Ian,
Looking a lot better now. Now take another look at the leading edges of both wings. Spend the time needed to blend them in. From what I can see, I'd use putty then sand and polish to shape.

Joel

I bought some humbrol model filler (only tube the local shop had) and literally it lasted 2 minutes before it went solid! Watched the online humbrol video so may try again tomorrow. Having said that, wing roots and top of fuselage sealed 😀

Ian,
Model putties do have a tendency to harden quickly, but 2 min sounds a little on the short side. The only model putty I ever used was Squadron's Green and White putties. For the last few years I've been using an auto product: Bondo Glazing & Spot Putty #3. Beats any putty I've ever used.

Joel

well after a few hours filling gaps and ridges I'm pretty pleased with the results (apart from the gap between the front of the radiator scoop which I've just filled). You can still clearly see the gaps round the fuselage plugs but there was no way I was going to tackle those.

As I said before not even in the same sport never mind league as the other models on here but fun fun fun!!!

Next step will be to start on the top camo (going to leave the underside the primer colour as it's CLOSE to what I think it should be plus I'll be painting by hand)....

Let the hard work commence

Ian, I am glad to see that above all else you are having fun!

That's what matters to all of us here above all else-that we're having fun!

You're doing a great job-keep going and keep on posting!

Have a great Christmas!

especially for the festive season - introducing the Typhoon "bumble bee" paint scheme



Merry Christmas all!

great looking Tiffy Ian!

One of my favorite aircraft of all time!

Merry Christmas mate!

Yeah there's certainly somthing about the typhoon!!

So the camo is on, invasion stripes done (even managed to block off the area for the identification) so paint wise all I have left to do is the duck egg band behind the fuselage stripes.



I've read that you should coat with something before applying decals and then again before panel lines are done is that right and if so what should I be using?

Cheers

Ian

hey Ian!
not a master as i am still learning myself, but decals adhere best on shiny surfaces (matt paint will hold micr air bubbles that make the decal silvering) the same goes for whatever medium you will use to highlight the panel lines(oils, enamels...): it will flow best on not matt surfaces (matt surface will hold micro bubbles that will have a micro capillary action on the paint actually dragging it outside the panel line).
so you better coat the model with shiny paint (i use tamyia clear). another option (much used by us and gb modellers) is to use acrilic floor polish such as clear or future (these products are not marketed here in italy, so i just can'tell), the result is the same, to make the model shiny, but i guess less expensive then tamyia paint.
after you are done, recoat the model with a matt clear paint.
hope this helps
ciao
edo

So after nearly 6 weeks the Typhoon is nearing completion.

As you'll see it's turned out very scrappy

But, it is still recognisable as a Tiffy

However, I've learned from my mistakes (MANY of them) so hopefully next time will be better......

Oh, and maybe the mods could move this to the Start Her forum as I don't think it should really be in this one...

I wouldn't worry about scrappy if you take a look at the initial application of invasion stripes they were brush painted on in the field and looked just atrocious. So you've just added a nice touch of realism! Any model we make will teach us lessons about the techniques we use and you have a font of knowledge here to tap into. We all strive to refine and improve our abilities in the end the harshest critic we have is always ourselves.

Looks good to me Ian!

as Chris mentioned, many invasion stripes were hastily applied in the field by hand, so your interpretation is pretty spot on.

It's only us modellers who, it would seem, in the quest for perfection, have made them 'straight'

yes - the slightly odd invasion stripes is the look I was going for

So finally it's done.

Overall I'm really happy with the result. Not up to par on the other models on here but as I said before I enjoyed every minute.

Things to remember for next time:
Use the right paintbrush so as not to fill in panel lines
READ the instructions
Test fit MANY MANY times
Take it slow so not to make stupid mistakes.

However I would say this Typhoon is perhaps unique in the world as it has a gunsight situated somewhere in the bottom recesses of the cockpit which of course bonded RIGHT away to the nearest surface it fell on.....

Still, always next time

Thanks for all your support and encouragement folks!

Thats a very nice Typhoon, Congratulations !

Bernd

A great first effort and return to the hobby Ian!

Well done!

Looking forward to seeing your next project!

Please post a blog whatever it is!