WIP: Tamiya 1/20 McLaren MP4/13

aras · Post by **aras** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:30 pm

Duke,

If you don't know the exact size to tell James, let me know. I'll check it on my MP4/13 or SMS or Tamiya sheet (within 2 days, because I'm out of home now).
What kind of clear will you use?

Cheers,

BigDuke6 · Post by **BigDuke6** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:41 pm

Thanks James \ Aras - I've placed an order with SMS as of yesterday, so I'm hoping they arrive within a week. Anyone know the usual SMS turnaround?

As for the exact size, its obviously the one for the nose, so I'd say it would be the smallest size black on white decal (not to be confused with the white on black wests for the cockpit sides)

I have been using TS-13 for the clear coats, the barge boards came up nicely.. my local store ran out of the Tamiya clear, so now I have some Model Master ultra gloss.... no good?

indycals · Post by **indycals** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:17 pm

BigDuke6 wrote:Thanks James \ Aras - I've placed an order with SMS as of yesterday, so I'm hoping they arrive within a week. Anyone know the usual SMS turnaround?

As for the exact size, its obviously the one for the nose, so I'd say it would be the smallest size black on white decal (not to be confused with the white on black wests for the cockpit sides)

I have been using TS-13 for the clear coats, the barge boards came up nicely.. my local store ran out of the Tamiya clear, so now I have some Model Master ultra gloss.... no good?

Make sure the Model Master is not enamel - it will eat the white on my decals. Model Master lacquer is safe.

BigDuke6 · Post by **BigDuke6** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:18 pm

It's lacquer - I told the guy in the store it was going over the tamiya acrylics.. Fingers crossed aye!

Post by **Paul_OFarrell** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:42 pm

Dukes,

What part of Sydney are you in mate?

Cheers,
Paul (Wattle Grove)
Sydney Oz

BigDuke6 · Post by **BigDuke6** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:46 pm

North aka Crows Nest

BigDuke6 · Post by **BigDuke6** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:39 am

Sanded back the cowl after numerous layers of clear - the orange peel has reduced with each sand.. The edges of the decals are now gone and i've layed two fresh dusting coats of clear... Will lay down a couple wet coats later in preparation for polishing...

tgoncalves · Post by **tgoncalves** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:21 am

Very Nice !

JamesB · Post by **JamesB** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:59 pm

Then finally nose West needed or not? pm me if so...

BigDuke6 · Post by **BigDuke6** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:49 am

gloss, sand, gloss, sand, sand, sand, sand polish, sand, polish, sand...