Coming on nicely Allen. If you're struggling with Eduard masks, vinyl ones done by the likes of Montex work very well!
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Personally I prefer Eduard to Montex. They are just like pre cut Tamiya tape. The way to go is to place them lightly on the canopy and adjust position until you are happy, then press them down fully. They act exactly as Tamiya tape on removal, coming off clean with no residue. I found the Montex jobs moved about too much and then left stains when they were removed. Only used them on 1/48 builds though, 1/72 might drive me to hand paint and adding the cockpit later……Comment
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The masking looks neat. The masks for my Mossie build also had the centre, on some panels, filled with liquid mask. It actually worked well.Comment
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Afternoon again Folks,
As the weather has stayed cool, I decided to go ahead and shoot a coat of gray on the Mossie. Thank you for your comments, guys!
Dude 2 - I wanted to use the fluid, but it was just a blob of latex and worthless, so I threw it away...
Andrew - I have Montex and Eduard masks for all of my 1/32 wing thingy kits in the stash. Haven't used the Montex masks yet. The Eduard masks in 1/48 were too small for my old peepers, even with my optivisor. Another reason I love to build armor and such...
Tim - At one point, I almost started to paint the frames by hand too. Then use the toothpick method to clean them up. I stuck with the masks and will see what the results are after shooting green in the morn...
Jim - Thanks Sir and I guess I won't know if the fluid works or not, until I buy a new bottle and try it out on something...
So, after getting everything setup, naturally, as I was about to go, the sun clouded over, and I had to use the LED lamp. I was surprised that my Vallejo sprayed well, being the first time, I've ever sprayed it. Fernando gave me some tips last night over the phone. Thanks Bro!!! I hadn't mixed enough paint, so I could only shoot 4/5ths of it before mixing up a new small batch....
Now I had another reason for not building wing thingy's.....How in the hell do you hold them to shoot a coat overall??? There was no place to put a stick into it or hook a clamp onto it, to turn it all around for painting. I did manage to do the job and we have this,
It did come out ok, but I saw It needed a few touch-ups. Did that, so mission accomplished and now let it dry for 24 hours and then mark off the camo lines for the green.....
That's all for today and it's time for some cold ones. All comments and abuse cheerfully accepted and have a good evening, everyone....
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Looking very nice indeed Allen. Can't wait for the green!
ATB. AndrewComment
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Allen all look top draw mate. The time spent on the masks will be worth it.Comment
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Luvvvvin' it Allen! With flaps down she'll look the bomb parked on the tarmac. :thumb2:Comment
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Thanks Andrew and your wish is my command my friend...See below, but don't worry..................
Not too sure Buddy, but when I pull them, the truth will be seen (he says with fingers and toes crossed)...
Thanks Rick, that was my plan from the start, but the best is yet to come, I hope....
So, for all those that thought I was joking around about finishing this in my halftrack post, we have started the green. A big thanks goes out to Ron (570) for his SBS on hairy stick work on wing thingy's. I was afraid to mask the camo for fear of screwing it all up and over spray, etc. Breaking out my wood butcher pencil, I attempted to make the outlines for the camo following the destruction pics. It sorta worked, but realized that Van Gough, I ain't!!! Anyhoo, here's where we are at the moment. It's only the first coat...
If you have a weak stomach, please look away immediately!!! TIA.........
Yea, I'll probably get hate mail from the official RAF Museum, but it was the best camo pattern I could draw. Another shot,
I'll let it dry for 24 hours and tomorrow, I will brush on the next coat. It should be easier now that the 1st base coat is on her. Can't say how many coats it may take to get good coverage of the green, but I will not give up until it's done. After that, move on and spray a coat of gloss so I can apply Tony's (yakface) favorite thangs.............Decals!!!!!!!!!!!...
Thanks again to Ron and you all have a great weekend....
Prost
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Looking good Allen. The green will take less coats than you think….two to three I’d say?Comment
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And so the green genie is out of the bottle!!! :smiling5:Comment
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Really coming along nicely now Allen, that green will soon fill inComment
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Thanks a lot Gentlemen,
So, on day 2, we brushed on coat 2 and guess what??? The old dummy forgot to thin the paint before going at it this morning. Thought I had and went about painting anyway,
Yes, it is as bad as it looks..............
But tomorrow is a new day and I will remember to thin the paint before brushing on the third coat. I only hope that it will flow into all the canyons and leave a smooth finish, and fully cover it. If not, then the fourth coat will be a charm for sure. Honestly, if after the tenth coat, this puppy ain't covered, it could be the bin for it..........Only kidding..........
Have a great weekend, stay safe, and don't drink and drive......You'll spill your drink!!!.............
Prost
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So here we are again Folks,
On the third day, the old dude did the third coat of green...Yes, no brain farts, and I thinned the paint before starting this time. I think it came out sorta, kinda, maybe ok and I really don't want to attempt a 4th coat. Please tell me what you think,
I'm sort of scared to pull off the tape on the sides. I only hope the paint didn't creep under it too much. A few touch-ups are in order, but no biggie really....
Now, I need to ask the experts here what you use to dull down the stark bright finish a little. On armor, it's a wash, but on a wing thingy, I have no idea and mud is out of the question........
After a dull-down, it's on with a gloss coat and then........The nasties!!!...
Prost
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Looks good to me matey.Comment
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