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Re: An (not at all crap...ish) Airfix P-51D

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:09 am
by Stuart
Thanks Gents - it's pretty much finished now.

The only thing I'm debating is whether or not I matt/flat coat it - I knida like it glossy. :hmm:

Re: An (not at all crap...ish) Airfix P-51D

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:52 am
by Floki
Agree great paint work and decals.

Re: An (not at all crap...ish) Airfix P-51D

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:38 am
by LyleW
Stuart wrote:Thanks Gents - it's pretty much finished now.

The only thing I'm debating is whether or not I matt/flat coat it - I knida like it glossy. :hmm:
Uh...well, it is your build. Glossy is nice. On the other hand dull coat it more to period, yes, but I like it shiny. But they were not shiny, I know. But...and on and on.

Re: An (not at all crap...ish) Airfix P-51D

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:13 am
by Stikpusher
Stuart wrote:Thanks Gents - it's pretty much finished now.

The only thing I'm debating is whether or not I matt/flat coat it - I knida like it glossy. :hmm:
How about a satin coat? Suggests a waxed look like some ground crews did to get just a bit more speed advantage.

Re: An (not at all crap...ish) Airfix P-51D

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:52 am
by BlackSheep214
Satin would look nice...

Re: An (not at all crap...ish) Airfix P-51D

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:06 pm
by Medicman71
I say satin as well.

Re: An (not at all crap...ish) Airfix P-51D

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:03 pm
by midnightprowler
Beautiful.

Re: An (not at all crap...ish) Airfix P-51D

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:24 pm
by Stuart
Thanks for the input Gents - :hmm: I did think Satin as well actually. So I've given it a coat of one of my matt coats as if comes out a bit satinish... (is that a word?)

I'm pretty much finished this kit now, just a few odds and sods to do - I had hoped I'd get it done today but alas not.

One annoying thing is that I've lost the rear view mirror to the carpet monster - I guess 2020 has had it's last bit of fun. :whiteflag:

Re: An (not at all crap...ish) Airfix P-51D

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:55 pm
by KennyX
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You have produced a fantastic finish on this model, my man. She’s a beauty and once again, you’ve leveled up. You keep getting after it because yep, you’re achieving your goal and then some. Good show, buddy!

Re: An (not at all crap...ish) Airfix P-51D

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:01 pm
by Stikpusher
Looking real good Stuart! :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout: