k5054nz Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 On 12/16/2021 at 8:41 PM, The Spadgent said: I can highly recommend the Vallejo metallic acrylics. I do only use acrylics so they fit really well for me. Hope you get that fury back up and running. 😀 They are the only ones I use really. “Acrylic metal colour” Acrylicos Vallejo 32 ml"Dull Aluminium" Metal Color https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B012A940OK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QKTHY6VQDTNH0J45S0K9 it’s called dull, aluminum but if you spray it wet it comes up really shiny. Lovely stuff. You can top coat the their metallic varnish too. 😀 Thank you Johnny! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 Not so much an update but a wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas. Now the gifts are out of the spare room I can get some bench time. 🤫😉😀. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎅 Johnny. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Super job on the nose! Happy Christmas. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Red Sox Fan Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Johnny, 1st, so glad you are ok--its been a while🙌. Speaking of a while, just found this thread--dont know how I missed it, but now tagging along if you don mind. I am getting 3D printer envy 🙂 Best, Erwin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 On 16/12/2021 at 08:07, giemme said: Thanks John That's the effect I was after when using Vallejo Chrome, but it didn't quite work that way.... Ciao It’s really strange but I get a more shiny effect with dull Aluminium than I do with the chrome. 🤷 On 16/12/2021 at 16:41, SafetyDad said: Super job on your shiny nose! I thought I would phrase my comment like that 'cos it's Christmas Seriously - excellent metal lookalike. Very convincing indeed! SD Thanks. 😀 On 17/12/2021 at 22:00, Lewis95 said: Superb as always buddy! To kind . Thankyou. 🤩 On 18/12/2021 at 20:52, k5054nz said: Thank you Johnny! welcome. 🙌 On 25/12/2021 at 09:04, AdrianMF said: Super job on the nose! Happy Christmas. Regards, Adrian And to you dear boy. On 04/01/2022 at 05:07, VT Red Sox Fan said: Johnny, 1st, so glad you are ok--its been a while🙌. Speaking of a while, just found this thread--dont know how I missed it, but now tagging along if you don mind. I am getting 3D printer envy 🙂 Best, Erwin Welcome aboard. Hope you enjoy the rest of the ride. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 First post of the new year. Still no RFIs in the bag. 😬 lots of hurdles over Christmas. Covid stopped Christmas dinner with the family literally an hour before we were about to receive everyone. My folks are getting rather frail so I’ve been running around a lot looking after them leaving precious little time for other things. It’s nothing too bad simply life throwing what it has in store in my general direction. I did manage to bag a PS5 from the wife so I did spend a some rest time playing video games. Resident evil Village is wonderful. 😍🖤 With life slowly getting back on its feet, I wondered into BritModeller to remind me of why I love modelling. Lots of lovely work been going on but I think it was reading Bill’s @perdu’s Helicopter thread that got my juices flowing again. So today after fixing some curtains at my parents turned into a bench day. 🤩 The Demon has had its post shade. Tough to see in that shot but you can just see where I sprayed the smoke. Really picked out the panels and lines. The wings I’m happy with too. A top coat added and we’re ready for decals. I forgot how therapeutic these can be. 😇 There aren’t that many decals so in no time. Even the wheel ones got used. Pipes got a blast of primer! Another top coat on the main parts and we’re in the Flory Zone. That’ll need to dry. Sorry for the snails pace but owt is better than nowt. All comments welcome. Happy modelling chums. Johnny. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Glad to see you back Johnny, and in good form too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Yep. Me too SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Red Sox Fan Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Johnny, glad to see you back, great to catch up and it is turning into a stunner! Best, Erwin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Wow, I really like your polished metalwork. This is turning out to be a real masterclass. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Excellent progress, Johnny! Great to see you back at the bench Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Looks lovely! That picture of the painted wing in crocodile clips had me wincing a bit... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Looking very sweet indeed! (The model, not you, just in case anyone gets the wrong idea!) Happy New Year! Ian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I was only thinking yesterday that I hadn't seen you on BM in while... Good to see your return and the Demon does indeed look sweet! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Nice to have you back. The Demon looks terrific! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Really smashing work on this old baby Johnny, a triumph coming down the way and I'm glad we watched it. 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Wow Johnny, welcome back indeed and that Demon is looking superb! Terry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 This does look lovely Johnny. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis95 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Looks great! Though I'm curious as to why you Flory parts individually (recalling your past builds here) as surely that means none gets around the joins of parts (where pipes are attached to the fuselage for example) or do you spread the grime from the part? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 On 16/01/2022 at 21:05, hendie said: Glad to see you back Johnny, and in good form too. Thanks. It’s a real pleasure. 