Tommy's UFO Bell Airacobra Mk.I No 601 Squadron

[JohnRatzenberger]

Great demo, I've got to try that. The idea of cutting a bunch of wavy pieces then fitting them like a jigsaw is interesting.
I remember freezer tape, just not had it around for a while ...

[jssel]

Freezer tape is like masking tape but very low tack. Hey Tommy, great work. One technique I use to reduse masking is leaving horizontal stabilizer off the fuselage when painting camo. In doing so I sometimes paint the bottom by mistake. Watching the Airacora thread made me laugh out loud. Great work as it is realy coming together.

[Dirkpitt289]

looking fantastic Tommy. Thanks for the masking tutorial. That will come in handy to more then a few of us

[AndrewR]

That's a great tutorial on masking Tommy. Would you consider posting a version in the Finishing Tips section please?

Cheers

Andrew

[Tommy]

Thanks guys for all the compliments!

I'll post a photo of the freezer tape in its original packaging (I have one around here that is still unopened) and also do a proper demo for the tips section of the forum.

I used to find the tape in the super market (the Scotch brand) but I don't see it on the shelves anymore in my area. I just order it online now from various places that sell it. Its called Scotch Freezer Tape Cat.# 178. It is actually meant to be used in the freezer to seal foods that are wrapped in paper, or plastic, or foil. As was mentioned earlier, it is low tack, conforms well to the irregular surfaces and about 99.999999% does not peal away any paint. I actually have never tried Tamiya tape so I can't make a comparison.

Tommy

[Tommy]

The freezer tape looks fairly cheap, actually.

Yes, its definitely within my budget!

I got a 12 pack for 29.88.

Tommy

[Tommy]

Here's were I stand at the end of the day...

I fixed the panel paint mix-up problem as shown in the series of photos below:













The base has been primed...



And the decals are done...



Flat coat goes on tomorrow.

Tommy

[Softscience]

Wow, that is looking so good

[MerlinJones]

I HATE those sort of photos!
I spent a little bit too long trying to work out how you'd stuck things to the wall...and, perhaps more sadly...why!?!

Regards,
Bruce

[AndrewR]

That's looking very smart indeed.

Cheers

Andrew

[Dirkpitt289]

I see all the effort paid off. This is looking sharp.

[MackemPete]

Love it! I can not wait to see it finished and un-masked!
Pete

[peebeep]

For an ancient Revell kit that is scrubbing up pretty damn good. Well done Tommy.

peebeep

[Tommy]

Thank you Guys!

Ok, well, its done...



I'll put the rest of the photos in the Finished Models Gallery.

Tommy

[flakmonkey]

That does look nice.