discussion Vietnam Jolly green giant

[Guest]

Looking great Dave,for windows I use foam safe ca as it wo'nt fog. I sometimes also use Canopy'Formula 560' the plus with this is its water based and easy to use,plus you can debond it with warm water if needed.

 

[colin m]

Bo this one does take me back. It might just have been the first Helicopter I ever built.

 

[BBdave]

I am now fitting it in between bathroom decorating so while one dries i can do the other so everyone's happy

Dave

 

[BBdave]

I am losing confidence in this kit as there seems to be lots of gaps and if I fill them the resulting sanding will remove the fine detail so not sure I'm skilled enough to get this looking good.

Dave

 

[Peej]

Don't underestimate yourself mate. Keep plodding on. You may surprise yourself! We are all behind you!

 

[BBdave]

Here's the giant so far Im making progress whilst recovering from a small op. this week so its keeping my mind occupied.

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[flyjoe180]

It's looking superb Dave.

 

[Guest]

Looking excellent.

 

[colin m]

That's the green Giant I remember from all those years ago. Lots of rivets. I understand your concern about sanding a bit of detail off, but there isn't really much else you can do. When completed, there will be so many other details to catch the eye (lots of lumps and bumps on a 'copter) I don't think you will notice a few missing rivets.

 

[BBdave]

Some new techniques being undertaken today, window masking and PVA for glueing the clear so it's proving a good test bed.

Dave

 

[BBdave]

The learning curve steepens but the colour is going on this is very much a practice piece for the airbrush lots to learn on that front, only one more masking then the dark green and i can take it all off and see what i have done.

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[flyjoe180]

Looks good so far Dave

 

[BBdave]

Took all the masking off today I'm not sure I got the colours correct but I can tone them down I have the details to do with a brush now not looking forward to that I don't have a steady hand.

Dave

 

[BBdave]

I have tried watering with the airbrush today a couple of cock ups but it's fun working with it and obviously some great effects can be achieved lots of practice needed.

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[Guest]

That might be an old kit Dave, but you're bringing the best out of it! It's looking great.

Cheers

Patrick

 

[eddiesolo]

That is a fine looking helo Dave, you are really doing it justice. Another method is to use PVA for the windows, does work but make sure it is warm and dries in a warm environment or it will stay white a long time.

Si

 

[Guest]

That looks fantastic to my eyes

 

[BBdave]

Thanks, my shakey hand just can't do fine stuff not sure that will ever change but i may try masking and spraying next time it'll take longer but the results will be better.

Is it still wise to brush on a Matt coat over it all to seal the decals ?

Dave

 

[Guest]

If you're planning to give it a wash Dave, I'd seal the decals with gloss.

A matt coat is usually applied at the very end.

 

[Guest]

Superb work on the camo. it will tone down nicely.