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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 3:17 PM

Fredthefoot`s Models
lol have too be scratch mate , mrs would string me up she`s not the easyest to get a pot paint past let alone resin and kits lol
 

Well, thats the real challenge isn't it. Not building the kits, but sneaking it all in past the Mrs.

I have the new Airfix 72nd Ju 87B-1 and i want to do open gun bays on that which i will have to sratchbuild. So might get some inspiration from yours.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by Fredthefoot`s Models on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 4:07 PM
lol @ inspiration i have doubts mate it will be tiny , need to try find photo`s of them as mkII c is different to mk1 by the look of the panels

  

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:34 PM

Nice work, Steve.  Hope everything goes well for you in Dallas.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:35 PM

Very attractive Hurricane, Chris.  Looks great.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:37 PM

damouav

CM - Did you use a liquid masking fluid on your canopies? They are very sharp indeed!

 

Yes.  I outlined the windows with plain 'ol masking tape, then filled in with MicroMask.  Thanks for commenting.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:39 PM

Gamera

CMK02: Great job there on the canopies! Another reason there I don't do many bombers since I hate masking those greenhouse canopies. Enjoy your vacation!!!

Steve: Looks good, you've got things under control. My thoughts and prayers that everything goes well. 

Chris: Nice work! If masking is my most hated part of aircraft modeling decaling is my favorite. One question though, won't the white areas around the decals go away as the everything totally dries out? 

 

Thanks, Gamera.  

Vacation's almost done; heading back now.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:43 PM

Greg

 CMK, update photos whilst on vacation. Now that's dedication.

 

Or--maybe just forgetting they were there!  

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:44 PM

Fredthefoot`s Models

engine done , well that was fun not , what was i thinking lol

 

Excellent results, Fred!

 

 

 

 

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:46 PM

Looking good, Doug!

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Bossman on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 6:11 PM

Gamera
My apologies

None required my friend.

I applied Sol to all of the decals - but only got noticable whitening near the big topside roundels.   These were the ones I hit hard - several times - because of the lumpiness of the raised detail underneath them. I think that's probably what caused the whitening in this case.

Chris

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Posted by Bossman on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 6:18 PM

Thanks PJ !

plasticjunkie
Did you wait at least one day before using the solution over Future?

Yep - two in fact.  But see my notes to Gamera above - at least I think that's what caused it.

 

Thanks Doug and Check.  Doug - I will patiently await more pictures.  What I see looks great so far.

Chris

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 6:50 PM

Chris

Next time you have thick or stubborn decals try Solvaset. This stuff is VERY strong and will snuggle down anything. Usually 1or 2 applications are sufficient.

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 8:51 PM

Paint on the Jaguar. Something different Dark Sea Grey 

 

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Posted by Justinryan215 on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 9:01 PM

Bossman

Check, Doug, and Fred,  Nice progress all - interesting builds.

Steve,  Hope that idea works out for ya.

Finished up the decals on the Hurri in one sitting last night.  There weren't very many.  I kinda forgot how big some of these decals were in 1/48 scale.  Alot more film to flop around and get messed up.

I have to take care of a few silvered areas around the grey code letters.  But overall, they went on pretty good.  Micro-Sol didn't quite have a strong enouh effect on these Xtradecals.  Some of them are lifted or bubbled between the ribbed areas of the rear fuselage.  I'll try poking them with a pin and brushing on a bit of future.  That usually sucks 'em down and eliminates the silvering a bit.

Roundels went down over some heavy surface detail with several heavy applications of Micro-Sol.  When you get this close - you can tell she's brush painted.  In a few areas, I let the decals dry for a while, then sliced along the panel lines and hit 'em with a second coat of Sol to get them to melt in a bit.

I've got a bit of whitening around the edges of some decals.  This happens when I use MicroSol on a Futured surface sometimes.  I'll just repaint over the whitened areas. 

Only little pieces left !

Chris

 

 

I used Tamiya acrylic thinner x-20a with great success to get the decals to settle down on the lancaster, also using future brushed on the panel as a setting solution worker a treat to reduce silvering!

"...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

Mortal as I am,I know that I am born for a day.  But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the Earth...

 

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Posted by Bossman on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 9:52 PM

Justinryan215
I used Tamiya acrylic thinner x-20a with great success to get the decals to settle down on the lancaster, also using future brushed on the panel as a setting solution worker a treat to reduce silvering!

Thanks Justin and PJ.   Yeah - I'll have to try something new.  MicroSol seems to be effective on some, but not all decals.  So I'll give Solvaset or Tamiya's x-20a a try if I can find either one of them (shouldn't be a problem as we have two LHS's in the Rochester area that carry alot of Tamiya product - not sure if I've ever seen Solvaset - but then I haven't asked for it either).

Anything I need to watch out for when using either of these ?   Can they be over-aggressive ? or attack acrylic finishes more than MicroSol ?  (I use acrylic paints exclusively for anything except white.)

Thanks for the tips.

Chris

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:29 PM

Avoid using Solvaset on very thin decals cause it's very aggressive. Once you brush it on don't touch or move the decal!

The decal will wrinkle up so don't be alarmed, leave it alone and let it do its magic overnight. The decal will look painted on.

