mmD's Airfix 1/144 Saturn V

mightymikeD · Post by **mightymikeD** » February 28th, 2013, 9:58 pm

I've always wanted to build this kit.. I've had a thing for the mighty Saturn V since I was a nipper (Dr Freud will see you now!)

The biggest damn thing to ever fly.. and a fairly hefty model too.

This will be fun.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » February 28th, 2013, 10:37 pm

I hope so, Mike!

ShaunW · Post by **ShaunW** » March 1st, 2013, 3:35 pm

I'd suggest a bulk buy of gloss white paint for that one Mike

mightymikeD · Post by **mightymikeD** » March 1st, 2013, 11:51 pm

ShaunW wrote:I'd suggest a bulk buy of gloss white paint for that one Mike

Heh.. I actually asked about the right paint for this ages ago, being a non-airbrusher. Humbrol don't make the recommended Satin White in a rattlecan (and I'm sure as heck not brush-painting it). Apparently Halfords do a very reasonable satin white spray, so yes, I'll be laying in a few cans of that. And building a new spray booth. A BIG one.

ShaunW · Post by **ShaunW** » March 2nd, 2013, 12:45 am

Apparently those Halfords rattle cans are pretty good. Certainly their Appliance White is a favourite amongst the airliner fraternity and I've seen it used on one or two models on here, not just airliners, with great results.

Post by **JamesPerrin** » March 2nd, 2013, 1:29 am

Appliance white is very white but the paint is thin and you must apply it in several light coats or else it has a tendency to run very easily.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » March 2nd, 2013, 7:06 am

Good tip, James.
You wouldn't want to have to smooth down a Saturn V, would you?

Eric Mc · Post by **Eric Mc** » March 2nd, 2013, 6:36 pm

I used Halford's Appliance White on my Saturn IB and Shuttle builds - pictures just posted on the previous Apollo related builds thread.

mightymikeD · Post by **mightymikeD** » March 5th, 2013, 8:31 pm

No, I would not like to smooth one of those buggers down.. so thanks for the tip. I'll be starting this build a little later in the month.. so I'll go for a placeholder till then...

Post by **Gregers** » March 10th, 2013, 6:07 pm

Looking forward to watching this. I suggest getting in touch with Falcon on here as he has the accurate plans for the painting, or look at his build on here http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=5740;
(Look half way down for the final pics of the model with revised paintwork)

Hope this helps.

Greg

Ian · Post by **Ian** » March 16th, 2013, 11:19 am

Have you made a start yet, Mike? If you haven't you're going to be pushed for time on this.

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » March 23rd, 2013, 10:31 am

Mike, has life stopped play?

David.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » March 27th, 2013, 10:34 am

Looks like he got sidetracked by beer and fags again...

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » March 27th, 2013, 10:57 am

It looks like life HAS stopped play !

David.

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » April 1st, 2013, 4:40 am

Bad luck Mike, will you finish it later anyway?

David.

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