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gorby
Very nice work!

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work overall.

Neuling
Beautiful work!

TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)
Indeed a very nice result. What issues did you have on peeling the decal carrier film? I am a "peeler" and it works quite nice I have to say. Maybe I can help for next time - let me know

Andrzej Rygiel
Thanks for your comments guys! @Thomas - I think the main problem was that the surface of the model was not "glossy" enough and the decals didn't attach entirely, when I started to peel them off I took off portions of the stencils too with the decal film. After witnessing that I abandoned the idea to peel the film off from the insignias and bigger decals. What I also read at forums is that when you apply some of the decal solutions on the Eduard decals they tend not to be that "peel-off-friendly" afterwards. Anyway, the top satin coat covered majority of the silvering issues I noticed so it's not that big of an issue anyway - I'll be experimenting with the peeling off on my next builds.

TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)
Peeling is tricky and in my opinion every modeller has to find what works best for him. I did some trials and I share my experience: 1.) Decals have to be really dry. I leave them 24h at least, better 48h to completely dry after application and I don´t use any decal setting solution - just good amount of water (I learned that e.g. Micro Sol set softens the decal very fast and if the decal is not in place and you have to manipulate it, it get´s a bit tricky when the decal is soft 2.) I cut the decal in recessed areas of e.g. panel lines and I use Decal softener (and a bit of pressure) to get them down to the surface and leave them to dry completely. 3.) Then I apply a good amount of white spirit and let the carrier film soak it up (sometimes I do that 2-3 times) and leave it for several minutes. Then I rub the carrier film off with a cotton bud (also a bit soaked in white spirit) and gentle rub with a turning motion of the cotton bud until I see the carrier film starts to get off. I prefer that rotating and pressing motion as peeling puts additional force a probably not 100% adhered decal. For me this works the best. Surface to be 100% polished is not a must, but for sure helps the adhesion and I did not see any difference in using decal softener or not. Even using Tamiya mark fit strong allowed to peel /rub the carrier film. I hope this helps to find the best approach for you

Andrzej Rygiel
Thanks for sharing tips&tricks, Thomas! I'll test them 🙂

TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)
no worries mate! Good luck and let me know what works the best for you ...

bughunter
I have a opposite experience with the decals! I can't peel them off if too dry, e.g. after 24 hours. In principle I follow the guideline on the Eduard Info magazine (can't remember the exact issue): I apply the Gunze Blue cap setting solution below the decals, I think it acts as additional glue as it looks like thinned white glue. After 8 hours drying time I use a wooden tooth stick to move a corner up and very sharp tweezers to remove the decal film at once. I my experience it does not work later as the carrier film is harder when to dry.
Once I was able to remove the carrier with that method from a decal, which was hanging "in air", not glued at all! See this pic:
Work in Progress: Sopwith Camel Comic | Album by bughunter (1:48)
So I do not use any chemicals like white spirit on top of the decal. The Gunze "glue" seems to be the key.

S B
Moin! Du baust mein nächstes Projekt. Also das Meng Kit. Sogar fast in der gleichen Lackierung. Spannend! Welche Farben hast du für die beiden Grautöne verwendet?

Tommy Agne
Hallo S B✌️. Für die Grautöne ('Hill I Scheme') habe ich Mig/Ammo FS36270 'Med. Grey' und Life Color FS36118 'Gunship Grey' verwendet.

Maciej Bellos
Oooh! An Egyptian Phantom! One of the most rare Phantoms, if not the rarest one!

Looking very nice Tommy!

Tommy Agne
Hey thank you Maciej. Appreciate that .

S B
Besten Dank für Info, Tommy! ch freue mich schon auf neue Bilder!

S B
Hallo Tommy, deine F-4E ist herausragend geworden. Ganz großes Lob!!! Wirklich ERSTKLASSIG!!! 😍 Die Verwitterung an der Rumpfseiten sieht absolut realistisch aus. Wie hast du das hingekriegt? Airbrush (wenn ja, freihand???) oder mit Ölfarbe?

BTW: Die Idee mit dem Droptank ist mega gut! Das macht das Modell super interessant und zum Hingucker!!! Hast du was dagegen, wenn ich mir das bei gelegenheit "abgucke"?

Beste Grüße

Robert Podkoński
Taking a seat, of course!

Jennifer Franklin
Me too

gorby
Good luck with this. It looks like you'll need it. 😉

Neil
Welcome Robert, Jennifer and Gorby, very pleased to have your interest 🙂 your definitely right there @gorby. I mean I'm used to building 'duff' old kits, but this kit is duffer than the duffest thing ever made by the worlds duffest person! If that makes sense! Hahaha 🤣🤣

Nathan Dempsey
With all the faith within me I summon blessings upon you in this build Neil. This one makes AA Models look like Hasegawa. With that said I felt a great sense of accomplishment upon finishing mine ( something I rarely feel).

Spanjaard
it takes courage to even start such a great quality model.... but you are certainly getting good result out of it, looking forward the end result

bughunter
Two beauties connected 👍

Neil
Welcome! Thanks very much for all your encouraging words mates. You talented bunch are all very kind to show interest in my efforts with such a humble kit. It's definitely fighting me! I've got it a bit further along now, will add some imagery soon - we're at the primer, sand, prime, sand stage. Hahaha!

