Spraying a large plane, nightmare!

[BattleshipBob]

Sorry folks its me again

Having problems spraying the 1/32 me 109 with a airbrush due to its size. Cannot paint it all due to be unable to hold it?

Placed it on a stand to do the top but will have to do the underneath in a few days. AlanG has been very generous with advice, thanks Al! Wondering if there are other ideas. Might have to follow Al's method of in sections

 

[Si Benson]

The best way to eat a big cake.....small bites. Of course I don’t believe in small bites myself

 

[Ian M]

Place the model upside down supported as needed. Spray the bottom. You can then put it on the wheels and paint the top and sides.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Si, stop mentioning cake, now i have done it!! Same advice from Al, can see its benefits. its one huge learning curve!!!! Never have this with a Stug!

Evening Ian, good idea but its not on its wheels . But a very good idea for the future, many thanks

Bob

 

[BarryW]

Just take it steady and as others say in small steps. The 109 is really quite a small aircraft, and in 1/32 smaller than a 1/72 Lancaster. If you think it is big you really should try the 1/32 Moquito produced by HKM or Tamiya or go the whole hog and try the 1/32 HKM Lancaster!!!

 

[Ian M]

Don't know Al's advise but I'm guessing an empty box and foam pipe insulation is involved . Then you can use it for those wheels up builds.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Barry, now i do like the Lancaster but 1/32!! Seen the box in Antics, would have to get a estate car to take it him lol, but i would ruin it! Got the He 219 and thats frightening me a treat!!

Hi Ian, Al's advice was to build and spray in sections, that sounds like a plan to me

 

[Dave Ward]

Lazy Susan! Put that into Amazon, and you'll get cake stands, turntables of all shapes and sizes - you can spin the model round to your hearts content! Unless you suspend the model in mid-air, or on a long stick, painting overall will be more trouble than it's worth, and remember the saying KISS ( keep it simple, stupid )
Dave

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Dave, like the sound of cake!!
Much easire to paint a tank lol

 

[Si Benson]

Cake.....other cakes are available

For discussion purposes only....and for eating with a nice brew or decent coffee

 

[boatman]

Thanks Dave, like the sound of cake!!
Much easire to paint a tank lol

HI Bob i know you said lol but I don't understand what you said there I would think its a lot harder to paint a tank than a plane as a tank has a lot more bits on it suface exscuse me on this

 

[boatman]

Blimey Si what flaver is cake ?

 

[colin m]

Hang it up. This is my 1:32 He111.

You do need a big strong hook though.

 

[Jakko]

And you spray it there where you photographed it?

 

[BattleshipBob]

Si, thought you were posting me that cake, pronto !! Been in all day and not a slice!!

Hi Boatman, no problem, its just the size, no where to hold it. Seen rods placed in the hole for the prop but this kit has a fixed pin

Always found tanks ok to spray apart from the tools etc

Interesting method Colin, in my garage a sudden gust of wind lol but much worth a try

Thanks bob

 

[RM6239]

Bob

I use a small plastic container (here it's what small fried rice, from chinese takeway comes in) then that sits on a lazy susan and I will paint one side first. Then that sits in a 50 litre plastic container thats on it's side (hopefully it catches any overspray), the only problem I have is with the wingspan not fitting or bumping when I spin the lazy susan.

cheers
Ross

 

[colin m]

Interesting method Colin

It's not the first time I've hung a model for spraying. My 1:72 B36 Peace maker was first !

 

[Si Benson]

Blimey Si what flaver is cake ?

Carrot cake

 

[colin m]

Carrot cake

Carrot and cake just doesn't make sence. But, it's lovely.

 

[prichrd1]

It's not the first time I've hung a model for spraying. My 1:72 B36 Peace maker was first !

Thats a big beastie Colin, even in 1/72 nd !!!
How many cans of primer were used ????

Paul.