Model Boat Mayhem

Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: Hover Tim on December 17, 2015, 07:56:33 pm

Title: Hover Bover
Post by: Hover Tim on December 17, 2015, 07:56:33 pm

Hi Guys


I am repainting this model at the mo but i am having trouble matching the grey and ideas guys


here is the model running https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfLb7hyiOaQ


Tim

Title: Re: Hover Bover
Post by: Sub driver on December 18, 2015, 09:56:08 am

Hi Tim.
Excellent video.. :-)).those puff  ports work really well ..its a very dark grey isnt it..looks a bit like enamel from the pic ...bring it down on Sunday and will have a look at the colour etc.
Regards
Sub.

Title: Re: Hover Bover
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on December 18, 2015, 11:47:56 am

I would go with Humbrol 106 ocean Grey or 27 Sea Grey looking at the photos. Is this the model built by Mark Porter for my mate Ahmed back in the day? The puff ports seem familiar, albeit a bit quieter than they used to be!

Title: Re: Hover Bover
Post by: Sub driver on December 18, 2015, 05:51:46 pm

Tim.
I have a brand new tin of Humbrol 112 at home i think its the colour after comparing it to the photos....will bring it for you on Sunday to try matey. :-))
Sub.

Title: Re: Hover Bover
Post by: Hover Tim on December 18, 2015, 09:04:03 pm

cheers Chris yep i will bring it down on Sunday.Yes this is the model built by Mark Porter for Ahmed many years ago it been with a few people since then and i now have it,Working with a good friend of mine the model has had a complete rewire and a program written to control the puff ports


Tim 

Title: Re: Hover Bover
Post by: ballastanksian on December 18, 2015, 09:17:13 pm

That is a lovely model! But I think your dog would disagree though {:-{

Title: Re: Hover Bover
Post by: Hover Tim on December 18, 2015, 09:59:24 pm

my Dog ????