AliGauld Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 13 hours ago, opus999 said: Good catch on the underwing decals! The decals have really made it come alive. Thanks Very Much, I'm hoping to get going with the other stencils today. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 After three major sessions at the decals station (That's the kitchen bunker) I finally finished all the fuselage decals except for the canopy stripes which will go on after I've unmasked it. Afterwards I counted them all up to find that there were 150 of them. God help me when I get to that stage on the Phantom. I gave the fuel tanks a coats of HSS earlier today and was going to do the stencilling on them as well but I really couldn't face it tonight. Maybe tomorrow. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Good luck with the stencilling Alistair , crikey 150, wow. Looking fantastic with the markings on too, great job. Is that one of the multiple variously sized breadbins in the backround😉 Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Good luck with the stencilling Alistair , crikey 150, wow. Looking fantastic with the markings on too, great job. Is that one of the multiple variously sized breadbins in the backround😉 Chris Thanks Chris, It is indeed on of the scale breadbins. Just not saying which particular bin is involved. Cheers, Alistair 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 4 hours ago, AliGauld said: It is indeed on of the scale breadbins. Just not saying which particular bin is involved. That's it - keep him on his toes Looking lovely Alistair - you deserve a rest after 150 decals. Sheesh! Cheers, Roger 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Dunny said: That's it - keep him on his toes Looking lovely Alistair - you deserve a rest after 150 decals. Sheesh! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, I got a bit of a shock when I totalled them up. It does seem a bit excessive for a 1/72 kit of this size but now that they're done it feels worth it. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 19 hours ago, AliGauld said: God help me when I get to that stage on the Phantom. That's the one thing that stays my hand when I reach for that kit. I really want to make it, but I'll have to pump my self up to do it. Kinda' like lifting weights... I agree with you though, after all the effort it does seem worth it. I think they look great on the Meteor! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 22 minutes ago, opus999 said: That's the one thing that stays my hand when I reach for that kit. I really want to make it, but I'll have to pump my self up to do it. Kinda' like lifting weights... I agree with you though, after all the effort it does seem worth it. I think they look great on the Meteor! Thanks very much. I got the remaining stencils on the fuel tanks done today and will stick some picks up when they've settled. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Fantastic work, Alistair, the stencils sound like an absolute marathon job, though. Something to look forward to..... Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) Hi Alistair, Your perseverance is paying off, it is beginning to look very nice indeed. I always find the decal stage quite therapeutic, even if there are loads of them to apply. Its going to look great once finished I am sure. Thanks for sharing, Kevin Edited February 26, 2023 by Samuraiwarrior Error in text 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 12 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Fantastic work, Alistair, the stencils sound like an absolute marathon job, though. Something to look forward to..... Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, It was a bit of a grind but worth it and good practice for the Phantom. 3 minutes ago, Samuraiwarrior said: Hi Alistair, Your perseverance is paying off, it is beginning to look very nice indeed. I always find the decal stage quite therapeutic, even if there are loads of them to apply. Its going to look great once finished I am sure. Thanks for sharing, Bigkev Thanks very much, I usually enjoy getting the decals on. The problem here was the size of the majority of the stencils and trying to get them to sit down in the right place before they lose adhesion. Definitely worth it though. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 Stencils on the fuel tanks done and the tanks glued in place. https://i.imgur.com/AFbCap4.jpg Time for a clear coat and a little light weathering next episode. I'm getting the undercarriage together but as everything is in two pieces it seems that having the tyres separate for painting is a little superfluous as when you put the bits together you still have seams to deal with on the tyres and the mudguards. One more bit for you Mark, The tyres need a sanding on the flat side to get a good fit in the hubs and allowing the two halves of the mudguards to fit together. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Looking good Alistair - not long to go now! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 42 minutes ago, AliGauld said: One more bit for you Mark, The tyres need a sanding on the flat side to get a good fit in the hubs and allowing the two halves of the mudguards to fit together. Thanks, Alistair, something else to make a note of! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Looks great Alistair, I like the contrast between the underside colour and the tanks, nearly there now. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 6 hours ago, Dunny said: Looking good Alistair - not long to go now! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, Not too far to go I think. 6 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Thanks, Alistair, something else to make a note of! Cheers, Mark Hope it helps. 5 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Looks great Alistair, I like the contrast between the underside colour and the tanks, nearly there now. Great work Chris Thanks Chris, I'm quite chuffed with the look of it. Just need to get the undercarriage looking decent and it's not farr of finishing. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 3 hours ago, AliGauld said: Hope it helps. Yes indeed, thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 Well, it's funny how much you can get done when you've got a day off. I gave this a clear coat last night and this morning after i was rudely awoken by a phone call I gave it a very light flory wash and some oil work to fade things out a bit. This was followed by a sparing application of some Lifecolor Dust Wash. On examination of the pics I thought the dust wash a little too forward so took some of it off. After that I got the undercarriage, airbrakes, pitot, aerial and the underside doohickey fitted. I'm just waiting on paint drying on the gear doors and after I've removed a bit more of the dust she'll get a tinted satin coat and that should be that. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 It really look fine Alistair !! Congrats my friend !! Great save on both the decals and nose flash !! Can't wait to see it finished now !!! The final line is in sight !! Sincerely. CC 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: It really look fine Alistair !! Congrats my friend !! Great save on both the decals and nose flash !! Can't wait to see it finished now !!! The final line is in sight !! Sincerely. CC Thanks very much CC, Shouldn't be too long now. I'm off tomorrow and am hopeful I can get it all done then. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Alistair, Looking great - I've not seen the dust wash before. Will look out for that! Cheers, Roger 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Looking great - I've not seen the dust wash before. Will look out for that! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, The Dust wash has come out a little strong but I've cleaned some more off. It comes in a set of washes called Rain and Dust Makeup Liquid Pigments which are meant for armour but I though I could use it here. It's the first time I've used it so it'll take some practice but the tinted clear coat should knock it all back. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Looking very special, Alistair, very special indeed! I like the contrast of the HSS underside tanks against the PRU blue. Excellent! Cheers, Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 56 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Looking very special, Alistair, very special indeed! I like the contrast of the HSS underside tanks against the PRU blue. Excellent! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark. I found out when fitting the undercarriage supports that the wing to fuselage fit was entirely my fault as I has transposed the wheel well parts. So, that's one less thing to watch out for. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 This is looking excellent, the weathering brings it to life. Very nice how you’ve done silver fuel tanks with the blue underside too. I’m tempted to get the 1/48 version after seeing this. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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