JohnB Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 All primed and ready for painting with Tamiya lacquer Mica Blue. Kind of a metallic dark blue color. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 John I'm pretty sure the doctor said you need to come up for air - I've never seen you build at this pace before - you've easily hit your stride Keep 'em comin Peter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 25 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John I'm pretty sure the doctor said you need to come up for air - I've never seen you build at this pace before - you've easily hit your stride Keep 'em comin Peter. LOL Peter! It's just that I enjoy the work, etc. Also, being retired and single I have all the time I want for building. Keeps me occupied. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 John Got ya! Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 I painted the upper wings with that Tamiya Mica Blue but I DON"T LIKE IT. So now I'm going to look around for a different shade of blue. 🤪 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 I agree....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 After digging through my large stash of paint I decided to try this one, Xtracolor RAF Oxford Blue. I LIKE IT! LOL After a couple of coats I should have a nice shiny smooth paint job (if I don't run out of paint as I only have about 1/2 of a tinlet). Fingers crossed. 😉 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 I like it better. But to my eye, it's a little dark. But hey, that's me.....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Looks pretty good John, certainly a lot closer than the Tamiya. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, harv said: I like it better. But to my eye, it's a little dark. But hey, that's me.....harv After all is said and done Harv it will be satisfactory. Color photos of that period can fade or degenerate, etc. Check this out. Same photo but not cropped. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 Just now, GusMac said: Looks pretty good John, certainly a lot closer than the Tamiya. Agreed Gus. That Tamiya color was recommended in the decal instructions but I figure they'll have to re-think that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 2nd coat. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 Mo betta huh Massa Harv? 10 minutes ago, JohnB said: 2nd coat. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Yes, I think you've got it .....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, harv said: Yes, I think you've got it .....harv Agreed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Hi John Completely agree Xtracolor RAF Oxford Blue. is a much better color match. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 Third and final coat of blue now on. Pretty soon I can start applying the decals. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I look away for second and here’s another one done…….how many is it for 2022 now John?……… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 31 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: I look away for second and here’s another one done…….how many is it for 2022 now John?……… LOL Not quite done yet but soon. This will be number 4. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 Done with this one now. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/14606-p-51c-racer-thunderbird-done/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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