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arni · Posted: Sun 24 Feb 2008 17:30 pm Post subject:

I decided this morning to go for gloss orange- H18,I applied this and then came the exciting bit...Removing the masking tape

Only a couple of small areas have bled through-easily touched in with H30.

Then I started applying the cockpit framing,it was tricky at first getting the decal sheet to stay put

But I learned quick,lay it on,position with tweezers and leave it alone..

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arni · Posted: Sun 02 Mar 2008 17:22 pm Post subject:

I went to finish the cockpit framing with the decal sheet today...Half of the strips I had applied fell off as soon as I touched them

The side strips stayed on,the rest I applied the good old way with a brush.
The undercarriage has been fitted,after super glueing a wheel to my finger

Getting there

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arni · Posted: Sun 09 Mar 2008 17:57 pm Post subject:

I had a bash at applying the decals today,they were rather on the yellow side.
Partly cured by sitting on the window sill since boxing day.

As soon as I dipped the first decal in water I knew I was in for fun..as they resisted coming off the backing paper,lots of micro-sol later they seem to be ok-ish,a bit of silvering ect.Hopefuly some matt varnish will seal them down

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feanor · Posted: Sun 09 Mar 2008 18:04 pm Post subject:

Ayup Nige....

Lovely build..

EEEE.. i remember that kit when it were just a bag 'o bits...

Lovely stuff mate..
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arni · Posted: Sun 09 Mar 2008 18:53 pm Post subject:

feanor · Posted: Sun 09 Mar 2008 21:48 pm Post subject:

arni · Posted: Tue 11 Mar 2008 20:55 pm Post subject:

Overall I am happy with my choppity,but not with the decals-but they may be 30 years old.
In this pic one appears to be lifting,having checked it just now it seems to have settled down

One coat of matt varnish applied so far,I will give it another coat and call it a day

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Loll · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 00:59 am Post subject:

arni · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 21:04 pm Post subject:

Cheers Loll

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Brews · Posted: Sat 15 Mar 2008 04:37 am Post subject:

I like this one, especially in these markings. Well done!
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arni · Posted: Sun 16 Mar 2008 17:17 pm Post subject:

Thanks Brews,
The first whirley bird I have made in 20 odd years..
I will put some piccies in the gallery soon.
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