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That's a technique I need to practice! Never would have thought of that. What a time saver and no brush marks to boot!
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What a catch :ha:
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Interesting painting technique, Nigel :grin:
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Coming along nicely in all cases - especially struck with La Haye. Don't forget to model the small angry farmer who threatens tourists if you're going for complete accuracy :)
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Thanks for the replies gents. The 109 gets some blue and yellow added

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And although I've fallen out of love with this, it too got some paint on

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Started the topsides of the 109

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And Mr. Heinkels bottom

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Haven't even attempted any canopy masking with this yet. I have a cunning plan I'm going to experiment with 8-)

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Looks good Nigel!

I'll be interested to see this cunning plan to mask the glazing on the 111. I've been wanting to do one myself, but have shied away from it because of that very reason.
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Easy enough to do with a brush and a sharp cocktail stick, not something I'd like to try with an airbrush!

They both look great Nigel!
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keep up the good work :)
...yeah, I shy away from planes with lots of canopy framing, too!
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Haven't given the glazing a go yet. Got the lower wing decals on

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And the second colour goes on the top of the 109

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Hard to see but it is on there :) A second coat tomorrow should have it finished. I'll do the fuselage mottling using the sponge dabbing technique. The next victim appears on the bench

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First stages of construction. Just the cockpit and instrument panel glued to one half

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Looks like a nice kit that Nigel!
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Thank you Sir T. The Spitfire does seem ok, a dry fit shows no real problems. Two schemes provided. I've already built WZ T in the Airfix offering, so this will be KL B.
Here's the 109 after a second coat of green and an unmasking

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Pretty pleased with that :grin: Now to steel myself for some mottling :-|

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Looking good !
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Nice one, Nigel, that Gustav is coming together nicely. Mottling 1/72nd Luftwaffe fighters is not one of life's great pleasures IMHO - instead of airbrush, sponge or paint brush, I usually use the avoidance technique when it comes to mottling in scales under 1/48th and it's very easy to do, saves hours in fact :ha:
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Looking good Nigel. Strange but having seen your latest work it reminded me of the film Dunkirk. If you haven't seen it yet Nigel I would highly recommend it especially the Imax version. Anyway keep up the great work mate.
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