:drinksThanks Guys,
Have taken a quick break and cleaned the work bench up.
Tomorrow is the beginning for the Archer decals to go on the instrument plate and dash .
All day Archer :cheer:
Michael
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mike walsh
Master at Arms
Hello again,
Small update ,the instrument panel has now been painted in Ammo paints and gloss cleared.
Did not get to this job started the other day because there is so much time needed to apply each decal and I do not want to rush this area.
It's a main part of the cab where we all look into the model to look at the gauges . :cheer:
Once the decals are applied a coat of Testers Dullcote will be sprayed across the top to seal the decal.
A dob of gloss on a small fine paint brush will be dropped on the speedo dial and anywhere where there may be glass covers .
A nice job this weekend :S :pinch:hmy:
Michael
Small update ,the instrument panel has now been painted in Ammo paints and gloss cleared.
Did not get to this job started the other day because there is so much time needed to apply each decal and I do not want to rush this area.
It's a main part of the cab where we all look into the model to look at the gauges . :cheer:
Once the decals are applied a coat of Testers Dullcote will be sprayed across the top to seal the decal.
A dob of gloss on a small fine paint brush will be dropped on the speedo dial and anywhere where there may be glass covers .
A nice job this weekend :S :pinch:
hmy: 
Michael
Ready to go, you doing the dry rub transfer or the alternate wet one?
mike walsh
Master at Arms
Yes Bob,
Always apply the decal wet .
Sometimes when the decal is applied by rubbing onto the plate it does not sit properly and tends to tear at the edge.
I think in some respects Archer should look at having the decal packs being supplied wet because they are more likely to last with the application of a wet decal onto the subject better than a rub on decal .
Have used a lot of the Archer decals in the wet method and this is and always will be my preferred method.
Depending on the subject sometimes if it is a large area a rub on transfer may work but when you rub on the transfer onto the subject you do not know if the decal is sitting properly on the subject .Because you cannot see it ,
when it's on there is no going back .Where as with the wet method , you can position properly and you are not tearing the decal, also you can reset the decal if it's not in the right position by using the wet method .
When you like a preferred method of choice you stick with it .
Michael
Always apply the decal wet .
Sometimes when the decal is applied by rubbing onto the plate it does not sit properly and tends to tear at the edge.
I think in some respects Archer should look at having the decal packs being supplied wet because they are more likely to last with the application of a wet decal onto the subject better than a rub on decal .
Have used a lot of the Archer decals in the wet method and this is and always will be my preferred method.
Depending on the subject sometimes if it is a large area a rub on transfer may work but when you rub on the transfer onto the subject you do not know if the decal is sitting properly on the subject .Because you cannot see it ,
when it's on there is no going back .Where as with the wet method , you can position properly and you are not tearing the decal, also you can reset the decal if it's not in the right position by using the wet method .
When you like a preferred method of choice you stick with it .
Michael
Yes Bob,
Always apply the decal wet .
Sometimes when the decal is applied by rubbing onto the plate it does not sit properly and tends to tear at the edge.
I think in some respects Archer should look at having the decal packs being supplied wet because they are more likely to last with the application of a wet decal onto the subject better than a rub on decal .
Have used a lot of the Archer decals in the wet method and this is and always will be my preferred method.
Depending on the subject sometimes if it is a large area a rub on transfer may work but when you rub on the transfer onto the subject you do not know if the decal is sitting properly on the subject .Because you cannot see it ,
when it's on there is no going back .Where as with the wet method , you can position properly and you are not tearing the decal, also you can reset the decal if it's not in the right position by using the wet method .
When you like a preferred method of choice you stick with it .
Michael
I've never tried the wet method but I have seen the problem you talk about with the rub on. I can see how the wet would have its advantages.
mike walsh
Master at Arms
Thanks Bob,
Small update again,
All the Archer placards and instrument dials,speedo are now on.
14 in total , happy days could not get a clear photo of it but here it is.
Michael
Small update again,
All the Archer placards and instrument dials,speedo are now on.
14 in total , happy days could not get a clear photo of it but here it is.
Michael
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Nice!
Nailed it!
:dude
mike walsh
Master at Arms
Thanks guys,
Swordsman ,
Eagle Quest would be good to travel to , having a transport box made up now and should be due to be picked up this week. Will drop some images on the box to transport this beast
. :cheer: :laugh:
Michael
Swordsman ,
Eagle Quest would be good to travel to , having a transport box made up now and should be due to be picked up this week. Will drop some images on the box to transport this beast
. :cheer: :laugh: Michael
mike walsh
Master at Arms
Thanks Ed
Back with the next installment
Been a little out of touch with figure painting.
Apart from the earlier adventure with the acrylics this is the second attempt
2 down 9 to gohmy:
The guy on the right is painted in Humbrol enamel. The guy on the left has been painted in Vallejo acrylics.
Oil paints used for the face and hands
And optivisor is the way to go
:laugh:
And in the tray
Michael
Back with the next installment
Been a little out of touch with figure painting.
Apart from the earlier adventure with the acrylics this is the second attempt
2 down 9 to go
hmy: The guy on the right is painted in Humbrol enamel. The guy on the left has been painted in Vallejo acrylics.
Oil paints used for the face and hands
And optivisor is the way to go
:laugh: 
And in the tray
Michael
phantom II
Master at Arms
In my humble opinion, I like the looks of the uniform painted with the Vallejo paint better than the Humbrol
Cheers, Christian
Cheers, Christian
I like them both, uniform colors are not 100% uniformed. I like the guy with his arms down better. That's just me.
phantom II
Master at Arms
Actually nothing to do with color Bob.
The shades of the one painted in Vallejo paint is more subtle .
Easier to believe
The shades of the one painted in Vallejo paint is more subtle .
Easier to believe
