AliGauld Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, Fritag said: Darn it, another demo of how useful a cutter could be…. Nice effect with the combination of pre-shading and marbling too Alistair. Thanks very much. That is extremely kind of you. The cutter is all Mark's fault but I can see it being very useful in the future. The software is fairly easy to use from drawing your own shapes to tracing outlines from a jpeg and this was a nice easy intro with no difficult shapes to get in the right place. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 That’s coming along beautifully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Alistair, Lovely job on the masks - I'm still awaiting the correct media before I can get cracking with mine, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 9 hours ago, TonyOD said: That’s coming along beautifully. Thanks very much that is very kind of you. 4 hours ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Lovely job on the masks - I'm still awaiting the correct media before I can get cracking with mine, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, I figured that a simple circle would be an easy place to start and the oramask was available on Amazon. So managed to get on with it. Looking forward to seeing what you can do with yours. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Hi Alistair, just caught up on your build, and I have got to say she looks splendid dear chap. Nice use of modern tech with the masks mate. Stay safe. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: Hi Alistair, just caught up on your build, and I have got to say she looks splendid dear chap. Nice use of modern tech with the masks mate. Stay safe. Simon. Thanks Simon, It should pay for itself in aftermarket fairly quickly. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Sadly Alistair, we don`t have the space for one, nor a printer too, otherwise I would seriously think of getting one. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 17 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: Sadly Alistair, we don`t have the space for one, nor a printer too, otherwise I would seriously think of getting one. Simon. Aye. Didn't think of that myself but thankfully it sits on top of the printer with a small footprint when not in use. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 I got the tail number done this morning and then on to my favourite bit. The Stencils. Hopefully will get a clear coat on tomorrow and make a start on the undercarriage and prop. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Nice work Alistair, did you use the masks forcthe serial too? Looks good fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 25 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Nice work Alistair, did you use the masks forcthe serial too? Looks good fella. Chris Thanks Chris, I managed to get the masks for the serial cut but the distance between the two ones was to small for the cutter so I put the decals on and removed the carrier film this morning. They look ok not as good as paint but it was all I could do until I practice a bit more. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 25 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Chris, I managed to get the masks for the serial cut but the distance between the two ones was to small for the cutter so I put the decals on and removed the carrier film this morning. They look ok not as good as paint but it was all I could do until I practice a bit more. Cheers, Alistair I don't blame you there Alistair, was thinking the serials might be a step too far at this early stage. Won't be long before you'll be expert at using the cutter etc. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 22 hours ago, Fritag said: Darn it, another demo of how useful a cutter could be…. Nice effect with the combination of pre-shading and marbling too Alistair. Hhuuummmm .... a cutter think of all those roundels and serials painted instead of decals Steve 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: I don't blame you there Alistair, was thinking the serials might be a step too far at this early stage. Won't be long before you'll be expert at using the cutter etc. Chris Aye, it's not like me to bite off more than I can chew. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Alistair, Looking superb! I had my first crack with the Portrait today and am now an expert 🤣 . I wonder whether you can resolve smaller details such as serials by spacing them further apart and then applying individually, rather than trying to achieve the whole lot in one mask? Or maybe even alternating digits (i.e. 2 masks for one serial?) I bet @mark.au has tried... Cheers, Roger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, Dunny said: I wonder whether you can resolve smaller details such as serials by spacing them further apart and then applying individually, rather than trying to achieve the whole lot in one mask? Or maybe even alternating digits (i.e. 2 masks for one serial?) I bet @mark.au has tried... Exactly what I would have done. 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, mark.au said: Exactly what I would have done. 👍 Yay - do I get my Portrait badge? 🤣 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Dunny said: I wonder whether you can resolve smaller details such as serials by spacing them further apart and then applying individually Thanks Roger, glad you're getting there as well you can keep me straight. That's the plan for next time. I didn't have the font for this one so just used the scanned image. I suppose I could just have edited the image but I'm not that sensible. 2 hours ago, mark.au said: Exactly what I would have done. 👍 Aye. Now he tells us. Cheers, Alistair 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Red Sox Fan Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 AliGauld—just catching up with this—amazing work! Sorry if I missed it, what color did you use for Japanese himmaraus (sorry for the spelling)—best, Erwin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, VT Red Sox Fan said: AliGauld—just catching up with this—amazing work! Sorry if I missed it, what color did you use for Japanese himmaraus (sorry for the spelling)—best, Erwin Thanks Erwin, That is very kind of you. The Hinomaru were painted with Mr Color IJN Aircraft Marking C385. Hope that helps. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Got around to dealing with the undercarriage and props. Just primer but some colour tomorrow. That all for tonight I'm off to settle down to watch the Oilers and the Stars. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 Various undercarriagey bits and bobs given some colour. The main fuselage got a light Flory Dark Dirt Wash and then a couple of coats of Windsor & Newton Galeria Satin. That's as much weathering as it's going to get as she was fresh off the carrier in the second wave so would have been looked after. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Looking great Alistair, cracking paint and weathering. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 40 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking great Alistair, cracking paint and weathering. Chris Thanks Chris, There is so much exquisite surface detail that I had to give it a light wash to try and pick it out. Is it accurate to the real thing. Probably not but I'm happy with the finish. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I keep having to go back and check the scale isn’t 32nd or 24th… 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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