Paul - Brazil Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hi all! Almost done... Today I've applied most of the decals: This was easy, I just cut off part of the decal it would be under the support: This one, with a little bit of Decal Softer got in it's place: This one was such a headache! Even been with Decal Softer for whole last night, didn't fit right in it's place: Some things to do in the next Modelling Time: - Finish the painting of the tires; - Glue the engine pipe; - Glue the external fuel tank*; - Paint the black strips in the arresting hook; - Paint the dark "walkaway strip" in the wings... And some more things I can remember now. * Regarding the external fuel tank: Italeri shows in the boxart a tank in gray. The same gray of the upper surfaces of the aircraft. I search in the www and I couldn't find only one Skyhawk (on Vietnam) with a tank in gray. All of them have their tanks in white. So, I keep the tank in white and applied the decals. I hope I can come back tomorrow the post the final message in this building. Thanks for visiting! Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul - Brazil Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi all! Last things done in the Scooter... Exhaust engine pipe: Ready! Walkaway strips: Ready! Wheels and tires: Ready! Ooops! An accident in scale, but it's easy to fix: A broken arresting hook. These were the last pictures I took. The Scooter is ready. I am waiting for the final Flat Coat dry and will be taking the final pictures. Best! Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul - Brazil Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Well, it's finished! Here are the pictures: Please, feel free to do your comments. All comments are welcome. If you think: "This" or "That" could be better, please: Tell me. I won't kill myself if somebody say something is wrong, I just will try to do better in the next building. It's impossible to improve without knowing our mistakes. I wish a great sunday to all of you!!! All the best! Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Nice and filthy Scooter Paul, she certainly looks well used Good job, pleased to see made her in just in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) well done Paul will leave comments about accuracy issues to those that know what they are talking about the one thing i would have done differently is drive myself crazy rescribing the panel lines and all those oval access panels on the wings enjoyed watching the build Edited April 26, 2009 by walrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul - Brazil Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Nice and filthy Scooter Paul, she certainly looks well used Good job, pleased to see made her in just in time Hi! Thank you for your nice words. To be honest, I think she could be a little less filthy. It's looking artificial. Best! Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul - Brazil Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 well done Paulwill leave comments about accuracy issues to those that know what they are talking about the one thing i would have done differently is drive myself crazy rescribing the panel lines and all those oval access panels on the wings enjoyed watching the build Hi! Thank you for your comments! I can't say I'll never rescribe the panel lines of a kit. But each time I think about doing this job, the kit returns to the stash. Best! Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Very nice and clean work mate!! I would suggest next time topaint the end of the air intakes blacks rather than white so it will not be so visible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul - Brazil Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) Very nice and clean work mate!!I would suggest next time topaint the end of the air intakes blacks rather than white so it will not be so visible! Hi! It's really a good idea! It's one of the big problems in this kit. The air intakes finish in a wall. When I was building, I thought about to scratch the air intakes and the "front" of the engine, but I gave up. Why I didn't think about to paint in black? Thank you for taking the time to visit and for your words. I use to watch your builds and they are fantastic! Paul. Edited April 27, 2009 by Paul - Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davec_24 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Paul, that's a nice little Scooter that is! I think considering all the panels and vortex generators on the wings that you have done a repectable job of getting those decals to settle down, well done. If I had to make a criticism, it would be about the weathering. What I am about to say is actually a minor niggle, but sounds like a criticism out of all proportion to what is a lovely little build, so please don't take it the wrong way! While I don't think the weathering is too heavy as such (planes can get mucky!), there are some areas on the underside where it looks as though the wash has "pooled" and then dried out, leaving a watery-looking stain (this is particularly notable on the port flap and aileron hinge areas) - this might be what gives it the slightly "artificial" look that you noted above. Perhaps wiping or dabbing off any excess wash with a tissue or cotton bud before it has chance to dry would minimise this effect. At the end of the day, it is all down to personal taste and it isn't unlinkely that some people would actually say that effect looks good, and my opinion is no more "correct" than theirs, so really that's just my thoughts on the matter. As for rescribing panel lines, I used to be quite scared of that myself but did this on my Airfix Sea Harrier because I figured the weathering of the panel lines would be easier as a result. I am quite pleased with the result and think it looks better for having recessed panel lines. The process wasn't as painful or difficult as I thought it might be - I just took my time, and did it little by little over a few days, and that way it wasn't too stressful! I would do this again next time I have a kit with rasied panel detail, as I think the effect you get is worth the extra work. All in all, a great little build - well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Paul I enjoyed that because (1) its an Italeri kit and I'm a big fan of theirs and (2) its a Scooter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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