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Post by Paul B on Dec 18, 2018 18:45:50 GMT
Pics look smashing Tim  . I certainly ain't no I.T.ler but that difference does sound good. Haven't you got an internet flat-rate? That way the cost is always stable, well it is over here anyway. |
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Post by Tim S on Dec 18, 2018 19:02:47 GMT
Pics look smashing Tim . I certainly ain't no I.T.ler but that difference does sound good. Haven't you got an internet flat-rate? That way the cost is always stable, well it is over here anyway. Yeh Paul, I have a flat rate £29.99 as it was and £49.99 per month now, with other charges added on for weekend calls etc. Good thing is that higher rate does not kick in for 19 months but who knows where the charges will have got to by then.
I am sure you know how it is back here. Milk it for all it is worth and compromise if the minions object!
Also saw your little pun I.T.ler and as you must know we have a few of those here 
Tim
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 18, 2018 19:10:52 GMT
Looking super sharp mate, I really like this  |
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Post by Boots on Dec 18, 2018 19:46:21 GMT
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Post by Marco on Dec 20, 2018 10:10:25 GMT
Amazing, just it!
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Post by Tim S on Jan 11, 2019 21:28:24 GMT
Small update time. A friend knocked up a base for this, which I have to finish, because in his opinion I ought to enter it at "On Track" next month. So once the Tax Return season has ended I need to get on and complete the deal. For now though this is what it looks like. More as and when. Tim
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 11, 2019 21:40:22 GMT
Very very nice indeed Tim. The base will really set it off nicely, look forward to seeing it at on track buddy |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 11, 2019 21:59:19 GMT
That's what mates are for Tim  . Darned fine looking indeed and I agree, get it to On-Track . See you there fella |
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Post by Mence on Jan 12, 2019 8:00:30 GMT
Seriously impressive Tim, looks excellent.
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Post by Tim S on Jan 12, 2019 9:33:29 GMT
Many thanks for the comments and encouragement. The base was a nudge to push this over the line and has got the old juices flowing again.
Listed a few things to do to finish off and one of them is to dust up the windscreen whilst leaving the arc for wipers. Have cut a template but now I am not sure how to achieve the effect. Pigments and fixer or what?
Todays lesson then is how best to achieve the result with all you guys as sounding boards......... learn me  please.
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Post by Paul B on Jan 12, 2019 12:46:45 GMT
Tim, cut the mask and the use a very thin mix of Tamiya buff, or maybe as mix of Buff and Deck tan. Spray this at the vehicle or just the windscreen, but stay at about 25cm (10 inches) away from the vehicle. This will ensure that the paint mix looks like dust, and doesn't go down like a normal paint coat . Here's my dusty stuff made from Tamiya paints:  If you brush it onto a kitchen towel, it should look something like this: Wet  dry  Hope this helps fella |
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Post by JEFF on Jan 12, 2019 12:55:07 GMT
What are we looking at for ratios, Paul? Any idea?
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Post by Paul B on Jan 12, 2019 13:01:58 GMT
Can't remember Jeff, possibly 1 part paint to 5 parts IPA/water.
It's best to cut the Alcohol, because if you don't it could remove
the paint job like a paint stripper.
I suppose it's all down to how fast you want to build up the dust coat.
With this mix I can go over quite a few times, without getting over done.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 12, 2019 15:12:26 GMT
Paul's spot on mate this is how I do my dusty windscreens, works a treat. I'd have a practice first on a bit of clear plastic as it can be very easy to get too much on. Use an old clear food container or similar. |
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Post by Tim S on Jan 12, 2019 15:54:41 GMT
Thanks for the lesson....... Gave it a try and whilst it's not as tidy as I would have liked I can live with it. Onwards and sideways as ever. Tim
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Post by JEFF on Jan 12, 2019 20:31:15 GMT
That looks good, Tim. Nice job, Buddy.  |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 12, 2019 20:33:15 GMT
Agreed, it looks great now |
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Post by Boots on Jan 12, 2019 21:23:17 GMT
Exactly how i do my screens That looks the dingo`s danglers Tim and the base will really set her off  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 13, 2019 7:06:52 GMT
yeap that works for me too, smashing job Tim |
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Post by Tim S on Jan 13, 2019 8:27:00 GMT
Right then. I worked out what it was that I didn't like about the first effort and went back to work. The paint used for the dusting was Citadel Crushed Bone thinned with distilled water, so removal was a doddle with a wet brush. Cut some more masks and came up with this which I am much happier with. Another sideways movement but also a half step towards the end. Tim
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