No complaints from at all!! Almost making me want to get mine out next!
Valerons Airfix 1/72 Mosquito B.XVI
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One step forward and one step backwards.
I started on the decals and so far so good but a long way to go.
It then dawned on me that I'd failed to mask a clear part on the underside. It's only small and I must have missed it.
It tried to carefully clean of the layers of prime, paint and clear coats so in the end removed the part. I'll now need to do clean up and redo paint work and I'll use Krystal clear instead of the clear part which is not usable.
Annoying but not the end of the world.
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I started on the decals and so far so good but a long way to go.
It then dawned on me that I'd failed to mask a clear part on the underside. It's only small and I must have missed it.
It tried to carefully clean of the layers of prime, paint and clear coats so in the end removed the part. I'll now need to do clean up and redo paint work and I'll use Krystal clear instead of the clear part which is not usable.
Annoying but not the end of the world.
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That is looking very good Mike. Glad you're happy with your progress and still enjoying it :thumb2:
To help minimise paint seepage under the masking tape try not to direct the AB spray into the masked edge. Also I burnish the edge of the tape with one of THESE. It is only the edges that need to be well stuck down and then there is less chance of pulling off paint.
To help minimise paint seepage under the masking tape try not to direct the AB spray into the masked edge. Also I burnish the edge of the tape with one of THESE. It is only the edges that need to be well stuck down and then there is less chance of pulling off paint.
Coming on very nicely Mike!
Thanks Jim.
I like the look of those shaped cotton buds.
Unfortunately I don't use an Airbrush and brush paint, so have to paint over the masking.
I might consider investing in an airbrush when I've conquered a few more models.
Mike
Looks good Mike :thumb2:
I think the Krystal clear will be a good replacement. I often have those “doh” moments when I realise I’ve forgotten something at the end of a build too :flushed:
Geoff.
I think the Krystal clear will be a good replacement. I often have those “doh” moments when I realise I’ve forgotten something at the end of a build too :flushed:
Geoff.
Yes Mike, she is looking mighty fine Sir!!! Getting real close to the build finish. Good fix idea for the window. I don't think I masked mine up enough when I painted. Was the window only round or square with a round center piece in it???
Prost
Allen
Prost
Allen
Well Mike to get a finish as good as that with a brush - all credit to you.
It was a tiny round circular clear piece
Nice work Mike, and an easy enough fix on the clear part ( or hole for the clear part ).
Decals added, followed by another clear coat.
Some of the decals were tiny and awkward as expected but seemed very good quality.
I'll now apply some washes and reduce the shine with a final coat of Matt or Satin varnish.
The next photos will be I'm the completed section.
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Some of the decals were tiny and awkward as expected but seemed very good quality.
I'll now apply some washes and reduce the shine with a final coat of Matt or Satin varnish.
The next photos will be I'm the completed section.
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Very nice Mike. Don't decals make a plane model come to life :thumb2:
Definitely
Looking good Mike. Home straight now then!
Coming on nicely Mike!! Very well done.
Andrew
Andrew
Very nicely done Mike :thumb2:
Looking forward to seeing your final reveal photos.
Geoff.
Looking forward to seeing your final reveal photos.
Geoff.
Very nice Mike, looking forward to the final reveal.
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