BlrwestSiR Posted April 27, 2021 Posted April 27, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 1:15 AM, JohnB said: I highly recommend them but they are a bit difficult to get stateside Expand Which means impossible to get in Canada. Unless you smuggle them in yourself... 4
Jeff Posted April 27, 2021 Posted April 27, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 1:15 AM, 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. Expand 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 On 4/27/2021 at 12:55 AM, BlrwestSiR said: John is a master at it. Expand Boy, that's the truth .... 2
JohnB Posted April 27, 2021 Author Posted April 27, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 3:02 PM, Jeff said: Boy, that's the truth .... Expand 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 On 4/27/2021 at 4:03 PM, 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. Expand 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 On 4/27/2021 at 4:08 PM, Jeff said: And LUCKY me , I have a good buddy in the UK .... I will have to check into this for sure.. Expand Remember to get a can of their thinner. It is best for their paint. 5
Jeff Posted April 27, 2021 Posted April 27, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 6:54 PM, JohnB said: Remember to get a can of their thinner. It is best for their paint. Expand 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. 8
Kaireckstadt Posted April 27, 2021 Posted April 27, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 7:21 PM, JohnB said: Underside about done. Still need to paint the wheel wells. Expand 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 On 4/27/2021 at 7:37 PM, 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! Expand 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 On 4/27/2021 at 7:20 PM, Jeff said: Thanks John, never thought of that Expand 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 On 4/28/2021 at 3:01 AM, 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 Expand Thanks Peter. Unrealistic but understandable laws. 3
Spitfire Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 6:54 PM, JohnB said: Remember to get a can of their thinner. It is best for their paint. Expand 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! 7 1
BlrwestSiR Posted April 29, 2021 Posted April 29, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 1:14 AM, JohnB said: Camo done. Now I can get started on the markings! Expand Hopefully the masks don't take too long to get to you. 7
JohnB Posted April 29, 2021 Author Posted April 29, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 1:31 AM, BlrwestSiR said: Hopefully the masks don't take too long to get to you. Expand 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 On 4/29/2021 at 7:46 AM, Spitfire said: Looking good, the markings will really lift it. Cheers Dennis Expand 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 On 4/30/2021 at 9:47 PM, GazzaS said: Looks fantastic, John! Expand 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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