Splash's RF-4E tiger
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Splash's RF-4E tiger
Initially I was not going to play with this GB, but as I once served on 814 squadron (The Flying Tigers) who once painted one of their Seaking's in the Tiger Colours I feel I should come and play.
Today I had to return a kit with a missing part to my LMS and by chance they had this on the shelf, so I'm now going to try and make time to join in.
On first inspection the Decals look challenging and I'm tempted to just spray it yellow and free hand the black only time will tell.
Today I had to return a kit with a missing part to my LMS and by chance they had this on the shelf, so I'm now going to try and make time to join in.
On first inspection the Decals look challenging and I'm tempted to just spray it yellow and free hand the black only time will tell.
My work bench is starting to look like Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
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Re: Splash's RF-4E tiger
Hmm.. Yeah, a few of those does look tricky.
With your skills I'm sure you'll manage a great freehand result. But give 'em a go first.
Sissel
With your skills I'm sure you'll manage a great freehand result. But give 'em a go first.
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Re: Splash's RF-4E tiger
I've got this one in the stash and I'll be watching this with interest.
All the best.
Greg
All the best.
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Re: Splash's RF-4E tiger
I think we have the same kit but with different decals, Splash.
I'm a mostly full-time modeller put a part-time poster....
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Ian wrote:I think we have the same kit but with different decals, Splash.
I think I like your choice better than mine,
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Re: Splash's RF-4E tiger
I certainly prefer my decals.
I'm a mostly full-time modeller put a part-time poster....
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Re: Splash's RF-4E tiger
Does Ian live far away from you Splash? You could always tune in and switch while he's asleep!
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Re: Splash's RF-4E tiger
As Ian has started his kit at the pointy end I thought I might start at the hot blunt end.
The kit does have some small bits of flash but so far the fit has been very good, the plastic used is dark green and quite hard with fine crisp detail and is easy to work with.
As you can see from Ian's build the cockpit is nice and should respond well to dry brushing and washes,
Reading Sissel's thread I understand that some like their paint in a set order, so I thought you would all like to see how I store my paint
The kit does have some small bits of flash but so far the fit has been very good, the plastic used is dark green and quite hard with fine crisp detail and is easy to work with.
As you can see from Ian's build the cockpit is nice and should respond well to dry brushing and washes,
Reading Sissel's thread I understand that some like their paint in a set order, so I thought you would all like to see how I store my paint
My work bench is starting to look like Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
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Why am I not surprised. Typical men!splash wrote:Reading Sissel's thread I understand that some like their paint in a set order, so I thought you would all like to see how I store my paint
Atleast your label on 169 isn't faded...
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Re: Splash's RF-4E tiger
Aaaaaaaaaaargh!
Splash - delete that photo or I will have to come round and sort that box out. You CAN'T store them like that.
Splash - delete that photo or I will have to come round and sort that box out. You CAN'T store them like that.
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Re: Splash's RF-4E tiger
Best of luck with those decals Splash. I'll bet it's probably easier to paint the stripes as per your suggestion. Interesting paint storage system, I like the random thinking, easier to deal with like that, just chuck 'em in when you're done. Good idea, I might use that one
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Re: Splash's RF-4E tiger
Technically my paint storage system is better than stacking them all upright, because there is a lower chance of the paint settling in one place.Ian wrote:Aaaaaaaaaaargh!
Splash - delete that photo or I will have to come round and sort that box out. You CAN'T store them like that.
My work bench is starting to look like Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
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Re: Splash's RF-4E tiger
splash wrote:As Ian has started his kit at the pointy end I thought I might start at the hot blunt end.
It's entropy.
Splash adheres closely to the laws of physics.
This is why his models look so natural
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Entropy that about sums me up
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Re: Splash's RF-4E tiger
Softscience wrote: It's entropy.
Splash adheres closely to the laws of physics.
This is why his models look so natural
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