**** DONE: 1/48 Lockheed Ventura - Heavy Hitters II GB

[fubar57]

Heeding Andy's warning, I must have sprayed about 8(lost count) coats of white on. Normally I try to get coverage in two goes but usually end up with runs. Gonna have a closer look in the morning and decide if one more coat is needed.

Geo

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Looks good from here.

 

[vikingBerserker]

I agree.

 

[meatloaf109]

Yep!

 

[Capt. Vick]

Nice! Someone may have asked before, but what is that SKEG along the middle of the bomb bay?

 

[fubar57]

Not sure Capt. Vick but I'm thinking, as it overlaps the fuselage, it may act as a stop, maybe, perhaps, possibly?

Geo

 

[Andy70]

Looking good! I hate painting white. You've done a good job.

 

[Wurger]

 

[A4K]

Great job Geo, and that was good advice from Andy - definitely thin coats, x 3, 4, 5, 6...

I do believe that ridge on the bomb bay doors was an aerodynaically formed stop of sorts, but why it was so pronounced, and didn't close snug..???

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far Geo!

 

[T Bolt]

White is always a pain but it looks like you've beat it George. Looks wonderful

 

[Airframes]

I'm with all - looks like you've cracked the white Geo. Nice work.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks guys. In camp right now and a quick question. I had to touch up around the side windows so I used some bottle paint. It didn't even come close to matching so I had to remask and spray. Removing the mask and the inevitable happened, I loosened but didn't pop out a side window. I have Clearfix so my question is, if I coat this over the window, will this secure the window? You guys have a week to yay or nay this or come up with alternate solutions. It's the front window on the port side. Start quibbling, gentlemen. A premature thank you in advance.

Geo

 

[Crimea_River]

Great job on the spray Geo. Frankly not sure what you mean with the Clearfix stuff. Not used this before. If I understand you correctly, the window loosened and poped inwards? Sorry but I got nuthin for that.

 

[meatloaf109]

Future it, then stay away from the darn thing!

 

[Airframes]

If the window hasn't moved inside, then a bead of 'Clearfix', or PVA, can be run around the periphery, using a cocktail stick, and allowed to set. Carefully wipe off any excess, immediately after applying, with a wet finger tip of a wet (old) paint brush.
If the window has moved inwards slightly, it might be possible to pull it into place using a narrow strip of tape, before applying the 'Clearfix' or PVA - but that's your decision!
Once the window is set, then give it a coat of Future, as suggested by Paul, which will 'smooth out' the overall appearance, and add strength to the joint.

 

[rochie]

looks good Geo

 

[Wayne Little]

Nice application on the White George, seems the best options on the window have been said...

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Am hoping the window trick works for you George.

 

[Catch22]

Looks great Geo!