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| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 11-Jan-16 20:23 |  | | Views : 336 | | Good afternoon fellow modelers. Today, I was focusing on the framing around the instrument panel as well as cutting out one of the bulkheads just behind where the instrument panel will be located to help fit the Vickers machine gun as well as following the scale outlines of the real cockpit interior |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 08-Jan-16 18:46 |  | | Views : 432 | | Remembering how I over sprayed the decal last time, I held the spray can away a bit more. This is the result. I liked the :soft edges from the loose masking. Another lesson learned. |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 08-Jan-16 18:42 |  | | Views : 392 | | Loosely masked over the ribs with paper allowing for the pain to spray under just a bit to help give it a "soft" look. Living in a small apartment doesn't allow room for the convenience of spray guns along with compressors, air tanks, etc. This is where imagination kicks in... I think |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 08-Jan-16 18:39 |  | | Views : 440 | | Another view of the quality of the decal over the covering. |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 08-Jan-16 18:37 |  | | Views : 338 | | Reapplied what was left of the original decal from my first attempt. I was very happy to see the decals also conformed to the rib taping in addition to allowing the delicate weave pattern from the covering to show through. |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 08-Jan-16 18:34 |  | | Views : 337 | | Removed the previous covering . Sanded frame smooth, then recovered. The difference, is that I installed the inspection window on the Solartex while laid on top of a table. This way, I gave it a firm base to glue it in place. The other way, I cut out the Solartex after it was covered. The result was a small hold that "gave away" when pushing down the inspection window frame. Didn't get a consistent adhesive. There were some small gaps. I also decided to lay down some rib tapes and paint over them with Tamiya spray can olive drab. |
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| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 07-Jan-16 20:58 |  | | Views : 393 | | Potential instrument bezels. of different sizes. All from the same fabric store where I purchased the "turnbuckles." |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 07-Jan-16 20:53 |  | | Views : 404 | | Guys, good afternoon. Just a bit of good news: While pursing through a local fabric store, came across a small package labeled "clasps." They really more closely resemble turnbuckles!! As you can see from the ruler I placed next to them each measures out to about 5/8th". Get this, you can pull out one of the ends to stretch it out to 7/8th" (or about from 15cm to about 23cm). They're most likely too big for the majority of the models by Guillow's, but for those who are scratch-building or constructing larger scales, this could work out. For a package of 8 "turnbuckles" they're retailed at only $2.50 . If you don't have easy access to a local store or through any online services at this price, let me know. |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 06-Jan-16 21:42 |  | | Views : 423 | | Another view. I just have to remember that the contrast between the paint and the decal is far greater than that of the film. Oh well, lesson learned. |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 06-Jan-16 21:40 |  | | Views : 401 | | Thought I would experiment with a bit of rib spray over the decals. Works so good over the Solartex film, but need to lighten up a bit over the decal. At least this is a piece of working scrap wing |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 06-Jan-16 21:38 |  | | Views : 414 | | Good afternoon guys. While visiting RCGroup website, came across a gentleman who specializes in decals. They're thick enough that they won't easily tear, but with a bit of MicroSet solution, are thin enough to allow the delicate weave pattern of Solartex Film to show through. Check out: visions2001@att.net His name is John Brantley. His listing of decals numbers in the thousands of all types. Just thought I'd pass it on. |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 05-Jan-16 22:08 |  | | Views : 434 | | Here's q good view of the size of the control horn with the tiny bushes inside. I know what some of you might be thinking, and I couldn't agree with you more. There are people who enjoy modeling for the pleasure and rewards that comes with it, and then there are guys who well, might be a bit out on the fringes ... |
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