1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out" (FINISHED)

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Started by vetteman42 at 07-10-2009 7:34 PM. Topic has 36 replies.

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07-10-2009, 7:34 PM

vetteman42

Joined on 07-23-2008
USA California
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out"

	Kermit Man I tell ya if it wasnt for bad luck you wouldnt have had any luck at all. Didnt know about the paint cloth thing what a bummer sheesh. I think you paint job came out pretty well all things considered. From the pictures it looks like the wings have an aged look to them you know how alunimum will turn a greyish white color that texture gives it that look. Glad you were able to hang in there and get the 47 close to finished. Looking forward to those pictures. What do you think you will be building next ? Randy So many to build.......So little time http://home.rr.com/randyspage
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07-11-2009, 1:01 AM

kermit

Joined on 06-28-2009
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out"

	My choice of a new build caused me some headaches as i have beautiful kits in my stash. Also i kind of fell in love with bare metal finishes In that respect i was considering a P51, a P38 or even a B17... Yesterday however, i stumbled across another tiny, ridiculously cheap 1:72 kit by revell: The Mig 3. I couldn't help but fall in love with it and immediately i made two decisions: I am doing that one with the revell aqua colors entirely (lightning fast drying times and very nice to apply and handle), and i am going to try to make it a "weekend build" (72 hours or as close to it as i can). Probably going to start it (and my stopwatch) somewhere this weekend. Still deciding on the colour scheme however but i will ofcourse share that in a new build log later on Thanks for the interest Randy Kermit out _____________________ "Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill _____________________
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07-12-2009, 12:30 PM

vetteman42

Joined on 07-23-2008
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out"

	Those MiG-3 s are really nice looking planes love the lines of the airframe, I saw one here on the forum and had to go and get one to build. I have an ICM MiG-3 in 1/48, the kit looks pretty good too. Would love to have you in the NMF Group Build, lots of good ideas there and a bunch of fun too. There are also a number of differant methods to achieve a good metal finish being used. Frankly I have learned alot, so check it out and jump in if you like. heres the link. http://cs.finescale.com/forums/1123610/ShowPost.aspx Looking forward to seeing your MiG-3 Randy So many to build.......So little time http://home.rr.com/randyspage
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07-12-2009, 1:34 PM

kermit

Joined on 06-28-2009
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out"

	Randy, Ok, ok... third time is the charm they say.. I promise my next NMF kit (either a P38 or B17) will find it's way into the group build Already started my mig btw... You can find it here: http://cs.finescale.com/forums/1159440/ShowPost.aspx And for reference i have found the next website to contain just about every little piece of info you will need and lots of painting schemes for inspiration too: http://mig3.sovietwarplanes.com/mig3/mig3.html#kits Kermit out _____________________ "Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill _____________________
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07-12-2009, 2:20 PM

vetteman42

Joined on 07-23-2008
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out"

	Thanks for the link on the MiG-3 Kermit now I have more choices to make. What colors and markings what to do, what to do ................. Oh got my mitts on an ICM Yak-7A too. Hey what scale and kit is the P-38 ? Randy So many to build.......So little time http://home.rr.com/randyspage
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07-12-2009, 2:46 PM

kermit

Joined on 06-28-2009
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out"

	That would be the P38L/M "Putt Putt Maru" in 1:72 by revell. Might decide on some slight camo changes however but not anything drastic. For some reason (i do have gorgeous 1:48 kits here) i always seem to grab a 1:72 kit lately as i find the tiny detailing a lot of fun to do Kermit out _____________________ "Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill _____________________
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07-12-2009, 4:23 PM

Tankmaster7

Joined on 08-29-2004
Nowhere. (Long Island)
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out"

	Paint job looks good from the pictures. Not every model has to be perfect. I was working on my first ac in a long while when i realized I completely misaligned the wing crosses... the rust shows lol. But whatever, just finish it put it on the shelf and move on to the next one. I really like the revell kits, and you're doing a good job. Though, if i may suggest, i would spend more time removing the fuselage seam on your next model. It really shows especially in nmf or a gloss finish. -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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07-12-2009, 4:48 PM

kermit

Joined on 06-28-2009
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out"

