Douglas A-1H Skyraider

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41 3 January 2022, 05:23

Dave Beenak
Ah...so...at a stalemate, waiting for a paint delivery from the hobby shop. Gunna try out GSI lacquer Mr. Color.

3 January 2022, 05:31

Jos Jansen
Nice Dave...following

3 January 2022, 19:18

Sergej I
following...

3 January 2022, 20:52

Dave Beenak
Really like these Mr. Color lacquer paints.

7 January 2022, 12:26

Sergej I
Ahaha, yes, they are the best. For flat colors I prefer Mr Paint lacquers, but gloss is Mr Color all the way. What a nice Spad!! 👍

7 January 2022, 16:05

Dave Beenak
thank you...the real test will be getting the weathering to where I want it.

7 January 2022, 21:06

Dave Beenak
starting the process of applying the decals....

8 January 2022, 12:56

Dave Beenak
ok...so...apply Tamiya TS-80 (spray can dull coat) allow to dry for a day ... light sand with 2500 ... then decals with Mr Mark Setter and Softer, wait another day ... then another layer of TS-80, allow to dry overnight ... next, sand all decals with 2500 to reduce the carrier film. Finish with another coat of TS-80, ready for weathering. Happy with the results, carrier film is completely disguised, but it's time consuming. I like the TS-80, it leaves a very smooth hard surface, and I don't think using gloss is any better (although I would like to try Mr. Color Super Clear III).

10 January 2022, 11:43

Dave Beenak
Panel line wash is Tamiya Dark Gray. Next is oil colour stains and exhaust.

11 January 2022, 20:03

Sergej I
Looking busy...
Dave, how do you clean the excess of Tamiya panel line wash? I somehow always manage to eat through my gentle layer of GX100 and into the paint.

12 January 2022, 07:54

Dave Beenak
Sergej, Let the GX100 dry and harden completely, then use AK050 Odorless thinner. It is quite mild and and I use only a slightly dampened paper towel. If you can actually see the thinner as you wipe the surface....it may be too much. Only use just enough to remove the excess. Have a look here... Youtube Video