Just a quick update, the main parts are now assembled and a coat of Sky type "S" has been applied to the lower surfaces.
Before I go any further is Sky the right colour for a Mk2 Martlet from 802 Squadron or should it be grey?
Splash's 1/48 Martlet II
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I'm using the RFA Coastal Command & RN FAA paint set from HATAKA & must say I'm impressed with the paint, it sprays well straight out of the pot and dries to a nice semi sheen.
Here we are with a base coat of Dark Slate Grey
Here we are with a base coat of Dark Slate Grey
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Good question about sky or grey.
I'd go with sky.
I'd go with sky.
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Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
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Cheers.fredk wrote:Good question about sky or grey.
I'd go with sky.
I agree so sky it is.
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Such a nice kit. I may have to get myself one 
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I have added the extra dark sea grey, but feel that because the two colours are similar tones they need a sharper demarcation line so I'm going to try and sharpen them.
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A quick hairy stick brush over has sharpened the lines and demonstrated these paints brush OK.
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The next problem is, I can't find any suitable decals so I might have to paint the wing roundels 
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Looks good. Can't see where you touched up the edges with a brush at all.
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Really coming along. FAA colors are actually my favorite in camouflage.
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For anyone thinking of building a Wildcat this link will be useful.
http://www.geocities.jp/yoyuso/fm2/fm2e-1.html
http://www.geocities.jp/yoyuso/fm2/fm2e-1.html
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I can't find any 1/48 scale decals so I've gone down the mask and spray route.
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Looking very nice indeed Splash. I wish I'd seen this earlier as I'm sure I will have some appropriate decals.
I can still have a look if you want me to.
Good to hear your opinion of those Hataka paint too. I've seen a few of their sets and they look interesting. What do you clean your brushes with?
I can still have a look if you want me to.
Good to hear your opinion of those Hataka paint too. I've seen a few of their sets and they look interesting. What do you clean your brushes with?
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Cheers OT for the offer of decals, but I think I have it covered now.
As for brush cleaner I use "original Flash" kitchen cleaner that comes in a trigger type spray bottle and somethings can be found in Poundland.
As for brush cleaner I use "original Flash" kitchen cleaner that comes in a trigger type spray bottle and somethings can be found in Poundland.
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Re: Splash's 1/48 Martlet II
That type of decals are certainly opaque enough. I like that.