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

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Posted by Fredthefoot`s Models on Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:53 AM

thank you checkmateking :)

  

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Posted by Fredthefoot`s Models on Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:54 AM

looking great tempestjohnny :)

  

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Posted by Bish on Thursday, June 15, 2017 1:57 AM

tempestjohnny

Paint on the Jaguar. Something different Dark Sea Grey 

 

Now i do like that. I never realised the 2 seater had such a long nose section.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Justinryan215 on Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:36 AM

Bossman

 

 
Justinryan215
I used Tamiya acrylic thinner x-20a with great success to get the decals to settle down on the lancaster, also using future brushed on the panel as a setting solution worker a treat to reduce silvering!

 

Thanks Justin and PJ.   Yeah - I'll have to try something new.  MicroSol seems to be effective on some, but not all decals.  So I'll give Solvaset or Tamiya's x-20a a try if I can find either one of them (shouldn't be a problem as we have two LHS's in the Rochester area that carry alot of Tamiya product - not sure if I've ever seen Solvaset - but then I haven't asked for it either).

Anything I need to watch out for when using either of these ?   Can they be over-aggressive ? or attack acrylic finishes more than MicroSol ?  (I use acrylic paints exclusively for anything except white.)

Thanks for the tips.

Chris

 

Since Tamiya's x20a is their acrylic thinner,  I would "try it in an inconspicuous area" first.  I used it over a lacquer clear coat with no problems!

"...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

Mortal as I am,I know that I am born for a day.  But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the Earth...

 

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Posted by Fredthefoot`s Models on Thursday, June 15, 2017 5:09 AM
hi guys anyone know where or has a photo of a hawker hurricane MKII C gun bay , looked all over the web cant find a clear good photo , found tons just not MKII C even looked at real and 1/24 builds nothing clear grrrrr

  

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Thursday, June 15, 2017 7:12 AM

Bish

 

 
tempestjohnny

Paint on the Jaguar. Something different Dark Sea Grey 

 

 

 

Now i do like that. I never realised the 2 seater had such a long nose section.

 

the T.2 was almost 3 feet longer then the GR.1

 

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Thursday, June 15, 2017 8:03 AM

Chris and TJ

Both are looking great. Good luck to Steve as he leaves up for his evaluation today.

 

I got some work done on the Spit. Punched out all the decals and applied each with Solvaset and when dry applied Clear Parts Cement for the lenses.

Made some belts from wine bottle foil and used some scrap pe for the buckles

and the rest

Most detail will be obstructed once the fuselage is closed up but at least it's there.

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, June 15, 2017 8:12 AM

TJ: The Jag is looking good! Nice progress! 

PJ: Nice work there too. Love the instrument panel. 

Fred: Wish I could help you. If it were a Spit I'd probably have a photo somewhere but not a Hurricane. Embarrassed

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Bish on Thursday, June 15, 2017 8:29 AM

tempestjohnny

 

 
Bish

 

 
tempestjohnny

Paint on the Jaguar. Something different Dark Sea Grey 

 

 

 

Now i do like that. I never realised the 2 seater had such a long nose section.

 

 

 

the T.2 was almost 3 feet longer then the GR.1

 

 

Ye, i can well believe that, it looks it.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Bish on Thursday, June 15, 2017 8:30 AM

plasticjunkie

Chris and TJ

Both are looking great. Good luck to Steve as he leaves up for his evaluation today.

 

I got some work done on the Spit. Punched out all the decals and applied each with Solvaset and when dry applied Clear Parts Cement for the lenses.

Made some belts from wine bottle foil and used some scrap pe for the buckles

and the rest

Most detail will be obstructed once the fuselage is closed up but at least it's there.

 

Looking very nice there PJ, really nice work on the IP.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Thursday, June 15, 2017 8:35 AM

Fredthefoot`s Models
hi guys anyone know where or has a photo of a hawker hurricane MKII C gun bay , looked all over the web cant find a clear good photo , found tons just not MKII C even looked at real and 1/24 builds nothing clear grrrrr
 

Fred, best i can come up with is on here.

http://www.k5083.mistral.co.uk/TECHDATA.HTM

Scroll down on the right side theres some sketches.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Fredthefoot`s Models on Thursday, June 15, 2017 10:17 AM

plastic junkie  ,  looking great mate like the fact you think like me lol i use pot noodle lids for belts and before any one asks its bombbay bad boy flavour lol

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gamera no worrys i have tons too just not the mkII hurricane lol

 

Bish thanks mate a saw them  just not clear for my eye lol not to worry will have to just wing it as they say lol

  

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Posted by Bish on Thursday, June 15, 2017 10:28 AM

Fredthefoot`s Models

plastic junkie  ,  looking great mate like the fact you think like me lol i use pot noodle lids for belts and before any one asks its bombbay bad boy flavour lol

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gamera no worrys i have tons too just not the mkII hurricane lol

 

Bish thanks mate a saw them  just not clear for my eye lol not to worry will have to just wing it as they say lol

 

No, its not very clear is it. But just had a thought. have you looked for Typhoon gun bays. Same guns and same company, the bays will most likely be very similar. At least give you an idea.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Fredthefoot`s Models on Thursday, June 15, 2017 10:34 AM
no worrys bish thanks i did wonder if the guns were the same i know the panels are slight differance but the bay is the same shape , will look on my mk1 typhoon :)

  

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