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Just beautiful work and paint on that Spit. fantastic work on the painted markings too.
Those Tamiya kits just fall together right out of the box. I recently did a Tamiya Spit as a commission and it was a pure joy to build and detail.
Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!
During WWII, Squadrons did not have the facility for balancing ailerons (or rudders.) With today's technology, things might be different, but not 70+ years ago.
There was a standard formula for producing wing-top roundels; measure the wingspan and divide by 3, then measure that distance out from the centre of the fuselage. This marks the centre of the roundel, which should fill the available space, without encroaching on the aileron (or yellow leading edge in the case of fighters.) This is why upper wing roundels are all different sizes; under-wing and fuselage roundels were set sizes, as were the fin flashes.
It takes basic tools to balance a control surface. Squadron mechanics would have to check balances after a repair.
However that being said, the formula for roundels is interesting. I was unaware of how they calculated sizes. That would explain the size differences.
Thank you for bringing that to light.
Steve
Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.
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Beautiful bird, I always enjoy watching your builds.
On the weight and balance discussion, if the ailerons were cloth covered, being concerned about the weight of paint makes some sense. Currently, if a US Navy aircraft gets repainted, it gets reweighed to add the weight of the paint (consider how many gallons of paint get used, not to mention, it isn't exactly lightweight acrylic!).
Because the aileron is probably the farthest point from the center of gravity of a wing, being concerned about the relative weight of paint makes a lot of sense. It's like a board balanced on a rock with neither end touching the ground. Putting a quarter on it near the rock may not do anything to it, while a quarter at one end of the board may push that end to the ground.
Groot
"Firing flares while dumping fuel may ruin your day" SH-60B NATOPS
Every time i see WIP and lawdog114 in a new post, I know that modeling nirvana is waiting. I nominate you for modeler/entertainer of 2014, and you are off to a great start in 2015. Thanks for taking the time to post your work. knox
"Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"
Lawdog,
I didn't quite understand some of you explanation. How did you make the masks for the roundels? I would really like to try that trick on both British and Japanese AC.
Alrighty............. Roundel painting part deux..........
After the discussion of paint on the ailerons, I initially decided not to mess with it. Then it started bugging me. Perhaps to justify myself (I'm as stubborn as any human being can be), I got to searching the internet to see if any pictures existed that showed roundel/aileron encroachment. Well.....Murphy's Law would not allow me to find any. I concede.....I must repaint. I taped off half each wing and (holdng my breath) resprayed it using the same process as before (red-tape-blue-tape...then scheme). It was a total PITA but I muddled my way through it. I also fixed the walkway line issue which no longer cuts though the roundel.
Before......
After......
It was clear coated and after a few hours, I decaled it. The Victory productions fuselage codes were nice, but I found the roundels somewhat thick and unforgiving, even under Micro Sol. Then I remembered why I keep Aeromaster roundels in the decal stash, albeit too late here. From now on I will paint all of these. I used the kit stencils which gave me no issues. I then robbed my Mk. I kit for the Dehavilland propeller and hub. I also deepened the rivets at the base of the spinner with a needle in a pin vice.
In the home stretch...
Joe
Gawd that looks good!! Nice work, AGAIN !
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A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!
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Joe,
I believe you out did yourself. That really looks great man .
Splendid save!! =] That can be a terrifying venture...so many things that can go awry. I hate having to back track over something I've already completed. I've always been so nervous about markings of all kinds and it's made me very meticulous to get it right. Early on when I first started modeling more seriously I noticed insignia creeping onto ailerons of models but never paid any mind to it. I always found photos of the actual aircraft to base a build on. Nowadays, some of these nitpicky things stand out to me better. It's nice to hear some commentary as to why some things are the way they are.
Can't wait to see her finished. =]
Tamiya F4U-1 Kenneth Walsh
Thanks guys. I'm in the final stages and getting ready to add the aerial wires. I hope to have the finished pics up in the next few days...
Joe. Very very nice. A testament to your skill with an airbrush. Nice save too.
