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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 14, 2020 14:18:56 GMT
Yes looks ace & I like the display idea as well  |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 14, 2020 15:50:01 GMT
Tim, incredible level of realism with that interior.
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Tim S on Apr 14, 2020 18:51:31 GMT
Paul, Marco, Pete and Ian, Thanks for your comments, much appreciated. Started on the exterior detailing and oddments. Hatches that will be open only dry fitted so that I can get the exterior colours on when ready. Also been beefing up the 2 BV's that will reside on the inside of the rear door. I have had a few problems, but under a coat of paint they will not, I hope, detract from the overall effect. This is where I am after todays efforts.     More soon. Tim
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Post by Paul B on Apr 14, 2020 18:54:29 GMT
Now that looks very smooth indeed Tim  |
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Post by Boots on Apr 14, 2020 19:34:36 GMT
Interior decor looks superb  |
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Post by Tim S on Apr 15, 2020 18:42:02 GMT
Small update,     Getting closer to exterior paint. With luck should be by the weekend. More soon. Tim
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Post by Marco on Apr 15, 2020 19:44:36 GMT
Yes! Lets paint this thing!!!! |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 15, 2020 23:52:12 GMT
Thats looks great, Tim. Armor in primer still looks sooooooooosexy!!!
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Post by Paul B on Apr 16, 2020 6:59:51 GMT
Nicely greyed there fella  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 16, 2020 7:35:10 GMT
Looking great old chap |
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Post by Boots on Apr 16, 2020 18:57:20 GMT
Very swish indeed |
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Post by Tim S on Apr 19, 2020 18:00:40 GMT
NATO Green to be accurate. Used MigAmmo, straight from the bottle at lower pressure than my normal. Quite pleased with the coverage, no runs etc or pooling. However, as is common with the majority of my spraying, it is grainy. Paint drying before hitting the surface? I think in general I am getting the hang of spraying but not sure about paint consistency and spraying distances. Also, to my mind, the paint seems to take an age to dry. Even now it feels tacky to the touch, so it is probably best that I am back at work tomorrow. Give it time to really cure. This be how it looks now.       More soon. Tim
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Post by Tim S on Apr 19, 2020 18:12:34 GMT
Two more pictures with it closed up.  ACW and see you soon. Tim
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Post by Paul B on Apr 19, 2020 18:22:04 GMT
I like it Tim, you have done well with the Mig paint . I have used them before and just couldn't get the stuff to work for me  . Anyway, it certainly looks like the vehicle I hated in army . |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 20, 2020 6:16:00 GMT
Looks good Tim a nice colour indeed. As for the grainy finish this can be from a few possibles. First spraying distance and the fact the paint could be drying before hitting the model. I would recommend before any spray session testing the paint on a suitable surface like a piece of card or even an old model. That way you can find the best distance for spraying. Also a paint retarder will really help stop the paint drying on the tip and in transit to the model. Next it could be that the paint needs thinning which is a tricky thing to get right. Spraying a paint that's too thick will result in a grainy finish, spraying a paint that's too thin will do the same as it drys before getting to the surface. I thin my paints to the consistency of skimmed milk usually which works well and always use a paint retarder/flow improver.
Lastly pressure will also have an effect, I usually spray between 15 & 20 psi which is more than enough for acrylics. Once you find a system and method for spraying it does get easier but as with anything a bit of practice really helps.
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Post by Marco on Apr 20, 2020 13:09:31 GMT
Looks great! I use Vidrex as a retarder. Some times the MIG Thinner. Both works well.
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 20, 2020 15:42:22 GMT
Looks great in her top-coat!
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Post by Boots on Apr 20, 2020 18:53:54 GMT
Pretty much the same as Pete but i don`t use flow improver with the Tam paints........only the Vallejo Model Air i use the improver with and thin it as Pete mentioned.
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Post by Tim S on Apr 20, 2020 19:02:16 GMT
Paul, I thought I had heard a little of your views on the 432, so not sure if mine reminding you of your dislike is a good or bad thing. Might take it as good  Pete & Marco,
Thanks for the input. Was spraying between 15\20psi so good there. I have retarder, so should have tried with that. Paint itself straight from the bottle is thin, but again might need to look into that aspect. Also need to test spray.
Ian, Glad you like.
No more done today. Paint seems to have gone off nicely, so put it on its wheels for a quick photo shoot. The unpainted ones will be in Warm Sand Yellow when I get to applying that, which should be the weekend.  More as and when. Tim
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Post by Marco on Apr 20, 2020 19:29:27 GMT
Oh my... Looking to your work, I almost starting to build my own FV432. Looks amazing!
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