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299_paul · Posted: Tue 29 Jan 2008 12:31 pm Post subject:

Thanks again for the advice Loll!!

Two coats of Hu128 applied, first last night and second this morning.

Don't think another coat is necessary so next job is to wait for this to dry and then apply the Hu117 (US Light Green) and also repair the skid I snapped off.
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Ratch · Posted: Tue 29 Jan 2008 16:07 pm Post subject:

Coming on nicely

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299_paul · Posted: Wed 30 Jan 2008 14:24 pm Post subject:

First coat of Hu117 went on this morning. I used this colour for the deck of my HMS Fearless and I think it might need three coats all together, we'll see anyway after I apply a second tonight.

Also painted the engine and exhaust and the rotors in Hu117.

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farmroad38 · Posted: Wed 30 Jan 2008 14:31 pm Post subject:

Looking good Paul. The Gazelle is an elegant aircraft - might have to see if I can get hold of one.
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299_paul · Posted: Thu 31 Jan 2008 15:31 pm Post subject:

I must admit I quite like the way it's put together.

3 coats of Hu117 have been applied, the rotors I think could do with another so I'll do that tonight.
I'll also clean up the engine and exhaust with Hu56 (Aluminium).

All that's left to do then is add two coats of Klear and decal which I shall do tomorrow then two coats of Satin coat.
Should have completed pics up on satruday!!
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299_paul · Posted: Sat 02 Feb 2008 13:26 pm Post subject:

I forgot that I had to go to hospital yesterday so I didn't get chance to due as much as I had hoped.

All of the assembly has been put together, but after hours of drving I was tired and damaged the rear rotor

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Replacement part for the starboard door arrived today so I'll fit that, then mask and paint it later today or tomorrow (can't miss six nations!!)

Probably looking at Monday for finishing and some more pics.
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299_paul · Posted: Sun 03 Feb 2008 14:23 pm Post subject:

Touched up the rear rotor yeststerday and today.

Yesterday I fitted and masked the starboard door, then gave it it's first coat of paint, gave it a second today and I think that should do.

Two coats of Klear tomorrow and then the decals, should be able to give a coat of satin coat aswell.
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299_paul · Posted: Tue 05 Feb 2008 18:06 pm Post subject:

Finished at last, but photobucket is under going site maintentance so I'll have to wait for pictures.

Decals were really quite thick and took alot of persuation to settle down in some instances even though I was using Humbrol decal fix. Is the microl sol/set combo any better?
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Loll · Posted: Tue 05 Feb 2008 18:30 pm Post subject:

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299_paul · Posted: Wed 06 Feb 2008 14:33 pm Post subject:

Here are the completed pics as promised

Ratch · Posted: Wed 06 Feb 2008 14:40 pm Post subject:

That's a cutie Paul

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Loll · Posted: Wed 06 Feb 2008 15:10 pm Post subject:

299_paul · Posted: Wed 06 Feb 2008 15:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the advice. I do try to remove it all but I'm usually frightened that I'll move or, even worse, damgae the decal.
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Loll · Posted: Wed 06 Feb 2008 15:28 pm Post subject:

Paula & Dan · Posted: Wed 06 Feb 2008 16:04 pm Post subject:

A particular problem with some Revell kits, I've found.

Dan
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kitnut617 · Posted: Wed 06 Feb 2008 17:55 pm Post subject:

That has turned out very well Paul, well done.

Robert
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