psdavidson Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I'm doing a second build in a GB, I must be bonkers This time, it's a little bit bigger (oooh, missus) It's a relatively simple kit, but the paint work will need some careful masking I didn't take a standard sprue shot, but here they are, hung out to dry after a quick bath in soapy water They are the group in the middle. There's 2 other kits in there as well. the other truck may yet make an apperance. 🤞 Also, the chrome parts had a brief encounter with Mr Muscle, but soon parted company after the relationship lost its shine. The body had a bit of cleanup and was blasted with spray can primer I need to start mixing paint. I've also made a start on the chassis assembly. It looks like the kit will go together really quickly. that's good because the decals will need some time. More soon(ish) /P 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 welcome along with build #2 and what a nice colourful choice. I didn't expect to see a Kombi in the build but it's great to see one here. Yes the masking and printing will be where it's all at with this build. I like the drying rake, in sprue order I assume? Good luck with this build and I like the fact build #3 (?) is lurking in the photo as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 18 hours ago, trickyrich said: welcome along with build #2 and what a nice colourful choice. Thanks Rich 18 hours ago, trickyrich said: I like the fact build #3 (?) is lurking in the photo as well! Wish Granted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 I neglected to post a pic of the decal sheet so here in all their glory are the Egg Plane Girls The decals and "papercraft" on the left are for the Subaru truck /P 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 On 6/12/2022 at 10:01 PM, psdavidson said: Also, the chrome parts had a brief encounter with Mr Muscle, but soon parted company after the relationship lost its shine. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Nice to see this in the GB. I've got the 'Happy Valentine's' egg girl van in the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 A quick update for today, and it applies to both builds, but I'll only post here Primer has been sprayed on the rest of the plastic, and rattlecan black and white deployed where needed I can start slinging a few more bits together now that's done. The body colour for both vans needs to wait for more paint to arrive. It's due on Monday. More soon(ish) /P 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 The paint I was waiting for arrived, so work continues I mixed up both the upper and lower body colours. The lower body looks a lot more yellow than the box art but it's OK. The box art seems a more creamy shade. Anyway Paint has been applied Once I paint the upper body, there's very little left to be done. Some detail painting and chrome in places on the body. Then I can give it all a clear coat and start decorating. More soon(ish) /P 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 that's a lovely finish on the yellow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 16 hours ago, trickyrich said: that's a lovely finish on the yellow! Thanks Rich. The yellow paint did go on nicely, but..... It was niggling at me every time I looked at it. It wasn't really what I was aiming for, nowhere near the box art, so after a quick trip to Halfords it's been replaced Rover Arum White That's much more like it. The orange on the interior (Vauxhall Mustard Yellow) will also be used on the top half of the bodywork. More soon(ish) /P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 arr i see what you mean! Nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 "oh dear" were not the words I used. A bit of a 🏀 🏀 ⬆️ Not a major disaster, just a bit of overkill with the Halfords spray bombs the body shell is now being pickled in IPA and I'll start respraying at the weekend I should still have time More soon(ish) /P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 OH DEAR!!! That's a real shame you've had to start again. Clever idea to use a ziplock bag, help reduce the mess, now that is another clever idea I must remember. hopefully you'll have better luck with the next attempt, I hope so cause I really like this build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 Thanks Rich The ziploc keeps the mess down and helps prevent the IPA from evaporating as well Got the bodyhsell cleaned up and priming has started again There are a couple of blemishes on the top panel. not sure what's going on there. I'll be a bit more careful and try not to make the same mistake again More soon(ish) /P 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) Progress report I filed down those blemishes and re-coated with primer. After the primer had cured, I resprayed the bottom half with the Rover Arum White I apparently did not take pics, the mind must be going .... I spent some time this morning masking for the Vauxhall Mustard Yellow It's a bit tricky in places More paint was aimed at the model and set aside to dry More soon(ish) /P Edited July 23, 2022 by psdavidson overheated axle at Berrylands 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 Chuffed! More soon(ish) /P 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Oooo that looks very neat and tidy!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Great recovery on the paint. Good luck with the decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Nice paintin' Tex! I happen to know that the VW two-tone scheme can be challenging to mask 🙂 Well done, nice colour too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 38 minutes ago, JeroenS said: I happen to know that the VW two-tone scheme can be challenging to mask 🙂 Well done, nice colour too! Thanks Jeroen I was watching your build and saw the difficulties you had so I was paying close attention A sharp knife, a slow (un)steady hand and a willingness to ignore some of the ragged edges got me through The colours were the closest to the box art that I could find in vehicle spray cans since the suggested mixes in the instructions just looked wrong when I started spraying. It just wasn't the look I wanted. /P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 Decals started They're a bit worrying due to the size, but so far progress has been OK. I wound up with some strange brown spots on the roof after I applied the MicroSet. Fortunately they cleaned up with a damp cotton bud, but I've switched to Tamiya Mark Fit for this one Not much left to do now More soon(ish) /P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 This side was a lot trickier. There are some cut-outs in the main decal to allow for the handle and hinges, which need careful alignment Once it's properly settled, there are infill pieces to be put in place. More soon(ish) /P 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 They look good. I imagine you'll need a lie down now. Hope the dead Dornier gets better soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Pete in Lincs said: They look good. I imagine you'll need a lie down now. Hope the dead Dornier gets better soon. It was a little nerve-wracking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Allrighty The decal work is complete and I've almost finished the detail painting. The second pic is the side with the infill decals for the door handle and the hinges. They seem to have worked OK I had a couple of small tears lining thigs up but nothing drastic and it all pushed back into place. Decals this size are not an easy task if you don't get them positioned properly on the fist attempt Anyway, it's almost ready for final assembly More soon(ish) /P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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