Jeff’s Heavy Industries
- Stuart
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That sounds like an interesting idea Jeff, great progress thus far!
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It is possible to get a swirl effect using AK metallic paste; if you apply a fairly heavy layer using a coarse brush, then leave it to harden a little, then polish with a soft cloth. I've only managed it by accident, but it should be repeatable!
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I’ve not tried the AK paste but did have some success on road wheels with one of their weathering powders, scrubbed in with a cotton bud. I’m not at my bench and cannot be more precise, nor can I experiment right now but the cowl on a Fokker seems like a good target.
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Some good ideas here. I’ll check in later.
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Feels like time to paint.
Colors on hand:
Dated Humbrol HB16 Clear doped linen
Dated Humbrol MC25 Unbleached linen
Supplied in kit:
Humbrol 103 Cream. Arcrylic.
No more debate or I’ll never finish.
Colors on hand:
Dated Humbrol HB16 Clear doped linen
Dated Humbrol MC25 Unbleached linen
Supplied in kit:
Humbrol 103 Cream. Arcrylic.
No more debate or I’ll never finish.
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I settled in airbrushing Humbrol 103 (kit supplied) after major thinning. I’m satisfied. Especially after all I’ve read.
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That looks so neat! Good trick snipping the sprues down like that - somehow I've never thought of doing it that way! (Paint on the sprues, yes, but not cutting the sprues down to be more manageable... doh.)
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Metal pieces done. I used Alclad Metalizer Aluminum and Testors Steel in a dapple effect for the machining.
Now onto the landing gear. Very fragile pieces
Now onto the landing gear. Very fragile pieces
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Looking very cool Jeff.
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Nice work on a delicate Eindecker model so far. Just went back a bit and got caught up. I really liked the Bradley dio. Very nicely weathered Jeff!
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The metalwork looks good
Best wishes
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
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If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
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Started decaling today. Should be easier not having to put them on before rigging.
Good decals for sure but a longer than normal drying time. The fuselage bands are in four pieces and will receive a bit of trimming tomorrow.
Good decals for sure but a longer than normal drying time. The fuselage bands are in four pieces and will receive a bit of trimming tomorrow.
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Nice mottling effect on the cowling
I brush-painted mine!
https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=3680&start=15
I brush-painted mine!
https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=3680&start=15
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Looking good Jeff. Fuselage band decals are almost always a pain in my experience.
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- Stuart
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That looks excellent Jeff!
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