Thanks Richard, the colours you mentioned were the same that came with the Reskit aftermarket 9L and Skyflash I have, so that is good to confirm I am on the right track. You mentioned you have a cordless airbrush - are they any good??
Fujimi 1.72nd Raf Phantom Fg1,43 Squadron.
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Hi Mate.Yes my wife bought me one 2 years ago.Just a cheap one that i think is more of a nail bar one.It kicks out a fair ol rate.Never tried it but i think it be ok for overall coverage.Im certainly not one for all this shading mullarkey.If its a half decent paint job with light weathering and im happy.Been years since i used an airbrush,Not had much practice.Ive got an unused Aztec airbrush and compressor that been used once.I used to use a single action airbrush before on my jets and turned out ok.I used the older Humbrols and they always did well for me.Still got fair few tins of the older formula unopened i got in the late 80s!!!👍 1Comment
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Back to the Phantom today.Managed to do a long stint and got quite a lot done.Cockpit painted and started to get the main fueslage halves together.Be prepared for fair bit of tape to hold parts together until set.Fit wasnt too bad and just a case of trying to get things aligned and lots of test fitting.Im sure the Humbrol filler will be in evidence next.I remember from past builds that the fueslage to wings fit was a bit gappy at times.This one didnt turn out too bad with just a bit of filling when fueslage is set nicely.I dont mind filling but does get bit tedious but thats aircraft modelling.Its the rescribing of panels that worries me and these ones are very fine indeed.The sanding dust clogs them very easy.👍 4Comment
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Hi Richard, how is the FG1 coming along? I'm still pottering along with my Phantom but progress is a bit slow - always slow down a bit in the summer when other fair weather activities keeps me away from the bench. BTW have you seen this ?https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/a...-72-model-kit/Comment
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Hi Gary.
Funny you mentioned the FG1.I did some filling and sanding first thing and made a start on rescribing some of the panels that got sanded.Fujimi moulded the engraving so fine its a job to follow them.Ive now got the rails thanks to Neil so i can arm the beast.Think i need a scribing template so i dont slip with scriber and ruin my work.I saw the kit you mentioned at Telford SMW last November.Its was on tbe Bachmann stand and the moulding is by Academy i believe.I might get a couple because they are going to do 72nd and 48th.Raf F4Js are really interesting to me.
Great to hear from you.
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