Nathan Dempsey
Coming together quite nicely. Bringing back the memories 🙂

Neil
Cheers Nathan 😎

John
Thanks for wrestling with this beast of a kit so I don't have to. 👍 Looking good so far with lots of your elbow grease.

Neil
Cheers mate! 🙂 Thanks for your encouragement. I'll continue the battle on this one 👍

Neil
I'm used to building old kits that need 'help'. But this one needs a bit more than usual. After a lot of pre-paint priming filling/scraping/hacking/filing/sanding work and then more post primer fiddling, it's beginning to take shape somewhat. I couldn't resist giving it a blast of aluminium lightly on the wings last night! 😉 👍

gorby
Remarkable perseverance and patience Neil. Most people would have given up on it by now.

Neil
Hi Gorby 👍 Thanks mate! Yeah, I'll get it into some kind of Mustang shape hopefully.

Thomas Bischoff
I for sure would have given up!
a lot of work but the result is convincing 👍

Mike Montgomery
Is it weird that I could feel your pain, just by looking at the photos of your build?

Neil
Hi Thomas 🙂 yeah, it's tried my patience that's for sure. Thanks for your words of encouragement though mate, really appreciated 👍 I'll get there. At the end of the day, if it looks (a bit) like a Mustang then it is a Mustang!! Obviously it's no Hasegawa! @mike, hehehe. Yeah I've kept my language polite, but not surprised my pain was still apparent! 🤣 Thanks for dropping by 👍

Nathan Dempsey
Lovely work Neil. Can't wait to see the next steps.

Neil
Thanks Nathan - I know you 'appreciate' this kit journey also! I'm really not sure that a stars and stripes aluminium scheme is gonna be the easiest finish to help hide imperfections of this kit either. But I'll do my best 👍

Patryk S.
Following! Watching your builds of those older kits is something I can never get enough of because of the quality of your builds and the nostalgia factor. Big Respect from my side. Greetings, Patryk.

Neil
Hi Patryk 🙂 Thanks mate! That means a lot. It's true that more often than not, it's a bit of a slog to get these oldies into shape. It's often tempting to bin one, hahaha 🤣 Especially when I look on the feed and see all these wonderful new kits which seem to (nearly always) fit in such an accomplished manner. But I rather masochisticaly choose to continue! Who knows why!? You're very kind, especially as I'm aware of your own skills. Greetings back atcha matey 😎👍

gorby
Looks like you're winning the battle Neil. Remarkable work!

Nathan Dempsey
Holy moly Neil, that's looking great!

Neil
Hi mates. Thanks very much for checking in again and your encouraging words, hope you're both well 🙂 👍 Your feedback is most gratefully received and buoys me up to continue attacking this dastardly duo! POW! BANG! KAPOW! 👍 😉

J35J
Great progress, keep up the good work!👍🏻

Neil
Cheers mate 👍

Guy Rump
Looking good, following. 👍

Neil
Cheers Guy 👍🙂

CaptGPF
It'a always a joy seeing someone transform an older, ill-fitting kit into a work of art. following!

Mr D
It's a good metal finish 👍👌

Neil
Hiya CaptGPF 👍 you're extremely kind to me, I'm trying to drag this kit into something respectable, it's not the best kit (understatement!) But it is a stunningly beautiful airframe and surprisingly large too! Thanks for your compliment 🙏

@Mr D thanks very much for your message also, I've built a few metallic finish aircraft of late, with each build my ability to add shade and depth to a metal finish is improving, though a long way from great! 👍

Thanks also for the likes to all who've dropped by too 🙂 I've parked it for a few days again to let everything cure. But more pics again soon 👍

Mr D
See what you mean, the canopy is 1:46 scale 🤣, lve often had to re-make parts from old spru's n use super glue-gel to build up poorly moulded parts. It's not good but part of modeling l think.
Looking good 👌

Neil
I'm beating it into shape - slowly! Handful of recent pics added. Thanks for the likes all too 🙂 👍

Mr D
Very good 💯.. Nice job done, l like the build process uploads , it's good to learn tips n techniques.
Brilliant 👍👍👍

Neil
Hi Mr D, thanks very much, you're very kind. 🙂 👍

Guy Rump
Looking great, following. 👍

Neil
Thanks very much Guy. You're very kind and most welcome here. It's definitely not the easiest kit I've ever undertaken and it's taking some time to build because of that. But I hope (slowly) it's beginning to look (somewhat) like a twin Mustang! Such a cool looking aircraft! 😎

S M
Very nice progress and it's already almost painted!👍 btw interesting way of using cable ties for squeezing big parts together. I hope ypu have heard about releasable cable ties: hellermanntyton.com/..ble/rel250/131-22510

Neil
Thanks very much mate, yes getting there but by bit, slow and steady. Appreciate your comment... Interesting info on reusable cable ties, that's a good shout. I'm still working my way through my original stash, but your suggestion makes perfect sense for my next purchase when needed 👍

Ben M
Nifty trick with the zip ties!

Neil
Cheers Ben M! And thanks to those who've liked also 👍

Rui S
Looking good 👍 I'm in 😎

Neil
Hello Rui 🙂 Welcome mate, really nice to have your interest in this 'dodgy' old kit I'm attacking! 🙂 thanks also to those who've liked 👍

Robin (WhiteGlint)
That metal finish looks very nice. 👍