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Post by Ian H. on Jul 14, 2023 13:34:43 GMT
Robbo, if you get time he is a great pilot to read about. Several great bios about him. When he took over 127 Wg., he totally revamped their fighter tactics and really implemented some effective techniques to tamp down on the -190 problem.
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Post by Robbo on Jul 14, 2023 13:44:02 GMT
I think I will do a bit of reading, thanks Got the base primered and base coated, just waiting for my grass to arrive. The spitfire has had another Klear coat and is drying nicely
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Post by Robbo on Jul 14, 2023 16:24:59 GMT
Forgot to say there are two canopies in the kit, both had fallen off the sprue but they are identical, they must have put a spare in there, maybe
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Post by Paul B on Jul 14, 2023 16:35:15 GMT
Ian they could be for closed and open positions. The open one will be a little wider at a guess
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Post by Robbo on Jul 14, 2023 17:18:14 GMT
Could be Paul but I had them up against each other and I couldn't see a difference
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Post by Robbo on Jul 14, 2023 17:18:43 GMT
They are very thin and would be easily broken
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Post by Robbo on Jul 15, 2023 13:23:00 GMT
Squeaky bum time, slap it on there, IMO the best stuff on the market this Flory wash
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Post by Robbo on Jul 15, 2023 13:28:23 GMT
Forgot to say inside the wheel wells is a bit hard to clean the wash out so I'll be doing a more controlled AK enamel wash
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 15, 2023 14:16:06 GMT
Wash time! Those panel lines will look great.
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Post by Robbo on Jul 15, 2023 16:12:32 GMT
What these? Thought I'd get in close for you Top side washed, this side will have to wait until tomorrow though as I've got to go over my daughters for my dinner
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Post by Paul B on Jul 15, 2023 17:27:57 GMT
Damn it Ian, you scare the hell out of me with that stuff . It certainly looks like you can work bloody good with it
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 15, 2023 17:32:49 GMT
That underside looks amazing!!!!
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Post by bwilt on Jul 15, 2023 18:52:32 GMT
First thought when seeing that picture: what happened? Second picture.... fantastic result.. so that's how you do it...
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Post by Armorguy on Jul 15, 2023 18:53:29 GMT
O man I'd go for a wipe with tissue...
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Post by Armorguy on Jul 15, 2023 18:55:31 GMT
What a super detailed wing! Flawless job Ian!
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Post by jkb on Jul 15, 2023 19:15:49 GMT
You are doing a really fine job with it! 😎
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Post by Robbo on Jul 15, 2023 19:39:44 GMT
If you’ve never tried it you really should give it a go. I’ve got the whole range of colours. This one is black
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Post by Boots on Jul 15, 2023 20:42:29 GMT
I`ve got a couple of Flory washes but not really tried them...i think i have Black and Dirty Brown or somat like that. This looks the nuts mate
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Post by jabbly on Jul 15, 2023 21:50:57 GMT
Forgot to say there are two canopies in the kit, both had fallen off the sprue but they are identical, they must have put a spare in there, maybe If you look at the instructions (step 238) for the canopy there’s two options, the correct bubble shape one and a slightly incorrect one. The first one has a mould seam you need to get rid of.
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Post by tommygunn on Jul 15, 2023 23:58:02 GMT
Great looking panel lines, Robbo.
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