Spookytooth Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 All looks good from here Alistair. The mishap with the serial numbers should be an easy one to fix. As @galgos said, several light coats. Stay safe. Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 20 hours ago, galgos said: Well done with the roundels Ali, they look very good to me. I too have experienced problems with the large underwing serials, it’s very easy to flood the mask with paint and this can lead to all sorts of difficulties. My tactic now is to spray several light layers, gradually building the paint up. Thanks so much, I was leaning towards numerous light coats but that picture has convinced me. I'm in the process of doing that now and will update later. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 18 hours ago, Spookytooth said: All looks good from here Alistair. The mishap with the serial numbers should be an easy one to fix. As @galgos said, several light coats. Stay safe. Simon. Thanks Simon, I'm giving that a go as we speak and will take more photos this time. I'm kind of learning on the job and I will make mistakes but every one of them is a lesson. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 Right, here we go again. First coat. Second coat. And finally, Fourth coat. I'll attempt an unmask before I head out to work. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 So, after my piece was made and ablutions were performed. The mask was very gingerly peeled off. I'll take that. My huge thanks to @galgos for the help and encouragement. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Great success! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Yep, looks sharp Alistair. Stay safe. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 21 minutes ago, Hook said: Great success! Thanks so much. 20 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: Yep, looks sharp Alistair. Stay safe. Simon. Thanks Simon, I'm happy with it so it's on to the other wing and the walkways. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Looks great Alistair congratulations on the serial number. Cracking work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Very happy to help Ali, and very well done. Another step along the way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Excellent result, Alistair! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Alistair, Lovely job on the serial! I designed the Mossie masks over the weekend so shall be using them patiently this week, Cheers, Roger 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Nailed it. 👍 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 19 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Looks great Alistair congratulations on the serial number. Cracking work Chris Thanks Chris, Getting there. 18 hours ago, galgos said: Very happy to help Ali, and very well done. Another step along the way! Thanks very much, Small steps coming. 17 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Excellent result, Alistair! Thanks Mark. It's time consuming but worth it. 14 hours ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Lovely job on the serial! I designed the Mossie masks over the weekend so shall be using them patiently this week, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, Looking forward to the Mossie masks. 14 hours ago, mark.au said: Nailed it. 👍 Thanks Mark, most kind. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 With what little time I have today I decided to get the scary bit done first. After the 4 light coats. And then the initial mask lift. Finally the last bit gingerly lifted out. Yup that will do. There is a slight clean up needed at the wing rib but I'm happy with that. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Excellent! You've every right to be well chuffed with that result! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Bravo Ali, excellent result! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Excellent! You've every right to be well chuffed with that result! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, I know I did some stuff on the Zero but this is the first attempt at proper masking so it's all a learning curve. It will get easier and better as I progress but as a first attempt I think it's OK. 11 minutes ago, galgos said: Bravo Ali, excellent result! Thanks so much. Not bad for a first try. Could be better but each time is a new lesson. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 2 hours ago, AliGauld said: Finally the last bit gingerly lifted out. Hot damn! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, Procopius said: Hot damn! Thanks very much. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Looks fantastic Alistair great work, you can be rightly chuffed fella. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 9 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Looks fantastic Alistair great work, you can be rightly chuffed fella. Chris Thanks Chris, Not terrible for a first attempt. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 So much nicer and more satisfying than the alternative decals 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Winded Penguin said: So much nicer and more satisfying than the alternative decals 👍 Thanks very much WP. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 You are getting a dab hand at this Alistair. A great job mate. Stay safe. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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