From Russia With Love GB (Su-27SM)

[JudgeDredd]

Thanks guys

if you havent clear coat it yet try using microdol decal set solution.

Unfortunately I have. I put a Klear layer on then used Microset before putting the decals on followed by Microsol and then another coat of Klear. It was only really those two decals - so either I didn't put enough coverage of Microset on, or it's just because of the decals which had a "full" middle section.

Next time I'll either make sure I have plenty of Microset on or I'll cut out the middle of these kind of full decals.

[Nefaro]

I dig it JD.

Sounds like the kit has been extra troublesome, but you're getting close now!  O0

[JudgeDredd]

Cheers Nef  :hug:

It's been difficult to get motivated with it. Not necessarily all the kits fault. But yes - finally it's almost done. I think it'll be finished this weekend.  :bd:

[mirth]

I like how it turned out, JD.

[JudgeDredd]

Thanks mirth. It's ALOT better than I thought it would turn out.

I've still got some learning to do though.

[GDS_Starfury]

Thanks guys

if you havent clear coat it yet try using microdol decal set solution.

Unfortunately I have. I put a Klear layer on then used Microset before putting the decals on followed by Microsol and then another coat of Klear. It was only really those two decals - so either I didn't put enough coverage of Microset on, or it's just because of the decals which had a "full" middle section.

Next time I'll either make sure I have plenty of Microset on or I'll cut out the middle of these kind of full decals.

if you think its worth the bother get a really sharp pin and poke a few holes around the silvering and apply more microsol.

[JudgeDredd]

Thanks GDS - but I'd be worried that it did more damage. I'd like to try that on a model I haven't "had on the table" for over a year.

Sounds like a reasonable suggestion though.

[JudgeDredd]

The concrete wash is on

[Nefaro]

The concrete wash is on

:bd:

[JudgeDredd]

It's done....IT'S DONE I TELL YOU!

Well - the deadline for this was April 30th 2016. So I'm just short of a year over schedule.

Actually - it's been a journey. A trial. A test of character. Other mere mortals would've chucked it in the bin and moved onto other, better, more enticing models. But I couldn't. I knew if I did, the next time I was challenged it would be easier to do such a thing.

Here she is. All done. I don't think, given some of the things I faced, that she's turned out too bad at all.

But thank god it's over. I can move on and finish my Leopard 1A4 and then onto some of my other exciting models.

[Barthheart]

Nice job JD.  O0 Way to stick with it. I'd have chucked it long ago.

[Staggerwing]

A successful conclusion!

[JudgeDredd]

Thank you  O0

Wait....what? No space left?



I beg to differ...



And if needs must, more space can be found


:-"

[Staggerwing]

Nicely displayed.

Do I see a bit of Operation Chastise there on the top right bookcase? Is that one next?

[JudgeDredd]

I'm embarrassed to say I didn't know what Operation Chastise was and had to Google it. Of course I know of the famous Dambusters raid - but I did not know it's official military designation :-[ :-[

But no - it's not a model. My daughter's boyfriend bought me this (a kind of metal plaque) for Christmas.