An excellent Crusader.

Louis

That also depends on the surface. If it is gloss or semi-gloss I forgo the future, On flat surfaces, a definite yes.

Louis

And the masks come off!















I'm considering using colored pencil for the control surface lines, as well as the frame around the canopy. I'll have to experiment on some scraps to see how that will work, though. I still need to paint the black for the "engine" in the cowling as well as figure out what to do for guns. I'd love to hear any suggestions for what to use for 1/72 scale 0.50 caliber machine gun tubes.

Has anyone used Future floor polish as a gloss coat before decals? I seem to remember that being a thing when I used to do plastic models. Thanks for any help you can offer, folks!

Finally finished the second attempt. Still requires a little sanding, but should be ready for the shellac sealer shortly. I used some poplar for the tail and horizontal stabilizers since it is a little stronger than pine. But it seemed to be a courser wood, so I'll stay with my pine / maple combinations on future models.

Will have to get moving on this model to have it completed by year end for the annual photo album.

Was able to salvage the first attempt, so will work on assembling and finishing it in parallel with painting this one.

Looks very well masked.

Louis

Last night I got the canopy glass masked and painted. I'm letting it dry all day before I remove the tape. Tonight will be the big reveal!

I was wondering what you were using for the featured edge. I have to get back to airbrushing.

Louis

I use Tamiya tape for the edges, painter's tape to fill in bigger sections, and sticky tack for when I want a feathered edge.

Nicely done paint job. What are you using for mask.

Lou

Thank you for the update.

Lou