tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9158170957493722374.post4803721411073851481..comments2024-01-26T00:40:42.203+13:00Comments on 20mm Gamer: The Great Hawker Named-After-A-Weather-Event Aircraft Group Build Day 17 - Andy's UpdateNick Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15668435293578877174noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9158170957493722374.post-24900810071018910192012-05-18T16:08:24.592+12:002012-05-18T16:08:24.592+12:00Hey Andy. Yep, Humbrol because a) they're che...Hey Andy. Yep, Humbrol because a) they're cheaper, but primarily b) that's what the instructions said! I am using one Vallejo paint and it is going on smoother. May even attack some patches of the Humbrol on the wings with a light sanding of wet 'n dry paper. Anyone tried it?<br /><br />NickNick Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668435293578877174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9158170957493722374.post-13973650648702682872012-05-18T09:31:36.737+12:002012-05-18T09:31:36.737+12:00Hi guys, cheers for the great comments.... :)
The ...Hi guys, cheers for the great comments.... :)<br />The straps arent included, I borrowed the idea from another modeller in this great quest for all things Hawker (based on weather events of course...), and just painted them with Vallejo Buff.<br /><br />As for "masterpiece", not quite....still have to finish this birdie!<br /><br />Your using Humbrol Acrylics Nick? Thought you would have used Vallejo paints as they are easier to get and paint better with a brush....although it has been a few years since I last used any Humbrol Acrylics.<br /><br />Slainte,<br /><br />AndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9158170957493722374.post-61038477531463101842012-05-17T21:33:52.934+12:002012-05-17T21:33:52.934+12:00I'm pretty sure Andy's used tape for the s...I'm pretty sure Andy's used tape for the straps. I'm almost certain they don't come with the kit.<br /><br />Having begun painting my Typhoon, I marvel at how quickly you got your Hurricane done to such a high standard. I've used Humbrol acrylic for the sea grey, and, well...Nick Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668435293578877174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9158170957493722374.post-55706564735719549812012-05-17T21:20:51.237+12:002012-05-17T21:20:51.237+12:00Very nicely done indeed! The cockpit detail is top...Very nicely done indeed! The cockpit detail is top banana - are the straps included in the Airfix kit?AlFronthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309612957773750838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9158170957493722374.post-25387178456484303592012-05-17T20:01:49.615+12:002012-05-17T20:01:49.615+12:00Ain't that the truth!
For those who haven&#...Ain't that the truth! <br /><br />For those who haven't already, check out his <a href="http://20mmgamer.blogspot.co.nz/2011/07/generosity-of-friends.html#thunderbolt" rel="nofollow">Thunderbolt</a>!Nick Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668435293578877174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9158170957493722374.post-35913525417083587182012-05-17T18:42:09.320+12:002012-05-17T18:42:09.320+12:00By jingo's I think we are about to see a maste...By jingo's I think we are about to see a masterpiece.<br /><br />Well done Andy.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666481879639671282noreply@blogger.com