1/32 Granville Gee Bee Model Z Super Sportster.

[speedgraflex]

Thanks so much, Clint.

[LyleW]

Well done. Looks great...but it was never in doubt.

[jkim]

Very nice looking cowling Bruce! How many paint iterations have you got on there at this point?

[speedgraflex]

Thank you, Lyle! Here:



John, I am using Mr Surfacer White 1000 as a primer. Heavily. To the point where I was watching for edge flare. Then I polished the surface. Sanded with 2K Tamiya abrasive. Then I primed again.

This is first coat of black. I think it is all I need. UV gloss clear after it cures. Actually just checked and Robot 4 Less sent me UV Coat Flat. Argh. Either I screwed up or they did. But I know there is a high gloss UV Coat and I want to finish this with it if possible. Or floor polish. Or floor wax. I’m not sure yet. But I want to buff this surface to a high gloss. Maybe I will use everything above. The kitchen sink approach. Ideas would be most welcome!

[speedgraflex]

I sprayed the control stick in navy blue to see the flash and imperfections better. Time to slice and grind albeit gently with appropriate finesse.



Preparing for the IP next... or “At the next,” as Sylvio would write as a sign off. Cheers.

[Stikpusher]

That shiny black cowl looks gorgeous Bruce! And the cockpit parts are coming along very nicely as well.

[speedgraflex]

Thanks so much, Carlos. I keep waiting for something to happen as the paint cures so I finally tied the stick down onto a distant shelf, so I would stop myself from looking, handling, and potentially harming the finish myself. I also ordered from Brookhurst Hobbies for the first time. Tamiya semi gloss and Gunze/Mr H red paint pencil.

[Stuart]

I totally agree with Carlos Bruce, that cowling is wonderful!

Great start on the cockpit, l always enjoy seeing you cockpit work.

[BlackSheep214]

Wow....

[speedgraflex]

Thanks so much, Stuart and Tom. I’m looking forward to finishing the instrument panel. I was thinking initially that I would used a drill bit to create the textured finish of the aluminum back plate. I tried this, but I was having trouble making it look to scale. Then I thought I would take Mr S 500 and stipple the finish with a stiff brush. Now I’m not sure.