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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Sunday, November 1, 2015 3:26 PM

I have the body Alclad Aluminum .It came out looking pretty good . i will let this set for few days , to let all paint cure before moving on

I love that Grex fan spray nozzle

Enjoy

Rick

 

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Sunday, November 8, 2015 8:24 AM

Little update .

i pick up some very good masking  Tape from auto-body shop supply store  .  3m scotch 233+ masking tape . 3m fine line tape . Highly recommend ..

I still like Tamiya tape ,but this here is great stuff

I started little more painting .

Red on tail end .

The Invasion stripes white area . Next the black stripes

Enjoy

Rick

 

3/4 inch tape

 

 

2 inch tape

 

 

 fine line tape .

 

 

 

 

 

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Monday, November 9, 2015 6:00 PM

I have the Invasion stripes finished . Looks pretty good . This weekend I hope to have engine cover top area painted and strip on wings .i will see

Enjoy

Rick

 

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2015
  • From: Adelaide, SA
Posted by ArmouredSprue on Monday, November 9, 2015 8:55 PM

Very nice indeed!

 

Keep up the good work mate

Paulo Castro

SAPMA - Adelaide SA

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    May 2015
Posted by KillinMeSmalls on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1:46 PM
Man she's looking real good! This alclad stuff has been intriguing to me so I went out on got some aluminum shade 1 which I intend to use on my mustang as well. Great work, looking forward to the finished product.

- Smalls

On the Bench: AirFix 1/72 Spitfire mk1/mk2a

 

 

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 6:36 PM
Thank you all . Yes i love Alclad , Make sure to have good mask and venting air .. Rick

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    June 2003
  • From: Cavite, Philippines
Posted by allan on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 6:58 PM

That came out really well!  Good thing the Alclad doesnt peel off when you put tape over it?

 

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Thursday, November 12, 2015 5:10 PM

Thanks again all

Little more update . Started the painting on the nose .

The panel behind exhaust , I  shaded that with Alclad Dark Aluminum .

Enjoy

Rick

 

First off show off my little model . Lucy .. Nigie ran under the couch .. Camera shy

 

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    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Friday, November 13, 2015 10:09 AM

Yowza, that's looking really really nice. You are totally killin' it with the paint work. So nice!!!

BK

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Posted by infofrog on Friday, November 13, 2015 6:48 PM
thanks Rick

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Sunday, November 15, 2015 1:17 PM

 

I have the  strips on the wing finished . i finished the front checkered design red and yellow .

The front propeller is just mocked up, not glued in .

Enjoy

Rick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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    August 2013
Posted by Jay Jay on Monday, November 16, 2015 6:28 AM

Oh My !  that's a beautiful aluminum finish you've put on there'  my weakest point. 

In fact I am on my second try for my 1/48 Hsg. F-86.  had to redo the black base because i didn't listen to the guys on here and used Alclad Base black and it never dried.  I complained to Alclad about their product but they simply ignored me.

 

 

 

 

 

 I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Monday, November 16, 2015 8:17 AM
That's a shame . I used alclad black primer . Hi gloss paint I use Tamiya black with couple drop of Tamiya clear to gloss up black Rick

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Monday, November 16, 2015 5:14 PM

I just want to show my tape station for cutting straight line and squares evenly

this set up helps keep tape clean . I can cut what length and width.  

Enjoy

Rick

 

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 5:24 PM

I have the top engine cover painted . I also highlighted couple panels on the wing

I really think this is turning out good .The kit is a very nice , that may help out a lot

Enjoy

Rick

 

 

 

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 11:58 AM

You did a great job on that nose checkering, Rick.  Cutting out and applying individual squares of tape indicates to me that you too are a sufferer of ASD / AMS.  Big Smile

Gary

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Posted by Raven Morpheus on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:14 PM

Nice.  Looks great. Didn't know you did fixed wing aircraft as well. Yes

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Posted by infofrog on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:22 PM
My ch 53 helicopter build . I had glue issues . That's just been fixed . No I did not do fix wing plan. My daughter got me a p47 1/72 scale . I loved it . I took little break from my 8 month helicopter build . I really like these planes . I actually love them . They are fun I will be getting back to my ch 53 build soon Rick

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:24 PM
I may get the Tamiya 32 scale mustang after Christmas Rick

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    January 2015
Posted by GreenStyrene48 on Friday, November 20, 2015 3:40 PM

I like your two tone silver finish.  Really highlights what was bare aluminum vs painted silver.  Also nice job on the invasion stripes.  What white paint did you use?  To get enough opacity from the last invasion stripes I painted the paint ended up so thick it made a distinct raised border around the stripes! 

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Friday, November 20, 2015 6:34 PM

GreenStyrene48

I like your two tone silver finish.  Really highlights what was bare aluminum vs painted silver.  Also nice job on the invasion stripes.  What white paint did you use?  To get enough opacity from the last invasion stripes I painted the paint ended up so thick it made a distinct raised border around the stripes! 

 

Tamiya White X-2

Paul Budzik has great videos . One video talks about paint and tape edges . Can't remember which one

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrdcVbQE5fUvTKxMbhnN_KQ/featured

Enjoy Rick

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    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Friday, November 20, 2015 7:44 PM
Stunning work. The checkers certainly do look better painted. I do the same. Where did you get that steel circle template? I've been looking all over for one. Joe

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Friday, November 20, 2015 8:18 PM

lawdog114
Stunning work. The checkers certainly do look better painted. I do the same. Where did you get that steel circle template? I've been looking all over for one. Joe
 

thank you 

dickblick, I have one not far from me 

rick

  • Member since
    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Sunday, November 22, 2015 9:55 AM

 

I just wanted to do little update on my progress .

I have about 80 percent on the decals installed . Maybe later today or this week .

Then Alclad Aqua Clear .Light  panel line highlight . Finished up with Alclad Semi Matt finish

Enjoy

Rick

 

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GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Sunday, November 22, 2015 8:14 PM

Rick,

Great job on that paint job!  Came out very nicely.  Smile

In your first picture, it looks like the landing gear are a little off. Could be a trick of the camera, tho.

And "Amorous Len"?  I laughed when I saw that.

Gary

  • Member since
    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Sunday, November 22, 2015 8:50 PM

GAF

Rick,

Great job on that paint job!  Came out very nicely.  Smile

In your first picture, it looks like the landing gear are a little off. Could be a trick of the camera, tho.

And "Amorous Len"?  I laughed when I saw that.

Gary

 

thanks a lot . 

i think everyone has laugh at that name  . I'm going keep it now. It's  with the plane now . 

I think the landing gear is off little too 

I don't build planes . i do helicopter but I really like these darn planes . They are fun . 

Rick 

  • Member since
    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Saturday, November 28, 2015 10:29 AM

The P51D Mustang is finished

The only boob boob I did , was the name of the plane .  Amorous Len 3 . I did not know there was to be a Gl and g in front of the name . They were not attach to the name . My lack of experience . So the name stays Amorous Len 3   .

I highly recommend this kit . Everything kit great and easily assemble .

I will start a new build

Tamiya 1/48 scale Focke Wulf Ta183A

I will be working on/off on the ch 53 build

 

Enjoy

Rick

 

 

 

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Posted by infofrog on Saturday, November 28, 2015 10:34 AM

 

 

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Posted by infofrog on Saturday, November 28, 2015 10:35 AM

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Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, November 28, 2015 11:11 AM

Dang Son !! That looks killer. Nicely done !!

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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