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I have just noticed in my post, number 166, I called Shane Webb, Steve Webb. Apologies for that mistake.
Kevin
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Are we trying for the Glossy "look" or an actual mirror foil look? The foil method is gonna be the hardest thing to do. IF you really want it I would suggest a lot of sanding and maybe look into some reflective Mylar or film like what's used for remote control airplanes. IF its just a glossy finish then build it on glossy photo paper and either brush it with Pledge floor care acrylic gloss. (Pic included) Its the same thing used for dipping clear parts by plastic modelers. it can also be airbrushed. The black P-51 Airdave mentioned was done on the glossy photo paper and then shot with simple automotive enamel gloss clear coat. I applied 13 layers to the entire aircraft THEN went and wet sanded it much like painting a car and then buffed it all smooth. I would practice first before commiting to that kind of endeavor though as water can find ways to mess things up. Also remember to give plenty of dry time between clear coat applications or it will fog up.
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Hi Shane
Sorry for not replying sooner but stuff has just kept me away from being able to look at the site. Ideally I was thinking of trying to make the visor of the helmets look as real and reflective as possible. Thanks for all the advice. There is certainly a lot to think about and try. You have really helped by setting out clearly all the steps to follow. I am sure it takes a lot of practise and skill to do what you achieve. Looking forward to giving it a go on some test versions and seeing how I get on. Regards and take care Kevin
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Still on the big glue
Dear all
So stuff has just kept me away from the forum and has also made working on the model exceedingly rare. Thus progress has been painfully slow Here is what I have managed to do. I went back to Neil and did the second layer round the waist For the second layer I write A or B or C etc in the corners of each part so I can tell where I have put the parts (otherwise I get lost with just a sea of white card), so you can see where I have glued the second layer Then did between the arms and the waist I then went back to Buzz but before continuing I needed to make yet more reinforcing strips from the off cuts of the parts sheets. Here is just a sample! Then it was onto the same three "zones" on Buzz as was done for Neil It looks like nothing is happening, and it really is feeling that way too. Taking a photo of each of the section steps has become a real carrot to keep going and feeling as if some progress is being made Regards and take care Kevin
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glad to see a bit more of your build all the best to you an yours
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Keep going , just think of the end results. I think you're just hitting that 'wall' in a big build. Just remember that you have us behind you 'pushing'.😀
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the big glue half way point
Dear all
So progress is moving at a glacially slow speed. Every week there seems to be less and less time for yourself. However there has been some progress. since the last post on the build it was back to Neil and fill in the two sections of the front and back second layer Then it was onto Buzz for the same two sections This means that both Neil and Buzz have had their entire torsos doubled layered. So I am half way through the big glue! So now onto layer three Regards Kevin
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1/4 Neil's arms
Dear all
So after getting half way through the big glue I expected to have a boost to push on. However no boost was forthcoming! So I have been "treating" myself by looking forward to moving onto the next part of the model which will be the arms. So I started Neil's arms of the 1/4 model. Here is the right arm in progress And then the finished arm I particularly like the oxygen gauge on the wrist. The left arm is very similar and I don't foresee any problems when I get to the life size model So I need to get back to the big glue Regards Kevin
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