Over a gloss surface, like you would normally do. I found the technique in the new book from Sam Publications on the F-104 Starfighter, page 80. This is the new edition in the MDF series, #36. Great book.

@holzhamer, the Infinity replaced a Badger 150 here - giant leap! I still have some teething trouble, and I mentioned earlier having difficulties with a sqirt comin out when I closed the nozzle. I was told it might be because there was dirt, and cleaned everything. Then I put in the Small needle and it was a dream. The other day I changed back and it was back to misbehavin'. I may have to get a new needle and insert.

@gblair that sound like a good trick - I will try that one one day on a sacrificial model.

@fiveten, the assistant sends greetings and thanks.

Just one more post comin' up before other stuff will be attended to here at Halfworks.

Looks great @airbum!
Waiting eagerly to approach the finish line!

One step closer

Nothing much this time – just a coat of matt clear

I still think I might have a round of semimatt instead as this machine will have been washed and polished a lot.

Now I have to take off those vinyl masks – not really looking forward to it as I prefer tape, but it had to be tried before I can tell if it is anything I will do again.

I might still redo the surface, but for now this is it. I will add some details while I think.

Another great looking 109, Erik (@airbum). A coat of flat or semi-gloss always seems to pull things together in a way that gloss doesn't. I really like the paint scheme on 109s that feature the yellow panels.

That's some progress, my friend @airbum! Resin block removal and follow on preparation does take its time...
Your cheap circle cutter produces expensive looking masks!
As for the resin dust, taking into account the fact that there are documented risks associated, who can confront you? If this makes you feel as safe as you wish, then you should go for it.

Thank you my friends.

Spiros (@fiveten), as time consuming the resin is, just as good it gets in most cases (I have seen rubbish, but 99% of the time it is very nice and adds tremendously)

George (@gblair), the secret to this circlecutter is TIGHT. Fingerscrew needs to be very tight and the (sloppy) bar needs to lay flat along one of the groves. Then it works OK. Regarding being lazy, so am I but bearing in mind the countless hours you can save from a well-sculpted resin part, I think it is OK every now and then. There is of course the matter of expense. Resin is not cheap to buy as a raw material, and it takes time to make a good casting.

Well - I'm off to the workbench again - untill next time, stay safe my friends.

My friend @airbum! This is a wonderful model!
And I just loved all those small final details implemented.
I am sure your girlgfriend will love it!
Thanks for having me as a passenger here!
Onto another 109!