bigbadbadge Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 16 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Fantastic finish Chris. I still need to build my spitfire. I do t know why I haven’t got one. 🤔 the paint work is just exquisite. 👏👏👏 And your attention to detail is to be admired. The spit is fantastic too. Maybe a spot next for me? 🤔 Johnny. ps. As for the invasion stripes. I personally think another coat but don’t let me be your guide. You know my track record. Thanks Johnny there are some racking kits out there and what with your ability to 3D those excellent parts you do you could do a cracking model. Go on, you know you want to 😉 12 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Nicely done Chris, I'm in two minds about the white. There's part of me thinking that the translucent finish will look really good after the black and some light weathering on top. The big feardie in me would add more white just in case it doesn't look how I'd imagine it. The thing is I know you could give it more white afterwards with your superior painting skills. I'm rambling now but it's your kit you build it how you feel you want it. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, very kind of you indeed, I want to do the edges a bit raggedy too. Thanks guys, I have an idea to add some streaky areas to impart a rushed look. Watch this space. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Looking good Chris - I reckon the white could go another coat, Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Dunny said: Looking good Chris - I reckon the white could go another coat, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, yes I agree with you , Johnny and Alistair, will do another coat and will try to get it a bit patchy with some brushwork visible will see how it turns out😬 Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: will do another coat and will try to get it a bit patchy with some brushwork visible Sounds about right Chris. I thought possibly another light coat. What you have looks OK and when the black is on the contrast will make the white stand out more. A really super looking Spitfire, I love the exhaust staining. But... I am a little bit worried about the red crow bar. Cheers, 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: with some brushwork visible Not sure you're capable of that. . Cheers, Alistair 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Johnson said: Sounds about right Chris. I thought possibly another light coat. What you have looks OK and when the black is on the contrast will make the white stand out more. A really super looking Spitfire, I love the exhaust staining. But... I am a little bit worried about the red crow bar. Cheers, Thanks Charlie yes will definitely do another white coat but will ironically try and make it looked brushed on!!! The red crow bar will be repainted . I built this many years ago in the early naughties and dis not know better then🙄 32 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Not sure you're capable of that. . Cheers, Alistair 😄 thanks Alistair, it certainly goes against the grain and all I usually work towards🙄🤪 Thanks guys Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: I built this many years ago in the early naughties and dis not know better then🙄 Didn't we all! 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, Johnson said: Didn't we all! 😁 Aha, the crow bar, looks good though Charlie, one day I will go back and correct the wheels bays and red crowbars on my older ones !!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I’ve started painting my crowbars steel recently. I don’t know how neat you intend to make your stripes but for a ‘ hastily done ‘ finish I use household masking tape, scored then carefully torn so produce a slightly uneven edge. It works with airbrushed paint, but I haven’t tried it with brush painted yet. John. 🇺🇦 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Biggles87 said: I’ve started painting my crowbars steel recently. I don’t know how neat you intend to make your stripes but for a ‘ hastily done ‘ finish I use household masking tape, scored then carefully torn so produce a slightly uneven edge. It works with airbrushed paint, but I haven’t tried it with brush painted yet. John. 🇺🇦 Thanks John that's a great idea re the tape. I got caught out there with the crow bar, I have since painted it This is a set of stripes I did on a Mustang Mk.III and this shows what I did around the lettering and roundels Again this is a very old model so apologies for any inaccuracies. Thanks for the tip John might have to try that. Chris 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 On 10/28/2022 at 8:41 AM, bigbadbadge said: invasion stripes base coat added, not dure whether to coat again or just leave slightly translucent as looks sort of weathered ??? What do you guys think? Depends a bit on exactly when this represents, Chris. But, generally, any time after about 20 June the translucent look would work. Also worth noting is that quite commonly the stripes bled over the edges of code letters and roundels rather than stopped short, at least based on many of the photos of untouched up - freshly applied - invasion stripes. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them either way! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, mark.au said: Depends a bit on exactly when this represents, Chris. But, generally, any time after about 20 June the translucent look would work. Also worth noting is that quite commonly the stripes bled over the edges of code letters and roundels rather than stopped short, at least based on many of the photos of untouched up - freshly applied - invasion stripes. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them either way! Thanks Mark, I did end up doing another coat although quite patchy and hopefully will look okay, fingers crossed. Hopefully will get the black stripes on tomorrow , unless I play with the white a bit more🤔 Also will be adding the final bits and bobs to the Swordfish too. Chris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: hopefully will look okay, fingers crossed. My confidence level is high on this matter 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 20 hours ago, Dunny said: My confidence level is high on this matter 😄 Thanks Roger, trouble is there is a fine line between looking good and looking sh oking Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 Hi all Managed to get the black stripes on , the wavy lines are deliberate honest. I have added some chipping through to the MSG below Especially on the leading edges of the wings and Rads And one with flash on Fuselage decals next Thanks for looking Chris 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 11 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: the wavy lines are deliberate totally accurate, honest. Fixed that for you. Shaping up very nicely. I have figured out what my next Mk.XIV will be… 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Nice restoration work on the XIVe Chris. I like the look of that P-51 as well. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Stripes look just right Chris 👍. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, mark.au said: Fixed that for you. Shaping up very nicely. I have figured out what my next Mk.XIV will be… 😄 Thanks Mark, looking forward to getting the decals on now. Oooooooo what one you can't leave us in suspense??? 1 hour ago, Terry1954 said: Nice restoration work on the XIVe Chris. I like the look of that P-51 as well. Terry Thanks Terry, very pleased with how it's shaping up, the Mustang was the old ICM kit and does look good, it was my best effort on stripes when I built it. 3 minutes ago, Johnson said: Stripes look just right Chris 👍. Thanks Charlie, pleased with the look now and the crowbar is no longer red😉 decals next. Thanks guys Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Looking properly scruffy as they should be. Cracking stuff. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Looking good, the stripes look good especially as the groundcrew did them with a yardbrush. Cheers Dennis 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Looking properly scruffy as they should be. Cracking stuff. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, I had to stop myself from going any further with them otherwise would have gone too far. 1 hour ago, spitfire said: Looking good, the stripes look good especially as the groundcrew did them with a yardbrush. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis, it was really tempting to do them well but had to remember how hastily applied they were. Pleased with how it's turning out. Thanks guys Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 Hi all Decals now on, not many, only serials and codes, but pleased with how they went on. Thanks for looking in Chris 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 The visual 'feel' of the camouflage on those two shows great sensitivity Chris. Beautiful work. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 hour ago, TheBaron said: The visual 'feel' of the camouflage on those two shows great sensitivity Chris. Beautiful work. Thanks Tony, really pleased with it so far, wash next and this one will back in the display. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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