Ratch's Jug

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Good save on the repairs Ratch, looking good.


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Very nice so far, I don't know how about you, but I find decalling to be quite a convoluted process lately. About an evening per surface :)
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I find that if I try to do too much in one session I make mistakes - Decal Fatigue :lol:
Anyway, I got the last bits done today :)
I used these paints...
Vallejo Model Color 80 70833 German Camouflage Bright Green = airframe interior
Humbrol Acrylic 85 Satin Coal Black = instrument panels, joystick
Humbrol Acrylic 86 Matt Light Olive = seat
Vallejo Model Color 180 70800 Gunmetal Blue = R2800 “Double Wasp” engine
Vallejo Model Color 179 70863 Gunmetal Grey = R2800 “Double Wasp” engine, machine guns
Vallejo Model Air 71094 Green Zinc Chromate = wheel wells
Humbrol Acrylic 33 Matt Black = gun sight, tyres
Humbrol Acrylic 160 German Camouflage Red Brown = headrest
Vallejo Model Air 71003 Scarlet Red = nose ring
Tamiya XF-3: Flat Yellow = propeller tips
Humbrol Acrylic 19 Gloss Bright Red = engine rods
Humbrol Acrylic 85 Satin Coal Black = propeller blades
Revell Aqua 361 99 Metallic Aluminium = spinner, paint chips
Vallejo Model Air 71062 Aluminium (Metallic) = undercarriage, pitot, wheel hubs
Vallejo Acrylic 74601 Grey Polyurethane Surface Primer = undercoat
Vallejo Model Air 71001 White = identification markings
Vallejo Model Color 160 70992 Neutral Grey = Natural Grey 43 under surfaces, drop tank
Vallejo Model Air 71043 Olive Drab = upper surfaces, bombs, rockets
Humbrol Acrylic 11 Metallic Silver Fox = landing light reflector, pitot
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I like that term 'Decal Fatigue' :). Sounds about right. Very nice Thud.
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Thud :???: Isn't that a jet :ha:
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it is, I guess I just renamed Thunderbolt :)
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That looks nice Ratch.

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Thanks Nigel
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Cracking job Ratch, the weathering looks just right.
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Looks great Ratch.

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Thanks guys :grin:
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Tidy! They do look good in overall OD don't they? Lovely build
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Thanks, a local subject for me ;-)
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Very nice ratch - it looks great!
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Excellent work Ratch.
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