Hewy Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 Hi all , Etch added ,Nacelles done, I'm not going ott on detailing Mostly assembled, the parts with the brass barrels will be done next, i didn't want to either knock them off or blast them with too much paint, In the mean time i built up the props and painted them,and painted the lg and kit wheels, i found out when trying to mask the canopy I'd got the wrong mask set , that, and the fact I've been out today to replenish my ww2 raf paints, after which i had a go at the undersides while i wait for the mask set to arrive , things went really well ,untill right at the end while applying some highlights a spill occurred on the fuselage stripes, phhhrhphh, but I'm happy with the days takings, it should be an easy fix, Also like a clumsy oaf i glued on the bomb mounts before paint, making it very difficult to mask, I'll tidy that up with the fuselage stripes, Cheers Glynn 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 That is some very nice work mate. Lovely smooth paint and I am sure you will be able to sort out that spill on the fuselage stripes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 19 minutes ago, modelling minion said: That is some very nice work mate. Lovely smooth paint and I am sure you will be able to sort out that spill on the fuselage stripes. Thanks pal, the geometry was the hardest bit, so a light wet sand with 1500 should leave enough of the previous stripes to follow for a remask , totally over the moon with how the paint went down ,a new mix for me ,tamiya paint , mixed mainly with ipa and a tiny dash of mr hobby rapid drying laquer thinner ,less smell than full on laquer mix and works an absolute treat,should be able to get the topside mainly done over the weekend , Picked up a revell halifax from mikes today, seen it a few times but thought it might come in handy one day, so it accompanied me home 🤗 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 42 minutes ago, Hewy said: Picked up a revell halifax from mikes today, seen it a few times but thought it might come in handy one day, so it accompanied me home 🤗 A sound policy mate, better safe than sorry.😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Hi Glynn, that is some outstanding paintwork, I'm no aircraft modeller but your pale grey underside has to be amongst the best I've seen. Still loving those wheels too btw! Cheers Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 6 hours ago, Jasper dog said: grey underside has to be amongst the best I've seen. Still loving those wheels too Theres no better than medium sea grey (and maybe a smidgion of white) and invasion stripes, a proper combination👍 cheers darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Great paint work Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Hockeyboy76 said: Great paint work Glynn Thanks H, glad you like it pal ,no pics yes but I've finally got the canopy masked in and roughed the green on the top,and I'm in the process of masking that to finish off with the msg, plus other touch ups to the stripes 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Drover Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 6:46 AM, Hewy said: Thanks , much appreciated , although i was a bit disappointed that the eduard cockpit etch set didn't include any pe for the transmitter and receiver , I've done a bit more today in readiness for getting it all together First off I've got the cockpit installed And closed up the fuselage halfs not much of this will ever be seen again , and I'm in the process of sorting the seams Got the pe mudgaurds on the gear, and I've cut off the axle and drilled it out so i can put the wheels on after Unfortunately the bulged resin wheels i have for this kit don't even nearly fit , they're too wide once built up so I'll have to revert to the kit wheels Also I've got the pe radiator grills on Cheers all I've had the same problem with my resin wheels Hewy. It's too wide due to the hubs and not by a small amount either so I've had to revert to the kit items. Rather disappointed about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Drover Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 3:45 AM, Hewy said: Hi all , Etch added ,Nacelles done, I'm not going ott on detailing Mostly assembled, the parts with the brass barrels will be done next, i didn't want to either knock them off or blast them with too much paint, In the mean time i built up the props and painted them,and painted the lg and kit wheels, i found out when trying to mask the canopy I'd got the wrong mask set , that, and the fact I've been out today to replenish my ww2 raf paints, after which i had a go at the undersides while i wait for the mask set to arrive , things went really well ,untill right at the end while applying some highlights a spill occurred on the fuselage stripes, phhhrhphh, but I'm happy with the days takings, it should be an easy fix, Also like a clumsy oaf i glued on the bomb mounts before paint, making it very difficult to mask, I'll tidy that up with the fuselage stripes, Cheers Glynn Nice work Hewy. That's looking great. Love the D-Day stripes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 56 minutes ago, Mick Drover said: had the same problem with my resin wheels Hewy. It's too wide due to the hubs and not by a small amount either so I've had to revert to the kit items. even the tyre is too wide on my set, let alone the hub, thanks mick 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I know this kit well, it's almost making me want another go seeing you working it so well. The cockpit in particular is really smart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 beautiful work glynn, this promises to be a real gem. those PE mudguards are a great upgrade particularly. always felt that bit was a bit crude on the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Very nice work on the paint, I'm looking forward to seeing the topside James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 @Bertie Psmith @Dansk @81-er, thanks fellas your very kind ,paul i agree the pe mudgaurds do look good, and fit quite well which is always a bonus, Some paint on the top, i still have to redo the fuselage stripes, and there are a couple of areas that slipped under the masking radar 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 There's some good shading in that paintwork. A few masking fails are insignificant really. When you've touched them up, even it it's not a perfect match, they make the model look more real. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Really nice job on the upper surfaces Glynn, nicely faded paint work. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Lovely paintwork Glynn, nicely faded and clean crisp demarcation. I do like a nicely done Mosquito and I'm sure this won't disappoint! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 Paint job done, stripes repaired,all glossed up ready for decals Radiator flap broke off I didn't want to put both of the gun housing covers on for fear of damaging the brass barrels, they have been pre fit though so shouldnt be a problem, Plugged the props on for a look see 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Really nice Glynn, you have got a very nice gloss coat which should help the decals settle down very well. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Looking smart Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Lovely paintwork there James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Very very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Wonderful paint work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Inspiring stuff Glynn, brilliant paintwork. Almost tempted to have crack at one myself! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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