GB: Special Hobby Tempest II - Shar2

[dr_gn]

Shar2 said:

Nice. Just the sort of inspiration I need to get this build back on track.

Looks like the hard work is done to me? Isn't it 'just' paint now?

[Shar2]

dr_gn said:

Looks like the hard work is done to me? Isn't it 'just' paint now?

Yeah, but no, but... I'm having trouble getting a good finish on some areas or, at least, not to the standard I want.

[dr_gn]

Shar2 said:

Yeah, but no, but... I'm having trouble getting a good finish on some areas or, at least, not to the standard I want.

Have you tried Mr.Surfacer? It's like filler primer for models.

[Shar2]

Yes I've used Mr Surfacer and Alclad primer/microfiller. Need to give the whole aircraft a rub down, before trying again.

[Shar2]

Just to show I haven't thrown this kit against the wall, although it's been pretty close a few times. Still have to touch up the wheels and headrest, and respray the underside, (again), then I might just be able to add some decals. Certainly not my best build by a long shot and I now realise why I'm getting rid of all my other 1/72 scale kits.

[perdu]

Nice

I'm beginning to wish they had "done" Typhoons in that scheme

not far off done now

[Shar2]

Well, here she is all finished. After another respray and applying the decals she hasn't turned out too badly, although nothing like the great builds some of the others are doing.

[perdu]

I'm not joking

I really do like that, early post war, just as the modern RAF was trying to get its act together

I think you have made it well

[Eric Mc]

Looks good to me.

Mine's stalled at the moment due to my office/model room being used as a spare bedroom this weekend.

[tangerine_sedge]

Looking good - what did you use for the silver finish? I'm thinking of building a Sabre next so I'm looking for good Silver finishes

[dr_gn]

tangerine_sedge said:

Looking good - what did you use for the silver finish? I'm thinking of building a Sabre next so I'm looking for good Silver finishes

I agree, it looks great in that colour (which is a difficult colour at the best of times). Job very well done.

I'm looking at building my Tamiya S2000 that's been unfinished for 10 years or so. I'm tempted to try Humbrol Metal Cote for the exhausts etc. I only used it once before, but I think it might work very well on a natural metal aircraft, especially if you mix slightly different shades for diffent panels.

[Shar2]

Thanks guys. TS, I used Alclad Airframe aluminium. If you're doing a Sabre then I can highly recommend the Alclad stuff, especially as they do several shades of aluminium. If you use Alclads primers/microfillers as well then you can get some lovely finishes. You do have to be very exacting with the prep though as it will show up all the flaws.

[dr_gn]

Shar2 said:

Thanks guys. TS, I used Alclad Airframe aluminium. If you're doing a Sabre then I can highly recommend the Alclad stuff, especially as they do several shades of aluminium. If you use Alclads primers/microfillers as well then you can get some lovely finishes. You do have to be very exacting with the prep though as it will show up all the flaws.

By a complete coincidence, just looked on BM, and this guy's used MetalCote on a Meteor. He brush painted it, but even so, it's...shiny!

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showt...

[Shar2]

I've seen that as well. Interesting effect, might have to try it one day, although not sure about doing a whole aircraft as it looks a bit like it's a chromed die cast.

[Eric Mc]

There is also a new range of metal colours out from Mr Colour. I've been using them on small components (undercarriage legs, wheels etc) and they brush lovely. Haven't tried spraying them yet.

[dr_gn]

Shar2 said:

I've seen that as well. Interesting effect, might have to try it one day, although not sure about doing a whole aircraft as it looks a bit like it's a chromed die cast.

A coat of satin varnish might improve things.

[perdu]

That's scary blingey

I wouldn't judge it unless I saw the original machine though

but unaided... The colour is effective - however the finish looks

out of scale, as someone jokingly pointed out on Britmodeller

It's rub-n-buff gone ballistic



Definitely better if matt varnished IMO

[Eric Mc]

High Speed Silver was quite dull.

[dr_gn]

perdu said:

That's scary blingey

I wouldn't judge it unless I saw the original machine though

but unaided... The colour is effective - however the finish looks

out of scale, as someone jokingly pointed out on Britmodeller

It's rub-n-buff gone ballistic



Definitely better if matt varnished IMO

TS was asking about a Sabre, so a high polish bare metal finish would be fine assuming it was a brand new or freshly polised aircraft:



Hence the link to Metal Cote. Seems far less hassle than Alclad (not that I've ever used it). With MetalCote you just spray it on and buff it with a cloth. I reckon it would look superb on a 48th scale or larger aircraft, especially if some shade variation was used.

[tangerine_sedge]

dr_gn said:

TS was asking about a Sabre, so a high polish bare metal finish would be fine assuming it was a brand new or freshly polised aircraft:



Hence the link to Metal Cote. Seems far less hassle than Alclad (not that I've ever used it). With MetalCote you just spray it on and buff it with a cloth. I reckon it would look superb on a 48th scale or larger aircraft, especially if some shade variation was used.

hmmm, Shiny Sabre