	Tankmaster, Ofcourse you are very right. The seam didn't look too drastic at the time i put it together and i thought a layer of paint would cover it up, but ofcourse (or i know now) that it will only exaggerate the seam(s). My next kit however (the 1:72 mig3) is almost more putty than plastic... Ah well, you learn as you go... Im having great fun at my "new" hobby though Kermit out _____________________ "Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill _____________________
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07-13-2009, 2:31 AM

ChrisB

Joined on 03-10-2004
South Africa
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out"

	Hi Kermit I hope this works, I haven't posted in ages. Great looking build, pity about the carpet monster and the other mishaps, but such is life. if you build planes this well your ships must be awesome. Chris Chris
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07-13-2009, 10:40 AM

kermit

Joined on 06-28-2009
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out"

	Thanks Chris! Let's just say i honour the quote i am using for this forum... Ah well... as long as we are having fun, right? Maybe HUGELY offtopic here but i can't help but show you peeps what i was doing prior to the aircraft hobby...: Took me the better part of 6 months to finish but it is a very rewarding hobby imho. Anyways, back on topic... Hope to start some of the decalling tonight and will ofcourse share the results here Kermit out _____________________ "Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill _____________________
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07-16-2009, 11:57 AM

kermit

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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out" (FINISHED)

	Hello there! As i have promised i wanted to show you the pictures of my little 1:72 Jug after the decalling and final coat of varnish. This is the first aircraft kit i have built since i was a tiny kid (no painting, just gluing etc. etc... weve all been kids...) and for a first timer i think i could have done far worse. As i like the shiny new effect i have decided to not apply any weathering on the outside although i was very tempted to put a wash on the already very nice panellines to make them even stand out more... Take a look for yourselves: And did some slight photoshopping for the next one... a small "artist impression if you will": Scratch one more for the shelf i would say Comments, critics and feedback are very welcome as i am still learning everyday and try to apply lessons learned to every new kit. A few lessons for this one: Always use putty even if the seams dont look too drastic Always use a primer before painting/ airbrushing the camouflage Try to add little, brittle things like pitot tubes and antennae last, after painting. They are very eager to break off Don't forget to have fun My next kit, as i have already announced will be a Revell 1:72 P-38L for the NMF group build. Kermit out _____________________ "Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill _____________________
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07-16-2009, 12:15 PM

Daywalker

Joined on 09-08-2003
South Central Wisconsin
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out" (FINISHED)

	Looks good there kermit! Especially the "period" style photo, could be mistaken for the real deal with the right background. Frank
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07-16-2009, 2:17 PM

vetteman42

Joined on 07-23-2008
USA California
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out" (FINISHED)

	Kermit Looks GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love the last picture. Looks better than my last build and that was in 1/48 scale. I am looking forward to seeing your P-38. Randy So many to build.......So little time http://home.rr.com/randyspage
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07-16-2009, 5:52 PM

kermit

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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out" (FINISHED)

	Thanks for the comments peeps! I know it's far from perfect but i can at least say i haven't had as much fun in modeling in ages. It was new, it was small and it caused some problems to solve. What more does a modeler want to have heaps of fun? About the last pic: I have found an online website especially for modelers on how to enhance their pictures and use photoshop to make them look as if they are flying or at a certain place. Really interesting and if i can find the time and motivation i will have a go at having this juggie fly into a sunset in a sepia pic. Kermit out _____________________ "Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill _____________________
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07-16-2009, 6:44 PM

Dirkpitt289

Joined on 03-14-2008
New Jersey
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out" (FINISHED)

	What's the web site? Dirk On The Bench: B-17F "Old 666" [1/72] HS 129 Tank Buster [1/72] Paint applied, Mottle to be started JU-52/53 Minesweeper [1/72] Twin Me 262's [1/72] Nightfighter and Big Cannon
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07-17-2009, 12:00 AM

kermit

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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out" (FINISHED)

	Dirkpitt, Here's the link: http://photoguide.tiono.com/ It is really worth taking a look. There's heap of useful stuff onthere about settings on your camera, lighting, backgrounds etc. etc. I have it bookmarked myself. Kermit out _____________________ "Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill _____________________
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07-17-2009, 3:29 AM

Luftwoller

Joined on 02-25-2007
Bournemouth UK
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Re: 1:72 Revell P47D-30 "Balls Out" (FINISHED)

	She came really great, Kermit, Especially after all the trials and tribulations. Also, considering its your first build since a kid. Very nice indeed and thanks for the link to the photoguide site. Im sure that will prove really helpfull. ...Guy ..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.
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