Author Topic: A Long Promissed Project: HK Meteor Mk.4 1/32nd scale (Read 27576 times)

kensar · « **Reply #60 on:** November 22, 2019, 06:32:07 AM »

I didn't realize it was paint and not the metal skin.

RAGIII · « **Reply #61 on:** November 23, 2019, 06:36:59 AM »

Quote from: petero on November 22, 2019, 03:42:05 AM

Since the High Speed Silver was paint, you should weather it the way you would weather any other paint scheme. They were kept very clean, so for mine I used a panel wash only around the opening/removable panels and hatches, and left the rest of the airframe pristine.

In your larger scale, though, some subtle repainting with a slightly different silver color around fasteners and removable panel edges might give a good effect, as well as some scuffing where the pilot and ground crew step. I'd expect that the gun panels and large engine hatches would get the most wear and tear.

Peter

Thanks for the very good suggestions Peter! I have spent days looking at Google Images of Models and Actual Meteor Photos. Final decision will be close to your suggestions. Really not much room if one wants to Model a relatively accurate scheme. Now one could go for the Artistic thing and shadow highlight etc, but I think I will Not

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Quote from: kensar on November 22, 2019, 06:32:07 AM

I didn't realize it was paint and not the metal skin.

No worries Ken. I did think of varying some panels for "Artistic" value but decided against it for My reasons stated!
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RAGIII · « **Reply #62 on:** November 23, 2019, 08:45:28 AM »

The end of today's session. A SMALL amount of highlighting. Hard to see in My Lousy photo

Next a clear coat then oils and decals.
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Dave Brewer · « **Reply #63 on:** November 23, 2019, 05:12:55 PM »

I only just came across this Rick,sure is shaping up nicely,well worth all the effort you've invested.Can't wait to see the decals on now.I feel like pulling out one of my CA Meteors for a change myself!
Dave.

RAGIII · « **Reply #64 on:** November 23, 2019, 11:29:01 PM »

Quote from: Dave Brewer on November 23, 2019, 05:12:55 PM

I only just came across this Rick,sure is shaping up nicely,well worth all the effort you've invested.Can't wait to see the decals on now.I feel like pulling out one of my CA Meteors for a change myself!
Dave.

Thanks Dave I appreciate you dropping by!. The CA Meteors are nicely done so you should enjoy the builds. I owned both the F4 and F8 back when I built 1/48th

I also owned all of the Aeroclub vac kits of the Meteor at one time.
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Monty · « **Reply #65 on:** November 24, 2019, 04:20:23 AM »

Really nice progress, Rick! Lovely project.... Regards, Marc

RAGIII · « **Reply #66 on:** November 24, 2019, 04:29:27 AM »

Quote from: Monty on November 24, 2019, 04:20:23 AM

Really nice progress, Rick! Lovely project.... Regards, Marc

Thanks Marc, I appreciate the comment!
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Borsos · « **Reply #67 on:** November 24, 2019, 09:15:10 AM »

Really a nicely looking machine and you achieved a smooth and elegant finish.
Andreas

gbrivio · « **Reply #68 on:** November 24, 2019, 05:34:53 PM »

Painting and finishing look very nice and smooth.
Ciao
Giuseppe

RAGIII · « **Reply #69 on:** November 25, 2019, 12:07:31 AM »

Quote from: Borsos on November 24, 2019, 09:15:10 AM

Really a nicely looking machine and you achieved a smooth and elegant finish.
Andreas

Thanks Andreas! Today I plan to start adding some of the Markings.
RAGIII

Quote from: gbrivio on November 24, 2019, 05:34:53 PM

Painting and finishing look very nice and smooth.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Thanks Giuseppe. I appreciate the comment!
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RAGIII · « **Reply #70 on:** November 25, 2019, 03:09:17 AM »

Well I have suffered a setback! Started to apply the Pheon 56 squadron Decals and they were VERY BRITTLE. I have never encountered this issue with Pheon before so must assume that it was related to how long I had the decals( about 4 years). I managed to get the left side markings applied but the one on the right fractured into multiple pieces. Photos taken before removal. The result is this one is sidelined until I can order a replacement set. I am really afraid to try any of the other markings like stencils and roundels so will just save up for a New Set. SIDELINED for now!
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RLWP · « **Reply #71 on:** November 25, 2019, 03:48:36 AM »

Now, that's a shame - not just because of the decal but also because you are using this project to get your mojo working

Persist, Rick

Richard

Robin · « **Reply #72 on:** November 25, 2019, 03:50:27 AM »

Ow...that sucks.

When kept sealed in their bag under normal circumstances....4 years shouldn't be a problem.
I use decals much older without problems. An unlucky sheet I guess.

Without reading, I would have said: "nicely weathered markings!"

Best of luck Rick.

Robin

petero · « **Reply #73 on:** November 25, 2019, 05:06:40 AM »

Sorry to hear about the decals

! You could try a coat of Micro Scale Decal Film to the decals before you wet them. I’ve had good luck with that to stabilize old decals. Try it with a decal you won’t use for this Meteor, on a scrap model.

Peter

RAGIII · « **Reply #74 on:** November 25, 2019, 05:44:32 AM »

Quote from: RLWP on November 25, 2019, 03:48:36 AM

Now, that's a shame - not just because of the decal but also because you are using this project to get your mojo working

Persist, Rick

Richard

Thanks Richard. Yeah, a real bummer for the Mojo but I think I will go to the Sabre Mk. 6 as a back up build until I can order the decals.
Maybe even something WW1 back on the bench. Taking today to Drink some good Beer( Porter) and then decide

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Quote from: Robin on November 25, 2019, 03:50:27 AM

Ow...that sucks.

When kept sealed in their bag under normal circumstances....4 years shouldn't be a problem.
I use decals much older without problems. An unlucky sheet I guess.

Without reading, I would have said: "nicely weathered markings!"

Best of luck Rick.

Robin

Thanks Robin. I appreciate the encouragement!
RAGIII

Quote from: petero on November 25, 2019, 05:06:40 AM

Sorry to hear about the decals ! You could try a coat of Micro Scale Decal Film to the decals before you wet them. I’ve had good luck with that to stabilize old decals. Try it with a decal you won’t use for this Meteor, on a scrap model.

Peter

Thanks Peter. I think I will just order a new set when finances allow. Some of the decals like walkway lines have a lot of clear area so I just don't feel comfortable even with Micro Decal Fix.
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