A Gem of a Midget *** Finished *** at 17.44
Re: A Gem of a Midget
Looks good Fred. Still charging forward.
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Re: A Gem of a Midget
The first coat of silver was dry enough so I've given it a second coat. Still a bit patchy on the outer wings, so they, at least, will get another coat of paint.
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Re: A Gem of a Midget
Sorry I missed your start, great progress, I like those HobbyBoss kits, they make perfect blitz kits.
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Re: A Gem of a Midget
Coming along well.
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Just under 12 hours to this point. More coats of silver. Blue/grey on u/c, Small details painted. Extra aerial added. Just need to leave this for a couple of hours to let the paint harden, then its decal time.
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Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
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Re: A Gem of a Midget
That really looks sharp.
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You should finish well within the 24 hours at this rate. Nice work so far.
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Re: A Gem of a Midget
Really like your clock!. And the MiG!.
Hoping to return to modelling sometime this year!!
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The silver looks good.
My work bench is starting to look like Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
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Re: A Gem of a Midget
Finished. At 17.44 >>> 14 hours 40 minutes
The walk-around photos;
The walk-around photos;
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Re: A Gem of a Midget *** Finished *** at 17.44
Kittos poikka.
Very nice finish.
Very nice finish.
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Re: A Gem of a Midget *** Finished *** at 17.44
Yep, Hobby Boss kits are great for Blitzing.
Good job hand brushing the silver. That drives me crazy. What brand/color paint did you use?
Good job hand brushing the silver. That drives me crazy. What brand/color paint did you use?
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Re: A Gem of a Midget *** Finished *** at 17.44
The first coat of silver was Humbrol 11 enamel, when that was just about dry I used some cheap hobbyists 'Model' silver acrylic, thinned with water, for two more coats.
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Re: A Gem of a Midget *** Finished *** at 17.44
Well done on a brilliant finish.
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Re: A Gem of a Midget *** Finished *** at 17.44
Thanksfredk wrote:The first coat of silver was Humbrol 11 enamel, when that was just about dry I used some cheap hobbyists 'Model' silver acrylic, thinned with water, for two more coats.