Peterpools

Thanks Nige and to think we've been using these glues and paints since we were little kids! Peter

HI Nige Right now I'm using Mr Color Level Thinner and no problems to report. Yup, agree, the glues smell as bad or worse then the paints and I'm sure are as harmful or maybe even more so Peter

Never, ever had I experienced paint crazing but it has finally happend. I’ve been air brushing lacquers over Mig Gray Primer (an acrylic) with zero problems for years and In fact, the entire Corsair paint job is Gloss Mr Color over Mig Primer and perfecto: no problems. I decided to paint the drop tanks a slightly different shade of Gloss Dark Navy Blue and used a brand spanking new bottle of MRP Paint. Usual procedure is a few mist coats, followed up with three wet coats for the a super smooth gloss finish. With in a few minutes, I began to see a lot of crazing and discoloration. OH NO! Thinking somehow the three wet coats were just to much, I strip the drop tanks down to bare plastic and then re- primed with Mr Surfacer 1200 and let dry for a good 24 hrs. Then I re-shot the drop tanks as before with MRP. I fell right off my chair - the drop tanks were all crazed and stained again. Before the MRP was air brushed, I checked the primed drop tanks and they were perfect. Stripped them again, re-primed with Mr Surfacer and then re-shot them this time wih Mr Color to a super smooth, deep gloss finish. Perfect finish and zippo crazing. My only conclusion: stay clear of MRP for multiple wet coats needed for a gloss finish, as the level of thinner must be ridiculously high as the paint is like water. I shot the MRP straight from the bottle, with 4 drops of mild retarder added, as I have always done for years when doing gloss finishes and no ptoblems until I tangled with MRP. Using up my supply for only matt finishes and then: good bye! Peter

Hi John Right with you Keep ‘em comin Peter

Cees Nice work on even the littledetails - fuel dump. Keep ‘em comin Peter

John Completely agree and on my next Corsair, yes there will be a third, the wings will be down and locked. Peter

Ernie Looking Simply Stellar - terrific build Peter

Carl Nice work on the exhausts and they sure look good. Wrong color and stripping paint? Can't remember a build in the past few years I havcen't been on that path. The redo paint work looks flawless Keep 'em comin Peter

Mike Looking mighty good Keep 'em comin Peter

Rob Sounds great .. and waiting for your next update with photos Keep 'em comin Peter

Mike Thanks for posting - the Yahu IP looks mighty good Peter

To be honest, as times go by, I worry more and more about the harmful effects of the paints we use. I shoot in a spray booth with dual fans, wear a good grade respirator at least when I paint. Acrylics and enamels have their own negatives as well. But I’m willing to bet, breath for breath, the glues we use are as bad or worse then the paints I never wear a mask or respirator when gluing and I’m bent over the model for hours at a time. Maybe there is a lot more we need to consider and even worry about. Peter

Cees Spetacular work Keep ‘em comin Peter

Peter Gorgeous, simple gorgeous work, Keep ‘em comin Peter

Great project and will be following Keep ‘em comin Peter

John Incredible progress and you have the Tamiya Corsaurs down to a science. Looking mighty good and glad the wings are lowered. Besides the in the raised position, breaking the spar is easy to do, it’s a pain air brushing the fuselage around them. Keep ‘em comin Peter

Gaz Awesome progress and there are unexpected rewards for intense research Keep ‘em comin Peter

Carl Love the Kingfisher and looking forward to watching you work your magic. Forget how busy the bench is .. just have fun and keep building Will be with you all the way Keep ‘em comin Peter

Martin I’m all smiles that the Mig is back under way again. Nice touch with the hatch solution Keep ‘em comin Peter

Jeroen Awesomevwork Keep ‘em comin Peter

Looks really cool and I’m on board Keep ‘em comin Peter

YIKES Ernie, a curveball you say ... no way - sounds like nasty spitter, down low, inside and in the dirt and worse, just can’t help but swinging at it - just looked so good leaving the pitchers hand Just go for it and do your best- which will be just fine. Keep ‘em comin Peter

Thanks Phil Very much apprciated Peter

Thanks Martin The Blue I use on the Corsair is a 1:1 Mix of Mr Color 326 Blue and 328 Blue. The mix is then heavily thinned with Mr Color Leveling Thinner plus 4-5 drops of Mild Retarder. Peter

Mike Beautiful work on the front office Keep ‘em comin Peter