Here's a photo of my 1:48 scale Red Arrow aircraft build, as seen in the Thunderbirds episode, Edge of Impact., which uses a 'Lindberg' Drakken with parts from an old 'Revell ' Hustler .Unfortunately, in spite of giving the kit a pre-paint sanding, the Halfords primer I used lost out when some of the over zealous masking tape was removed.
Looks like it's time for some major paint stripping!
I've had similar problems recently, I wonder if Halfords have changed their primer in some way, or has masking tape glue got stronger?
ReplyDeleteI since heard that Halfords has changed to a cheaper supplier, Kev, but charged the same price. Once I've stripped the kit, I'll use Hycote primer next time.
DeleteInteresting. I noticed their shade of grey has changed.
DeleteYeah, I'll be giving their paint a wide berth for now.
Deleteits encouraging to see pro modellers struggling with paint too!
DeleteSadly, it does happen. The tricky bit is putting it right!;D
DeleteMy Dad was a coach painter. He once spent ages prepping and painting a road tanker and then it was parked under a leaky roof in a rain shower and he had to do it all over again!
ReplyDeleteHeartbreaking, Kev. Thankfully my Red Arrow is a bit smaller to tackle!
DeleteI don't envy any of you builders out there. I'm in a million facebook (Meta) groups and the train guys especially always talk about how they painted a car or engine, wasn't satisfied with the results, and had to strip it and start over. Some of these guys end up re-painting a single piece a half dozen times!!! Good Lord, that's not for me haha
ReplyDeleteAh, the trials and tribulations of trying to be a perfectionist, Ed! ;D
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