Author Topic: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa (Read 8322 times)

Mike Norris · « **Reply #45 on:** February 19, 2021, 10:43:29 PM »

Hi Matt,
Using a good setting solution should soften them and lessen their grip.
At a push 'Tamiya' X20A (acrylic) thinners, which normally will soften decals or even 'melt' them, depending on who's decals they are.
If you're wanting to remove large areas then masking tape onto the softened decals and pull them off,

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #46 on:** February 20, 2021, 12:00:59 AM »

Although I was sorry to hear your original scheme wasn't going to work out I do like the results of the All Wood Fuselage!
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #47 on:** February 20, 2021, 01:08:36 AM »

Mike , in question to the masking if I may ?

If masking tape such as Tamiya will lift the decals would a masking film work better ?

Alexis

Mike Norris · « **Reply #48 on:** February 20, 2021, 02:52:11 AM »

Hi Alexis,
I think it may be more a problem of decal adhesion to the surface of the model more than the masking medium itself.
Normally you would 'de-tack' masking tapes several times across your hand to lessen its adhesive properties.
Usually that would be enough to stop the tape pulling decal off when removed.
Masking film, such as the 'Artool' mask material I use can't really be 'de-tacked' in the same way, so you are reliant on having masking film that's not too tacky.
That said I've not tried other masking films and there could very well be a less tacky type available.

As I said before I think the problem may be that there are decals applied onto decals, which may result in less adhesion of the top decals.
Also I sometimes use 'Tamiya' X20A thinners as a slight over wash to help fully conform decals that are difficult to bed down onto the model, as these were over the raised fuselage detail.
So that may have softened these particular decals.

Mike

mgunns · « **Reply #49 on:** February 20, 2021, 04:18:46 AM »

I like your choice to go with the natural wood fuselage. It looks terrific, plain but very eyecatching and avoids the frustration of trying to match up a piece of decal that has peeled off. Good choice.

Alexis · « **Reply #50 on:** February 20, 2021, 11:21:15 PM »

Thanks for the reply Mike , I never tried masking film before and was wondering about it if this could be a possibility .

Alexis

gbrivio · « **Reply #51 on:** February 21, 2021, 07:38:02 AM »

Lovely woodwork on your fuselage, in my opinion this plane is at its best with bare wood finishing with just the national insigna and stencils, showing all the subtle woodgraining and joint markings.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Mike Norris · « **Reply #52 on:** February 22, 2021, 09:50:56 PM »

Hi all,
Just a quick update.
The 'Aviattic' four colour faded decals have been applied along with the kit decals.
The lozenge decals were applied on a white, pre-shaded gloss base coat.
The next step it to seal the decals with a clear semi-matte before applying the weathering wash.
Then onto pre-rigging the wings,

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #53 on:** February 22, 2021, 10:37:53 PM »

The lozenge is looking good Mike! Well done.
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #54 on:** February 23, 2021, 05:17:05 AM »

Lovely work with the lozenge Mike

Alexis

hrcoleman66 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 23, 2021, 07:05:00 AM »

Losenge looks good over the preshaded surface. Almost no need for further weathering!

Cheers,

Hugh

Mike Norris · « **Reply #56 on:** February 24, 2021, 06:38:18 AM »

Hi all,
Subtle weathering applied and sealed.
As usual I used 'Flory' Dark Dirt fine clay wash and sealed it with 'Alclad' Light Sheen lacquer (ALC-311).
So now it's onto some sub-assembly and pre-rigging,

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #57 on:** February 24, 2021, 07:00:58 AM »

As always Mike the Wash looks Great! In combination with the pre shading it really gives excellent results!
RAGIII

Mike Norris · « **Reply #58 on:** February 25, 2021, 10:32:23 PM »

Hi all,
Apart from the cross bracing wires, the landing gear is complete.
The lozenge wheel covers were cut out using a 'Thinnerline' circle cutter.
I'm now working on pre-rigging, the first of which are the aileron control lines.
These are 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament and 0.4 mm diameter tubes, chemically blackened.
Turnbuckles are the metal 1:48th scale from 'GasPatch'.
Holes of 0.2 mm diameter were drilled through the ends of the upper wing control levers (for the rigging lines).
These can't be finished until the upper wing has been fitted.
Now onto the rest of the pre-rigging,

Mike

Alexis · « **Reply #59 on:** February 25, 2021, 10:45:50 PM »

Nice legs Mike !

Alexis