The
final paint session of February 2019 was something of a mixed bag. Most things
went well, but there was one thoroughly problematical moment.
The
matte topcoat for the Autoblinda AS-42 Sahariana went well enough, until I
noticed that the Euro Grey that I’ve been using for tires had rubbed off in one
large spot. I’ve since repaired that, but it is now glossy while the rest of
the model is matte. So there will likely be one last matte shot sometime soon.
This model will be getting its premiere in March.
I put
some X136 Light Compass Grey onto the undersides of the first MS-406 to make it
to the painting process. Looked fine, so more masking and the first of the
upper surface camo colors should be next in line. Since I needed a light grey
for the nosecone of the Italian AF Eurofighter special, I used the same color.
The
problematic issue came when I needed to shoot Black onto the lower surfaces of
the Tiger Force Lancaster, the Black Magic DH-88, and various props. This is a
new tin of paint, and I seemed to be having trouble getting the thinning ratio
correct. First it was too thick, then too thin. Coverage was pretty lousy and
it even ran in a couple of spots on the Lanc. The DH-88 might be salvageable,
but the Lanc is going to need some buffing and a reshoot. I was worried that
the props would be a mess too, but once the Black cured it seems to have
righted itself. So the Lancaster and one possible spot on the Comet will
require some rework.
These
problems always seem to come on the last color that I open up for a paint
session. Things weren’t helped by it being so cold in the garage as well. My
fingers were numb by the time I got to mixing the last color. This was an
evening session, so I think I am just going to have to do these during the
daytime when the temps are at least over 40 F.
Lots of
doctor visits and procedures in the next few weeks, but not for me for once. It
appears that my wife’s foot tendon may have actually ruptured after
reconstructive surgery, which is a huge PITA for her. Next week will be an MRI
to see what is going on in there as best we can, and then we’ll need to decide
where we go from here. Nothing but excitement here in the grand duchy of 72
Land.
One bit
of good news: I’ve completed construction of one of my Ikea Detolf display cases. The bad news
is that they are smaller than I had hoped and barely made a dent in the number
of models I was able to load into it. Pictures coming shortly.
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