T-Tango Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Count me in, the Roden 1/48 SE5A Wolseley Viper version, kit ordered via Bill, prepare yourselves for a laugh, but I'll try my best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 You ain't seen mine yet.... Welcome to the build Pete. Looking forward to see how you do with that one. Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 You ain't seen mine yet.... Welcome to the build Pete. Looking forward to see how you do with that one. Cheers, Nick Yeh, fine, but I'm gonna need some help, this is my first venture in to "the dark side of the force" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Ok, 'ere we go, help required, as regards Enamels, what are the best colours for Olive Drab and Clear Doped Linen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repainted Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 (edited) Hi That olive drab would be Pc 12, just another paint my friend. "Some home mixing experiments followed and I settled on Humbrol Matt Ochre 83, Matt Light Olive 86 and Gloss Clear 35. The purpose of the clear varnish in the mix was to give the paint a semi-gloss finish, instead of the flat look of other paints in the mixture. When painting, I always thin out the paint just a little "too much" to get the right see-through effect." This text comes from this article. Close up on DH-2 Accually it´s my way of doing Pc10. To get the 12 just add some red to it. That will give you a more red/brown tone. good luck mate Lars Q Edited August 27, 2007 by Repainted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Looks as though the Olive Drab problem is solved, I've got some old tins of Xtracolor, X154, FS14091, Dark Drab, this seems to be the same colour as they have used on the replica of Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miduppergunner Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 the misterkitusa.com site offers some colour chips which might help mixing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 the misterkitusa.com site offers some colour chips which might help mixing. Cheers mate, I'll have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 The Part photo etch add on arrived yesterday, to say it's mind blowing is an understatement, what have I done??? This is what it looks like. This is actual size. Wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 bloody hell Pete, you'll need to order a new set of eyeballs too by the time you've done that! "Good luck" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Mind you, you must have balls of brass to work with all that etch. Phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 bloody hell Pete, you'll need to order a new set of eyeballs too by the time you've done that! "Good luck" Can you imagine if one of these bits falls on the carpet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 yep... and can imagine you laying on the carpet with a magnifying glass looking for it too. We must have all had practice at doing that by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Do the same as I did Pete - get rid of the carpet monster, rip up the Axminster and put ceramic tiles down, makes it much easier to find the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Do the same as I did Pete - get rid of the carpet monster, rip up the Axminster and put ceramic tiles down, makes it much easier to find the part. I think with the size of some of these bits I'll need a metal detector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennygman Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I think with the size of some of these bits I'll need a metal detector. Make sure you hold the part NOT the fret while cutting (easier to find an airborne fret). Alternatively attach a ball of blu-tack to the part while cutting so it's less aerodynamic! Steve (who learnt the hard way). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Back the fret with a piece of masking tape. Nothing should fly away then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 (edited) Thanks for the tips guys, anyways up, we're up and running kit arrived this morning, many thanks again Bill. The obligatory box photie and PE frets Wish me luck. Edited September 5, 2007 by T-Tango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repainted Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 good luck to you mate, I´ll follow you work, and I´m glad that I´m not in this combat Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Cheers Jay, anything you may want to know, just ask and I'll try and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 We progress, my God the PE is a kit in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Looks like pretty fine work so far Pete, I'll be watching this one with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Wow Pete, I'm well impressed already! Has it made your eyes yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 (edited) Has it made your eyes yet? Eyes , brain , hands and I've only just started. Don't forget this baby has only got 2/3 the wingspan of my 1/72 Mossie and it's 1/48. Edited September 6, 2007 by T-Tango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repainted Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Good start my friend, now´s the rest to deal with.... Lars Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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