Fmk.6john Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Afternoon all, This is my first foray into modelling after over a decade away from it all, I am pleased with the result but shortly after I put her on the shelf the canopy started to fog very slowly, I have since overcome this problem on other models. Comments welcome. Regards, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Hi John, you've got a beautiful looking Lightning there, that has to be my fave jet ! Do you think the glue you used could have fogged the canopy? The fumes can do it.... i had the same problem a couple of times, i was advised to use white pva glue which i've done since, no problems at all perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmk.6john Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 When I built this model I knew nothing of Britmodeler or such websites that offer tips and hints so to get this result I was chuffed enough, yes I used superglue for the canopy which caused the fogging. I now give the canopys a coat of Klear floor polish which gives them a thinner more transparent appearance and then use white PVA glue to fix them down. Regards, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Afternoon all,This is my first foray into modelling after over a decade away from it all, I am pleased with the result but shortly after I put her on the shelf the canopy started to fog very slowly, I have since overcome this problem on other models. Regards, John. Nice looking rocketship! Now Im hoping that maybe that is your "artists working model" for your 1/48th all bells and whistles spectacular.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard M Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Nice build, which kit is it? What did you use for the BMF, did you airbrush? It's a very nice even and smooth finish, and you retained all the raised panel lines - nice to see! Best Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmk.6john Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 The kit was a late Frog moulding and went together pretty well, still loads come up on e-bay and the Hasegawa kit is still available at some model shops. I used Humbrol Metalcoat for the paint and a good old fashioned hairy stick, yet to venture on with an airbrush but building up the courage!!!. Rgerads, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Very nice work ..and nice to see a lightning in different markings Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard M Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I used Humbrol Metalcoat for the paint and a good old fashioned hairy stick, yet to venture on with an airbrush but building up the courage!!!.Rgerads, John. Blimey, well impressed in that case, I wouldn't go near metalcote without an airbrush! Did you put a gloss cote or something over the top to seal it, I find it rubs off everywhere otherwise? Best Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Very nice! And the metallic finish is spot on I remember building this exact same kit with my dad when I was about 5 and brush painting it with Airfix silver (remember those tall tinlets?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now