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March 17, 2008, 05:31:54 AM Last Edit: March 17, 2008, 05:34:31 AM by B777LR
So, i finally got off to building that awesomely huge 1/72 Academy Cessna A-37 / T-37 / OA-37. (its tiny!)
That when i reached the problem...Academy decals wont stay stuck. So it will now be either Italian, Spanish or Yugoslav! :wub:

Watch this thread for updates on this european camouflaged Cessna!



The plastic in this kit is white, so ive painted the insides black or grey, to avoid light shining through when its done...

Scooterman

#1
March 17, 2008, 06:28:07 AM
"I'm too close for guns, switching to Tweet!"

B777LR

#2
March 17, 2008, 12:20:09 PM
It is comin along fast!

John Howling Mouse

#3
March 17, 2008, 06:18:34 PM
Were you trying to affix the dEEcals to a gloss-painted surface, flat-painted surface or non-painted surface?

Styrene in my blood and an impressive void in my cranium.

B777LR

#4
March 18, 2008, 01:35:42 AM
Quote from: John Howling Mouse on March 17, 2008, 06:18:34 PM
Were you trying to affix the dEEcals to a gloss-painted surface, flat-painted surface or non-painted surface?



Hmm, i tried some academy decals on that F-15 you can see in the first photo. The paints are matt revell paints, but it turned gloss when it was rubbed / polished. It looked bad when my fingers had left gloss markings on the wings, so i polished it all. Academy decal wouldnt work though :ph34r:

The kit now has the dark grey paint on top (same as the F-15, coz it will looks very worn very fast), and today i will paint bottom light grey, and i will need the green camo on top. And lots of black bits and bobs.

On a side note, Singapore Airlines will start flying A-380 to london today. Incase it comes over my house, i will be ready! ;D

B777LR

#5
March 18, 2008, 01:40:04 AM
Update photo:

B777LR

#6
March 18, 2008, 05:14:10 AM
Paint is mostly done now:

B777LR

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March 19, 2008, 04:42:59 AM Last Edit: March 19, 2008, 04:44:58 AM by B777LR
It has now been painted and decaled. Next i will need to do the stores...







:cheers: :drink:

ysi_maniac

#8
March 19, 2008, 05:55:34 AM
Nice italian machine. :wub: :wub: :wub:
Will die without understanding this world.

John Howling Mouse

#9
March 19, 2008, 06:11:48 PM
Sweet Tweet (couldn't resist).
For the decals, maybe try a glosscoat with Future/Klear for better adhesion?  It does tend to make the paint hues darker once wet, though.  And, for matte military schemes, you'd have to finish up with a spray of flat clear.

Did you find this a good model to build?  I have one in the stash I'd like to modify.
Styrene in my blood and an impressive void in my cranium.

B777LR

#10
March 20, 2008, 12:38:52 AM
Yes, it is very very good! Everything fits like a glove! :wub:

Very recommended for kiddie builds too! :ph34r:
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