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So last night I sprayed about 6 coats of Tamiya gloss clear on the saucer to get even a semigloss layer for decals. It just did NOT wanna gloss that saucer! I finally got it, but accidentally got a couple minor runs and a finderprint in the clearcoat. Fortunately I was able to save it with some wetsanding with 1000 grit. Then had to touch up a couple spots. I also had to fix up a spot on the impulse deck that I thought I had filled.

So all that sorted, finally got a couple decals down on the saucer underside last night, and just finished decaling the underside.[ATTACH=full]88136[/ATTACH]

I also painted the accelerator and engine deck. I deviated from show accuracy by painting a gunmetallish color mixed from black, silver and blue grey on the outer sections of the engine housing. I did this with both the 3d and physical models of the Condor and really liked the look so did it here.[ATTACH=full]88138[/ATTACH]

And last nighr I also came up with a way to permanently attach the base piece to the tall endtable. Its not completely finished, and due to a drill accident I now have a spot on the baseplate that is screwed up. I will fix it.[ATTACH=full]88137[/ATTACH]

<blockquote data-quote="Thereal9thdoctor" data-source="post: 208375" data-attributes="member: 20310">So last night I sprayed about 6 coats of Tamiya gloss clear on the saucer to get even a semigloss layer for decals. It just did NOT wanna gloss that saucer! I finally got it, but accidentally got a couple minor runs and a finderprint in the clearcoat.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown&nbsp; &nbsp; :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> Fortunately I was able to save it with some wetsanding with 1000 grit. Then had to touch up a couple spots. I also had to fix up a spot on the impulse deck that I thought I had filled. So all that sorted, finally got a couple decals down on the saucer underside last night, and just finished decaling the underside.[ATTACH=full]88136[/ATTACH]I also painted the accelerator and engine deck. I deviated from show accuracy by painting a gunmetallish color mixed from black, silver and blue grey on the outer sections of the engine housing. I did this with both the 3d and physical models of the Condor and really liked the look so did it here.[ATTACH=full]88138[/ATTACH]And last nighr I also came up with a way to permanently attach the base piece to the tall endtable. Its not completely finished, and due to a drill accident I now have a spot on the baseplate that is screwed up. I will fix it.[ATTACH=full]88137[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Thereal9thdoctor, post: 208375, member: 20310"] So last night I sprayed about 6 coats of Tamiya gloss clear on the saucer to get even a semigloss layer for decals. It just did NOT wanna gloss that saucer! I finally got it, but accidentally got a couple minor runs and a finderprint in the clearcoat.:( Fortunately I was able to save it with some wetsanding with 1000 grit. Then had to touch up a couple spots. I also had to fix up a spot on the impulse deck that I thought I had filled. So all that sorted, finally got a couple decals down on the saucer underside last night, and just finished decaling the underside.[ATTACH=full]88136[/ATTACH] I also painted the accelerator and engine deck. I deviated from show accuracy by painting a gunmetallish color mixed from black, silver and blue grey on the outer sections of the engine housing. I did this with both the 3d and physical models of the Condor and really liked the look so did it here.[ATTACH=full]88138[/ATTACH] And last nighr I also came up with a way to permanently attach the base piece to the tall endtable. Its not completely finished, and due to a drill accident I now have a spot on the baseplate that is screwed up. I will fix it.[ATTACH=full]88137[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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