I started riveting of the fuselage. When I did some first heads of rivets I got idea, that would be better to do that after final new paint coat. I may try to paint some palces with the rivets now and I will see how they look.
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Originally posted by Prekin View PostI started riveting of the fuselage. When I did some first heads of rivets I got idea, that would be better to do that after final new paint coat. I may try to paint some palces with the rivets now and I will see how they look.]I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Originally posted by Prekin View PostI had a minute to add some more rivets.]I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Thank you LB. On starboard you can I see, that I put one layer of dark grey paint. I wanted to see, if the rivets will be visible. Under matt paint they are not so visible like under gloss paint.
But the biggest pain are the decals and stickers! That was not good modification from Flightline. 😡
I noticed there are no canopy rails. I am thinking if to just paint them or put some rails behind canopy.
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
PK, A great detail and a remarkable difference. It will be interesting to see when painted. Hopefully, just the right amount of 'dent' to be seen. Best, LB
In the first picture are Gunze paints I will use for roundels.
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Actually I am suprised about their visibility. I expected, that the rivets will not be visible under final coat.
My colleague purchased the Corsair last week. When I finish my Spitfire I will take his Corsair to my workshop. I hope, that he will want just only new paint scheme and pilot. 😆
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Stock is a 5055-390Kv. The HP G-91 600kv motor is a 4260-600kv.
Very different in size and even more in kV. I would not suggest trying it.
I assume you are asking since the stock motor is out of stock? This is the same motor but slightly lower kV.
FlightLine 5055-340Kv Brushless Motor [MO150552] Motion RC
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Originally posted by Evan D View PostStock is a 5055-390Kv. The HP G-91 600kv motor is a 4260-600kv.
Very different in size and even more in kV. I would not suggest trying it.
I assume you are asking since the stock motor is out of stock? This is the same motor but slightly lower kV.
FlightLine 5055-340Kv Brushless Motor [MO150552] Motion RC
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
PK, Lima Golf, Dude... eh hem, Lookin' Good, Sir. Best, LB
Cheers
davegee
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Originally posted by Simon Bee View PostAnybody know where I can buy a more realistic RAF looking pilot rather than the stock one who looks more at home flying F4s in the Pacific.
Got Akuma Zeto to paint this Aces of Iron pilot for mine
He did a great job!
Grossman56
Team Gross!
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Originally posted by davegee View Post
Hi Prekin: marvelous work on your Spittie! Really enjoying all the details. I looked but probably missed it: what tool did you use to make the impressions in the foam to simulate the flush rivets? Again, very nice job!
Cheers
davegee
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Originally posted by Prekin View Post
Thank you very much for the kind words Dave! I think you did not miss that detail, I did not mentioned the "tool" I use.For the rivets in foam I use just small tube. I hope you did not expect some more sophisticated tool. 😅
On those plane, I painted on every marking and even the nomenclature, using prepared paint masks. I really liked that when done, the rivets shone through the stars and bars or whatever, making it look very realistic.
I like the scale dzus fasteners and rivets that you printed up for your Spittie. Very nice!
Have you decide which markings to paint it up in when you get to that point?
Keep up the good work!
davegee
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Originally posted by davegee View Post
Hi Prekin: That's a good choice. On larger models that I used to fly in competitions, I used a soldering iron with a small scale brass tube on the end. The heated tube was gently applied to the airplane (made of carbon fiber or wood) onto the primer coat of the finishing process, and once you got used to it, you could put hundreds and eventually thousands of rivets onto the airplane in just a few sessions. Having a beer in hand, helped! A very light wet sanding afterwards and it was ready for painting.
On those plane, I painted on every marking and even the nomenclature, using prepared paint masks. I really liked that when done, the rivets shone through the stars and bars or whatever, making it look very realistic.
I like the scale dzus fasteners and rivets that you printed up for your Spittie. Very nice!
Have you decide which markings to paint it up in when you get to that point?
Keep up the good work!
davegee
Since I painted all insignia and nomenclature on my 1/10 scale P47 and 1/16 scale B24 I use to paint them on all models. That look much better than better than some decals or stickers.
All Spitfire I do in marking of SQN no.312, so also this Spitfire will be in SQN no. 312 camo. I decided for MJ840 "DU L" with invasion stripes.
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Originally posted by Prekin View Post
Thank you for encouragement Dave!
Since I painted all insignia and nomenclature on my 1/10 scale P47 and 1/16 scale B24 I use to paint them on all models. That look much better than better than some decals or stickers.
All Spitfire I do in marking of SQN no.312, so also this Spitfire will be in SQN no. 312 camo. I decided for MJ840 "DU L" with invasion stripes.
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