1to1scale Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 6 hours ago, GazzaS said: Looking sweet! Gotta say, those ammo belts look fabulous! Thank you, I spent 6 hours this weekend individually hand Painting each bullet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 hour ago, TJTX said: I'm quite pleasantly surprised by how well the kit finish looks. Is there any issues masking over it? None, As a matter of fact, the finish is so smooth, painting over it, you get the same effect as painting over glossy black. the only issue is that when it was molded, the swirl marks in the plastic can show through the plating, like here on the gear doors. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 4 hours ago, DocRob said: Lovely internal work and like Gaz mentioned, those Ammo belts look the part. The pre painted Aluminium forces you to alter the painting process with the masking work to be done at an earlier stage, where normally overspray would not be an issue, but hey, no risk of paint lifting, I guess . Cheers Rob I have to say, the plating is aluminum, so the effect is incredible, it really looks like aluminum! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 I might have to order some more Tamiya tape... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 This looking killer my friend.!.......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, 1to1scale said: I might have to order some more Tamiya tape. Try to find a roll of Dolphin tape if you can. I got mine from the paint store near my house. It's the same stuff as Tamiya tape but about $5-6 for a roll that's the same size as regular masking tape. Edited May 27, 2020 by BlrwestSiR Typo 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 20 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Try to find a roll of Dolphin tape if you can. I got mine from the paint store near my house. It's the same stuff as Tamiya tape but about $5-6 for a roll that's the same size as regular masking tape. Carl, that's brilliant ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 I decided to do some testing of the Xtream Metals line of paints by AK, this stuff is awesome. The claims are mostly true, the only thing I found, polished Aluminum shade does need a primer underneath, or you need about 4-5 coats to cover and color variation underneath. The spare tail from my P-51 is below, the bottom right corner is the polished aluminum, underneath, I sanded down to bare plastic with 800 grit, it did cover, but took 4 coats, as this shade is fairly transparent, but overall, I am very impressed. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 1 hour ago, 1to1scale said: Xtream Metals line of paints by AK, this stuff is awesome I tested about ten different tones now and am amazed with the results too. Most of the Colours spray extremely well with very fine grain. A few have a weak coverage, like copper and polished aluminum as you discovered too. I especially loved the bronze and brass, which I used on my Nautilus and the different shades of Aluminum. I still have to test chrome with a gloss black undercoat. Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 That's great to hear about the Xtreme Metal paints as I bought some for my CF-104 build. Thanks for letting us know about the need for a primer as I usually skip that part. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 I always prime, at least large parts like fuselages and where PE or resin is involved, because I hate to see paint lifts after removing masks. I feel more safe with a solid base for painting and weathering. For Extreme Metal paints I use Tamiya rattle can stuff, except for polished aluminum, where I follow the AK recommendation of high gloss black priming and would do the same for chrome. Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 I actually have to say that I am a convert, The finish is so spectacular, I want to do some more NMF aircraft soon. I have some gloss black primer I want to use too. I have a partially finished P-47 I may hit with these paint, and I also have a Ki-44 Tojo that I wanted to do in a polished finish. And now that I am thinking about it, I would love to do a high polish F-104 too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Very impressive work Mark. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Sneak peek 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 I desperately need help! Does anyone have a set of side cab inlets for the Tamiya Mustang? I specifically need to ones with holes. Hopefully someone out there has built one with the block off plates. I would appreciate a spare set if you have them... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I have a set of PE vents for this kit if you want them. PM me your address and I'll get them on the way. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 39 minutes ago, JohnB said: I have a set of PE vents for this kit if you want them. PM me your address and I'll get them on the way. Thanks John! I was hoping to not have to spend $25-35 to replace a tiny part. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: Thanks John! I was hoping to not have to spend $25-35 to replace a tiny part. Indeed! Glad to help. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Crud, there goes my cut.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 On the way! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 thanks again! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Getting paint sorted out and fitting assemblies, but waiting on decals from Australia, 60 days and counting. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bomber_County Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Looks stunning, must have peculiar not have to prime it etc etc........ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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