SPA Modeler

PAINT TEST 1

Something was wrong with the jar of Gunze RLM 70, so I chose a Dark Green instead. Primer—Mr Surfacer 1500. “Shadow Green” oil wash on the hub!

I’m liking it so far...

Thanks, Carlos. The cowling is not glued together. It is being held together with a lump of kneaded eraser, actually. I still have two braces to make as well, but I needed to put the ideas together—and at least for me, using the "Shadow Green" is effective. Put enough on and it reads black. Back off and go transparent, and it reads green. The pigment is just so fine it makes my raggedy test sprays look alright. I am debating about using FAF markings as a friendly salute to Kari, and to try creating "silver dope" topped by "olive drab" as a "Finish Finnish."

Stir the pot... stir the pot... I am stirring my own pot.

I would go for it, sounds like it would be a bit of a challenge.

That looks,good to me Bruce!

jkim wrote:I have a couple of old electric toothbrushes that I was thinking of modifying into small power sanders to deal with those pesky ejector pin marks. Seriously.

John, Go for it! I use an old SonicCare brush for polishing plastic.

Clint, Yes, indeed, I am definitely thinking about that. I am still on the fence about it, but I do like thinking about it. It's not quite a lead pipe cinch but it could soon be one. Thanks for your thoughts tonight. Sincerely.

Stuart, Thanks so much, bud. I have to do so more scratch building of braces but I know this is gonna work out, and make the kit look the part. A few simple upgrades and presto... now I just gotta decide which direction to take this scheme. Probably FAF.

"Finnish finish". Oh I love that!

What a fantastic idea/thought Bruce, that would really be wonderful !

If I can help with anything, my books stand ready for you!



- Kari

Torben, Not quite “Badaboom!” yet, but it is good to have a goal. Sincerely. I am no longer on the fence about this change, so I have a question for the M-Droid (Moderator Droid) from a junior M-Droid—any way to efficiently do a global edit to change the subject of the thread to reflect a different aircraft besides going post by post?

Kari, Thank you so much and yes, yes I absolutely accept your assistance. Thank you, sir!

You ought to be able to go to the original post and edit the title there