Doug's 1/48 Airfix Sea King

[Waspie]

Micro Set is essentially a glue, intended to make decals stick better. Sol makes them softer so they conform to the surface better, which logically means the glue on the decal (whether the one it came with or the Micro Set) has more area to grip and so should stick the decal down more firmly.

Thanks Jakko for taking the time to explain. I read people using the pair and in which order but not why. Appreciate your explanation buddy. :thumb2:

[minitnkr]

Always use Set, only use Sol as needed.

[Neil Merryweather]

Doug, you keep saying what a beginner you are but I think the results would say the opposite. This is just looking stunning,mate.
I appreciate that everything IS a new experience but you clearly have a talent and an instinct .
Top work,sir!

[Guest]

Thanks Jakko for taking the time to explain. I read people using the pair and in which order but not why. Appreciate your explanation buddy. :thumb2:

According to the manufacturer, either use Set under and over the decal (no Sol), and then possibly use Sol over it only.

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That said, what I normally do is Set under the decal and Sol over it, without a second coat of Set over the decal first. And, if necessary, more Sol if the decal doesn’t want to conform well enough to the surface yet.

[Guest]

Keep going Doug, this is becoming an even better model than your previous efforts, loads of explanations, problems that got solved and a really good looking model at the end....

[HAWKERHUNTER]

According to the manufacturer, either use Set under and over the decal (no Sol), and then possibly use Sol over it only.

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That said, what I normally do is Set under the decal and Sol over it, without a second coat of Set over the decal first. And, if necessary, more Sol if the decal doesn’t want to conform well enough to the surface yet.

Same here Doug. The model is looking very nice so far mate.

[Waspie]

Doug, you keep saying what a beginner you are but I think the results would say the opposite. This is just looking stunning,mate.
I appreciate that everything IS a new experience but you clearly have a talent and an instinct .
Top work,sir!

Haha, thank you Neil but I am 'a beginner'! This is only my fourth kit since I was 20(ish). I'm 72 now now. I'm ok at the moment as I'm sticking to my comfort zone by keeping to models I have knowledge of and that has really helped. I'm really looking forward to the Wasp. I only have about a thousand hours logged on Wasps compared to the 4 thou on 'Kings' but I spent about 5 years working on them. Mind you - the scale scares me!!!!! 1/72!! Oooo - Errrrr. But thanks again for the compliment.

Keep going Doug, this is becoming an even better model than your previous efforts, loads of explanations, problems that got solved and a really good looking model at the end....

Thanks you Mike. It was said when I completed my first model, (strangely a Sea King!! Albeit 1/72), that it's all about improving. I'm glad I appear to making progress. I think one BIG lesson I have learned from you guys is don't rush. (Which I did find difficult) Especially when it gets close to the end. Mind you, SWMBO helps a lot on that front.
Today I thought was a 'free day'. HA - Walked the pooch, then I discover I'm painting 'her' she shed!! "It'll only take about an hour" she says!! Five hours later!!!! Well that put pay to any thoughts I had of any bench time!! Women!!!!!!!!!!

Same here Doug. The model is looking very nice so far mate.

And thank you too Steve. I wouldn't altogether say 'nice'. I'm not a great lover of pristine. I do like the 'used' look. That's just me.

Thank you chaps for your encouraging words. As others have said before me. It does help with motivation, especially when you're starting out. I have only limited tools and paints etc so anything I 'bodge' and works is a bonus for me.
Now if anyone has any advice on getting the Mem Sahib to reduce or even stop my never ending chores I'm open to suggestions!!!

[Neil Merryweather]

Now if anyone has any advice on getting the Mem Sahib to reduce or even stop my never ending chores I'm open to suggestions!!!

Be more useless.....

[boatman]

TRY an hide up more from mem-Sabih

[Waspie]

Just spent ages layering dark, dull colour over the exhaust areas.
I still think it needs a bit more dark near the exhaust itself!!
What do you think? (Not even going to ask ‘E’, Eileen - SWMBO!!)

Compare it with my photo of an actual King in post #269 if needed!

Thanks guys. Getting there!!

[Bri62]

Looks great to me but hey what do I know

[scottie3158]

Looking good mate.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Great work Doug. One thing that works for me on exhaust stains is pastels. Really easy to apply with a cotton bud or brush. You can wash them straight off if it doesn't look right and dive right back in. I find it easier that a air brush. You do need either a matt or satin finish for the pastels to work. Enjoying following this build.

[Waspie]

Thank you Brian, Paul and Steve. Appreciate the positive feedback.
Steve, I don't as yet do pastels, something I will have to look into and acquire at some stage. I did some initial reading and there is lots out there and a great deal of choice.
I may try and dry brush some black in a small area just aft of the actual exhaust itself to get along with! My attempt is too even!

[Andy T]

I think it looks pretty good, it's not like they'd stand out massively on a dark coloured aircraft I suppose.