Tamiya Lous 107 1/20 Studio 27 decals and a lot of masking
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Re: Tamiya Lous 107 1/20 Studio 27 decals and a lot of masking
Hi Dave,
you are welcome!
It's great to assist a fellow modeler and to see him create a masterpiece.
Your choice of colors looks very good. I will probably end up using the same colors too.
Right now I have David Piper green, Jordan 191 green, and Lotus 102D green available here, so it will be most likely one of those.
Please keep the updates coming. I like that car!
you are welcome!
It's great to assist a fellow modeler and to see him create a masterpiece.
Your choice of colors looks very good. I will probably end up using the same colors too.
Right now I have David Piper green, Jordan 191 green, and Lotus 102D green available here, so it will be most likely one of those.
Please keep the updates coming. I like that car!
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Re: Tamiya Lous 107 1/20 Studio 27 decals and a lot of masking
I have never had a problem and I've been using them for years now. I wash everything thoroughly prior to painting. I prime with Halfords automotive primer (UK) in grey. This seals everything and prevents 'bleed thru' and then follow that up with Halfords primer in white to obtain a blank canvass to start colour application. I wash everything meticulously and allow plenty of drying time between paint applications. I aren't saying it's the best way to do it but it works for me and I can get the results I want.
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Re: Tamiya Lous 107 1/20 Studio 27 decals and a lot of masking
This is also an excellent result. I also have the kit in my stash and since I saw your two posts this will be my next project. I've always liked this finish, unfortunately my decals have turned yellow over time. I used the zero paint set to paint it. I may be lucky enough to get new decals by the time I start the lotus. I'm glad how things are going for you. So far everything looks very good.
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Re: Tamiya Lous 107 1/20 Studio 27 decals and a lot of masking
Incredible job, stunning
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Re: Tamiya Lous 107 1/20 Studio 27 decals and a lot of masking
Thanks for the explanation, do you decant the Halfords primer?daveyman wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 4:19 pm I have never had a problem and I've been using them for years now. I wash everything thoroughly prior to painting. I prime with Halfords automotive primer (UK) in grey. This seals everything and prevents 'bleed thru' and then follow that up with Halfords primer in white to obtain a blank canvass to start colour application. I wash everything meticulously and allow plenty of drying time between paint applications.
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No, straight out of the can. Nice gentle build up. Works really well.Chinamalc wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 3:38 amThanks for the explanation, do you decant the Halfords primer?daveyman wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 4:19 pm I have never had a problem and I've been using them for years now. I wash everything thoroughly prior to painting. I prime with Halfords automotive primer (UK) in grey. This seals everything and prevents 'bleed thru' and then follow that up with Halfords primer in white to obtain a blank canvass to start colour application. I wash everything meticulously and allow plenty of drying time between paint applications.
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Re: Tamiya Lous 107 1/20 Studio 27 decals and a lot of masking
Great thanks, guess where I'm going this afternoon!
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Re: Tamiya Lous 107 1/20 Studio 27 decals and a lot of masking
That is real good!
One question, how did you mask the head rest to do the dark green? I am hesitating to do it......that is the final part that I am missing...
One question, how did you mask the head rest to do the dark green? I am hesitating to do it......that is the final part that I am missing...
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Re: Tamiya Lous 107 1/20 Studio 27 decals and a lot of masking
I just used the Aizu ultra fine masking tape and, with a steady hand, masked to the edge. Not easy to do but the tape does allow you to do it. Once the edge is masked with the fine tape I fill in the rest with 'conventional' Tamiya tape.
I can't speak highly enough off the Aizu tape, I get mine off eBay, it's been a game changer in terms of what I can mask and paint.
Your build is looking really good, be nice to see two of these kits completed in a similar manner.
I can't speak highly enough off the Aizu tape, I get mine off eBay, it's been a game changer in terms of what I can mask and paint.
Your build is looking really good, be nice to see two of these kits completed in a similar manner.
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Re: Tamiya Lous 107 1/20 Studio 27 decals and a lot of masking
tks nice incentive for me either!
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