Paul Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I have just about given up on my other KUTA entry (Revell Mig 31) and I think its heading for another long spell on top of the wardrobe. I'd really like to get this finished though before the new year, I've been looking forward to using the Model Alliance decals. Today I fitted the intakes, which went ok with a bit of dry fitting. I'm a bit nervous about the large decal on the top as it partially covers an air intake and completely covers the upper rotating beacon, a touch of Microsol needed I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borz666 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 One tip for big decals is use a washing up bowl, and then float the decal on the surface of the water lettin the backing paper fall away. Then, dunk the model and carefully move it under the decal an slowly bring it up underneath the decal adjusting it still in the water. Be brave! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Got the weekend to myself, so I've made a bit of progress today It's had a coat of primer and now has a DSG nose. Hopefully, I might be able to finish it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG Mongoose Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 That new Airfix kit looks pretty good, I might need to get one! You've done a great job on it, I hope your build goes much smoother then my ESCI Harrier project did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 That new Airfix kit looks pretty good, I might need to get one! You've done a great job on it, I hope your build goes much smoother then my ESCI Harrier project did! Thanks! It's definitely worth picking one of these up, especially for the price. I've just put on a couple of coats of Klear and now I'm psyching myself up for tomorrows decaling session Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Disaster! I tried to put the large decal on the top for the decommissioning markings and it fell apart into several peices. I got most of it on, but couldn't fill the gaps with the smaller bits It looks like it'll be in regular 800 NAS markings now, only with the red runners underneath to remind me of what it was supposed to be! Actually, should I leave them red? What do others think. Edited January 16, 2011 by Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcooljules Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Disaster! I tried to put the large decal on the top for the decommissioning markings and it fell apart into several peices. I got most of it on, but couldn't fill the gaps with the smaller bits It looks like it'll be in regular 800 NAS markings now, only with the red runners underneath to remind me of what it was supposed to be! Actually, should I leave them red? What do others think. i have this kit, but have no intention of using the decals you did, want me to send it you so you can try again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 i have this kit, but have no intention of using the decals you did, want me to send it you so you can try again? That would be splendid, thanks. I'll send you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcooljules Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 That would be splendid, thanks. I'll send you a PM. got it ta. nah dont want owt for them, will pack and put in in a envelope as you sent your addy, but have to wait a few days until i can post it...maybe wed if i have some spare cash then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) got it ta. nah dont want owt for them, will pack and put in in a envelope as you sent your addy, but have to wait a few days until i can post it...maybe wed if i have some spare cash then. Thanks again Jules, you may have saved the day (provided I don't cock it up again!) Edited January 16, 2011 by Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Looking good so far Paul! Good luck with the decals! Cheers, Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Coming along now Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Looking very sharp, can hardly wait for the finished project. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thanks for the kind comments guys After the decal disaster it was back to the kit decals to do an 800 NAS line bird. Its going well though, I think the new mold airfix SHars will become one of my favourite kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Looking very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Looking good Paul! Cheers, Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Keep at it Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 And she's finished More images in the gallery. Thanks to everyone for their support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Lovely job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 That looks nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Excellent work Paul! Looks very nice! Cheers, Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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