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Category Archives: Build Project
More Involved Camouflage
Since my previous build project was such a simple paint scheme, I did want to post just this one example of the Hurricane I’m currently working one. On a project like this its common for masking to be a very … Continue reading
A Simple Build, Part 15
Finishing Up The final steps are always exciting for me; yes, I’m one of those modelers who most loves getting things done!
A Simple Build, Part 14
Chip, Wash and Smoke I got several steps done today, so this is looking good to be complete tomorrow.
A Simple Build, Part 13
Dull Coat After another three applications of Micro Sol the decal is finally nice and snug over the fairing. So its time for the next step!
A Simple Build, Part 12
Decals Again This was the only trouble spot I found once the decals dried, and its exactly where I expected. The decal tented some over the aileron control rod fairing. So the decal was slit on either side of the … Continue reading
A Simple Build, Part 11
Decaling Today’s work was just the one thing. Its fairly time consuming getting everything lined up right. I use the Micro-Scale decal system; that involves a Set solution to prepare the surface and help float the decal into place and … Continue reading
A Simple Build, Part 10
Gloss Coat It always seems counter-intuitive when you’re building a subject that will be dirty and scruffy in the end, that you now need to make it shiny. But decals will only settle in correctly, with no “silvering” (a persistent … Continue reading
A Simple Build, Part 9
Major Painting I always love doing the upper surface colors, even when its as simple as all Olive Drab. So a little bit of prep, and then the main event.
A Simple Build, Part 8
Clean Up, Details, Canopy, Painting I finally had time for a couple of longer sessions today. So a lot got done!
A Simple Build, Part 7
Wings and Landing Gear The last of the major construction was completed tonight.