A pair of Spits - Tamiya & Guillow's

[Archetype]

It's all good fun .

Q - How do you spell FUN?

A - B. A. L. L. A. C. H. E.

 

[Archetype]

That's more like it.

 

[Steven000]

Hi Chris,
Freehand spraying is tricky indeed, looks like you fixed it very well
Cheers, Steven

 

[Archetype]

Hi Chris,
Freehand spraying is tricky indeed, looks like you fixed it very well
Cheers, Steven

It is easier on larger scales, and there are a number of things that need to coalesce to make it successful, such as sleep, moderate caffeine, patience and accuracy.
Unfortunately caffeine is the only thing I had too much of.

 

[JR]

Nice to see your son modelling Chris, something for you both the remember and enjoy.

 

[Archetype]

Absolutely! He is a huge lego fan and this seems like a logical ‘next step’.
He does seem to be leaning toward tanks though...

 

[Archetype]

Turned out nice.





Except for that.....

This is the third model in a row this has happened on.

I clean the surface with meths, then apply stynylrez neat and paint over the top. I'm using Tamiya tape.

What am I doing wrong! It's clearly a surface bonding issue with the primer. Would a lacquer based primer solve this?

 

[Steven000]

Looks good, pity of that spot ...
Can't help you with why this happend, I always use Vallejo primer without any problem, but many people here seem to really dislike them, throwing them out of their window etc...

Hope you can find a solution
Steven

 

[Jakko]

moderate caffeine

 

[Archetype]

Thanks Steven. Maybe I'll give Vallejo a go.

 

[Archetype]

....and repaired.
I needed to feather the edges of the damaged area without causing further damage by being over-zealous, so got a little slip of 1000 grit and used a lot of water to gently prep the edge.
Masked off the damaged area and primed, then repainted carefully with only the leading edge and undercarriage masked to make sure the area blended.

 

[Archetype]

Painting completed and decals applied.

 

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Panel line wash finished.

Before:



This is simply sepia watercolour thinned with water and then brushed on and left to dry thoroughly.

After:



Using moist kitchen roll and cotton buds I gently rub the wash off. It's subtle and over the satin varnish gives a 'dirty' effect I like.

 

[scottie3158]

Chris,
The panel lines have come out really well.

 

[Archetype]

The Tamiya is completed. Look out for it in the completed section!

 

[topgazza]

Love that. I did this kit as my first real kit in January. I didn't do the weathering as I'm not overly keen but the Tamiya kit was a real joy

 

[Archetype]

Love that. I did this kit as my first real kit in January. I didn't do the weathering as I'm not overly keen but the Tamiya kit was a real joy

It really is a wonderful kit isn't it. I haven't done any other spitfires, but I'd certainly recommend this to anyone considering it.

 

[topgazza]

And you add as much paint detail to the cockpit as you want even though it won't be seen. You know its there. Got a Tamiya FW190 with not too many parts whic surprised me at frist but now I'm looking forward to it

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Glad you got there in the end Chris. It looks great. Regarding your earlier primer issue. I have been using Humbrol No1 Enamel Primer since I stated and again have had no peeling paint issues. I dont use Acrylic paints but it will be good for both types of paint if you allow it to dry properly.

 

[Archetype]

So with the completion of the Tamiya and in an effort to clear my back log of 'in progress' projects, I have picked up the Guillows again.

The next stage was to dope the frame which I completed in three coats. This is done to seal the balsa in preparation for application of the tissue 'skin'.

The skin is applied in panels in a progressive sequence. the fuselage starts from the top of the nose working back and the wings from outside in. the tissue is finely grained which needs close attention so you span it correctly.