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Gnats in Portugal

Started by DogfighterZen, May 30, 2017, 07:48:32 AM

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Mossie

#15
June 02, 2017, 05:41:50 AM
Liking it so far. :thumbsup:
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

DogfighterZen

#16
June 02, 2017, 06:36:50 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 02, 2017, 02:37:14 AM
Ooooh, 'Green Arrows'?  ;)

Would suit it if it was left like this...  :thumbsup:

Quote from: Librarian on June 02, 2017, 04:04:13 AM
I was referring to the 1/48 Spit 22/24 :thumbsup:

That scheme is going to look fantastic and the model looks a winner :wub:

I'd like to build one of those in 1/48, just have to research which kit is best so i can put it on my to buy list.:thumbsup:

Quote from: Mossie on June 02, 2017, 05:41:50 AM
Liking it so far. :thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

Well, my lady wanted to go out to do  some shopping and requested my carrier services(as usual :rolleyes: ), so that took up most of the morning, let's see if i can get it masked this afternoon...
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

NARSES2

#17
June 02, 2017, 07:55:52 AM
That's looking nice  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

DogfighterZen

#18
June 02, 2017, 11:12:45 AM
Thank you, Chris! :thumbsup: I'm almost done with the last bit of masking before the next color goes on, hoping to get it done today... might even have time for a gloss coat and start putting the markings on...

:cheers:
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

strobez

#19
June 02, 2017, 03:55:20 PM
Oh... that's looking very sharp. VERY sharp indeed. I have another Gnat in the stash, so I'm watching this one carefully.
Thanks!

Greg

DogfighterZen

#20
June 02, 2017, 07:24:59 PM
Quote from: strobez on June 02, 2017, 03:55:20 PM
Oh... that's looking very sharp. VERY sharp indeed. I have another Gnat in the stash, so I'm watching this one carefully.

Thanks, Greg! :thumbsup:
Speaking of sharp, if i thought it took a long time to mask for the green, masking for the X-7 was a tremendous PITA as there were so many bits to cover... and this is a 1/72 Gnat!! :banghead:
Anyway, i got it done but no gloss coat tonight, i preferred to wait for the paint to dry up properly before attempting any more masking and just handling the model with sweaty hands... :rolleyes:
After all the masks were removed, i was very happy with the result as this build is a first for me in more than one aspect.

So, this is how it looked when i started taking off the masks...



And this is how it's looking right now... :mellow:







Ok, tomorrow morning i'll paint the remaining parts and get a gloss coat on it so i can move on to decals after lunch...

:cheers:
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

zenrat

#21
June 02, 2017, 09:29:54 PM
Oh yeah, that's coming along brilliantly.
:thumbsup:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

#22
June 03, 2017, 12:03:24 AM
That's looking terrific already. :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

#23
June 03, 2017, 02:50:03 AM
Impressive masking  :bow:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

zenrat

#24
June 03, 2017, 03:12:15 AM
Is it getting sponsor logos?  An oil company perhaps?

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

DogfighterZen

#25
June 03, 2017, 07:01:40 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 03, 2017, 03:12:15 AM
Is it getting sponsor logos?  An oil company perhaps?

Thank you, gentlemen! I admit i'm rather chuffed with it myself, a first for me in this type of scheme and colors. Now, the markings... It will be a PoAF bird, ever seen the "Asas de Portugal" Tweety bird?
I'm working on it right now, and noticed that there were a details i'd forgotten about so i'm masking for the final paint session to paint the anti-glare panel and a bit more of red... :thumbsup:
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

loupgarou

#26
June 03, 2017, 11:55:57 AM
Beautiful masking and painting job. Impressive!  :thumbsup:
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

AXU

#27
June 03, 2017, 12:49:44 PM
It will look very good  :thumbsup:

DogfighterZen

#28
June 03, 2017, 08:29:25 PM
Glad you like it, guys, thank you!  :thumbsup:
Obviously, i didn't get to do things as i wanted and i'm only starting on decals now. I've painted the rest of the details and gave it a good gloss coat but now, a good search through the decal spares bag to find proper numbers for the serials...





So, as i was expecting, tomorrow i'll be racing against time... :rolleyes:
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

zenrat

#29
June 04, 2017, 04:03:29 AM
Quote from: DogfighterZen on June 03, 2017, 07:01:40 AM
... It will be a PoAF bird, ever seen the "Asas de Portugal" Tweety bird?...

I hadn't.  I have now.
I thought it looked a bit like this.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..
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