Dave J Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 50 bucks worth of Metallic Paint for the Flying Fort! Also got a jar of the Super Clear III to try out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Nice one Dave Where do you get your Super metallics from? LuckyModel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Nice one Dave Where do you get your Super metallics from? LuckyModel? http://www.hobbyeasy.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Ah, but of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Looking forward to seeing how those metallics work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Looking forward to seeing how those metallics work out. They work very well... I have never used Alclad to do a BMF.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Wow Dave that looks amazing. I'll have to consider those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Dave - I'd love to hear more about the properties. How durable? Is it buffable? Recommended clear coats? Matt, With Both Ki-44's, I started with primer coat of Mr Surfacer and then started to paint everything with the SM04 Super Stainless from memory? Once all was dried, Panels were mask off with Tamiya Tape.. and the process was repeated till I was happy. Removing the tape... I only had one small area lift up on me, like your P-47. Buffable - yes, I have used Tamiya polishes on it and no problems. Never tried a Dremel on it thou.. Clear coats... Both Ki-44's were out of the bottle and weathered using oil washes.. No clear coats were applied to either of them... I have used Mr Color Clear and Alclad clears on them for other projects and had no issues either... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Silly question Dave, what's the difference between this and the Mr Metal Colour I have in stock, are they more buffable than the Mr Metal Colour? Or are they the same but for the name? I must confess that I find the way Gunze Sangyo name and organise their products somewhat confusing and I haven't quite got a hang of it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 I am not sure the difference Grant. One of my workmates used that Mr Metal stuff on a P-47, and he had major peeling when removing masking tape. I have never used it so I don't know if he did something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Interesting, I hadn't heard that from anyone else Dave but I'll watch for that - probably needs a clear coat over it to seal it in as such. I do know a number of people use the Dark Iron for engines and, instead of dry brushing, they just rub a finger (wrapped in a soft cloth or not) over the high points and that achieves a very good, highlighted, motor. Obviously, that needs a clear coat afterwards to avoid it being continually "polished" each time it's handled but I'm told it's very good stuff - also other "metals" for the jet nozzles etc - it gives you as much or as little shine as you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Oh yeah! Sweet. Have you bought the correction set for then elevators (One side "metal" one side "canvas"). You seem to have got everything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindsayT Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 What do you have planned for the Spit, Matt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 \o/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Really nice sucker there. Almost a must on anything that big I'd say. Will be interested to see how you handle the painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 The last of the Crusader aftermarket I'm so glad you've gone for the Crusader - this will be great fun to watch, I'm certain of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 What I just ordered. I have had Revell's Arado 196 for a while now. Started it briefly about a year ago. The desire just wasn't there at the time. I love this kit and the recent example posted made me want to start it again with more enthusiasm. Then I saw this and it made my heart skip a beat. So, it is on it's way and I will build both in between the Great War GB's. This should be fun. Next up is this company's resin canopy for the Ar 196. Paul 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I want exactly that, but US-ified with a Vought OS2U Kingfisher. In 1/32. Yes Matt, exactly what I was thinking. But alas, not yet. We can dream though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Gotta love those Marine Corps bugs!!! I just scored the HK B-25 myself, and it looks like there is an Eduard sale at Sprue Bros this weekend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 The Night Attack F/A-18 is difficult to get over here now .. I searched most of the market over here and still couldn't find one. Nice catch Matt, I've got the Red Devils version in stock which, if the Night Attack is anywhere close to the quality of the Red Devils then it looks like a great kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 What I just ordered. I have had Revell's Arado 196 for a while now. Started it briefly about a year ago. The desire just wasn't there at the time. I love this kit and the recent example posted made me want to start it again with more enthusiasm. Then I saw this and it made my heart skip a beat. So, it is on it's way and I will build both in between the Great War GB's. This should be fun. Next up is this company's resin canopy for the Ar 196. Paul very cool! I have this kit as well and will be watching. When I finish my last Jug, I may just join in the fun with you. at least on the catapult. lots of threading for the "railing" with little tiny pieces. straight forward nothing too complex, just time consuming. When you start looking for decals for dials look at corner of instruction page, they're printed on paper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 very cool! I have this kit as well and will be watching. When I finish my last Jug, I may just join in the fun with you. at least on the catapult. lots of threading for the "railing" with little tiny pieces. straight forward nothing too complex, just time consuming. When you start looking for decals for dials look at corner of instruction page, they're printed on paper. I've always fancied this with the Arado - watched too many black and white movies such as Sink the Bismark and Battle of the River Plate which go the interest going I suppose. Nice combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 This Great War GB has obviously got me thinking I needed more research and general knowledge sources: These arrived yesterday and today ... they may not be definitive but they'll certainly help me understand the difference between an Albatros D.III and a D.V or D.Vc even: The Terry Treadwell book is very interesting indeed, more in depth with details of the various German & Austro-Hungarian aircraft by listing the dimensions, armament, engine type and capacity plus a chapter dedicated to the story of the maker and the relationships between them (i.e. one building for another etc) - it enough for my needs anyway. Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Nice purchase grant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 What I just got. I have a couple of Williams Brothers scale engines. They are nice and plan to do a 80 HP LeRhone to go with my Sopwith Pup for the GW group build. Today I got this Haswegawa 1/8 110 HP Oberursel URII. This is a MUCH better kit as far as molding goes. Very happy. They also make a 1/8 Clerget that I will eventually buy. Now all I need is a WNW Fokker DR1 to go with it. What other planes used this engine? Can anybody help? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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