Hobbycraft Dornier Do-17Z 5K+EA BoB GB

[B-17engineer]

Thanks Wayne!

I have a few question..

Micro Sol and Micro set, what's the difference?
Gloss Cote and Matt Cote, should I use them (i have had them sitting around for forever...)

 

[Airframes]

Micro Sol is a decal softener, designed to make the decal more pliable, to conform and 'pull down' into the detail on the model surface.
Micro Set is a decal setting solution, designed to aid in the smooth setting of the decal, and its placement, when the decal is applied to the model's surface, having first applied the Sol to the decal when on the backing paper, after soaking in water.
Personally, I don't think there is much difference between the two, one being a variation of the other, and I tend to only use the 'Sol'.
However, if you have both, then use them, you won't be disappointed. BUT ! Follow the instructions to the letter, and don't be alarmed when the decals crinkle on the model's surface.
The Clear and Matt coat should probably be OK, but ensure you shake them well, and give them a really good stir before use. If in doubt, test some by brushing a little onto some scrap, and let it dry overnight.

 

[Wurger]

Harry, the dark grey colour doesn't look like the RLM70. Is that a primer? Also you could use the RLM65 paint for primering of the model. You would have already had one colour applied.

 

[B-17engineer]

Dark gray? I think you mean green, if so I just applied it because the Vallejo Model Air bottle has Dark Green- RLM 70 on it. I looks better in person I suppose...

I have some minor touch ups to do with the RLM 71 but I'm pretty pleased!!

Thanks Terry and Wojtek for the input

Also, Terry I have them in spray cans so i'll try it like you said on a scrap

 

[Wurger]

I see Harry. The colour looks like a dark grey on my monitor screen. The Green you just applied looks like the RLM70.

 

[rochie]

looks good Harison

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks guys!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Harrison,THAT ROCKS MAN!!! Keep up the good work!!!

 

[B-17engineer]

Appreciate it Aaron!

 

[Airframes]

That's looking very good H ! Possibly your best yet, and the attention given to joints and seams is paying off. Well done.

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks Terry!

Im gonna do the very minor touch ups tomorrow then start with the gears, canopy etc. etc.

 

[B-17engineer]

Ok so today I did a few touch ups I'll take more pictures when the paint dries...

Not perfect but itll look better from far away!!

Pictures werent put in order...

 

[T Bolt]

Agree with Terry Harrison. It's shaping up to be your best yet.

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks Glenn!

 

[Wurger]

I'm with Terry and Glenn. Well done.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

And I'm with Terry, Glenn, and Wurger. You have made some excellent progress.

 

[B-17engineer]

Appreciate it guys!

 

[Crimea_River]

Harrison, no question in my mind this looks like your best work so far. As Terry said, your attention to the seams has paid off and the paint job looks very nicely done so far.

 

[B-17engineer]

Appreciate it Andy! Almost finished with the second landing gear and the machine guns!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

If I can put my two bob's worth in here Harrison..............Well done my man, the paint work looks great and this is definitely one is your best efforts yet.

Word of warning though Harrison, these Vallejo paints and I'm using them quite a lot now are not all that accurate with the RLM colours and it is best if you can get an RLM colour chart and then do some test spraying/brushing first.