BlrwestSiR Posted April 27, 2021 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
Jeff Posted April 27, 2021 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
Jeff Posted April 27, 2021 Posted April 27, 2021 14 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: John is a master at it. Boy, that's the truth .... 2
JohnB Posted April 27, 2021 Author 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
Jeff Posted April 27, 2021 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
JohnB Posted April 27, 2021 Author 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
Jeff Posted April 27, 2021 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
JohnB Posted April 27, 2021 Author Posted April 27, 2021 Underside about done. Still need to paint the wheel wells. 7
Kaireckstadt Posted April 27, 2021 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
JohnB Posted April 27, 2021 Author 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
JohnB Posted April 27, 2021 Author 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
Peterpools Posted April 28, 2021 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
JohnB Posted April 28, 2021 Author 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
Spitfire Posted April 28, 2021 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
JohnB Posted April 29, 2021 Author Posted April 29, 2021 Camo done. Now I can get started on the markings! 6 1
BlrwestSiR Posted April 29, 2021 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
JohnB Posted April 29, 2021 Author 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
Spitfire Posted April 29, 2021 Posted April 29, 2021 Looking good, the markings will really lift it. Cheers Dennis 5
JohnB Posted April 29, 2021 Author Posted April 29, 2021 8 hours ago, Spitfire said: Looking good, the markings will really lift it. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis. 3
JohnB Posted April 30, 2021 Author 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
JohnB Posted April 30, 2021 Author Posted April 30, 2021 34 minutes ago, GazzaS said: Looks fantastic, John! Thank you Gaz! Getting close to the finish line. 5
Bomber_County Posted May 1, 2021 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
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