Tamiya 1:48 Douglas Skyraider A-1J

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Amazingly good Graham, I'm stunned! The quality of finish is flawless IMHO, as shown by the close-up shots.

Actually it's both inspiring & depressing! A level to strive to attain, but the realisation that I'll never get as good as this *sigh*

Cheers

Patrick

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talk about showing off lol,you go right ahead and show off,this is truly lovely mate 5*s for the plane tis a lovely sight too see

mobear

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That is very nice Graham.

The sort of effect I always get--- in my mind. But not in practice.

Laurie

[flyjoe180]

Awesome result Graham, a beautifully constructed and finished Skyraider

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Stunning model Graham, perfect execution.

Francesco

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Superbly done, a real masterpiece.

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Thank you all for your generous comments

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Graham tell me more about this please sounds interesting.

Like your innovative approach to the camouflage cutting the masking tape. Also interesting as you get a nice cut edge on the tape. For all my work where you need a good clean edge I cut the tape. I have found that the edges on rolls is not so good they obviously use a cutter to cut the rolls off a large roll and the edges are not clean.

Laurie

The camo lines on the fuselage were masked using 4mm automotive flexible masking strip, which sticks well with no residue left and is lovely and bendy

[Ian M]

That is great Graham. Love the paint work and just nicely weathered as well. Not a bad looking bird either considering its size.

Ian M

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Graham tell me more about this please sounds interesting.Like your innovative approach to the camouflage cutting the masking tape. Also interesting as you get a nice cut edge on the tape. For all my work where you need a good clean edge I cut the tape. I have found that the edges on rolls is not so good they obviously use a cutter to cut the rolls off a large roll and the edges are not clean.

Laurie

The camo lines on the fuselage were masked using 4mm automotive flexible masking strip, which sticks well with no residue left and is lovely and bendy

Thanks Laurie.

The 'bendy' masking tape I used for the fuselage cammouflage and the wavy lines between the cammouflage and the underside was finespray 3mm green masking tape.

A very sharp new blade was used to cut the masks for the rest of the cammouflage using the pattern plan included in the kit. I also build up the paint lightly to lessen the chance of paint bleed.

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Thanks Graham . A roll is on its way.

Laurie

[tr1ckey66]

Absolutely gorgeous work Graham. All the paint work is extremely well done.

Just perfect.

Cheers

Paul

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Thanks Paul

[papa 695]

Just stunning

Great work Graham