Kaireckstadt Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 That’s what it’s all about Kev. I love this site because of all the first class modelers sharing their techniques and tricks. Thanks for your feedback! We will see… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 5/30/2021 at 4:55 PM, Kaireckstadt said: I will try Mr. Masking fluid. Water based is always a good option! BTW, I had no fogging issues with the water based Mr. Masking fluid (not Neo) on my futurized Hellcat canopy. I just wanted to add the impression, because it was my first use of the stuff and it works safely. Cheers Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Kai Can't wait to see the Mirage roll out of the paint shop Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Had to do another rework after the second priming which I did for checking if the reworks after first priming were ok. The tail cone needed some additional surgery. So I will prime it again tomorrow to see if it’s ok now and then I start with the painting process on the underside. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Kai Nice work not letting the smallest imperfections slip by. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Is it done yet ? Hubert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Yes, fixing all of those booboo' s is a PITA ... Is there a German phrase or colloquialism for that? Anyway... still hanging for that first splash of color. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 Still a way to go Hubert and Gary. This evening I will prime the reworked tailcone area again: and if this is ok, I will start with the painting of the undersides. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Kai So glad you're not letting any imperfections slide .. me, I would have been long worn out. Looking forward to the paint shop posts. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 Priming finished now. Everything ok for further painting: The rudder is already painted white. Will get a decal on with red diagonal stripes. Next step is to polish the primer for the preshading. But this will be done tomorrow. Should dry overnight. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Yay! Finally onto the good stuff! Congratulations! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 You’re right Gary, can’t wait to start ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Kai Congrats .. on the Mirage finally rolling into the paint shop for her cammo - looking so good in gray primer. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 Thank you Peter. Now the real fun of this special build begins! I haven’t counted the hours when I did „rework“ on the kit… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 What an elegant plane, and it finally shows under the smooth primer coat. Let the fun begin . Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 Thank you Rob! Just started today with carefully sanding the primer with 12.000 grid cloth to have an even surface for the color. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 Finished the preshading last night. Didn‘t use black but RAF Night from AK Real Color for it. Is more a dark grey with a tendency to blue and not so intense: Hope the black spots will lead to a more worn look of the tanks which are bare aluminum. This is how the gear doors came out: And finally the jet itself: Next step is to sand this also very carefully with 12000 Grid sanding cloth and then I will start with the lower side. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Kai Aces on the preshading - looking real good. Like your selection of dark gray with a hint of blue. Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Nice work on the pre-shading, Kai! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Hi Kai, At last The rewarding things are coming now, i am very curious how the colors will Turnhout, great job so far, Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Is it done yet ? Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 19 hours ago, Peterpools said: Kai Aces on the preshading - looking real good. Like your selection of dark gray with a hint of blue. Keep ‘em comin Peter Thank you Peter. When I look at the pictures there’s no big difference between black and RAF Night regarding intensity . Nice try with no effect at all… 9 hours ago, GazzaS said: Nice work on the pre-shading, Kai! Thanks Gary. If it wouldn’t be so time-consuming… 8 hours ago, Trigger said: Hi Kai, At last The rewarding things are coming now, i am very curious how the colors will Turnhout, great job so far, Frank Thanks Frank! I hope that I can start with the real colors soon (latest at the weekend) 53 minutes ago, HubertB said: Is it done yet ? Hubert Tomorrow I will apply the Decals, Hubert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 I also received my replacement windshield from Italeri today. Was very well packed: I had to pay 10€ for that single part !!! I also ordered the complete replacement glas sprue from Revell for which I payed 7,45 €. I told Italeri that they are usurers and shall refund me the money. Will never order parts again there… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Wow! That is crazy pricing! I had to get an entire sprue from Airfix once. It was loose in a box with a little piece of bubblewrap. Fine broken parts that I had to replace with brass pins. But at least they didn't charge me since the sprue wasn't in the kit when I received it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 At least they are consistent in some things................. (I hope that someone at Italeri looks at the Internet forums so they can read and weep , ........) Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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