🤩 On 16/01/2022 at 21:22, SafetyDad said: Yep. Me too SD Thanks. On 16/01/2022 at 23:47, VT Red Sox Fan said: Johnny, glad to see you back, great to catch up and it is turning into a stunner! Best, Erwin Thanks Erwin. On 16/01/2022 at 23:55, cngaero said: Wow, I really like your polished metalwork. This is turning out to be a real masterclass. Chris. Thank you. Not sure about master class but I’m glad you’re enjoying the build. 🙂 On 17/01/2022 at 10:08, giemme said: Excellent progress, Johnny! Great to see you back at the bench Ciao Thanks G. I really need to catch up with your builds too. 🤩 On 17/01/2022 at 10:57, AdrianMF said: Looks lovely! That picture of the painted wing in crocodile clips had me wincing a bit... Regards, Adrian Eek! I usually put tape on for protection. Bad me. 😬 luckily it was ok. On 17/01/2022 at 17:08, Brandy said: Looking very sweet indeed! (The model, not you, just in case anyone gets the wrong idea!) Happy New Year! Ian Ha! Thanks. HNY to you too. On 17/01/2022 at 19:01, Back in the Saddle said: I was only thinking yesterday that I hadn't seen you on BM in while... Good to see your return and the Demon does indeed look sweet! Thank you. Hopefully I’ll be getting more free time. 😀 21 hours ago, opus999 said: Nice to have you back. The Demon looks terrific! Thank you, too kind. 15 hours ago, perdu said: Really smashing work on this old baby Johnny, a triumph coming down the way and I'm glad we watched it. 👍 Thanks Bill. I need to get her finished before you start. I can’t be on the washing line with a Bill build. 😇 13 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Wow Johnny, welcome back indeed and that Demon is looking superb! Terry Why thank you sir. 8 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: This does look lovely Johnny. Great work Chris Thanks. 2 hours ago, Lewis95 said: Looks great! Though I'm curious as to why you Flory parts individually (recalling your past builds here) as surely that means none gets around the joins of parts (where pipes are attached to the fuselage for example) or do you spread the grime from the part? Thanks. I flory individual parts usually when it’s tough to get to said parts after gluing in place. Bi planes for instance are tricky buggers to get in all the nooks and crannies so a before flory is my preferred path. Also the struts are so small and delicate. Hope that helps. 😍 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 Hey guys. Thanks for all the lovely feedback. It’s so nice to be here again. I really need to manage my time better so I get more solid bench hours in. 😀 Luckily more has been done on the mini Demon. The nose gun / stick has been scratched and a little sight popped on. Should look ok painted and in place. The Flory got knocked right back leaving just the amount I wanted. The painted areas got a light Mat coat. Under. And over. Similar case with the main airframe. I had glossed to seal the flory then masked the nose to keep the treatments separate. I’m happy with that. The struts started going on. Tail first. Then the UC frame. One part at a time. The detail on the wheels popped out and is looking pretty good. The rest of the UC got glued and jiggled into place. I don’t believe the kit comes with clear parts so I made a little screen using thin plasticard cut to shape. Also added the belts from all that time ago. Construction is coming together now. A few bits still yet to have started but if I can get the main bulk to sit pretty I’m 80% of the way there. slightly unorthodox method for fitting the top wing but I’m sure it’ll be fine. We shall see. 🤞🤞🤞 Thanks for popping in. Take care and as always. Happy modelling. Johnny. 😀 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 The wing struts slope outwards as they go up. Looks like you might have to do some re-jigging. On my Airfix one, the tops of the struts are 103mm apart at the top and 85mm apart at the bottom. Sorry to bear bad tidings. I’m just the messenger… Regards, Adrian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Ooooh, My Dear Spad is back !! Just minutes before, I was about to PM you for having some news.... Then, I saw some pics on Flickr and 8 was relieved. Great job on the Demon !! Fingers crossed for you and yours Man !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Wow the details have really popped with the Flory wash , those wheels and the nose look amazing. I cannot seem to get on so well with the Flory washes and stick to oil washes but may have to re look at them. Great work Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 5 hours ago, AdrianMF said: The wing struts slope outwards as they go up. Looks like you might have to do some re-jigging. On my Airfix one, the tops of the struts are 103mm apart at the top and 85mm apart at the bottom. Sorry to bear bad tidings. I’m just the messenger… Regards, Adrian Not to worry. You can’t see it really on the pic but the pegs are holding the struts in the sloped position. I have roughly glued them holding the airframe above so only a few mm wiggle to be done. 😇 I remember when you built yours. 1 hour ago, corsaircorp said: Ooooh, My Dear Spad is back !! Just minutes before, I was about to PM you for having some news.... Then, I saw some pics on Flickr and 8 was relieved. Great job on the Demon !! Fingers crossed for you and yours Man !! Sincerely. CC Thanks CC. Sorry it’s been so long. I have some catching up to do it seems. I too have seen lots of Flickr action. Hope you’re all well. 🤩🙌 22 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Wow the details have really popped with the Flory wash , those wheels and the nose look amazing. I cannot seem to get on so well with the Flory washes and stick to oil washes but may have to re look at them. Great work Chris Thanks. Flory is a bit fickle. Some of my pots have gone a little “bitty” I think it’s due to contamination from brushes. I decant now before use. 😇 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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