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Gary (centaur567)
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F-86F by Acadamy

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21 May 2014, 18:14
Philip De Keyser
Great result Gary 👍
21 May 2014, 18:55
Andreas Lundqvist
👍
21 May 2014, 18:57
Es-haq Khosravi
Great job!
21 May 2014, 21:28
Gary
Thanks Gary
22 May 2014, 11:20
Leandro Krindges
Hi Gary, was that you talk about???
22 May 2014, 11:49
Gary
Yes, it is. Although I wish I had done a better job on the fusalage stripe size. Gary
22 May 2014, 12:17
Murad ÖZER
Lovely model there Gary.
22 May 2014, 12:56
Leandro Krindges
@Gary Yoou did a really great job. Will be inspiration to make mine.
22 May 2014, 15:19
Gary
Thanks! would love to see it when it's done. Gary
23 May 2014, 11:07
Leandro Krindges
For sure, @Gary.
23 May 2014, 15:13
Christian Ristits
Love it - stunning F-86!
23 May 2014, 15:15
John E
Beautifully done.
23 May 2014, 21:52
Choppa Nutta
I'm confused by the whole future/pledge floor polish/wax thing and the fact that you've applied the decals after the future was applied ?!?
Clearly you know what you are doing as the results speak for themselves, I've looked through the tips section and can't find about it so I thought I might ask 🙂

The proper application of decals has eluded me, especially hiding the excess varnish on them and getting them to blend in with the rest of the paint work, plus protecting them afterwards so the model can withstand handling, any pointers here hugely appreciated 🙂

Great looking model btw !!
23 May 2014, 23:22
Gary
Hi Choppa, The future provides a nice smooth surface for the decals to adhere to. Then I overcoat another layer to help blend in and protect the decals. I don,t use lacqure clear coats much as the yellow over time. THANKS Gary
27 May 2014, 11:40
Choppa Nutta
Cheers Gary, I have since discovered what the whole thing about future is now after much searching and is something I will definitely use 🙂
I've even found the UK equivalent, Pledge Klear.

I've always wondered why my decals never looked as good as the pros and now I know, that and the use of a decal softener. I am really glad I have joined this forum, I've learned a lot in a short time, hopefully it will show in my next models 🙂
27 May 2014, 11:52

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This is Acadamy's F-86F in 1/48th scale. I airbrushed Testors silver which was buffed with a paper napkin. Future was applied as a final coat before the decals. The fit was good and built in conjuntion with Tamiya's Mig-15 bis. Thanks for looking. Gary

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