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Another Jug: Finished
- Thread starter moon puppy
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Skinny_Mike
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Bob - are you going to do the traditional, gloss coat, decals, gloss coat, wash, flat coat technique on this build? That is why I have always stayed away from the NMF - just not sure how to finish it and still keep the Alclad looking metallic.
Mike
Bob - are you going to do the traditional, gloss coat, decals, gloss coat, wash, flat coat technique on this build? That is why I have always stayed away from the NMF - just not sure how to finish it and still keep the Alclad looking metallic.
Mike
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That's going to be tricky Mike. The ETO and Invasion stripes are all flat so I'm thinking of glossing over everything after decals, some more weathering and (modeling gods be with me) mask off the stripes and flat them while leaving the NMF glossy, or maybe just satin, but you're right, got to leave that NMF shiny even though dirty.
Finished stencils and started with Miss Fire decals...
That's going to be tricky Mike. The ETO and Invasion stripes are all flat so I'm thinking of glossing over everything after decals, some more weathering and (modeling gods be with me) mask off the stripes and flat them while leaving the NMF glossy, or maybe just satin, but you're right, got to leave that NMF shiny even though dirty.
Finished stencils and started with Miss Fire decals...
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Yep, read it a thousand times and still manage to screw it up somehow.
Yep, read it a thousand times and still manage to screw it up somehow.
Skinny_Mike
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Thanks Bob - I'll keep watching and follow your lead!
Wait - WHAT? The Alclad website talks about how to decal over the Alclad???? How have I missed it?????
Link - please (cause apparently I'm just not seeing it!)
Mike
Thanks Bob - I'll keep watching and follow your lead!
Wait - WHAT? The Alclad website talks about how to decal over the Alclad???? How have I missed it?????
Link - please (cause apparently I'm just not seeing it!)Mike
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Mike I remember reading just how to apply the paint, not sure if they had instructions about decaling over.
Mike I remember reading just how to apply the paint, not sure if they had instructions about decaling over.
Skinny_Mike
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Oh - phew! Thought I missed something! I've always had good luck with Alclad just never tired decalling over it. I'll be brave this time! Promise! :gogo
Oh - phew! Thought I missed something! I've always had good luck with Alclad just never tired decalling over it. I'll be brave this time! Promise! :gogo
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
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Looking nice. Take you time I have a feeling the model Gods are enjoying this build too
Looking nice. Take you time I have a feeling the model Gods are enjoying this build too
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Sure is nice to be able to spend all day at the bench, those days are numbered now. Going back to work on the 15th and Cindy's last day in school is tomorrow. Next week she and I get some time finally. Might be able to sneak an hour or two if I get on her nerves.
And she's up!
Decals are all on. Need to get another gloss coat on her. Will do that tomorrow.
Flatten the tire like Les does, guess you can't really see it here.
How about them gear? Pass inspection?
Sub assemblies ready to install. Moving slow on that, want to make sure everything is ok before finishing. Got a spot on the bell housing on the engine I need to touch up.
Yep, she can still see herself, not that she wants to.
Next up will be some weathering.
Sure is nice to be able to spend all day at the bench, those days are numbered now. Going back to work on the 15th and Cindy's last day in school is tomorrow. Next week she and I get some time finally. Might be able to sneak an hour or two if I get on her nerves.
And she's up!
Decals are all on. Need to get another gloss coat on her. Will do that tomorrow.
Flatten the tire like Les does, guess you can't really see it here.
How about them gear? Pass inspection?
Sub assemblies ready to install. Moving slow on that, want to make sure everything is ok before finishing. Got a spot on the bell housing on the engine I need to touch up.
Yep, she can still see herself, not that she wants to.
Next up will be some weathering.
phantom II
Master at Arms
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Looking really shinny Bob
Starting to wonder if she has a chrome plate under that scarf :yipee :idonno
Cheers, Christian B)
Looking really shinny Bob
Starting to wonder if she has a chrome plate under that scarf
:yipee :idonno Cheers, Christian B)
Skinny_Mike
Well-known member
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Looks fantastic Bob! What are you using for gloss coat?
Looks fantastic Bob! What are you using for gloss coat?
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
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Nice Bob!
Nice Bob!
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AlcladII Aqua Gloss clear.
I think I have made the mistake in the past of using different types of clear coats. I'm trying to learn from my mistakes, not something I'm known for.
AlcladII Aqua Gloss clear.
I think I have made the mistake in the past of using different types of clear coats. I'm trying to learn from my mistakes, not something I'm known for.
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So close...can he screw it up yet??
YES! Blemish has turned worse on the leading edge.
but i'm happy with what I have so far.
Y'all think I'm crazy for wanting that mirror finish to start with, now you see why. Get it dirty but it's still shiny.
Oh yeah, it's dirty in the stores are in place. The bomb will get a flat coat. Notice the fuel line coming up from the tank?
So close...can he screw it up yet??
YES! Blemish has turned worse on the leading edge.
but i'm happy with what I have so far.
Y'all think I'm crazy for wanting that mirror finish to start with, now you see why. Get it dirty but it's still shiny.
Oh yeah, it's dirty in the stores are in place. The bomb will get a flat coat. Notice the fuel line coming up from the tank?
phantom II
Master at Arms
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Sure that blemish is not a bug splatter ? :captain
Sure that blemish is not a bug splatter ? :captain
Skinny_Mike
Well-known member
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Looking very nice Bob.
Looking very nice Bob.
