Peterpools Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Phil Terrific progress and glad she is ready for the paint booth. If it wasn't for my magnifier modeling lamp and always wearing my glasses, I wouldn't be able to glue two parts together these days. If it wasn't for Optivisors and magnifying lamps, I surely wouldn't be able to model at all these days. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 So first black primer down to see all the mistakes……..I may use this as the bottom colour for the SD. It’s Vallejo black primer……. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Silky smooth Phil, that's a nice base layer. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 17 hours ago, DocRob said: Silky smooth Phil, that's a nice base layer. Cheers Rob Thanks Rob, I cleaned first with IPA and added a couple of drops of Vallejo retarder and then thin coats. All with the relatively cheap H&S Ultra …… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Looking good Phil, very nice work. Cheers Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Jackster said: Looking good Phil, very nice work. Cheers Kev Thanks Kev, should put some camo on this weekend…… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Looks ready to paint, Phil. Nice work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 21 hours ago, GazzaS said: Looks ready to paint, Phil. Nice work! Thanks Gaz, just masking it up for top coating…… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 19, 2022 Author Share Posted April 19, 2022 So after a fretful day spraying, it did go wrong as usual but I think I’ve retrieved it, this where we sit. All glossed up awaiting decals…….being such a small plane plus the high wing, masking was a nightmare, so from this to this….. the cowl is AK True Metal pastes, brass and gunmetal…… 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Very nice sharp edged camo Phil, not easy to achieve with that masking putty. When I use it, it always flows over time and ruins the hard edges. I use it only on flat objects anymore and try to keep it cold. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 9:26 AM, DocRob said: Very nice sharp edged camo Phil, not easy to achieve with that masking putty. When I use it, it always flows over time and ruins the hard edges. I use it only on flat objects anymore and try Thanks Rob, I do like the AK Camo Putty but I apply it and then spray almost immediately. It does become a homogeneous living creature over time. I also make sure the edges are quite thin so it has produces a more defined line….. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Phil OMG, what a transformation ... first all the masking and I almost couldn't find the Lysander and then the unmasked kit - looks fantastic - you easily have it down pat now. Yup, the key is to thin most paint, light, thin coats and if the thinner doesn't have a retarder in it as does Gunz Self Lleveling Thinner, then a drop or so into the mi; the paint self levels beautifully. Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 31 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Phil OMG, what a transformation ... first all the masking and I almost couldn't find the Lysander and then the unmask Thanks Peter much appreciated, masking was tricky on this because of the high wing and struts. Great to see you back, hope everything went well with the renovation and hopefully the new bench and booth is ready to go. I have to photograph the Lysander and the Ju88 for you guys but having a nightmare with the camera at the moment, must read the instructions….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 At last I have collated the pictures of the finished project. Eduard Profipack Lysander Mk III ( ex Gavia ). Really enjoyed this build as the wing structure and position was a challenge and for once I’m pleased with the finish. One mistake was I forgot to take off the masking for the spat lights….hope you enjoy….. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 What a strange looking bird Phil, but I have a soft spot for fugly designs. Your rendition is absolutely beautiful, to answer your question, I did enjoy . Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Phil She came out looking fantastic. Cammo and finish look just superb. So very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 22 hours ago, DocRob said: What a strange looking bird Phil, but I have a soft spot for fugly designs. Your rendition is absolutely beautiful, to answer your question, I did enjoy Thanks Rob, I also love the design of the Lizzie, specification was issued 1934, first flew 1936, issued to squadrons in 1938. One of these strange pre war oddities. Really enjoyed the build….. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: She came out looking fantastic. Cammo and finish look just superb. So very well done Thanks Peter, had a couple of nightmares with the camo, I cocked up the overlap of the two colours but happy with it in the end. I always use Vallejo and personally like the finish…….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Very nice Lizzie, Phil. One of my fondest memories of the builds of my youth was the venerable 1/48 Hawk Lizzie. This one certainly beats it hands down . One day, maybe, I’ll feel like the 1/32 Matchbox deserves my attention. There is a striped yellow and black target tug scheme that makes me dream. But I would sooooooo much prefer a new mold 1/32 Lizzie … Hubert 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Great job on on the Lysander! I remember building one ...I think was in 1/32, years back. Maybe the one by matchbox........ I think it was a Testor's Re-box but not sure. Always Liked its weird looks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 10 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Great job on on the Lysander! I remember building one ...I think was in 1/32, years back. Maybe the one by matchbox........ I think it was a Testor's Re-box but not sure. Always Liked its weird looks. Testors reboxed the old 1/48 Hawk Hubert 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Great job on this one, Phil! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 2 hours ago, HubertB said: Testors reboxed the old 1/48 Hawk Hubert That must have been the one. I wasn't completely sure of the scale, but I'm sure it was a Testor's kit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 19 hours ago, HubertB said: Very nice Lizzie, Phil. One of my fondest memories of the builds of my youth was the venerable 1/48 Hawk Lizzie. This one certainly beats it hands down . One day, maybe, I’ll feel like the 1/32 Matchbox deserves my attention. There is a striped yellow and black target tug scheme that makes me dream. But I would sooooooo much prefer a new mold 1/32 Lizzie … Hubert Thanks Hubert much appreciated. I’d only built the old Airfix header bagged 1/72, that dates us………I’d love to do a 1/32 let’s hope someone like the old WnW guys or ICM or ZM, I doubt anyone else would the the old Lizzie justice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 15 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Great job on on the Lysander! I remember building one ...I think was in 1/32, years back. Maybe the one by matchbox........ I think it was a Testor's Re-box but not sure. Always Liked its weird looks. Thanks for the comment, for a fairly old moulding and the re-boxing with a little bit of fore thought, it’s an enjoyable build….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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