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"Sparrow" RCAF Trainer

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nev

#45
September 02, 2006, 08:45:23 AM
It obviously doesn't like the shiny metallic paint underneath - it might be worth giving it a light sanding to give the overcoat something to grip onto.
Between almost-true and completely-crazy, there is a rainbow of nice shades - Tophe


Sales of Airfix kits plummeted in the 1980s, and GCSEs had to be made easier as a result - James May

John Howling Mouse

#46
September 02, 2006, 09:08:15 AM
Oh sure, NOW you tell me!  That's why I need you guys to move over here and keep me from making so many dumb mistakes.

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

Brian da Basher

#47
September 02, 2006, 09:15:02 AM
You know, Mr Howling Mouse, that red really looks killer and if it's chipped a bit, don't worry! I'm sure there's plenty of trainers out there that aren't kept up in pristine shape. Remember, laziness is an inherent (witness my builds) part of the human condition. Besides, I think paint chipping etc. adds to the realism of a model. I just wish I wasn't too lazy to try it myself! :lol:

Brian da Basher

BlackOps

#48
September 02, 2006, 11:07:51 AM Last Edit: September 02, 2006, 11:08:59 AM by BlackOps
And who says trainers can't be weathered and beaten up a bit? Have you seen some of those drivers ed cars?  :lol:

Looks good, hope the paint cooperates during the unmasking.
Jeff G.
Stumbling through life.

John Howling Mouse

#49
September 02, 2006, 11:32:49 AM Last Edit: September 02, 2006, 11:34:54 AM by John Howling Mouse
Fingers crossed.  Here she is after two light/misted coats of yellow.







What, me worry?   :unsure:
Styrene in my blood and an impressive void in my cranium.

Brian da Basher

#50
September 02, 2006, 11:36:29 AM
Wow Mr Howling Mouse this one's gonna be GREEEAAATTTT!!!! I really really like the yellow and it's gonne be awesome next to that red! I can't wait to see the unmasking!
:wub:
Brian da Basher

nev

#51
September 02, 2006, 02:01:58 PM
QuoteI'm sure there's plenty of trainers out there that aren't kept up in pristine shape.
Think Greek!
Between almost-true and completely-crazy, there is a rainbow of nice shades - Tophe


Sales of Airfix kits plummeted in the 1980s, and GCSEs had to be made easier as a result - James May

John Howling Mouse

#52
September 02, 2006, 06:24:44 PM
Before I started on the yellow, I joked to my wife that I'd probably end up needing a second can of Tamiya yellow paint.

That was supposed to be sarcasm at the time.

Guess what?

And the red undercoating idea has had no visible impact: this thing is truly going in the direction of that greenish "chrome yellow" versus the warmer yellow of our beloved Harvards and such.  Now I know why many modellers scoff at the whole idea of undercoating (unless your topcoats can be very transparent, indeed).

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

John Howling Mouse

#53
September 04, 2006, 08:23:12 AM
Success!!  I was extremely careful while pulling the Tamiya tape and, thankfully, NONE of the undercoated paint released.  I'm very happy.   :)







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

John Howling Mouse

#54
September 04, 2006, 08:24:50 AM
Some more pics.  Now to do touch-ups with fine brush (should only take about 200 coats!







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

Chap

#55
September 04, 2006, 08:29:32 AM
QuoteI'm very happy.   :)

And so you should be! It looks great! :wub:  Has a kind of Zlin look to me.

~Steve  

BlackOps

#56
September 04, 2006, 09:08:17 AM
Hey, that is lookin' good!  I have a question though.

I have noticed many of you paint the full plane the color that will be unmasked. I usually paint then mask the base color, then paint my detail color...is there a reason for doing it the other way? Is it just preference or am I missing something?
Jeff G.
Stumbling through life.

Ian the Kiwi Herder

#57
September 04, 2006, 11:00:53 AM
You may be very happy, but I'm bl**dy not !

This latest example of your so called 'excellence' (read in a sarcastic tone), means that I have to go to the knitting club meeting on my own again..... Hmphhhh, I was just getting used to the company too !

NOT HAPPY, not happy at all !  :angry:

Ian
"When the Carpet Monster tells you it's full....
....it's time to tidy the workbench"

Confuscious (maybe)

wolfik

#58
September 04, 2006, 01:39:52 PM
yellow sub....airmachine!!!! :cheers:
I must do a trainer....I dont like the yellow painted crafts but your is really nice....
propybly because its a what if... B)

regards

Ollie

#59
September 04, 2006, 02:28:18 PM
Whoa Barry!

She looks very much like my Dad's old Harvard, C-FWGA, that he had before C-GBQB.

:wub:  :wub:  :wub:

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1001049/L/

:wub:  :wub:  :wub:  :)  
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