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Dublin Chapter Meetings; 2018 dates now added
Topic Started: Oct 23 2012, 08:41 AM (107,844 Views)
Prenton
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Thanks, Pat. Duly corrected.

Philip
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Mean to ask you about this yesterday philip but how did you mask yor Spanish Civil War Stuka? The result is terrific


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Michael M
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I'm betting tami tape and patience :)
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Gutted I missed the meeting yesterday, but life can sometimes get in the way....
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Oct 19 2014, 11:14 AM

Mean to ask you about this yesterday philip but how did you mask yor Spanish Civil War Stuka? The result is terrific


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Thanks for the kind comments, Pat.

Yes, as Michael correctly surmised, it is lots (and lots) of Tamiya tape. some patience and then some more patience......

Actually, I started the kit some time back in 2012, a Special Hobby kit of the Stuka A, as used in the Spanish Civil War, for a group build on Britmodeller. However, I made a number of mistakes in terms of masking, and also in using Xtracrylics for the paint-job, and eventually did not finish it on time for the GB when I discovered that the paint in question is not great and lifts after masking...

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234923469-special-hobby-ju-87a-172/?hl=prenton

So it sat on a shelf for a looong time. I took it out this summer and cleaned all of the paint off it, all the way down to the plastic. I then re-painted it using Tamiya acrylics in my airbrush - two of the top colours are pretty closely matched with Tamiya shades and are therefore out of the glass jar, while the brown is a mix (to get the three RLM colours - 61, 62 and 63). As you can see, I roughly worked out the camo pattern, using the wide Tamiya tape cut with a very sharp knife, to get a general approximation of the final pattern. The Tamiya paint didn't lift off at all, thankfully. (Lesson learnt - don't buy Xtracrylics!)

What I found eye-catching was the pattern that the Condor Legion / Luftwaffe used at the time - very striking.

The canopy was done after the main camo - I bought a set of Montex masks, and found them easier than the usual Eduard ones. (Hannants have the full range)

The rudder has already been painted in white, and I have masked off the St Andrew's Cross and painted it black (as the decals in this area could be problematic).

There is still quite a bit of work to do - a couple of clean ups around the nose area, and on the wheel spats underneath, then there will be one more coat of Future, the decals, another coat of Future, and then some weathering with washes....and finally I will fit the aerial mast (already painted), and the machine gun (likewise) and do the aerials....

Probably another month or so - this time I am taking it slowly.

Cheers,

Philip
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What presumably scarey kitchen product did you use to strip the paint ? Was it 100% effective ?
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Oct 19 2014, 06:46 PM
What presumably scarey kitchen product did you use to strip the paint ? Was it 100% effective ?
John - just Tamiya Acrylic thinners - No 20A. I used a large number of Q-Tips. And a LOT of water afterwards.....(on the 100% effectiveness...well, I did need to use a scriber or the back of a knife in a couple of out of the way places to get stubborn bits out. But the bulk of the paint came off pretty easily - which of course shows that Xtracrylics doesn't adhere all that well)

It was then carefully washed in soapy water, with a clean kitchen scrubber (one of the blue-non-stick types), wiped off with clean water and kitchen paper, and then allowed it to dry in a warm room.

Philip
Edited by Prenton, Nov 11 2014, 05:29 PM.
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Usually these stories involved oven cleaner / ammonia , plastic bags and gas masks !Potentially great way to refurbish a badly built kit bought on Ebay etc but I guess you'd need to know what you're doing . Think there was a thread about it on ISM .
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Thanks to everyone for the welcome to the meeting on Saturday. Good to meet people and put some faces to names / usernames :)

I think I might have to bring something in with me next time if I ever make progress on my models :shrug:
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Good to see you on saturday padraig- you certainly didn't live up to your user name :D
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Partially built just as interesting ...
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NEXT MEETING

Reminder that the next Dublin Chapter meeting will be this coming Saturday, 15th November, in the Culture Box from 11 am till 1 pm.

All are welcome.

Philip
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des Byrne
Hope to be there trying to decided if I'll go by Car or canoe :)
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des byrne
Nov 13 2014, 10:07 PM
Hope to be there trying to decided if I'll go by Car or canoe :)
If the rain comes down on Saturday like it did this morning, I'd imagine I might need the Seehund!

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Blow the main ballast.......I'll be there Saturday.

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Sean
I'm pretty sure I'll make it this month.....hopefully!
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I should be there....assuming the ferry from Carlow to Dublin is working what with all the rain over the last couple of days ;)
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Prenton
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Excellent, lads!

I am picking up the keys from Pat this afternoon, as he will be away with a further performance of Small Plastic Wars tomorrow.

See you all there!

Philip
Edited by Prenton, Nov 14 2014, 02:24 PM.
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Hope to be there too.
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Joe M
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A Model 1/72 Spad A.2 Finished 24/4/18
A Z Models 1/72 Morane "WR". (Schneider race entry from 1914).
K P Models 1/72 Avia BH-3
Mark 1 Models 1/144 Gloster Gladiator Finished 1/7/8
SRAM Models 1/144 SIA 7-B (Resin)
Valom Models 1144 A pair of Sopwith Pups
MSD Models 1/72 Vickers Vimy 66 Commercial
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Sean
Another great turn-out with 17 + some future members when they grow up. Lots on the table too with subs obviously well represented. Some ancient Vikings ready to do battle with a pack of Raptors, lots of AAA and the usual assortment of wingy things who all escaped un damaged, a pair of PBRs and some motor bikes. And the big Paratrooper. Vinny was busy with the camera so I'm sure he'll post some pics later
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