DONE: RNZAF F4U-1A Corsair NZ5255 ,Flt/Sgt R L.Bayly No.21 Sgn/4 Su Group Build

[Catch22]

I'll just confirm again, yes, the panel's black. I can never get those stupid decals to work!

 

[Airframes]

Daniel, sorry about that! When the panel is dry, try to paint the instrument in GLOSS white. Let this totally harden, then overpaint in matt black. When the black is fully dried, carefully scratch some representations of fgures and needles on each instrument, using a pin. You can tape the pin to the butt end of a paint brush, pencil, or similar, to make it easier to handle. It's time consuming, but not as hard as it sounds, and is easier than using a toothpick to dab on white spots. I admit, I haven't used this method for some time, mainly beause I keep forgetting (!), but it works quite well.

 

[Wayne Little]

Ah!...haven't tried that dial method, Terry....will have to give that a go sometime!

 

[ccheese]

I'm not into plastic scale models, but wouldn't a decal softner work better ?

Charles

 

[vikingBerserker]

Oh F***

Don't tell me I just spent all that time getting that paint on those instruments

Been there, done that, and said the exact same thing with gusto!

Still looking pretty sweet though!

 

[109ROAMING]

Been there, done that, and said the exact same thing with gusto!

Still looking pretty sweet though!

Cheers mate

I'm not into plastic scale models, but wouldn't a decal softner work better ?

Charles

Work better than what? the decals are gone

Doing ok Daniel,

Cheers!

I'll just confirm again, yes, the panel's black. I can never get those stupid decals to work!

Oh good so it's not just me

Daniel, sorry about that! When the panel is dry, try to paint the instrument in GLOSS white. Let this totally harden, then overpaint in matt black. When the black is fully dried, carefully scratch some representations of fgures and needles on each instrument, using a pin. You can tape the pin to the butt end of a paint brush, pencil, or similar, to make it easier to handle. It's time consuming, but not as hard as it sounds, and is easier than using a toothpick to dab on white spots. I admit, I haven't used this method for some time, mainly beause I keep forgetting (!), but it works quite well.

No need to apologise -Thanks for the advice ,with abit more touching up Il be happy (the side panels need alot more touching up)

 

[Catch22]

Looks great!

 

[Airframes]

Wow! What a difference! It looks bl**dy great mate!

 

[rochie]

Agree with Terry, brilliant job Daniel

 

[Njaco]

Much better than the first effort!! Great job!

 

[muller]

Cockpit is looking great Dan, when I built this kit I used a PE interior set (it came with the kit) it looks like I didn't need it. Looking forward to more progress on this one!

 

[Wayne Little]

Fantastic transformation Daniel, well done mate!

 

[109ROAMING]

Really appreciate the comments guys

2 shots showing the nights progress -they're smaller than usual cause my connections being a real whore

Glued a few things more on -the cockpits only dry fitted right now

 

[muller]

You missed a bit! Behind the seat needs a lick of interior green!

It's looking good Dan! 8)

 

[Catch22]

Looks great Dan!

 

[109ROAMING]

Cheers Cory and Keith!

Your having me on though? you meaning the insert bit for the F4U-1D? (hope so!)

 

[muller]

Thats not the point Dan, even if you can't see it when its finished, we'll all know it's not painted, it might effect the judges decision when the GB's over!

 

[109ROAMING]

Alright then! will do it tomorrow when I paint the floor again (messed up the 'weathering')

 

[Catch22]

 

[109ROAMING]

Knew it