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10 November 2013, 09:08

Eend
Looking good 🙂

10 November 2013, 10:35

Augie Author
just the start... having to order replacement seat tho as it seems to be missing

10 November 2013, 10:58

Adam Carter
I've got the other Seafire by airfix in the stash so looking forward to seeing this finished

10 November 2013, 11:52

Augie Author
Thanks Adam, There will be more pics as i go

10 November 2013, 11:58

Adam Carter
May I ask what paints you're using?

10 November 2013, 13:30

Augie Author
Sure Adam,

I'm using humbrol enamel's mainly.
some oils and terps for washes.

10 November 2013, 15:30

Adam Carter
Cool, I only ask cos I'm using mainly Humbrol acrylics on all mine (cos I'm a bit of a beginner) and am just wondering whether switching to enamel would be worth it?

10 November 2013, 19:48

Augie Author
Truth be told Adam, you can paint as well with acrylic as emamel.
I've always used emamel so its what i've sayed with.

The trick is to learn the paint and how it reacts to stimulus.. heat.. humidity different thinners.

10 November 2013, 19:53

Adam Carter
That's great, thanks for the advice! Thirty year old man in need of painting tips! Lol

10 November 2013, 19:55

Augie Author
Hey dont worry about it, I'm 34 this year.. still learning

10 November 2013, 19:57

Wim van der Luijt
Nice one,
I'm also looking at a sea fire for my next build but am not sure yet

14 November 2013, 21:49

Augie Author
the airfix one is nice and simple.. and goes together with no fuss

14 November 2013, 22:06

Vitor Costa
Already???
wow!!! You are a fast modeller 😄 😄

Congratulations for the very nice result

14 November 2013, 22:21

Augie Author
Thanks Vitor I had to replace the seat but otherwise its OOB 🙂 Stands out nicely

14 November 2013, 22:23

Wilfried Bogaerts
Nice one Augie! Good job on that wingfold! 😉

14 November 2013, 22:26

Augie Author
LOl 😛 This one had it built in hehe.. Yes I still have to get a Catalina to do a Operation petticoat one with wingfold... I must be mad

14 November 2013, 22:30

Wilfried Bogaerts
Metinks we are all a bit mad here. In your case the enamel fumes are probably the main cause. You are lucky to be a talented brush-painter, airbrushes are even more polluting. 😉

14 November 2013, 22:35

Augie Author
heheh thanks willy

14 November 2013, 22:39

B
Very nice Augie! I am also a brush painter,and I don't plan of getting an airbrush for one reason,I don't want one. lol

14 November 2013, 22:41

Augie Author
Thanks Brandon 🙂 and yeah exactly why I brush paint still Brandon... I dont want a airbrush lol

14 November 2013, 22:45

Urban Gardini
Speedbuildin' eh! Well, it doesn't matter as the build is excellent as usual mate!

14 November 2013, 22:51

berni
hello augi, nice work! 👍 🙂

14 November 2013, 22:51

B
Augie,what do you do about the gloss coat for decals? Do you brush that on to?

14 November 2013, 22:54

Augie Author
Thanks Guys 🙂

I'm on a week off from work so spend more time than usual hence being so quick

14 November 2013, 22:55

Augie Author
Thanks Michael 🙂

@ Brandon: The gloss coat for decaling is a coat of future thats brush painted on.
Big brush thin coat.. works like a dream

14 November 2013, 23:01

B
Cool,I'll try that. Thanks Augie

14 November 2013, 23:02

Augie Author
When you do it.. dont soak the brush.. wipe a fair bit off.. too much and it will pool..

If it does.. Some paper towel and just touch it against the pool.. it will soak it right off

14 November 2013, 23:05

Glenn
Another nice job Augie! At least your gettin your stuff built! I spend too much time chasing stuff all over the world and adding to my pile.... If i was rich enough i would employ a couple of hollywood model makers to build my stuff!!! Then open a model museum yay! 🙂 Umm... Does Richard Branson read any of these blogs! 🙂

14 November 2013, 23:15

Augie Author
Lol Thanks Glenn,

I need to get some built I am running out of room to add to the pile😉

14 November 2013, 23:17

Glenn
But they take up more room when built and you can't stack them arrrrrh.........

14 November 2013, 23:19

Augie Author
Kinda two edged sword that one.. damned if you do damned if you dont..

besides.. I enjoy the build as much as the collecting

14 November 2013, 23:23

Glenn
True Dat! 🙂

14 November 2013, 23:24

Augie Author
Thanks Guido 🙂

14 November 2013, 23:43

Eend
Holy cow! It looks great! 🙂

15 November 2013, 05:32

Holger Kranich
Why the hell have i missed this beautyful build? Glorious!!!

15 November 2013, 08:20

Holger Kranich
May you share with us, what kind of brushes you use for your paintjobs? This one, for example, really turned out great!

15 November 2013, 08:35

Augie Author
Thanks Eend 🙂

Hey Holly no idea how you missed it, Other than I'm stealth building lol

As for the brushes I'm using Tamiya flat brushes mainly

15 November 2013, 09:20

Holger Kranich
Aha, with flat brushes! That explains alot!
I knew you are good in painting but the result on this Seafire is extraordinary good!
At first i thought: Ok, she switched to airbrushing!😢

15 November 2013, 09:28

Augie Author
Thanks Holly.. I'm still a brusher not a blower😉

Thanks Michael 🙂 i do try

15 November 2013, 10:27