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Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:39 pm
by Meter rat
I’m asking your views on whether you think the blue for A squadron is too dull. It is barely visible in the house, but out side it is slightly more noticeable. I’m wondering whether to paint it out and put a white coat on first?
The photo was taken outside, in natural, but dull daylight.
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Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:57 pm
by ColemanCollector
I'd be happy with that colour. It stands out nicely, but not in an electric blue way. A good muted tone.
Mike.
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:59 pm
by Ecam
In that picture, to me, I think it is perfect. If it changes in various lighting, I would lean toward subtle rather than bold anyway.
On a side, how the heck did you do that? Crisp straight lines of a decal, but clearly looks like paint?!? Nice work!
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:52 pm
by MrChef
I also agree with Mike and Eric, it looks good. I wouldn't mess with it more, I'd be happy with that there.
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:15 pm
by Meter rat
Ecam wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:59 pm
On a side, how the heck did you do that? Crisp straight lines of a decal, but clearly looks like paint?!? Nice work!
Stencils from our own Rad on this site.
Put the Squadron number on tonight, and got the crew loosely fitted. Just have to do the fox head.
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Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:23 pm
by Ecam
Good grief those look amazing! I guess I don't quite understand how these stencils work. I've used cardboard/paper/tape to make stencils in the past but nothing came out so crisp as these.
Anyway great work, my new standard of what markings should look like.
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:18 pm
by Panzermechaniker
Those markings look great
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:53 pm
by jarndice
I have been telling people for years that RADs Stencils are outstanding the only thing better is the price and the service
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:27 pm
by Meter rat
Ecam wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:23 pm
Good grief those look amazing! I guess I don't quite understand how these stencils work. I've used cardboard/paper/tape to make stencils in the past but nothing came out so crisp as these.
Anyway great work, my new standard of what markings should look like.
If a dummy like me can use them.
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:00 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
I have all sizes and kinds of U.S. star decals, but just a day or two ago, I contacted Rad about making me an assortment. You can't beat 'em!