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FITTING THE GALLERY ENHANCEMENT PAINTING AND FINISHING Thats the first coat of black painted on the outward piece of ply. Now I am going to paint all the windows on the inward piece of ply,this will only display the windows through the outward piece of ply (and your painting does not have to be perfect on this piece because it will not be seen), giving a 3 dimensional effect when fitted with the brass etch. Here are all the pieces with one coat of paint:- MWG attached the following image(s): MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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FITTING THE GALLERY ENHANCEMENT PAINTING AND FINISHING Now is the time to mask the outward pieces of ply ( both Stern and side parts), for we are going to paint yellow ochre around the windows. (as per the PDF instructions supplied) I am using Tamiya masking tape, this is the first stage:- MWG attached the following image(s): MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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FITTING THE GALLERY ENHANCEMENT PAINTING AND FINISHING Next job is to apply the paint, what you see now is one coat of paint added:- MWG attached the following image(s): MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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FITTING THE GALLERY ENHANCEMENT PAINTING AND FINISHING To finish off this session, I would like to introduce you to a product which is a PVA based product but it dries clear it is called MICRO KRISTAL KLEAR. I have decided not to fit the clear acetate to form the windows, but to use MKK to make the windows. All you need is the product a coctail stick and you are all set, when you first apply it, it is white just like PVA then when it dries it is clear and seamless. Have a look:- MWG attached the following image(s): MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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FITTING THE GALLERY ENHANCEMENT PAINTING AND FINISHING Well that is all for this session ( I will be doing more painting in between now and the next session)  Dont forget Questions and NICE comments welcome  I will leave you with the MKK totally clear and producing great windows. Kind regards Mike MWG attached the following image(s): MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Hi Mike. Please could you tell me what one of these the kristal klear is :- http://www.hannants.co.u...rch=micro+kristal+klear
Is it the gloss or mat or satin. Thanks and best regards. Mark
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Nice windows indeed! Good one!
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@Mark I believe it`s none of them - these are various types of varnish. This is a link to the official site of Humbrol: http://www.humbrol.com/a...l-application-products/
But i´m afraid they are out of stock :( P.S.: You can try ebay. Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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@Mike The windows look marvellous - i have already ordered a stock of CrystalFix via ebay. I must apologize for my temper, which i sometimes have problems to control :). After a while i start thinking again - this was when i deleted my last post. Only nice comments from now on! :) Keep the pics coming. regards, Walter Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Its made by Microscale so a search on a certain auction site for Microscale Kristal Klear will find it, its not expensive however the postage is almost as much as the product.
Mike,
Nice find and looking very good, any idea how the stuff ages at all ?
Regards
Dave
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Brilliant idea for replicating the old leaded window panes, Mike  . £5 on eBay with free postage.
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DaDokta wrote:@Mike
The windows look marvellous - i have already ordered a stock of CrystalFix via ebay.
I must apologize for my temper, which i sometimes have problems to control :). After a while i start thinking again - this was when i deleted my last post.
Only nice comments from now on! :)
Keep the pics coming.
regards,
Walter Hi Walter, thank you for your apologey,it is accepted. Now regarding the making of the Gallery Enhancement windows, there are 2 products that I have used to test the production of windows, clearfix by Humbrol (you already have that on order) it works well but my wife has a breathing disorder, and as this product is solvent based I voted against it, if you remember when we were kids making model aircraft it gives off vapours like dope. The product I prefere because it is a more natural product is:- MICROSCALE MICRO KRISTAL KLEAR, it is made in the USA, you can buy it on Ebay. The drying time depends on the thickness applied (from 15mins) As regards the life of the product, difficult to say but PVA adhesive lasts along time, all I can say if it ever needs touching up it is accessable I have included some photos:- Kind regards Mike PS Thanks Mark2,Bam,DJS and Andy for your nice comments MWG attached the following image(s): MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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a+ for the windows mike Come on you Jimmies
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Mike This is the first time i have looked at your victory build. Looking great as we have come to expect from your work. I have missed all the conversations about the Gallery enhancement but i am thinking of doing the same for my San Juan Nepomuceno when i get round to starting it. Due to the nature of my work i can do the CAD drawings for this and there are a few guys at my University that are willing to laser cut it for me, so all of your tips are a great help for the future. Cheers
Peter
Current builds: Amati 1:200 Hood; D51 200
Bought and on the waiting list: HMS Endeavour's Longboat, 1:90 San Juan Nepomuceno, Titanic Lifeboat,1:200 Bismarck Strip and Rebuild
[b]Built:1:250 Titanic
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saintsman123 wrote:a+ for the windows mike Thanks Bob I am glad you can catty on building now, Regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Hi everyone
Mike recommended that 'Kristal Clear' to me soon after I purchased the gallery enhancement and I can truly endorse the stuff. It really is quite magic, both in the way its applied, where it starts out looking just like glue, but as it cures it becomes exactly what it says on the bottle. When its dry, then the magic shows, the windows look just as though they really have had panes of glass inserted and even have the look of the old glass, you know, the sort with the uneven thickness and bubbles in it - just like it would have been.
So yes you could say I'm well and truly sold on this one.
Happy building and thanks again Mike
David
P.S: Got mine on E Bay!
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Hi Mike. Great find on the micro kristal clear. would look fantastic on your hood in the portholes if they where slightly drilled in first. Ian  Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi Mike That looks very good sofar And thank you for the tip with the windows, I just ordert myself a bottle of MICROSCALE MICRO KRISTAL KLEAR
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That's indeed a very interesting idea of modeling windows! And it looks very good. I will continue watching your progress with interest. Best regards, Bernd
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Mike, whats the width of the ocre frame around the windows - 2mm?, 3mm? Thanks, Walter Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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