Making an Ultra Flash into an F-20UF
10-09-2012, 08:54 AM
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RE: Making an Ultra Flash into an F-20UF
Some more photos, it looks a bit strange in gloss but that is for the weathering and decals, she will be clear coated 15% satin
10-09-2012, 01:23 PM
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WHOOOAAAHH!!! I like! Well done!
What type of paint are you using (sorry of mentioned earlier). I see the "auto door jamb" tape (dart tape or similar) is being used to good effect. Isn't it amazing how expensive that stuff is? (at least it is where I live but it's the only way to make nice transitions in camo schemes IMHO).
Your airframe choice, color and pattern choice are fantastically optimized for maximum bling and I suspect really decent visibility too for an F-20 based camo sport aircraft
What type of paint are you using (sorry of mentioned earlier). I see the "auto door jamb" tape (dart tape or similar) is being used to good effect. Isn't it amazing how expensive that stuff is? (at least it is where I live but it's the only way to make nice transitions in camo schemes IMHO).
Your airframe choice, color and pattern choice are fantastically optimized for maximum bling and I suspect really decent visibility too for an F-20 based camo sport aircraft
10-09-2012, 03:43 PM
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Very VERY nice work! I have a T-birds flash that has 380 flights on it now, I am thinking that when I hit 500 (or maybe even 400) I may have to give her a extream makeover! I love what you have done here and you give a guy a bunch to think about.
Again, nice work....maybe I should send you mine....
Again, nice work....maybe I should send you mine....
10-10-2012, 02:29 AM
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Phil,
What is the masking tape that you use on the edges of the camouflage colours? I've seen it before but can't remember what it is or where you get it from.
What is the masking tape that you use on the edges of the camouflage colours? I've seen it before but can't remember what it is or where you get it from.
10-10-2012, 03:29 AM
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Phil,
What is the masking tape that you use on the edges of the camouflage colours? I've seen it before but can't remember what it is or where you get it from.
Phil,
What is the masking tape that you use on the edges of the camouflage colours? I've seen it before but can't remember what it is or where you get it from.
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Phil very nice job...well done!
10-10-2012, 03:45 AM
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Hi guys, rather than explain here is a photo of the masking foam.
It's not that expensive about £18 per box and you get 50m in a box
It's not that expensive about £18 per box and you get 50m in a box
10-10-2012, 04:39 AM
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List price in the states is $87.00 [X(] discounted it is $44.00
However that being said it does a fantastic job of creating a very good transition between paints, perfect for camo paint jobs.
http://www.tooltopia.com/3m-automoti...FZGiPAodBD8Aqg
10-10-2012, 05:52 AM
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Hi tony,
I use artist oil paints for the weathering
Hi tony,
I use artist oil paints for the weathering
Thanks for the info... but how?? I'm sure you aren't brushing it into each and every rivet. Are you just wiping it in and out of the voids?
10-10-2012, 06:05 AM
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Thanks for the info... but how?? I'm sure you aren't brushing it into each and every rivet. Are you just wiping it in and out of the voids?
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Hi tony,
I use artist oil paints for the weathering
Hi tony,
I use artist oil paints for the weathering
Thanks for the info... but how?? I'm sure you aren't brushing it into each and every rivet. Are you just wiping it in and out of the voids?
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_70...16/key_/tm.htm
10-10-2012, 06:13 AM
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Here is another good link: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10...m.htm#10921173
Rich,
I view the 3M foam tape as actually quite a bargain. It costs about 30cents a foot and is really effective for spraying a soft edge. I picked up a box a few years ago thinking it would be a lifetime supply. Well, quite a few models later I'm about to start my second life.. I can't recommend it enough.
Rich,
I view the 3M foam tape as actually quite a bargain. It costs about 30cents a foot and is really effective for spraying a soft edge. I picked up a box a few years ago thinking it would be a lifetime supply. Well, quite a few models later I'm about to start my second life.
. I can't recommend it enough.
10-10-2012, 06:50 AM
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Hi guys, here are some shots of the weathering going on the underside of the wings. I apply the artist oil paints with a cloth then wipes it off with another cloth (not a tissue). This removes any unwanted paint from the surface and leaves the paint in the rivets and panel lines.
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Hi Phil
Cracking work as always.
One question. Do you apply the oils directly over the paint or have you put a seal on first?
Thanks
Cracking work as always.
One question. Do you apply the oils directly over the paint or have you put a seal on first?
Thanks
10-10-2012, 07:44 AM
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Hi guys, here are some shots of the weathering going on the underside of the wings. I apply the artist oil paints with a cloth then wipes it off with another cloth (not a tissue). This removes any unwanted paint from the surface and leaves the paint in the rivets and panel lines.
Hi guys, here are some shots of the weathering going on the underside of the wings. I apply the artist oil paints with a cloth then wipes it off with another cloth (not a tissue). This removes any unwanted paint from the surface and leaves the paint in the rivets and panel lines.