TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks for posting your fix Lance. You made a great save as your seat looks excellent! Unfortunately, I industriously sanded away all of the detail on the back of my seat, and as it appears that it's going to be visible, I have to do some thinking about how to rescue it, or just learn to live with it.

Chris, this should be a simple save for you after the LVG!  . I have high confidence!  Good luck. 

Thanks for the vote of confidence Bob but I'm not so sure . . .

Cheers,

Chris

[Chris Johnson]

Feel like posting a photo of the seat in its current condition? Might give us an inside track at suggesting a remedy. And this is not "joking stuff," or anything leading to embarrassment. You've got a problem, and some of us might have a suitable answer. Bottom line: friends help friends. I feel a particular imperative to help because it was my idea that led you to try the sanding technique.   

Not to worry Gary. Once I stop hijacking your thread here and get mine started, I'll post images of my seat. Pilot's seat that is!    I have no one to blame but myself as the methodology is sound, as evidenced by your outstanding result. I was just too ham-handed in my approach.

Cheers,

Chris

[pepperman42]

Until Lance posted the in progress pics I was having trouble getting my head around this situation. I get it now and it looks like a great solution. More valuable info. Thanks Lance, like you said - this is a place to get help when youre stuck.

Steve

[lcarroll]

Thanks for posting your fix Lance. You made a great save as your seat looks excellent! Unfortunately, I industriously sanded away all of the detail on the back of my seat, and as it appears that it's going to be visible, I have to do some thinking about how to rescue it, or just learn to live with it.

Cheers,

Chris

Chris,
   I'm not sure but it sounds like the entire "weave pattern" is gone from the back of the seat, not just the middle mesh section I replaced? Could be a bit of a pain to replicate if that's the case. Can you confim?
Cheers,
Lance

[Chris Johnson]

   I'm not sure but it sounds like the entire "weave pattern" is gone from the back of the seat, not just the middle mesh section I replaced? Could be a bit of pain to replicate if that's the case. Can you confirm?

That's it in a nutshell Lance. When I screw up, I do it right. Working on something now and will let you and Gary know how it turns out.

Cheers,

Chris

[pepperman42]

You guys are going to have a secret handshake by the end of this.

Steve

[lcarroll]

You guys are going to have a secret handshake by the end of this.

Steve

Steve,
    Our souls will be bared for sure. Misery loves sympathy and this is the greatest place to find help and the latter! I'm just shocked to find someone other then me in the hurt locker..........not for long I'm sure!
Cheers,
Lance

[pepperman42]

Im watching closely. I do feel a bit guilty about mootching this great info and I havent posted a single build. If the Pup works out I will post something even though its a walk in the park kit.

Steve

[Trackpad]

Hi, Troops,

Just a short update for now. Here are the two photos I mentioned a few days ago.

The firewall came out all right: Alclad2 Duralumin. But I think that the attempt at weathering (oil spatters, etc.) is a bit too heavy. I'll probably paint it out and try a chalk-based wash to see if that helps a smidge:



And my infamous attempt at PC10. For my life I can't think of the exact mix, but there was such a variance to the colour that I'm happy to go with what I've got: primarily brown, with a touch of green. I have one section yet to do, the forward fabric panel. Just didn't get to it this weekend due to the exercise we were on. But I'll get this bit finished up probably tomorrow:



Thanks to all for visiting. Now I gotta get to work devising the "secret" WNW Biff-oriented handshake. Thx for the idea, Steve!      

[lcarroll]

   The PC10 looks good to my eyes, Gary. I'm no stranger to the fact that paint formulas tend to stay around only briefly; I've got several for each of wood base, PC10, and interior linen to name the top 3. I always write them down, finding where I did so is always the challenge.
   You are forging well ahead, I got 0 time on mine today.
   It's coming along very nicely.
Cheers,
Lance

[Dal Gavan]

That's looking good, Gary.  Instead of chalks, have you thought about using a wash of artists' acrylics (raw umber and burnt sienna, perhaps) in Future/Pledge, to give a glossy-oily look?

I liked the Spit, too, very nicely done.  And I'm too jealous to mention the beer fridge....

Cheers.

Dal.

[mgunns]

Looking good so far Gary.  I am really hesitant to touch mine.  Don't know why.  A few years back there was quite a heated discussion about the "exact" color of PC 10 on another forum.  I found the whole thing amusing.  Each of us perceives color differently.  SWMBO always chides me for what I consider green or red.  I am not color blind, I just see things differently.  I always fall back on my time as a young Marine painting radios.  The gunny got some odd color of Marine Corps Green, and away we went.  We clearly stood out from the rest by the color of our radios.  I also remember the movie, "Operation Petticoat" where the sailors didn't have enough Red Lead or White primer so they mixed them and painted the sub pink.  I think you could apply that analogy to PC10 as well.  Some young Private is told to mix up a batch and away he goes............the rest is history.
Looking good Gary, I hope to join the fray with mine soon.

Best

Mark

[bobs_buckles]

Looking sweet, TP 
Keep it coming!

Von Buckle

[pepperman42]

Gary I wouldnt redo the firewall. It looks very good. I suspect a large portion may be hidden anyways (But it still looks very good) and you know what they say-"If you think it just needs a bit more - stop."  Your PC10 looks great - what did you use - acryls, enamel, and what combos. I think as you get a collection of PC10 painted machines a slight variation looks cool. On the CDL front can I get opinions on what you guys use? I find the Tam XF55 and Humbrol (cant remember the #) a bit too brown.  Im looking for something a bit more bleached. Of course I guess that means tossing some white in either of the two suggested colours.

Steve

[GAJouette]

  Gary,
I wouldn't change a thing as always outstanding work my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette