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Re: new build
Remove the mainplanes from the fuselage. Put the mainplane to the fuselage and see the difference. Now sand or build-up so the fit as good possible, then use filler to fill the gaps.
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Re: new build
what? mainplane?
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Re: new build
"Mainplane" is a more technical term for "the wings".
I've never built this particular kit although I've built plenty of Spitfires. Is the lower wing one whole piece?
I've never built this particular kit although I've built plenty of Spitfires. Is the lower wing one whole piece?
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Re: new build
I built this kit about 2 years ago. FWIW pry the wings off, and separate the upper wings from the lower then glue the upper pieces to the fuselage. let this sit at least overnight to really cure well. Then glue the lower wing piece to the fuselage trying for as good a fit as you can manage. Let this cure up overnight. then..... work on glueing up the rest of the wing, starting at the fuselage and working your way out to the wing tip.
From experience with this kit the fix is not great but with patience you can get a passable result. and yes filler is a must.
here's a pic of my Revell Spit
as you can see the fit isn't great, but its about as good as you will get with this particular kit.
Good luck... Let us know how you fare.
Greg
From experience with this kit the fix is not great but with patience you can get a passable result. and yes filler is a must.
here's a pic of my Revell Spit
as you can see the fit isn't great, but its about as good as you will get with this particular kit.
Good luck... Let us know how you fare.
Greg
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Re: new build
Sometimes in model building, you have to undo what you've done, tidy up the mess and have another go.
I'm building an Airfix Boeing 7327 airliner kit and this is my THIRD attempt to get on with this model and finish it. I've already removed the paint and sanded back to the bare plastic twice.
Perseverance is sometimes required.
I'm building an Airfix Boeing 7327 airliner kit and this is my THIRD attempt to get on with this model and finish it. I've already removed the paint and sanded back to the bare plastic twice.
Perseverance is sometimes required.
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Re: new build
I've broken the wing trying to remove parts that i'd already glued, so im throwing it away and starting again. I like the idea of gluing the top half of the wing to the fuselage first then the underneath, i'll try that instead of fitting the wings onto the lower part first.
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Re: new build
Sorry to hear the bad news. But you arent alone in the broken parts dept. I can't tell you how many times I've had to order replacement parts.
Re: new build
I have been there many time too. Are you going to try the same kit or a different one?
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Re: new build
im painting my 1 72 king tiger 2 tank, i was thinking should i weather it after painting and before i varnish or after varnishing? I'm thinking of making my own sludge wash by using soft pastels, water and washing up liquid.
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Re: new build
depends on a few things. If you're going to be hand brushing your clear varnish, then you certainly want to apply your pastels AFTER you varnish. And apply them over a FLAT varnish.
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Re: new build
i brush paint acrylics and i brush on humbol CLEAR varnish. What do you mean by FLAT varnish? so i need to varnish before i weather??
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Re: new build
Flat varnish is Matt (not shiny)
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Jim
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So do i after painting brush on Matt varnish before weathering?
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Re: new build
Paint,
clear varnish (gloss)
Decals
Matt varnish
Weathering
Matt varnish to seal everything in place (but be careful if brushing as it may drag out the weathering from panel lines etc, so spray if at all possible)
clear varnish (gloss)
Decals
Matt varnish
Weathering
Matt varnish to seal everything in place (but be careful if brushing as it may drag out the weathering from panel lines etc, so spray if at all possible)
Best wishes
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"