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Post by Ian H. on Sept 30, 2018 14:48:43 GMT
That looks terrific matey........cheers for the heads up on the tape as well  Definitely check out the Washi Tape. A forty roll pack runs about 10.00 on Amazon so you can get a huge supply and split it up with your model buddies. There is a good video on YouTube about it and how it is comparable to Tamiya but about 80% cheaper. Best wishes, Ian |
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Post by Boots on Sept 30, 2018 14:51:38 GMT
Youv`e certainly grabbed my attention Ian............`specially at that price  |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 30, 2018 15:33:40 GMT
Just ordered 15 rolls for €18  . I would have gotten about 4 rolls of Tamiya for that . |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 30, 2018 16:41:27 GMT
I agree looks splendid with the invasion stripes |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 30, 2018 16:52:22 GMT
Thanks gents! I have posted a Washi Tape thread in the tips section as well.
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Ian
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Post by Boots on Sept 30, 2018 18:30:42 GMT
Nice one Ian |
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Post by Robbo on Sept 30, 2018 20:17:38 GMT
That looks the bees knees
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 7, 2018 19:58:01 GMT
I have a minor update for the FB. VI Mosquito part of the project. I applied the invasion stripes and then painted the plane with Model Master Extra Dark Sea Grey and Tamiya Sky Type S. Everything went smoothly regarding the paint job and I just have a few touch-ups to make. Stay tuned..... Regards, Ian  |
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Post by Boots on Oct 7, 2018 20:01:51 GMT
Definately staying tuned Ian.......this looks superb  |
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Post by Paul B on Oct 8, 2018 16:15:44 GMT
Absolutely greyt Ian  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Oct 9, 2018 5:29:41 GMT
Superb painting old chap |
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Post by SteveM on Oct 14, 2018 16:44:21 GMT
Absolutely greyt Ian  Coat! Grey looks absolutely fantastic fella |
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 14, 2018 19:10:06 GMT
Thanks everybody! I did get some work in on the Mosquitos this weekend. I got the prop spinners painted for the Coastal Command FB. VI version so the next step will be the installation of the wide-paddle blades. The Tamiya kit supplies both the narrow and wide blades so that is pretty helpful.  I also got a coat of primer on the Airfix Mk. IV Series II (long nacelle version). The fit on this was not quite as good as the Tamiya version so I am still sanding out a few rough spots. A nice addition in the Airfix kit is the 4000 lb. Cookie bomb so I am going to place that on a bomb cart next to the completed aircraft once it is done. That thing almost looks like a hot water heater.   . Anyway, it will be camo time soon for this one so stay tuned.   Regards, Ian |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 16, 2018 20:12:37 GMT
I have been busy lately so I haven't posted much. I did work on the Mosquitos and made some good progress on the Tamiya FB. VI. It appeared the undersides of these Coastal Command raiders were very grimy so I added some fluid leaks, streaks and gun residue with oils and pigments. I also added the heavy exhaust stains using Vallejo Chocolate Brown. Photos showed the exhaust stains even dirtied up the horizontal stabilizers so I added some streaks there to line up with the exhaust stacks. I pulled one out of the armor playbook and used the sponge method to chip up the invasion stripes, especially on the leading edges. Also, the kit canopy had an internal defect which could not be buffed out from either inside or outside but I was able to get my hands on a Squadron FB. VI vacuform canopy via Amazon. (Amazon has saved me several times with Squadron canopies.) I will start work on the rocket ordnance and should be ready to decal soon. The Mosquito Mk. IV Series II co-build is about ready to paint so I will get some photos of that one up as well. Best wishes, Ian    |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 16, 2018 20:24:58 GMT
Oh my Lord . That looks absolutely awesome  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 16, 2018 20:35:24 GMT
Indeed that's some seriously cool weathering |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 16, 2018 20:39:36 GMT
Thanks guys!!!!! Ian |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 16, 2018 20:48:58 GMT
I didn't include the latest weathering photo before where I had added the exhaust stains, so here is a newer pic. Regards, Ian  |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 16, 2018 21:03:33 GMT
Lost for words |
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Post by Boots on Nov 17, 2018 15:48:25 GMT
Oh i`m liking that soooooo much...........fantastic skills in progress Ian |
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Coat!
. Anyway, it will be camo time soon for this one so stay tuned. 