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Royal newfoundland Constabulary Naval Air Service Sculpin F.1

Started by Alvis 3.14159, September 09, 2010, 09:35:52 AM

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#15
September 10, 2010, 11:21:07 AM
Quote from: Alvis 3.14159 on September 09, 2010, 09:35:52 AM
creating this ugly yet compelling plane, using a 1/144 Airfix Boeing Clipper fuselage, and a Lindberg 1/48 F-86D
Wonderful! Thanks! :thumbsup: :bow:
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

thedarkmaster

#16
September 10, 2010, 12:16:04 PM


really  really liking this and the thinking behind it, top class work  ;D ;D ;D
Everything looks better with the addition of British Roundels!



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#17
September 10, 2010, 01:03:08 PM
 :thumbsup:
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

chrisonord

#18
September 10, 2010, 04:27:28 PM
I am really liking this, as I have a soft spot for sea planes and flying boats  :wub: :thumbsup:
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#19
September 10, 2010, 07:46:06 PM
That tears it, I'm taking up knitting.
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#20
September 10, 2010, 07:50:53 PM
Very nice Alvis, like it a lot.
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kitbasher

#21
September 11, 2010, 02:22:21 AM
Yes, Saro SR1 written all over it!  ;D ;D

PS - flying boat GB anyone?  Strictly land-based a/c turned into flying boats or amphibians?  Must have planing hulls! 
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#22
September 11, 2010, 04:18:40 AM
What an amazing build, I love it :bow: :bow:

Bill TGH

#23
September 11, 2010, 09:17:13 AM
<snip>
I used many stencil decals from a Revell Germany F-86, the roundels, nose art etc were from my trusty Lexmark cheapola inkjet printer, using Testors decal paper.
<snip>

Alvis, for those of us just about to try making whif decals for the 1st time, could you describe your (very successful) system in a bit more detail ?

to swap out the cod for the kangaroo - photo shop? MS Paint ?
to get the white background in the roundel, seperate decal / paint ? or printed on white & carefully cut ?
to get the red letteriing to look so opaque, two layers ?
any other hints or tips ?
cheers
Bill TGH

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#24
September 12, 2010, 02:21:13 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on September 11, 2010, 02:22:21 AM
Yes, Saro SR1 written all over it!  ;D ;D

PS - flying boat GB anyone?  Strictly land-based a/c turned into flying boats or amphibians?  Must have planing hulls! 

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#25
September 15, 2010, 10:33:34 PM
Quote from: Bill TGH on September 11, 2010, 09:17:13 AM
<snip>
I used many stencil decals from a Revell Germany F-86, the roundels, nose art etc were from my trusty Lexmark cheapola inkjet printer, using Testors decal paper.
<snip>

Alvis, for those of us just about to try making whif decals for the 1st time, could you describe your (very successful) system in a bit more detail ?

to swap out the cod for the kangaroo - photo shop? MS Paint ?
to get the white background in the roundel, seperate decal / paint ? or printed on white & carefully cut ?
to get the red letteriing to look so opaque, two layers ?
any other hints or tips ?



Absotutely! I'll post it over in "Tips and Tools"
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,29757.0.html

Alvis Pi

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#26
September 15, 2010, 10:54:08 PM
Alvis is still a master  :thumbsup: Thanks for the decal tips as well
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#27
September 16, 2010, 07:56:00 AM
'nuff said.

Pablo1965

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September 17, 2010, 04:45:27 AM Last Edit: September 21, 2010, 05:28:29 PM by Pablo1965
Quote from: ysi_maniac on September 10, 2010, 08:29:32 AM
Amazing masterpiece! :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:
:bow: :blink: :bow: :blink: :bow:
Agreed...Masterpiece!

And Saundersn Roe Will be proud of you. :bow:
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