Kaireckstadt Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 On 7/17/2021 at 2:10 PM, Peterpools said: Completely agree that masking with 'worms' is a lot harder then meets the eye. A few years back, I enjoyed building this 1/48th scale Kfir and spent a lot more time then I ever thought masking with blue tack. I discovered the key for me was to make the worms as thin as practical and consistency in thickness. Applying them was another story as the thinner I made them, the more they wanted to stretch. I do have a question regarding the Kfir - what what are the stripes for on the inner leading edges? Keep 'em comin Peter Peter, found out what the white stripes were used for: Info came from Yoav Efrati: The white stripes made it easier to spot raised fastener heads. These stripes were also found along the wing roots. Quite an unusual method but seems to have solved a problem… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Thanks Kai That was some fantastic detective work and solved a big mystery. I'm assuming on the Kfir raised fastener heads were a problem that needed a unique solution - pretty ingenious for sure. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Looks perfect now, fixing the overspray payed off. Bring on the black and yellow, please. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 7 hours ago, DocRob said: Looks perfect now, fixing the overspray payed off. Bring on the black and yellow, please. Cheers Rob Thanks for your feedback Rob! I‘m happy now that I can move to the triangles and other small jobs. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Getting rid of the over-spray really makes the painting look . Bring it on! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, GazzaS said: Getting rid of the over-spray really makes the painting look . Bring it on! Thank you Gary! I do my very best. This weekend I will start with the triangles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Masking of the triangles done as promised yesterday. This is how it should look like: And the masking: 2 Fotos to show each side completely: Tomorrow I will mask the surrounding areas and start with the black color. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Yeah that's looking good Kai 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Nice work, Kai! Craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Love this scheme... enjoying you putting it all together, Kai. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Kai Air brush magic for sure ... - some mighty fine work. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Thank you all for your feedback. The painting part of a build is the thing I like the most. This evening I will start with the black. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Kai Same here - painting is my absolute favorite part of any build. I'll be waiting your next painting update Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Here’s the next painting update. Masked the plane (I have no extraction unit for airbrushing) completely: and sprayed the black part of the triangles: I also airbrushed the subsonic tanks with Alclad II polished aluminum and white aluminum: So only small progress today. Tomorrow I will airbrush the yellow part of the triangles. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Kai Black outlines of the wing triangles look smooth and by tomorrow, they should be ready for the insert yellow/orange color. Nice work on the NMF tanks .. looking mighty good. I'm hoping when you said:"(I have no extraction unit for airbrushing) ... doesn't this mean you are not using a paint/spray booth? Back in the day who knew how harmful the chemicals in the paints were and I started using one now for a good ten year, as it's a must plus I wear a good respirator. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Nice looking airbrush work, Kai! I paint outside... so I rarely wear a mask. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 7 hours ago, Peterpools said: Kai Black outlines of the wing triangles look smooth and by tomorrow, they should be ready for the insert yellow/orange color. Nice work on the NMF tanks .. looking mighty good. I'm hoping when you said:"(I have no extraction unit for airbrushing) ... doesn't this mean you are not using a paint/spray booth? Back in the day who knew how harmful the chemicals in the paints were and I started using one now for a good ten year, as it's a must plus I wear a good respirator. Keep 'em comin Peter Thank you for the feedback! Peter and Gary, I have a (self constructed) spray booth but no extraction unit. Therefore I use a professional mask when airbrushing: But a real spray booth is on my wishlist for Christmas… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Kai Glad you are wearing a pro respirator and the #1 item on your Christmas Wish list is so important. 🥇 Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Nice work on the masking Kai. I use a good mask too, when spraying and try to have a constant airstream in the room when doing so. After spraying lacquers, I leave the workshop for some minutes, when possible. I have a spray booth, but it proved to be to small for 1/32 planes, so I improved it, by adding a transparent plastic container, which is Duct-taped to the suction module. The transparent container was cut to fit and allows to worm some LED strips around for better lighting. It's not the best unit, money can buy, but it works for me. You see the problem Planning phase with the same kit. Done (Not the TA-152 ) Lastly, I moved the LED strips to the outside. Cleaning the box is much easier this way. Cheers Rob 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Rob Nice modifications to your spray booth - nothing like safety and room to work. Keep 'em coming Peter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 1 hour ago, DocRob said: Nice work on the masking Kai. I use a good mask too, when spraying and try to have a constant airstream in the room when doing so. After spraying lacquers, I leave the workshop for some minutes, when possible. I have a spray booth, but it proved to be to small for 1/32 planes, so I improved it, by adding a transparent plastic container, which is Duct-taped to the suction module. The transparent container was cut to fit and allows to worm some LED strips around for better lighting. It's not the best unit, money can buy, but it works for me. You see the problem Planning phase with the same kit. Done (Not the TA-152 ) Lastly, I moved the LED strips to the outside. Cleaning the box is much easier this way. Cheers Rob Thanks for your tipps Rob! I think I will copy this! Looking really very good! And lots of light which is essential for modeling and airbrushing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 The black-yellow triangles are finished. First I sprayed the surfaces which would become yellow with a white basecoat: The the yellow was airbrushed in several layers with 12.000 grid polishing in between the coats: Finally I removed the masks. In 2 places surgery is necessary because the paint peeled off. But nothing critical to correct: After the surgery I have to paint some grey panels on the fin and then the camouflage is finished. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Kai Holy Smokes the triangles came out absolutely perfect - what a paint job for sure. Can't believe the paint peeled in two place and even though you have it easily under control, just seems the Mirage is fighting you to be end. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Absolutely beautiful, all your hard work with the surface details and attention to details in the painting are second to none, just lovely! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Kai Holy Smokes the triangles came out absolutely perfect - what a paint job for sure. Can't believe the paint peeled in two place and even though you have it easily under control, just seems the Mirage is fighting you to be end. Keep 'em comin Peter Thank you Peter, you are right. But this was my fault when cleaning the surface for the primer. Nothing Italeri can be blamed for … But I will win the fight (at least that’s my goal)… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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