discussion Petes airfix shorts tucano in 1/72

[peterairfix]

Here's my latest build a shorts tucano i don't think one has been done yet but the main fueslage has be painted after a rub down and it's my first that i can't see join on,but heres how it look's so far.View attachment 73523

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[flyjoe180]

I like the Tucano so watching with interest.

 

[Guest]

Looking very good so far

 

[peterairfix]

Heres the latest just the wing and undercarraridge on but its going to be rested for a couple of weeks as the paint is dry but very very tacky any helps on that would be welcome.

Peter t

 

[peterairfix]

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[Guest]

Have you considered wearing surgical gloves while "operating"? It's something I am looking at myself in regards to handling models with a gloss or semi-gloss black coat.

 

[peterairfix]

Almost done just the decels and touching up here and there,its taken over a week for the paint to go off but it was still tacky so i put a new coat on from a new tin and problem soveled.

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[Andy2035]

I like the Tucano so watching with interest.

I love the sound of the engine as they fly over, for some reason they always remind me of the Spitfire...

 

[eddiesolo]

Have you considered wearing surgical gloves while "operating"? It's something I am looking at myself in regards to handling models with a gloss or semi-gloss black coat.

Agree, I wear latex gloves and run them all over...sorry that's another story...ahem, I do use them when handling a kit even if it is dry, stops finger grease and anything else from getting onto it before you finally overcoat the model in varnish.

That is one glossy black aircraft Peter, love it, the prop and undercarriage colours just add to it without the overall 'darkness' of the model over-powering it.

Si

 

[peterairfix]

Heres the almost finished plane just decels one side so you can get what it will look when finished.

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[eddiesolo]

Heres the almost finished plane just decels one side so you can get what it will look when finished.Peter tView attachment 73662

I like that Peter, very nice indeed. Nice to see the colouring as something different to the usual military colours, the decals, black and white give some nice contrast.

Si

 

[Guest]

Looks nice there Pete, they do stand out well in black.