Spots on the Internet (2022)

[Dave Ward]

If I was in the market for a 'ghost ' I'd go for this



Dave

[Guest]

are these the tracks for the full models released as separate boxings, or different tracks?

They look to be the same tracks as in the kits: again, look at the renderings I posted a few pages ago, they show the same construction as in this boxart.

[Ian M]

Talking Of Decals...
Just saw a video on YouTube Eduards New decals.
The carrier film is on the top and once the decals are dry, you peel the film off leaving a "painted on look".
Could not find any info on Eduards webshop but a Google of "Eduards new decals" does the trick.

They look rather good when done!

[Tim Marlow]

Talking Of Decals...
Just saw a video on YouTube Eduards New decals.
The carrier film is on the top and once the decals are dry, you peel the film off leaving a "painted on look".
Could not find any info on Eduards webshop but a Google of "Eduards new decals" does the trick.

They look rather good when done!

Interesting development Ian. It may be the way forward. Not that new a concept, but looks like the best iteration of it so far. Little big man shield transfers are very similar but need underpainting in white. Methfix railway transfers also worked the same way, but were released by meths rather than water and you had to wait for one to dry before you could add another, so were quite slow to use.

[The Smythe Meister]

Talking Of Decals...
Just saw a video on YouTube Eduards New decals.
The carrier film is on the top and once the decals are dry, you peel the film off leaving a "painted on look".
Could not find any info on Eduards webshop but a Google of "Eduards new decals" does the trick.

They look rather good when done!

I like the thought of the "Painted on" look

[stillp]

I was rather surprised that the DecoSol was used before removing the carrier film. Good result though.
Pete

[adt70hk]

Interesting and look very good.

Thanks for sharing Ian.

[Dave Ward]

On the Takom Face book page - in addition to the M48 Family models - further October releases


On the Special Hobby Facebook page - a reissue with new parts...............

Now, that camo paintjob must have been a labour of love!
Dave

[adt70hk]

On the Special Hobby Facebook page - a reissue with new parts...............
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Now, that camo paintjob must have been a labour of love!
Dave

Can't even begin to comprehend how long that took..... And at 1/72 too...... That said I can't imagine the factory employees or ground crew or whoever painted it on being to pleased either!

[Dave Ward]

On the Kinetic Models Facebook page


On the Special Hobby Facebook page - The Meteor World Speed Record Holder


On tha AZ Model Facebook page

A paper project model ( A-9 - swept forward wings, butterfly tail? ) in combat with P-59 Airacomets
Dave

[Steve Brodie]

Talking Of Decals...
Just saw a video on YouTube Eduards New decals.
The carrier film is on the top and once the decals are dry, you peel the film off leaving a "painted on look".
Could not find any info on Eduards webshop but a Google of "Eduards new decals" does the trick.

They look rather good when done!

Unless i am missing something, dont see the point. still need a gloss surface, use of Sol & set, which you do with normal decals. Peeling the carrier away runs the risk of scratching the painted surface and lifting the decal away - 5:03 on video.

[Tim Marlow]

Peeling the carrier away seems awkward to me as well, and is certainly not for everyone. However, the bonus is that you have no carrier film “step“ in the finish afterwards and the risk of silvering must be materially reduced as it’s usually the clear carrier film that causes that problem. Like most things, it seems worth a try.

[Ian M]

A paper project model ( A-9 - swept forward wings, butterfly tail? ) in combat with P-59 Airacomets

Can you imagine the uproar when someone builds one of these fantasy things and I move it to the fantasy section.... lol

[Ian M]

Unless i am missing something, dont see the point. still need a gloss surface, use of Sol & set, which you do with normal decals. Peeling the carrier away runs the risk of scratching the painted surface and lifting the decal away - 5:03 on video.

That would be what the tankies call chipping Steve. :tongue-out3::tongue-out3::tongue-out3:

I did wonder if masking tape could lift the film as well...

[Tim Marlow]

That would be what the tankies call chipping Steve. :tongue-out3::tongue-out3::tongue-out3:

I did wonder if masking tape could lift the film as well...

Used to be a very old technique with letraset if I recall correctly. Basically, if you wanted white lettering, spray the model white, put on letraset numbers over the white, paint the item the colour required, then lift the letraset using sellotape…….
Never tried it, and never will now