Hobbits ESB Bobamaker Paint Up!! :D

[terminal fettler]

Wow! Two esteemed masters! Thanks for the nice comments! I have been buffing with scotchbrite pads.... do I need to go to wire wool? My apologies for the poor pics again... I just can't seem to get anything ready when the sun is shining... not that it was today! Haha!

I would definitely invest in some 0000 wire wool, this will flatten and buff the paint surface with out scratching it.

Wait at least 24 hours for the paint surface to harden though.

 

[RobaFett]

I would definitely invest in some 0000 wire wool, this will flatten and buff the paint surface with out scratching it.

Wait at least 24 hours for the paint surface to harden though.

never thought of the wool to tone things down, considering been doing models for 25 odd years, cheers tf great info, and hobbit cant wait to see it finished, you have the passion for a top lid:cheers

 

[hobbit057]

Will do TF!! I wasn't really questioning... just seeing if I could get away with it

Cheers 22ssplt!

Thanks RobaFett, very nice comment! Just hope the passion translates into results!

 

[dinkydarth]

Looking good! I ended up using a piece of cloth to buff up the paint a little. Was finding the steelwool I got from Bunnings a little harsh on the paint (even the finest grade they have) . I wonder if they get finer Steelwool overseas?

 

[hobbit057]

Hey Dinky, I got mine at mitre 10 today, seems ok.

Here is the next marathon masking session, had lots of trouble with the masking fluid drying while I was applying, GRRRR! Oh and I did give it all a buff with 0000 steel wool!
I need some opinions on the green... not sure if it is ok? I used the green (76) and the blue (96) mixed together 1:1 as suggested by TF. Just not sure if it is right?!

 

[RafalFett]

Maybe a bit darker? But this might be because of the natural light...

 

[hobbit057]

Hey Raf, that's what I was thinking.... I have taken a few shots in different lighting around the house. If it is too light, does that mean there wasn't enough blue?

 

[RafalFett]

Yeah, I think a little bit of blue might help, but try to mix it up first on a piece of plastic to see the best combination. Keep up the great work!

 

[hobbit057]

Thanks Raf, i had a feeling it wasn't quite right... better get testing.

 

[Jayvee]

mmm... pretty close, but a few more drops of blue probably wouldnt hurt. having said that, the masking on the layer looks awesome - I think you are gonna have some really sweet looking back panels brother!

 

[hobbit057]

Thanks Jayvee.... I hope so!! Now, I have gone up and down with these two colours and I really can't get more in the middle.... It's really hard to tell with these photo's because the colour seems to change in every light. The paint is still tacky so I'm not sure weather it will change at all when it dries. I don't know what else to do, if this isn;t right, do I have to add another colour? What do we think?

 

[RafalFett]

From what I see in that image... I don't like it! But as you said, the color might change when it dries... or is the lighting again. You need to achieve somehow this color:

 

[hobbit057]

I agree Raf, I think I might wait till the sun comes up and see how it looks.... If it still looks yucky, I will get some new paint. Cause that's the only thing I can think of.. having said that the R.A.F blue was quite rusty on top of the pot..

 

[Jayvee]

Evening mate - I was able to find a couple of older pics of mine when I was at similar stages to you on my ESB.. Hope you dont mind me posting them in your thread, I dont think you can send through pics on a PM.. I just thought they might be a good reference point, seeing as we are using the same paints and colours. I think the first three montage pics show almost identical colours... the final green/blue shade you have currently, looks like it may need to be more vibrant, but im just not sure how the light is affecting your colour there. Anyway mate, heres the pics, I hope they are useful for reference for you

 

[hobbit057]

Hey mate, no I don't mind at all my friend... appreciate the help! I'll send you a pm.

 

[dinkydarth]

I think you're colour looks a lot better than mine! To tell you the truth, after trying to mix up my own colour on the dome, I eventually switched to TFs suggested colours and have just stuck with that... I suspect mine is looking greener cos of the lighting/ WB and camera settings. Looking good!

 

[hobbit057]

It's so hard to say with these colours, but I am struggling with this, all is not well with those Humbrol colours... because Dinky and I have had trouble with this. Time for a beer me thinks!!!

 

[RafalFett]

It's so hard to say with these colours, but I am struggling with this, all is not well with those Humbrol colours... because Dinky and I have had trouble with this. Time for a beer me thinks!!!

A well deserved beer... then go back to work and do some paint testing. Can't wait to see that helmet finished!

 

[hobbit057]

Haha! Thanks Raf!:cheers I cant wait to see these back panels finished!

 

[hobbit057]

Well I have done all I possibly can, and I am pretty happy with the colour now.... I mixed Blue (25), a few drops of matt black (33) with the suggested Uniform green (76) and RAF blue (96).... because I think there has been a change to the uniform green lately.. IMHO. Then as I wasn't happy with how light it still was I very lightly misted with matt black from a distance. Now the problem I'm having is peeling the maskol off... probably because of so many layers over the last five days. Atm I am picking off the paint with a needle, pretty tedious work.... So please don't make an opinion on the weathering at this stage... because it is far from done! Thanks peeps this has been a nightmare I'm not going to lie, I got very stressed out! So I am taking a break today and having a few beers and playing with my boys(who I have been neglecting a lot of late!). Thanks for looking, and a special thanks to Jayvee, Raf and Dinky for all your special help and advice. I really appreciate everything you guys have done!