P-51D "Shark of Zambales" / DCC / 1:33

[The Orange]

With the completion of the Skyhook, I figured it was time to finally properly build/document this kit [sorry that it took this long Dave!]. I initially built the fuselage with Wasau cardstock and was unimpressed by the cardstock/my own faults so I decided to scrap it until I had a lot of time to
build this one.

I'm a bit exhausted from the DH.6, but a day of rest and I'll be getting started on this one. I'll be applying some gloss coats prior to building. I'm hoping it'll keep the print from chipping, a fatal problem I continually find when using Canon Matte + Canon Pixma MP499...

Alrighty, here's just a pre-build picture. I'm loving the artwork/graphics/design! The prints are scaled down to 1:48 for kicks.



I'm fiddling with the idea of replacing the wheel bays, tail gear, and cockpit with the Halinski P-51D...we'll see how that goes!

[mbauer]

Hi Orange,

If the cannon is a laser, that explains the chipping. Hot plastic "toner" can't bond with the cardstock.

The project looks interesting! Is this the Phillipine version?

Mike

[Nik0lai]

yep!
Good luck on the build sir!

[Don Boose]

Good project. I look forward to seeing the build and will no doubt learn a lot in the process.

Did you post a thread on the DH-6 model?

Don

[GreMir]

Originally Posted by The Orange

... I'm hoping it'll keep the print from chipping, a fatal problem I continually find when using Canon Matte + Canon Pixma MP499......

Can you say a bit more about the chipping issue? Canon Pixma MP499 is an inkjet so there shouldn't be any problem.
I'm printing all my models on Epson R300 (inkjet) and Canon Photo Matte paper and not even once had a problem with "chipping" of the printout...

[milenio3]

Keeping an eye on this one, Orange!!

It will be a thrill!

[The Orange]

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Wow, never had this much interest in one of my threads before :O! Pretty cool, and
intimidating at the same time! [Just throwing that out there]

Mbauer, the printer is an inkjet and the model is the PAF Livery.

Thanks Nik and Gerardo!

Don, please check your email in a day or so, I have a proper response to give you, both
in regards to your question and the outline you sent be a while back.

Ah! Michael! I feel this is a flashback to the Torrid Tessie build - oddly enough I had
no chipping on that print. But I was using the Canon IP1600 or something to that effect
back then, so I'm sure it's my printer that's giving me trouble. You're right though, both
were inkjets, and I'm not sure what the problem is! Either way, sealing the model with
Lacquers or Enamels will be helpful in advancing some of my skills for the future - so I'm
seeing it now as less of a problem, but a learning experience.

But if you'd like pictures of chipping issues, I'd be more than happy to show them!

No build updates, I'm going to spray the sheets tomorrow after school, and will get started on Saturday. Until then!

[GreMir]

Originally Posted by The Orange

...But if you'd like pictures of chipping issues, I'd be more than happy to show them!...

Yes, please post a photo when you have a chance. I'm very curious what causing such a problem.

[captstar]

Shark of Zambales! the P-51 flown by the late Brig. Gen. Benito Ebuen.

[The Orange]

Michael, here's an example:



I deliberately scratched the ink off with my knife, but mind that the
scratching was really, really light. In fact, at first I was just putting my ruler
over the letters and applying pressure - remove ruler and viola, magic scratches.
If you turn your attention to the 'D' in Gladiator, I actually chipped that off with the edge of cardstock.

I've tried printing the paper on every option combination that I know of, and
the chipping is still present.

I just don't get it! I know for sure this printer is not penetrating the paper as
much as it does regular cardstock. But I love Canon Matte's print results -
they turn out to be so vibrant and crisp! Alas, it seems I will need to wait until I can get an Epson,
then I'll be able to appreciate Canon Matte to the extreme...
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And for those who were wondering why there has been an absence of "knife
to the card", I've been experimenting with sprays to keep the ink from
chipping. And it seems like the sprays worked! I applied a light coat of Model
Master's Gloss Lacquer every day since July 6th. Oddly enough, the Canon
Matte "absorbs" the spray contents on the first two coats - it literally soaks
through the paper. This is great, as it'll allow me to do light applications with
water, sanding over seams, and a generally stronger basis for construction.



(No, the board isn't just held up by Tamiya tape - it's also held by nails!)

I'd like to think I got the shine just enough - not so much that from afar the
model becomes blinding. The page is nearly touching the light source in this
picture.

Once I'm finished building the model, I'll probably spray one more coat of Gloss
to ensure a smooth finish. But I'll also spray some Testors Dullcote over the
anti-glare panels (?) and any other areas that need a dull finish.



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I'll wait about a week, probably until Saturday to let the pages cure. Until
then, I'll gather some more resources on the Mustang, and will probably get
started on the formers.