JohnB Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I've always wanted to do a George with these markings. It's something a bit out of the usual. The model was built out of the box except for FineMolds seat belts. Paints used were Gunze Lacquer, Alclad and White Ensign. I used AK Interactive Heavy Chipping Liquid to acheive the chipping and peeling. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted July 25, 2014 Members Share Posted July 25, 2014 Excellent, John! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Excellent, John! Thanks Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic surgeon Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Wow nice job!!!! It certainly looks a bit weird with those stars and bars...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Wow nice job!!!! It certainly looks a bit weird with those stars and bars...... Thanks! Something a bit out of the ordinary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Scanlon Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Lovely and a little different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Really different. Those are Japanese pilots in that picture. Wonder what the story is behind it is? Time to get my Gogglin' fingers ready. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Great stuff John. So the AK Chipping Fluid works on Mr Color Lacquer? I never thought it would! What was your process and how long did you allow things to dry? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Great stuff John. So the AK Chipping Fluid works on Mr Color Lacquer? I never thought it would! What was your process and how long did you allow things to dry? Hi Dave, It worked quite well I'm happy to say. I primed the model with Alclad Gray Primer and Microfiller then sprayed it with their Dark Aluminum. After drying overnight I polished it out with some 1200 sandpaper and a tissue (yes, a tissue). I then sprayed the AK on the whole model with a bit heavier application on the areas I intended to really "work on". I let that dry about 45 minutes then sprayed the Mr Color. I let that dry about 1/2 hour then started picking at it with a toothpick. I also used some Scotch tape to peel some off. I have to say I was pretty pleased with the way it all worked out and just might do another Japanese a/c although WW II Japanese stuff isn't high on my list of "likes". PM me if you have questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Interesting John... I really didn't think Mr Color lacquer would really work with it as its a pretty strong paint. I will have to give it a go as I have a Frank and George in the pile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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