Oh you naughty boy...speedgraflex wrote:There was no polishing involved over the primer. That is as cured after painting. Ditto the TS-14. That lacquer “hugs” plastic better than cotton in a wet T-shirt contest.
Classic Biplane Duelists
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"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Nice lookin kazoo you've got there Bruce!speedgraflex wrote:
Seriously though... I think some of the dilemmas that you mention regarding surface prep can be addressed through construction order. The main goal, unless modifications are intended, is minimal layers of work over the plastic. Paint/primer prior to assembly will add layers. Just sayin.
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HA! Kazoo... I do see the resemblance.
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I wonder how “Prussian Glory” sounds on a kazoo..."Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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That is spot on, John! Truly!Nice lookin kazoo you've got there Bruce!
A few points: (1) unlike a metal skinned airframe this one is stretched canvas like a painting; therefore I believe my approach is quite appropriate to the subject. (2) I believe my work with putty and primer is correct, considering the age and design of the kit. Primer needed to be used as a method to verify that the insignias which were etched on the plastic itself were completely removed.
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I guess I'm a bit lost on just exactly what you are saying Bruce. But I think you're doing a fantastic job and it's looking great.
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Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
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United we shall never fall
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
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Re: Classic Biplane Duelists
Clint,
That is okay. I am sorry if I caused any confusion.
A little night work
Below: Gunze Light Grey over GK Surfacer. You can see the texture shift similar to doped canvas. (I stretched enough canvas to have a feel for this.) I kept the primer raw to make a rougher texture more suited to a canvas subsurface - inspired by the way Carlos textured the wicker seat of his Camel. I thought I would avoid a too smooth looking aircraft. There is also a teeny fill that is not quite right (arrow pointing). Cheers.
V4 [Prototype] in factory doped canvas
I am very excited to see this factory-finish image (I know it is low resolution, apologies) again from a series of builder photos. This is the aircraft in its raw unsullied state before camouflage, personal and unit markings. Very useful.
That is okay. I am sorry if I caused any confusion.
A little night work
Below: Gunze Light Grey over GK Surfacer. You can see the texture shift similar to doped canvas. (I stretched enough canvas to have a feel for this.) I kept the primer raw to make a rougher texture more suited to a canvas subsurface - inspired by the way Carlos textured the wicker seat of his Camel. I thought I would avoid a too smooth looking aircraft. There is also a teeny fill that is not quite right (arrow pointing). Cheers.
V4 [Prototype] in factory doped canvas
I am very excited to see this factory-finish image (I know it is low resolution, apologies) again from a series of builder photos. This is the aircraft in its raw unsullied state before camouflage, personal and unit markings. Very useful.
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You are groovin and movin! Onward to a flaming death, err, glory! That is a great photo.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Very interesting photo of the Fokker! Knowing nothing about WW1 aircraft, is that tail fabric-covered with wooden stringers? Would a tail like that be transluscent?
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