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Offline Chris Johnson

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #105 on: December 11, 2012, 02:05:51 AM »
Just to echo the others here, I wouldn't change a thing Gary. It looks excellent to me.

Quote from: Trackpad on December 10, 2012, 12:06:39 PM
Now I gotta get to work devising the "secret" WNW Biff-oriented handshake. ;D   ;)  ;D

Something akin to the Teddy Bear Picnic perhaps?

Quote from: lcarroll on December 10, 2012, 01:28:26 PM
The PC10 looks good to my eyes, Gary . . . I always write them down, finding where I did so is always the challenge.

You guys are going to fall off your stools when you see my impression of PC10, whatever that is! I can see that I'm going to actually have to study up on this stuff or you guys will kick me out of the Biff Club.   ;D

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #106 on: December 11, 2012, 05:10:37 AM »
Quote from: Chris Johnson on December 11, 2012, 02:05:51 AM
You guys are going to fall off your stools when you see my impression of PC10, whatever that is! I can see that I'm going to actually have to study up on this stuff or you guys will kick me out of the Biff Club.   ;D

Cheers,

Chris

Nah, we wouldn't do that. After all, you're the Treasurer and you hold the purse strings. BTW, what's the current balance in the Biff Club account??  ;)
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #107 on: December 11, 2012, 12:20:40 PM »
Well, now I feel like a right bloody chump!

I was checking through my supply of Xtracolor paints, to see what I had that could be used on my Biff. I especially wanted to see if I had a fresh tinlet of X22 RFC Green, just in case I had trouble with my "mix," discussed above. And what did I find? It seems that Xtracolor rejigged their "RFC Green" and came up with what they call "RFC PC10 Khaki!" And who do you think has it in his supply, and didn't know it?  :-[

On the left, my old tin of RFC Green, containing my "mix," and on the right the new Xtracolor RFC PC10. Both carry the line designation "X22," so I assume that the old "RFC Green" has either been renumbered or discontinued:



And here are the two tinlet tops showing what the colours look like:



So, after going through all of the "hit and miss" mixing recently, I may have the answer that was sitting in my paint supply all along! I'll give the new tin a good mixing up, then try it on one or other of the Biff parts, probably tomorrow. If it looks good and behaves itself, I'll use it: repaint the Biff fuselage and continue as if I were normal. At least, more or less! Ah, don't we just love this hobby!   ;)  ;D

BTW, I also found a new tin of X21 RFC Doped Natural Fabric in the supply as well. I better get some sort of holdings list done up schnell!  :)
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #108 on: December 11, 2012, 03:27:01 PM »
Maybe its the photo but I like the PC10 you have on the model. The others look very brown-which is another interpretation of PC10 I suppose.

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #109 on: December 12, 2012, 12:26:48 AM »
Quote from: pepperman42 on December 11, 2012, 03:27:01 PM
Maybe its the photo but I like the PC10 you have on the model. The others look very brown-which is another interpretation of PC10 I suppose.

Steve

Gary,
    Unless the lids on the tinlets are different then I see them on my monitor I like the more "greenish" colour you have already painted the fuselage with. Personal preference/ interpretation on my part deems the more "brownish" colour a PC12. I've never used Xtracolour though and Photos can be very decieving. There are more arguements and opinions/versions of this question then we can possibly deal with though so I'd say if it looks right, do it!
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #110 on: December 12, 2012, 12:30:38 AM »
Greener PC10 believers unite!!!! ;)

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #111 on: December 12, 2012, 01:37:55 AM »
I shot the "new" paint onto the u/c and a bit of the upper wing. It's not as brown as the tin lid would have you believe, but it's a bit less green than the old original "RFC Green." I'll probably go with it, as it looks to be a good compromise, well within PC10 guidelines ( ::)) and it's a brand new tin of fresh paint!  ;D
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #112 on: December 12, 2012, 02:41:06 AM »
 Gary,
I'm looking forward to seeing the photos of the newest X22 painted items. I've used many a tin of the old X22 over the years but I've believed it to be a tad too greenish. From your description the new X22 sounds like a good reason to order additional Xtracolour paints.
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #113 on: December 12, 2012, 10:11:17 AM »
Quote from: Trackpad on December 11, 2012, 05:10:37 AM
Nah, we wouldn't do that. After all, you're the Treasurer and you hold the purse strings. BTW, what's the current balance in the Biff Club account??  ;)

I'm supposed to account for the money?  :o  Yikes! I'd better see if I can cancel that WnW order!  ;D

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Chris
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #114 on: December 12, 2012, 11:52:39 AM »
Quote from: Chris Johnson on December 12, 2012, 10:11:17 AM
Quote from: Trackpad on December 11, 2012, 05:10:37 AM
Nah, we wouldn't do that. After all, you're the Treasurer and you hold the purse strings. BTW, what's the current balance in the Biff Club account??  ;)

I'm supposed to account for the money?  :o  Yikes! I'd better see if I can cancel that WnW order!  ;D

Cheers,

Chris

Hmmm...didn't answer the question...
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #115 on: December 12, 2012, 11:55:26 AM »
Quote from: GAJouette on December 12, 2012, 02:41:06 AM
Gary,
I'm looking forward to seeing the photos of the newest X22 painted items. I've used many a tin of the old X22 over the years but I've believed it to be a tad too greenish. From your description the new X22 sounds like a good reason to order additional Xtracolour paints.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Gregory,

If you know of a source exclusive of Hannant's in England, I'd love to hear of it. Hannant's requires the purchaser to buy a kit in addition to the paint, and the order must total 30GBP or more (or that was the case last time I visited their website). Do you know of another source?
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #116 on: December 12, 2012, 10:46:49 PM »
Gary,
 Yes! Me!!!
I'm in Hannants London most weeks. Happy to send a pot or two over the pond to you. As long as there are no restrictions on exporting said paint, then I am more than chipper to help out!

Von sainted buckler  ;)
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #117 on: December 12, 2012, 11:52:22 PM »
Quote from: bobs_buckles on December 12, 2012, 10:46:49 PM
Gary,
 Yes! Me!!!
I'm in Hannants London most weeks. Happy to send a pot or two over the pond to you. As long as there are no restrictions on exporting said paint, then I am more than chipper to help out!

Von sainted buckler  ;)

Bobby, me Olde!

What a guy! Many thanks for the offer. I'm pretty well stocked right now, but I am sure that there will come a time when I'll need a tin or two. If you can assist, I'd be most appreciative!

BTW, I haven't forgotten my pending buckles order. It's just that something called "Christmas" keeps getting in the way! However, I hark back to a modified line from the film "Field of Dreams:"  "If you build it, the Buckles will come!"  ;D
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #118 on: December 13, 2012, 12:39:12 AM »
  Gary,
The Xtracolour paints can be found at rollmodels.com . They stock the full range and have excellent service.
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #119 on: December 13, 2012, 12:44:20 AM »
Quick question - what are the rules for shipping non aerosol paints overseas or across US/Canada borders? I cant get a straight answer from the PO. I get the go ahead but dont get caught type of approach.

Steve
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