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Scale model building of all types; American and world history; science; religious studies; flight; grandchildren; travel; antique car and motorcycle restoration
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P-51D Mustang by CDW - Dragon - 1:32 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I'm thinking about breaking up all that shiny aluminum with some various shades of aluminum on different panels. -
P-51D Mustang by CDW - Dragon - 1:32 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Primarily because of the smooth finish under it. But it's always that way with paint. It's only going to be as good as the surface it's painted on. I forgot to mention, the blue is Tamiya lacquer, "Pure Blue". it may be a tad darker blue than it should be, but I can live with it. -
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P-51D Mustang by CDW - Dragon - 1:32 Scale
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Westland Sea King HU.5 by chadwijm6 - Airfix - 1/48
CDW replied to chadwijm6's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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Great looking project, Jack. I've often wondered the same thing about products from Ukraine. How the heck are they doing it with all that's happening. I own quite a few of their figure kits but have yet to crack open one to finish. Your work is inspirational. That could be a beer-bong, Ken. A high-speed libations dispenser of sorts.
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P-51D Mustang by CDW - Dragon - 1:32 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
mostly it’s trial and error experience. What’s worked for me in the past I stick with and the rest I discard. I suspect Pledge works best as it has no adverse effect on the Alclad finish, plus it’s cheap and readily available. The airbrush tends to be unreliable as it’s hard to lay it down smoothly without pooling, sags, and runs. I get more control with a soft brush and Pledge self-levels. -
P-51D Mustang by CDW - Dragon - 1:32 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Using Pledge, applied with a soft, wide brush to protect the Alclad chrome finish. Keeping brush strokes gentle and minimal to avoid marring the bright finish of the Alclad. Being careful not to allow droplets to appear along edges from over applying the Pledge. Less is more. The self-leveling qualities of the clear acrylic will take care of itself, so don't "over-brush" it. I'll lay down two coats before it's finished then allow a couple of days for it to cure before masking or decals. -
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CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Thank you, James. The color is Alclad chrome. That particular metallic shade gives the effect with the most shine. Before I start handling or decaling and masking the model, I'll need to apply a clear acrylic gloss coat. Alclad is very susceptible to fingerprints and decal carrier film will look distorted on the model without the clear coat first. -
P-51D Mustang by CDW - Dragon - 1:32 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Early to bed, early to rise... She's shiny! Decided at the last minute to use Alclad rather than experiment on her with the Mr Color super silver 2. I'll experiment with the Mr Color silver when I paint the fuel tanks, racks and rocket mounts. Wheels, and UC too. I'm satisfied with the way the Alclad turned out. -
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CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I've heard from reliable source that Mr Color super silver 2, heavily reduced, then sprayed on in light mist coats similar to using Alclad, gives great results. I'm going to give it a try and see what happens. Won't try it until tomorrow giving this Tamiya gloss black a full day to cure. -
P-51D Mustang by CDW - Dragon - 1:32 Scale
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I take that back...it looks like I did paint something green once on that stand. But it definitely is a stand for model car bodies. And it's been seldom used so far. -
P-51D Mustang by CDW - Dragon - 1:32 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I have several of those stands. That one is new and I have never painted anything on it yet. That particular stand is designed to hold model car bodies for painting. The spring wires go up inside the body and hold it tight while you paint and rotate the car body. I only used that stand because it was handy to sit the model on top while I took the photos. When I paint an airplane like the P-51, I push a metal rod of the correct diameter up through the engine crankshaft/hole to hold and rotate the model while I paint it. If it's a jet, run an appropriate diameter dowel up through the engine nozzle for the same purpose. -
P-51D Mustang by CDW - Dragon - 1:32 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
The gloss black (Tamiya X-1) has been laid down and so far, it appears satisfactory. Smooth and glossy. The real test will be how it looks once the metallic is applied. Keeping my fingers crossed until then. -
P-51D Mustang by CDW - Dragon - 1:32 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Thanks Ken. It will be far from perfect but a nice shelf model to represent whichever pilot option I decide to take. Trying to decide between Old Crow and Pete II. I prefer the color scheme of Pete II but love the Bud Anderson story.
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