1/48 Hasegawa Hs129 B-2

[AlanG]

Half way through adding the decals and i have to admit, i find this part of building the most mind numbing aspect of it. I really do not like adding them. So on that note i'm going to quit whilst i'm ahead as resume the decals in the morning. Also i have a nice Craggenmore waiting for me so i can't let it evaporate now can i? lol

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[Guest]

Looking the bee's knee's Allyne, super job your doing.

[stona]

She's looking good.

I always allow a day for decalling,it's one of those things that always takes twice as long as you think it will! Not my favourite part of a build either,though they do transform a model.

Cheers

Steve

[AlanG]

Ok so i have neglected this build as i did the GB Tank build (which i will post photos for when i get them off my other camera). Decided i can't put it off anymore and to be honest i really liked building this as you don't see many getting built. Added brake lines onto the u/c legs and although i think they are a little too thick i don't mind. Adds a little bit of detailing missing from the kit. so here are a few pics of my progress. Not decaled the underneath yet. Will be doing that next. And yes i know i have to finish painting the wheels

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[stona]

Nice work Allyne,I wondered what had happened to this one.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Coming along very nicely Allyne. This is a fascinating subject that is going to make into a very nice model and you are certainly doing a good job of getting some detail into it, certainly making the most of the scale.

[Vaughan]

Hi there you say that you are using klear. Is this the original Klear or the new version i.e Pledge multi surface wax?. what are the advantages of using Klear? I know people use it a pre decal coat but is that all it's used for? By the way a great build!

Vaughan

[AlanG]

Hiya Vaughan

Yes it's the original Klear i'm using. I use it to seal in the paint before i apply the decals and create a nice smooth surface for them to stick to. I then use it again to seal in the decals before i weather the aircraft. I will then apply a final coat of (Vallejo) matt acrylic varnish to seal in everything and matt down the finish.

[Vaughan]

HI there Allyne

Have you used the new klear? as I don't want to try it and ruin my model. I've heard its ok but takes longer to dry over 24 hours.

Vaughan

[AlanG]

Not tried it sorry so i can't comment

[Vaughan]

Is there any way of getting hold of the old klear as I gather it's like gold dust.

Vaughan

[AlanG]

You answered your own question there Vaughan. It's gold dust lol.

Painted the tyres and added the props tonight. I really should finish off the decals underneath so i can add the bombs

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[Guest]

Brilliant job, well done.

Andy

[Ian M]

HI there Allyne Have you used the new klear? as I don't want to try it and ruin my model. I've heard its ok but takes longer to dry over 24 hours.

Vaughan

I have used the new stuff and it seams to work fine. I never got hold of the original one so I can offer no comparison though.

Canopies come out nice and the shine on painted bits is acceptable to me. Might be better with a couple of coats.

Ian M