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Richard M · Posted: Sat 26 Jan 2008 15:41 pm Post subject:

Been trying to spray the Hu130 satin white on over the last few days. Had a pretty torrid time, I was using the large 120ml tin - horrible, very granular and kept blocking the airbrush.

Here's two coats on, I found a small 14ml tinlet which I will be using for a final 3rd coat which will hopefully sort the problem.

Bug head! (Spot the rogue rivets!).

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Richard M · Posted: Mon 28 Jan 2008 16:08 pm Post subject:

Finally got a decent coat of Hu130 on, I've masked this ready for the application of Metalcote 27001 polished aluminium.

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Richard M · Posted: Tue 29 Jan 2008 18:52 pm Post subject:

Ooooooh!!!! Shiny!

First coat of 27001 aluminium is on. I'll overcoat this with a layer of Gloss Cote before putting a second layer on.

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morgandude1 · Posted: Tue 29 Jan 2008 22:10 pm Post subject:

Loving it!
Rivets are cool, BTW, it's a classic Airfix kit after all!
Can't wait to see this finished.

Richard M · Posted: Fri 01 Feb 2008 15:11 pm Post subject:

Got two coats of 27001 on with gloss in between. Overcoated with gloss and took the masking off.

A bit off seepage here and there. I've put another gloss cote on to allow for decaling, I'll tidy up the paint and put the black anti-glare panel on. I'm in two minds wether to apply some exhaust staining - it looks so nice and shiny!
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dancho · Posted: Fri 01 Feb 2008 19:35 pm Post subject:

Looks very good indeed.

Regarding the exhaust stains. I belong to the school of thought that plastic models should mimic the real thing in every way. They should start out pristine and spotless, and then, over time, naturally acquire a coat of dust, pet saliva, popcorn grease, cigar smoke and laser printer toner until they resemble a truly "war weary" bird.

Loll · Posted: Fri 01 Feb 2008 20:15 pm Post subject:

dancho · Posted: Fri 01 Feb 2008 21:19 pm Post subject:

Ah yes, I believe I have. Was it the pet saliva or toner that gave it away?

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Richard M · Posted: Sun 03 Feb 2008 21:30 pm Post subject:

Applied all the decals, they're under microsol overnight, ready for a final coat of gloss. In the meantime I'm finishing the paint touch ups and I've drilled out the exhausts. I've also stuck a couple of mounts for the rotors on top of the engines, this will make the blades removable. Painting the rotors and wheels - all the usual last minute faffing!

I think it looks quite handsome in this paint scheme now it's got the markings on.
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BrianG · Posted: Mon 04 Feb 2008 10:03 am Post subject:

Wow, that looks like the real thing now. I remember them and the Rotadyne when they were 'flavour of the day'. But then, I am old enough. Nice build.

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dancho · Posted: Mon 04 Feb 2008 13:59 pm Post subject:

Very nice indeed!
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Heinkel51 · Posted: Tue 05 Feb 2008 01:45 am Post subject:

Lovel work Rich

Richard M · Posted: Sun 10 Feb 2008 09:17 am Post subject:

Anybody want a pot of Maskol, free! Last time I use the dratted stuff, completely ruined my paintwork on the cockpit canopy

. I'll have to strip all the remaining paint off and start again - with tamiya tape this time

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Richard M · Posted: Sat 16 Feb 2008 17:33 pm Post subject:

Spent a while chipping the remaining paint off with a cocktail stick. Remasked with Tamiya tape and I'm in the process of painting it - white first.

If it wasn't for the black anti-glare panel I'd be inclined to just corgi out the windows as all that interior dust looks horrible.
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Dar · Posted: Sat 16 Feb 2008 17:45 pm Post subject:

Fine work Rich!
I just love the look of those old helicopters.
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Loll · Posted: Sat 16 Feb 2008 21:08 pm Post subject:

Richard M · Posted: Sat 16 Feb 2008 21:59 pm Post subject:

I have considered it, but the canopy is really on good. The only way to get it off would be to razor saw the whole thing just forward of the bulkhead. The saws I have are designed to be mounted on a scalpel blade and are far too flexible. I'm trying to find a longer rigid razor saw (zactoman?), in which case I'll give it a go, but probably not in the time frame of the GB.
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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Sun 17 Feb 2008 13:18 pm Post subject:

I wonder if you couldn't move the dust by flooding the whole model with slightly soapy water? Think

Or perhaps you could drill a hole and blow the dust out with your compressor, drastic I know, but not quite as drastic as sawing the nose off!

Just a thought, all the best

Loll · Posted: Sun 17 Feb 2008 13:39 pm Post subject:

Richard M · Posted: Tue 19 Feb 2008 17:29 pm Post subject:

Thought I'd try flushing out the cockpit, so I removed one of the mirros and drilled a hole . I flooded it with an ethanol/water mix with a syringe and shook it around really hard.

Then I removed the liquid and repeated the process. Results are a bit disappointing, not a lot of difference, the dust really seems to be attached, probably as it's origin is filler

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Anyhow I'm going to finish the build, I can always resort to the saw later!
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