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Post by JimD on Mar 2, 2015 9:42:08 GMT -5
Alclad is a beautiful thing. I thought your first attempt with it was dang good. I'll be following along with this new one too. Things can only get better the second time around.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2015 9:53:06 GMT -5
Thank you. The Alclad came out fine, just very thick in certain spots and not smooth. Just enough to bug my OCD.
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Post by dupes on Mar 2, 2015 10:11:24 GMT -5
Did you paint the engine silver? Or did it come like that? Whatever it is, it looks super smooth. Use that on the fuselage as well?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2015 10:42:38 GMT -5
The model came like that. I tried to contact the seller to see how they did it, but I was informed that the model was resold as is from an estate sale when the wife sold off the her deceased husbands kits. I can say that it was a very thin layer, so I am assuming it was airbrushed on. Lacquer thinner removed it, Simple Green did not so I am thinking enamel or lacquer.
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Post by 4bogreen on Mar 3, 2015 13:30:55 GMT -5
Love your work ulvdemon! Nice job!
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Post by JimD on Mar 3, 2015 13:33:58 GMT -5
I don't think I've ever completed a model without leaving a superglue fingerprint or two. They can be sanded off Trust me, I'm an expert It's coming along nicely too. You'll be painting in no time. Looking forward to it.
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 4, 2015 21:00:38 GMT -5
Man, now it is really looking good!!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2015 15:59:40 GMT -5
Posted in another forum, but I wanted to pick the brains of the people here. More or less have everything done except for the canopy... and sanding. Regarding gluing the canopy, is there another option other then white glue so it will dry clear and not fog up or mess up the window? Right now, I know of one user who is using white glue with a toothpick, once everything is done, just have to be secure in the knowledge that it can't take a lot of abuse moving around. Any other options?
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Post by JimD on Mar 6, 2015 16:19:11 GMT -5
I always glue them down with Tamiya Extra Thin....AS LONG AS...there is framing. I wouldn't do it if the edge of the clear piece didn't have a framing edge...and I've only ever seen this a couple of times. Tamiya's glue won't fog it up...even if you don't coat the canopy with anything. If you have done a dip in Future, just make sure you scrape the mating edge well. If you don't you get a gummy mess...and of course there can't be any paint. I just mask the clear piece...glue it down, paint and weather, remove mask. Some people will tell you that Tamiya will damage the plastic. None of them have even tried it. Here's about a dozen clear pieces...all secured with Extra Thin
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 16, 2015 11:35:44 GMT -5
Looking good... you are getting there!
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Post by JimD on Apr 16, 2015 13:17:43 GMT -5
I certainly know that feeling. I'm right there with you on one of my current projects. You could go ahead and lay some primer down and see how things look. Remember that any flaws will be exaggerated with NMF in comparison to normal paint...the work will be well worth it though. It is looking great
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Post by dupes on Apr 20, 2015 15:35:51 GMT -5
Some people will tell you that Tamiya will damage the plastic. None of them have even tried it. Here's about a dozen clear pieces...all secured with Extra Thin I like this idea MUCH better than all of the clear-parts glues I've tried. Nice!
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Post by JimD on Apr 20, 2015 15:38:03 GMT -5
Yeah. I was terrified of using Tamiya the first time I tried it, but if you have any framing around the part you're cool. I wouldn't do it on those rare occasions there is none, but I've never really seen it damage as long it's in the join seam only.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2015 16:33:05 GMT -5
Also, Tamiya glue worked well also. Will know for certain when I pull the tape after I paint.
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Post by venom1 on Apr 20, 2015 22:40:22 GMT -5
Looking good so far mate! I would definitely take the time to make sure you have nailed all the seams though. Alclad (or any BMF paint) will show up even the smallest anomalies in the kit. If you can see it under primer, it will be tenfold under Alclad. Patience is definitely a virtue when it comes to prep work for Alclad! Looking forward to seeing it all come together. Cheers, Sam
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 23, 2015 13:24:46 GMT -5
Looking good!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2015 14:17:44 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I am still going through the priming and sanding stages. I am hitting the spots that are still showing seams (as much as I can) or rough spots. Should be ready to apply the black undercoat this weekend.
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Post by dupes on May 5, 2015 15:04:45 GMT -5
Laying down a white base before spraying your yellow makes it MUCH easier to get a good, solid covering of color (without spraying the yellow five or six times).
Looking good!
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Post by Leon on May 5, 2015 15:17:04 GMT -5
Paint work is looking good!
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