JT
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Member since: November 2012
Posts: 88
Nov 15, 2012 22:24:25 GMT -5
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Post by JT on Apr 15, 2015 5:36:32 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Apr 15, 2015 5:46:24 GMT -5
Some nice work on the Harriet James! Congrats on the finish!!
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Post by Tojo72 on Apr 15, 2015 7:28:26 GMT -5
Looks good.How was the construction ?
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Post by JimD on Apr 15, 2015 7:32:49 GMT -5
Currently working on this one myself. Nice little Kit.
Tony, the build isnt bad at all. Not much fit issues for me at least. Just a couple of spots to clean up.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2015 7:57:44 GMT -5
Looking good. Great job n this!
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Post by dupes on Apr 15, 2015 8:19:09 GMT -5
Craft acrylics? Really? That's impressive. Were you able to airbrush them, or is it thinned and hand painted?
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Post by JimD on Apr 15, 2015 8:45:19 GMT -5
Craft acrylics? Really? That's impressive. Were you able to airbrush them, or is it thinned and hand painted? I experimented with them a couple years ago. They can be sprayed...you have to thin the snot out of them...I thinned mine with a mix of Future (for strength - because I had read that they could be fragile) and windshield washing fluid. I was able to lay down pretty good coats but it isn't going to perform like Tamiya or a Lacquer. |
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Post by dupes on Apr 15, 2015 9:24:39 GMT -5
Future and windshield washing fluid? Certainly wouldn't have tried that! If you happen to remember ratios, let me know. There's a bunch of colors that I have in that cheap acrylic stuff that I'd love to be able to fire through the brush if possible.
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JT
Junior Member
Member since: November 2012
Posts: 88
Nov 15, 2012 22:24:25 GMT -5
Nov 15, 2012 22:24:25 GMT -5
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Post by JT on Apr 15, 2015 9:30:24 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I had fit issue with the wings on mine, lots of bondo in there lol. Also my refuelling thing didn't come close to fitting against the fuselage
On the craft paint I use washer fluid/ water and glycerin, The thinner is 50/50 water to washer fluid and a few drops of the glycerin, how much you add to the paint is different and just play around with it.
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Post by dupes on Apr 15, 2015 9:31:33 GMT -5
Glycerin? I'm assuming that's a drug store find, probably?
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JT
Junior Member
Member since: November 2012
Posts: 88
Nov 15, 2012 22:24:25 GMT -5
Nov 15, 2012 22:24:25 GMT -5
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Post by JT on Apr 15, 2015 10:44:12 GMT -5
Yup any old drug store, should be near the rubbing alcohol
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Wes
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Post by Wes on Apr 15, 2015 12:10:48 GMT -5
Wow. Beautifully done James. Amazing what can be done with humble craft acrylics.
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 16, 2015 13:18:23 GMT -5
Nice looking jump jet James!
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 16, 2015 21:08:42 GMT -5
She is a beauty... you nailed it!
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venom1
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Post by venom1 on Apr 20, 2015 23:06:32 GMT -5
That is amazing, can't believe that is simple old craft acrylics!! Beautiful build! Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by Leon on Apr 21, 2015 4:54:35 GMT -5
Awesome finish on the Harrier James! Your paint work looks fantastic.  |
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Post by wing_nut on Apr 21, 2015 5:56:14 GMT -5
Nice looking jet, JET. Craft paint huh! Interesting.
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