is terrific! I recently stumbled on this thread and just now noticed there are 93 pages! I'm not sure how long it will take to get through them all... Hi Opus999, thank you so much, very kind. Yes it's gotten to be a bit of a beast. I was thinking of ending it, but was asked not to so have continued, it may help someone too which will be a lovely thought. Don't feel you have to read the whole thing😄 2 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: It's a fantastic thread, so much to enjoy and be inspired by. I've bookmarked points where specific builds start, ones I know I'll be referring to! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, tgat is really kind, if it helps you with anything then I am really happy about that. Thanks guys for the generous comments Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 7 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Don't feel you have to read the whole thing😄 Yeah... But I'm so curious now! 😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 57 minutes ago, opus999 said: Yeah... But I'm so curious now! 😁 😄Thanks Opus999 Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 Hi all The oil wash was attempted on the Seafire and worked mostly although some came out whilst wiping off the excess. So I have gone over the affected panel lines with the Olfa P cutterto deepen them and will repeat the wash 🙄 Fingers crossed it works this time. Thanks for looking in Chris 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Looking good, Chris, The wash will no doubt be grand in the rescribed lines. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 27, 2023 Author Share Posted October 27, 2023 18 hours ago, AliGauld said: Looking good, Chris, The wash will no doubt be grand in the rescribed lines. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, I am pleased to say it worked well and gun patches on on the wing leading edges now, will be matt coating and sorting final assembly/weathering next. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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