Joe, how's it coming there!? =]
Oh. And I just remembered I wanted to ask you about your diorama bases you include. What's the namebrand you go to for those? I've been looking at some Woodland Scenics stuff. But I'm curious as to what people in the 1:48 world prefer.
bvallot Oh. And I just remembered I wanted to ask you about your diorama bases you include. What's the namebrand you go to for those? I've been looking at some Woodland Scenics stuff. But I'm curious as to what people in the 1:48 world prefer.
The bases aren't a brand, Its merely a cheap $2 wooden plaque I got from a craft store, which is then stained. I then I tape off around edges and slap down Elmer's Glue. Then its a matter of pouring on real dirt with which I keep on hand. The greenery is just that, Woodland Scenics. I just add more glue and sprinkle it on. I have all different shades and textures. One of these days I'll do a step-by-step tutorial, but I always seem to forget.
........and we are done. Here is Tamiya's 1/48 Spitfire Mk. Vb in the final markings of 611 Squdron's Eric Lock in August of 1941. "Sawn off Lockie" was the highest scoring Battle of Britain ace (16 kills) but his war ended on August 3rd 1941. Lock was returning from a fighter "Rhubarb" when he spotted a column of German troops and vehicles on a road near the Port of Calais in France. He reportedy went down for a strafing attack and that was the last anyone had ever seen of him. Despite exhaustive post war searches, neither his body or his Spitfire Mk V, W3257, have ever been found, It was presumed he was struck by flak and crashed somewhere in English Channel. Lock would be credited with 26 enemy aircraft kills.
Reference the kit, there's not much to say........simply fantastic in detail and engineering. The cockpit however could use some extra detailing, but on this one, I only added a Quickboost seat. I also added Ultracast tires only because I had them on hand. Lock's W3257 markings came from the enormous Victory Productions Aces of the Empire sheet. On this project I painted on the upper wing roundels and fin flashes in lieu of decals. It worked well and I will continue to do so. The figures are from ICM and were included with the kit. They were okay, not overly impressive.
Take a gander, comments welcome an questions encouraged...
Joe, she looks superb brother! Of course, just as expected. I think I'm most impressed by the rate at which you produce these beauties! What's up next?
Gary
"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"
Thanks Gary. I just started Zveda's Bf 109 F-2 for the Messerschmitt Group Build...
Joe thats simply stunning! The Pilots look so animated you can almost hear them talking,you captured that perfecly! Very nicely done Sir!
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Beautiful Spitfire! (although that is redundant) Nice work, and I am amazed at the rate you can turn these out. Awesome work sir, and I look forward to your next build.
John
Fantastic Spit. Your's came out great. Makes me want to try my Italeri Spit and see if I can improve any over the Airfix. Super nicely done Joe.!
Joe -
It's another beautiful build, like your others. I know you don't associate your work with excellence, an admirable trait in a person, but in your case incorrect. However you perceive your ability is up to you, but every few weeks I see a build in progress, then the end product, dependably excellent.
Even more significant, the techniques, descriptions and build details you always are so willing to share, have been so instructional and helpful to your fellow modelers. I can say my modeling ability has been greatly benefitted by your post's, I'll bet many others have also.
I imagine you don't care much for recognition, so I'll just say THANKS!
Patrick
What kind of camera do you use? I keep wanting to post built pictures but all I have is an iPhone 6 and a 9-year-old Sony point and shoot thing.
When I see "lawdog114" and "FINISHED" in the same line I know I just gotta take a little looky. Very tasty indeed. Do I see a "Friedrich" in your future
Marc
What can I say? Inspirational!
Thanks guys. Patrick, yes, average modeler with a few tricks, nothing more.... but thanks for the kind words. Mike, it's a Nikon P 500 "Cool Pix". I got it at Best Buy about 5 years ago.
Nice model and presentation. Surely that pilot thinks he has a confirmed kill!
To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html
That is just outstanding work!
Mike
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