BlrwestSiR Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 hour ago, JohnB said: I highly recommend them but they are a bit difficult to get stateside Which means impossible to get in Canada. Unless you smuggle them in yourself... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 13 hours ago, JohnB said: It's Xtracolor paint Jeff. Their paints are gloss and lay down nicely. I highly recommend them but they are a bit difficult to get stateside. Thanks, John I will have to look into that seriously, as I am MM guy.... may have to change my ways.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 14 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: John is a master at it. Boy, that's the truth .... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeff said: Boy, that's the truth .... You are too kind guys! LOL About the only way to get Xtracolor is find someone in England who will purchase it for you and send it. That has been my modus operandi for a good bit. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, JohnB said: You are too kind guys! LOL About the only way to get Xtracolor is find someone in England who will purchase it for you and send it. That has been my modus operandi for a good bit. And LUCKY me , I have a good buddy in the UK .... I will have to check into this for sure.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Jeff said: And LUCKY me , I have a good buddy in the UK .... I will have to check into this for sure.. Remember to get a can of their thinner. It is best for their paint. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 25 minutes ago, JohnB said: Remember to get a can of their thinner. It is best for their paint. Thanks John, never thought of that 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Underside about done. Still need to paint the wheel wells. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, JohnB said: Underside about done. Still need to paint the wheel wells. That looks really great John! Absolutely flawless work! Is there a reason why you didn’t paint the wheel wells before? Isn’t an easy job now with the necessary masking! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 25 minutes ago, Kaireckstadt said: That looks really great John! Absolutely flawless work! Is there a reason why you didn’t paint the wheel wells before? Isn’t an easy job now with the necessary masking! Thanks! Heck no, easy peasy. Just a little masking and hit the wells with paint. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 43 minutes ago, Jeff said: Thanks John, never thought of that One thing Jeff. DO NOT put thinned Xtracolor back in the tinlet or it will gel up after a short while. Learned the hard way! No clue as to why since you would think that wouldn't happen. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 John You’re the master - gorgeous paint work. I do find it amazing how popular paints for example can be purchased in one country and not in others. Tamiya lacquers is another prime example. Keep ‘em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 12 hours ago, Peterpools said: John You’re the master - gorgeous paint work. I do find it amazing how popular paints for example can be purchased in one country and not in others. Tamiya lacquers is another prime example. Keep ‘em comin Peter Thanks Peter. Unrealistic but understandable laws. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 23 hours ago, JohnB said: Remember to get a can of their thinner. It is best for their paint. I also use it for Colourcoats, works great Cheers Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Camo done. Now I can get started on the markings! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 16 minutes ago, JohnB said: Camo done. Now I can get started on the markings! Hopefully the masks don't take too long to get to you. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Hopefully the masks don't take too long to get to you. Indeed Carl. In the meantime I can apply the roundels on the wings and the fin flash. Plus do a little touch up. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Looking good, the markings will really lift it. Cheers Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 8 hours ago, Spitfire said: Looking good, the markings will really lift it. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 Status as of today. All ready for the code masks. By the way, if you click on the pictures it comes up a bit sharper, etc. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Looks fantastic, John! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 34 minutes ago, GazzaS said: Looks fantastic, John! Thank you Gaz! Getting close to the finish line. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Very nice and clean there John. Carl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 That looks just the job. Cheers Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Looking as sharp as ever John. Didn’t realise the stripes nearly cover a good portion of the wing on a Spit.......will there be any weathering? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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