AliGauld Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 I spent this morning trying to think of the best way forward and after a little sanding and reshaping of the connectors this happened. And I couldn't resist doing this. There seems to be a slight bow in the struts which I'm assuming is because of the dry fit and there only being masking tape holding the wings in. Some paint later to check all the seams and if that's good then some colour. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 And there's a Lizzie! Great progress, Alistair, can't wait to see some camo on this Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Oooooo lovely, once the wings are glued on hopefully it will keep the struts from bowing. Looks great . Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: And there's a Lizzie! Great progress, Alistair, can't wait to see some camo on this Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, I'm looking forward to getting some more paint on too. There might not be much progress for a wee while as I'm on for 10 straight shifts at work but I'll do what I can. 8 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Oooooo lovely, once the wings are glued on hopefully it will keep the struts from bowing. Looks great . Chris Thanks Chris. I have a cunning plan involving lego and scraping to help keep them as straight as possible while they glue. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 This morning whilst watching the golf some Colourcoats Night Bomber Black has been sprayed. I'll let that completely dry and then mask off for the fuselage colours. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Alistair 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 That's coming together very nicely Alistair Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, Stew Dapple said: That's coming together very nicely Alistair Cheers, Stew Thanks very much, Stew. Now I've got some colour going on it's starting to look a bit better. I've got plenty of chances to stuff it up though. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Looking great, Alistair, and the camouflage colours will really pop against the black! Great work as always! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 32 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Looking great, Alistair, and the camouflage colours will really pop against the black! Great work as always! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark. It just feel good to get back to it. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Ooooooo some paint, looking good fella glad to see you back on it. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Ooooooo some paint, looking good fella glad to see you back on it. Chris Thanks Chris, It was a long 11 days but now I'm not back at work until next Thursday. Itching to get on with things. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Looking good! BTW, the nose of the fuel tank was apparently not matte, See https://harringtonmuseum.org.uk/tempsford-airfield/ as one example, but other photos are consistent in this regard I used a satin color for the nose and tail fairings with matte for the central portion. FWIW, I somewhere got the notion the tank was black v. night aircraft bottom surfaces, but I cannot identify the source of that notion. HTH -- dnl 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 1 minute ago, dnl42 said: Looking good! BTW, the nose of the fuel tank was apparently not matte, See https://harringtonmuseum.org.uk/tempsford-airfield/ as one example, but other photos are consistent in this regard I used a satin color for the nose and tail fairings with matte for the central portion. FWIW, I somewhere got the notion the tank was black v. night aircraft bottom surfaces, but I cannot identify the source of that notion. HTH -- dnl Thanks very much and I'll get the fuel tank sorted. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Masking, Colourcoats Medium Sea Grey and FAA/RAF Yellow applied. Some Dark Green tomorrow. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Chris, It was a long 11 days but now I'm not back at work until next Thursday. Itching to get on with things. Cheers, Alistair You are certainly making up for it now !!! Great work Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 36 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: You are certainly making up for it now !!! Great work Chris Thanks for your kind words, Chris Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 Masking up for the Dark Green with on of my favourite tools. You have to be quick with this stuff though as it starts to droop quite quickly. Masking off. Some paint lift from the photoetch and a couple of touch ups. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 And finally for today I think. Some Xtreme Metal Steel applied. I may do some light discolouration later if I can get the energy up. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Looking good Alistair, very nice indeed. Great work fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 1 minute ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking good Alistair, very nice indeed. Great work fella Chris Thanks Chris, Very kind of you. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 A slight discolouration with Citadel Seraphim Sepia wash on the collector ring. It's a lot less solid and coloured in person. I also touched up the bit that required it. So, once that's dry I'll hit the separate pieces with a clear coat and get some transfers on. My thinking here being that if I get all the bits decaled and then clear coated I'll be able to unmask the canopy without struggling around those delicate struts. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, AliGauld said: My thinking here being that if I get all the bits decaled and then clear coated I'll be able to unmask the canopy without struggling around those delicate struts. Forward planning It's the key to success, or to an easier life Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Stew Dapple said: Forward planning It's the key to success, or to an easier life Cheers, Stew I must admit the easy life route is the one I'm striving towards. I would point you towards Side Two Track One of The Pistols Debut Album. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 The Lizzie was clear coated last night and transfers stuck on this afternoon while the yellow is drying on the Storch. I've hit them with some softener but as they were already bedding in really well I think that will do it. Once they've dried a bit.......Stencils. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Stencilling done. Phew. One to go but it needs to go on the canopy after unmasking. Clear coat tomorrow. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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