Monogram F-16XL--Finished

Quaralane · Mar 27, 2011

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@Grendels,
Still needs some touchups, but it's getting there. May do the nose bit I mentioned in a different color.

@Ace,
It's a really nice color. Just wish I could get in in jars as well as the rattllecans

Chris S · Mar 27, 2011

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Hi Quaralane ,Sorry to see disaster struck !! ,looks like you are making a good recovery anyhow . For stripping paint easily I normally use stuff called Mr Muscle oven cleaner ...or Fairy Powerspray ,not sure what the equivalent is in the states ,but its quick and easy ,spray it on put model in a bag ,seal the bag and leave for a few hours ...then rinse off ..job done !! ...works on chrome too ;D.
To me it doesnt look like the red over the grey was a problem ,I think its probably your clearcoat ,what are you using ?

Chris.

13aceofspades13 · Mar 27, 2011

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it looks somewhat like a gunmetal finish almost, a really dark reflective metal! it would be a great look for a stealth fighter! but i would paint a coat of flat over first!

Quaralane · Mar 27, 2011

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Chris S said:
To me it doesnt look like the red over the grey was a problem ,I think its probably your clearcoat ,what are you using ?

Actually, Chris, I've used this clearcoat and red combo before without any problems.
The only change was that, this time, I put the red directly over the graphite dust (which is laquer-based), and then used the clear coat.

Clear coat in question is Krylon satin finish

Chris S · Mar 28, 2011

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Sounds odd ! I've never used Krylon ,so I cant really comment on it ,is it acrylic? ,what base is the red ?

Chris.

Quaralane · Mar 28, 2011

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The red is an enamel.
The Krylon Crystal Clear is an acrylic. And, like I've mentioned before, I've used the red with the clear before without trouble. But that was the red over a primer coat, not over a metallic.

Quaralane · Mar 29, 2011

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And, now for a quick update.
Got the red fixed, and went in with some metallic dark blue for the nose wedge and rudder.
Monogram F-16XL-Part 7

Grendels · Mar 29, 2011

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Looking sharp!!

13aceofspades13 · Mar 29, 2011

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i agree, that thing is looking wicked 8)

Quaralane · Mar 29, 2011

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Thanks, guys.
I'm looking to start decalling her tonight

Quaralane · Mar 29, 2011

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And, as promised, we have decals.

After this, all that's left is to remount the ordinance

Monogram F-16XL-Part 8

Grendels · Mar 30, 2011

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Those decals look really good!

13aceofspades13 · Mar 31, 2011

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that looks sweet 8)

Quaralane · Mar 31, 2011

redraider56 · Mar 31, 2011

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Excellent

13aceofspades13 · Mar 31, 2011

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well done bud, well done

Grendels · Apr 1, 2011

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A very nice ending!!

Quaralane · Apr 1, 2011

Thanks, guys
I'm really pleased with how things went after the problem I had

JMac · Apr 1, 2011

Cool. Nice finish Q. Looks sharp.

Quaralane · Apr 1, 2011

Thanks, JMac

Monogram F-16XL--Finished

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Its a bit like being handcuffed to a lunatic !

lets kick some tires and lights some fires!

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Its a bit like being handcuffed to a lunatic !

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lets kick some tires and lights some fires!

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lets kick some tires and lights some fires!

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cut. glue. paint. repeat.

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