discussion Geoff’s 1/48 Eduard Spitfire Story - Spitfire Mk.I build.

[Steven000]

Nice paintwork so far Geoff - all looking good, cheers

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Thats turned out well Geoff. Colors are spot on.

 

[flyjoe180]

Very nice work Geoff.

 

[Neil]

Another step of the build completed

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I’m happy with how it’s looking so it will be a gloss coat next before I tackle the dreaded Eduard transfers

I switched from 1/72 to 1/48 as I thought the larger scale would be easier…..this is the PE rear view mirror, scalpel blade for scale

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Thanks for looking

Geoff.

Yeah, I think all they do is add more even tinier parts than 1/72

Good work so far, looking forward to seeing the transfers wrestled into submission

 

[Geoffers]

Nice paintwork so far Geoff - all looking good, cheers

Cheers Steven

Thats turned out well Geoff. Colors are spot on.

Thanks Steve, I’m pleased with how it’s turned out so far

Very nice work Geoff.

Thank you Joe

Yeah, I think all they do is add more even tinier parts than 1/72

Good work so far, looking forward to seeing the transfers wrestled into submission

Thanks Neil, yep there’s no getting away from them

Geoff.

 

[Geoffers]

Update time

I’m pleased to say the transfers are now all on

I have been avoiding trying any of the newer Eduard kits for a while as I’ve heard some pretty harsh reports of how the new style of transfers perform.
However there was no alternative for the scheme I wanted to build so it was time to bite the bullet and give them a try.

The newer transfers as you may be aware can be used in either the traditional way or by peeling off the top layer to leave an almost painted on appearance.


Traditional way.


With the top layer removed.

If you can get it right they are as near to painting the markings as you can get.



After a few trial runs using some spare transfers and my paint mule I was confident enough to give it a go.

I put the stencils on first which may have been the wrong way around as a couple of them are covered by the markings.

The best way I discovered was to put the decals down using Mr Setter decal solution on the model. Press them down in the usual way then leave them overnight.
The next day I carefully scrapped at the edge of the decal with a sharp blade. This loosens the top coating of the decal and this can then be removed completely.

I did have a few hiccups though as when lifting the top coating it did fetch away part of the decal.



This I solved by cutting an appropriate sized piece of a spare decal and apply it to the damaged part using the same process as before.

Here’s the repaired decal.



I’m pleased with how it’s turned out



So it’s a clear coat next and a bit of light weathering.

Thanks for looking

Geoff.

 

[Steven000]

Nice work on the decals Geoff did you use 'mr softer' as well or only 'mr setter'? Cheers

 

[Geoffers]

Nice work on the decals Geoff did you use 'mr softer' as well or only 'mr setter'? Cheers

I just used Mr Setter applied directly to the model where the transfer was to be placed then applied the transfer onto it. Once I was happy with its position I pressed it down with a damp cotton bud and then left it alone overnight.

Geoff.

 

[Neil]

They really do look painted on. Looking forward to the clear coat now which should make them really pop.

 

[flyjoe180]

Decals look superb Geoff, looking very nice