opus999 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 8 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Alas, I'm a past master at not reading the instructions..... Yep. Same here. Just fixed something yesterday because of my lack of instruction reading.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 5 hours ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Shaping up very nicely! Looking forward to this faded paint job, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, New territory for me yet again. It's all a bit scary and exciting. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Coming along nicely. Very nice cockpit and neat work all around! 👏👏👏 Ciao Massimo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 14 hours ago, Massimo said: Coming along nicely. Very nice cockpit and neat work all around! 👏👏👏 Ciao Massimo Thanks Massimo, That is extremely kind of you. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Back from work and out to the garage to spray some primer and check on things. The nose cone join still needs a little work. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Looking good in its primer, Alistair, the nose cone will be sorted quickly now! PRU Blue beckons Cheers, Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 14 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Looking good in its primer, Alistair, the nose cone will be sorted quickly now! PRU Blue beckons Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, The nose cone shouldn't cause too much trouble. I'm hopeful for some colour soon. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Looking good Alistair, I wondered about the nose cone joint and using the primer has highlighted where a little judicious sanding and filler is required. I'm sure it'll be sorted in double quick time and then onto the PRU blue, whoo hoo! Nice work so far. Kevin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Samuraiwarrior said: Looking good Alistair, I wondered about the nose cone joint and using the primer has highlighted where a little judicious sanding and filler is required. I'm sure it'll be sorted in double quick time and then onto the PRU blue, whoo hoo! Nice work so far. Kevin Thanks Kevin, I had put some PPP in last night and hoped against hope that it would fix it but it needs just a little more work. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Alistair, this is looking great in Primer and once the nosecone is sorted and some colour goes on should look awesome, great job fella. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Lovely work Alistair - you must have an assembly line going with this and the SHAR! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 13 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Alistair, this is looking great in Primer and once the nosecone is sorted and some colour goes on should look awesome, great job fella. Chris Thanks Chris, I did a little work on the nose last night and have just given it a spritz of paint and there's still a wee bit that requires more work. 11 hours ago, Dunny said: Lovely work Alistair - you must have an assembly line going with this and the SHAR! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, I try to keep myself to one in build and one in paint to keep me occupied when I'm waiting on glue or paint drying but I appear to have three in paint at the moment. Doh..... Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 2 hours ago, AliGauld said: have just given it a spritz of paint Ooh, get you - I'm more of a spatter kind of guy 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) On 14/02/2023 at 22:23, Dunny said: I'm more of a spatter kind of guy 🤣 Paint spattered over the fuselage. Nato Black for the panel lines, Buff and Desert Yellow in the spaces. Edit: So, I remembered to add the pics. If I get the time I will get some PRU Blue on the underside. Cheers, Alistair Edited February 16, 2023 by AliGauld Added Pictures 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 A couple of misted coats or Colourcoats PRU Blue later. Then I lightened some PRU Blue with a couple of drops of Light Mediterranean Blue and shaded the panels. Followed by a highly thinned coat with the above mix and a few drops of Medium Sea Grey. And then a final misty coat of the same mix. I'll see how that looks in daylight and if it's acceptable them I cam mask up for the upper colours. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 The mottling and preshading looks great Alistair as does the PRU blue too, lovely. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Just enjoyed the read from the beginning. Turn your back for a week or two and Alistair almost completes a Meteor build... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Looking very nice Alistair. The subtly of the PRU Blue, with its highlighting of certain panels adds to its realism. Such small changes in hue do make a Big difference. Nice work, watching with interest. Kevin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 54 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: The mottling and preshading looks great Alistair as does the PRU blue too, lovely. Chris Thanks Chris, It's definitely looking better with some colour. 25 minutes ago, Fritag said: Just enjoyed the read from the beginning. Turn your back for a week or two and Alistair almost completes a Meteor build... Thanks very much that's very kind, Don't stress though work will get in the way of this very shortly. 25 minutes ago, Samuraiwarrior said: Looking very nice Alistair. The subtly of the PRU Blue, with its highlighting of certain panels adds to its realism. Such small changes in hue do make a Big difference. Nice work, watching with interest. Kevin Thanks very much, Trying things a little differently on this one. We'll see how it goes. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Looking good Alistair, that PRU Blue looks very smart. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Looking very nice Alistair! I do like the idea of the buff - might have to give it a go, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 7 hours ago, stevehnz said: Looking good Alistair, that PRU Blue looks very smart. Steve. Thanks very much Steve. 3 hours ago, Dunny said: Looking very nice Alistair! I do like the idea of the buff - might have to give it a go, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, It's not a strong enough colour to make life difficult but add a little subtle variation. Well, I like to think so. Could be fooling myself. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I reckon that look pretty darned spiffing! I'm going to have to give this marbling lark a try out Camo next, then? Cheers, Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Just now, 2996 Victor said: I reckon that look pretty darned spiffing! I'm going to have to give this marbling lark a try out Camo next, then? Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, It's a quick way to get some variation into the paint. It works for me at the moment. Just masking up just now for some Dark Sea Grey. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Just now, AliGauld said: Thanks Mark, It's a quick way to get some variation into the paint. It works for me at the moment. Just masking up just now for some Dark Sea Grey. Cheers, Alistair Excellent! Looking forward to seeing that go on - no pressure, you understand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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