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Hangartime · Posted: Tue 02 Dec 2008 08:07 am Post subject:

Slow going but staining gradually applied - done entirely with Tamiya Smoke - some bigger areas were left (and the entire front section) so staining can be applied over the decals.

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Ratch · Posted: Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:08 am Post subject:

Did you airbrush or hairy-stick the Tamiya Smoke

Looks great BTW

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Hangartime · Posted: Wed 03 Dec 2008 09:27 am Post subject:

Just an airbrush Ratch - fine point with a post it note and away you go. A mixture of panels and free brushing.

Tonight was adding a couple more decals - but that's about it. Decals will take a little while as there are alot of smaller ones to apply - then finish landing gear and minor details and that's it.!

Still plugging away

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88mmFlak · Yellow Star Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 144

Wow, now thats what I call a bare metal finish. It looks fantastic and I've picked up quite a few useful tips from it. Many thanks ;)
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jhl1908 · Posted: Mon 15 Dec 2008 19:56 pm Post subject:

I love it!

I really envy You great metal finish.

Jesper

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thomasweir · Posted: Mon 15 Dec 2008 20:53 pm Post subject:

Superb finish

daniel7891 · Posted: Mon 15 Dec 2008 22:13 pm Post subject:

Excellent finish
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tanker221 · Posted: Tue 16 Dec 2008 03:22 am Post subject:

Very simple technique but very well done . looks great .
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gerry · Posted: Tue 16 Dec 2008 08:26 am Post subject:

A great metal finish and attention to detail. What seems to be the fine 'dirty' spray work is most effective that somehow helps to convey speed. It just shows what a Lightning should look like.

BAC · Posted: Tue 16 Dec 2008 09:24 am Post subject:

Superb!

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Hangartime · Posted: Wed 17 Dec 2008 07:23 am Post subject:

Thanks all - not alot of progress due to festive season and rush of jobs before Christmas. I have painted the landing gear and assembled the fin and nose rim. So close....

Thanks too Jerry, I tried to make it look the speed machine. They're shocking for leaking oil though. It wasn't uncommon for new pilots to be concerned about leaks. Instructors usually smartened them up with the term "Your flying it - not buying it".

Anyway - underside shot - wheel wells to be darkened and still a few minor decals to be added, only to the fuselage though now. (so I can now hold the wings to apply)

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Ratch · Posted: Wed 17 Dec 2008 17:45 pm Post subject:

Beautiful

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daniel7891 · Posted: Wed 17 Dec 2008 18:20 pm Post subject:

Excellent work
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fittedkitchens · Posted: Thu 18 Dec 2008 02:33 am Post subject:

Great idea re. the smoke... nice result

Hangartime · Posted: Tue 23 Dec 2008 18:36 pm Post subject:

Well so close to finishing - landing gear has been glued in and wheels done - just the gear covers and canopy to paint and it's complete. And still a few smaller decals. I should be able to finish it in a night - but due to time of year - which night it will be is the problem!
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Svake · Posted: Wed 24 Dec 2008 08:47 am Post subject:

It looks fantastic! Very good job at it! I love it!

Svake

Ratch · Posted: Wed 24 Dec 2008 09:30 am Post subject:

Looking forward to this Nailbiting

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Heinkel51 · Posted: Sat 27 Dec 2008 10:43 am Post subject:

Very very nice, looking forward to the next instalment

Spike · Posted: Sat 27 Dec 2008 18:02 pm Post subject:

Motivating build, well done

Hangartime · Posted: Mon 12 Jan 2009 04:54 am Post subject:

Very near complete - in fact it won't change much aside from minor shading and a few more decals - there's alot - and I've been busy painting other items (ie decorating) so spare time is very limited at the mo -still it's taken a lot longer than I thought. My cameras run out of battery so it's the first click - so I'll add more probably more than likely tomorrow now.

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