1:48 Scale Tamiya Lancaster Build

[halifax1]

Continuing to look very good John - and your progress is quite speedy. I now feel very humble!! Kit now back in the loft.......

[K4KittyCrew]

Halifax said

....................... and your progress is quite speedy

Ok Mr Humorous, I resemble that remark............. but as you know, Rome wasn't built in a day, month or year and the way I'm going, it could be a Tri-Centennial project. Yesterday I closed the plane up and started using the airbrush for the first time. A very nifty little tool. Today, I hope to continue masking up and spraying.
Regards,
John

[halifax1]

I protest... you progress is indeed speedy - unlike mine which is tardy to say the least.So I am impressed and ashamed. And the standard of workmanship is to a high standard.

[K4KittyCrew]

David it's all good mate, by the way, your tip to use acrylics is appreciated.
Max, your tip on photocopying the plans to get the stencil pattern is brilliant, there was no way I was going to be able to bend the masking tape, thanks.

Anyway, these pics were taken immediately after spraying ( you can see the paint is still wet )
I've also included a pic of the airbrush. Only $49.50 AUD
John

[K4KittyCrew]

Hi folks,

Just one word of caution when spraying to stencils.............. when you spray a stencil, spray OVER the top of the left hand side stencil, shooting back towards the middle ................ and do the same when doing the right hand side .................... this way, you won't spray under the stencil edge on the other side.
Hope this makes sense........... if not PM me and I'll send you off a quick drawing to explain.
John

[R5868]

That looks great, John. I hope my spray work will look as good as yours. Congratulations so far.
Kerry

[ME453]

Very good John. I hate to agree with old Parky, but you are making fantastic progress, I'm very impressed!! Yes the angle of the airbrush is very important on many occasions - the height of the stencil above the surface is also critical (and can be controlled of course). Congrats! Come on Kerry - John's putting you to shame, or are you too busy looking for narwhales?

[halifax1]

I raise my hat to you Sir! Your skill and progress is nothing short of admirable. I feel I will now retire from the modelling scene. Too old - too past it - too lax!!

[ME453]

I feel I will now retire...... Too old - too past it - too lax !!

Go to your doctor, they can give you tablets or an ointment for your sad condition. Is it sore???

[wayne]

Hi John,

Mate, thats looking really good.
I'm glad to see you got the hang of the airbrush. Looks fantastic.
Whats next then, a whole squadron ?