Dave W's BAC Lightning

[Dave W]

Well my first time using Alclad hasn't worked very well.There are a couple of blemishes on the tops of the wings where I rubbed down some imperfections in the black base and didn't respray it properly.And there's a run in the paint on one side of the fuselage.Both problems are my fault.So the best thing to do now is leave it alone and get on with the Defiant.When I've got rid of the runs I will respray the Black base coat and try again.Not sure if you can do that.So I will try on the undercarriage doors first.

[Dave W]

I was going to leave it alone.But I've just managed to remove most of the Alclad Aluminium with a dry cloth.So all is not lost.

[flyjoe180]

Glad you recovered it Dave.

[Ian M]

Fun in it!

I always find some spot that could have been better.

Just one thing. Keep handling to a minimum until its had a clear coat.

By the way you can spray more on top. Alclad on Alclad, but not sure about the black base on top of the 'finish'

A soft cloth dampened with white spirit does a good job of removing the metalic finish down to the black base.... found that out the hard way. I apperently missed a bit when I clear coated my lightning prior to the wash. ops:

Looking nice and shiny Dave.

Ian M

[Dave W]

I've just had a go at removing the rest of the Alclad with a white spirit dampened cloth.Worked well but it's also removed some of the black base!.So now I've got to remove the rest of the black...

[Dave W]

Just done a bit more paint removal and the white primer has decided it wants to come off as well!.So I might as well strip the whole model.The inevitable has happened as well.One of the tailplanes has broken off.Not a problem as it's come away cleanly.i think the best thing to do when disaster strikes is to put the model away and come back to it when you've calmed down.In the mean time start something else.I will leave this now and have another go tomorrow.I will now buy some Alclad primer and start again once the paints stripped off.

[Ian M]

Ouch!

My one it only removed the metalic and did nowt to the black base..... I feel kind of bad now.

Ian M

[Dave W]

Ouch!My one it only removed the metalic and did nowt to the black base..... I feel kind of bad now.

Ian M

Not your fault Ian.Probably me rubbing too hard!.I should have used Alclad primer in the first place.My second attempt will be better.As you say,it's only paint.

[yak face]

ouch! The swear box must have been a lot richer after that one Dave! Good luck with the stripping , cheers tony

[flyjoe180]

It'll be easier the next time probably Dave, at least the main model is undamaged. Onwards and upwards

[Dave W]

I got the model out and had a go at paint stripping with some oven cleaner.Unfortunately it hasn't worked.Not sure what to do now.I don't want to bin it really.

[Ian M]

Once you have gotten the alclad off, how about trying Vallejo air brush cleaner. Thats rather good at removing hard paint...

Ian M

[Dave W]

Once you have gotten the alclad off, how about trying Vallejo air brush cleaner. Thats rather good at removing hard paint...Ian M

Thanks Ian.Will get some next time I'm in town.the problem is the Vallejo White primer I used.I've tried sanding the edges but it won't feather and I'm left with a ridge.It will have to be completely stripped.

[Ian M]

Appreciate that Dave, I just thought I would give you a heads up that their Airbrush cleaner is pretty good as a stripper. I even use it to clean my desk top off after a couple or three builds. Sounds an expensive way of doing it but it works.

I hope you get it sorted.

Ian M

[flyjoe180]

Alclad resists oven cleaner, we should be painting our cars in the stuff. Hope you can get the Lightning back to the way you want it Dave, it is a good build so far despite the paint issues. Did you leave the beast over night with the oven cleaner on it?