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Wildcat Done
Posted by gwaihir on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 1:53 PM
Well I am pretty new to the modeling scene. I have put a lot of work into this one and was hoping for some feedback. I am anxious to learn, so nothing will hurt my feelings - it will only help me. One question I do have is: other than sanding them flat, does anyone have advice on making the tires look like there are bearing some weight without having to buy aftermarket?

Thanks for any help/comments.



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Posted by Jeff Herne on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 2:01 PM
Depending on the tire...I've sometimes taken the tire and, using a piece of brass rod for the gear strut, pressed it against the bottom of a pan full of boiling water. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

You can flat-spot the tire, then add some filler putty to the sidewalls to replicate the bulge. Let it harden, then shape it with wet-or-dry paper.

Jeff Herne

PS: Very nice F4F, those panel lines look great. The presentation is very nicely done with the carrier deck as well...wow...it's taken me a long time to get where you are just starting out...
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Posted by danok2 on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 2:01 PM
Whoa! Outstanding (IMHO)! I only hope my first serious efforts are that good!
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Posted by styrene on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 2:15 PM
Nice looking 'cat! Wish my first efforts looked that good...

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 2:15 PM
Your wildcat looks great! Suberb paint-job and very nicely presented. When I modify my tyres I just file a flat spot and see how the aircraft "sits". If I need to add a bit of a bulge I just add a little filler to the side-walls.

Well done and thanks for sharing,


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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 2:36 PM
Hey, I'd like to see the pix... did I miss something or is there a problem with my computer?Confused [%-)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 4:11 PM
Very fine Wildcat, well done indeed.
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Posted by Swanny on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 4:14 PM
An excellent job. You are already building like a pro.
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Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 5:06 PM
nicely done

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Posted by plheure on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 5:20 PM
Very nicely done, newtothegame. I have things I can learn from you.
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Posted by Butz on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 5:31 PM
Hey,
WOW, for being new to modeling you sure did an awesome job on the CatWink [;)].
I have a few of my first builds that I did when I started out bout 22yrs ago and they did not look as good as your does. I give ya twoThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup] my friend.
In particular I like the way you applied the weathering to her. How ever you did it, it does it justice. I just noticed the different shade of colour on the ailerons. NICE.
I take it that thats the 48th Tamiya kit right?. As for your question about the tires, this is me now, I would basically leave them alone. If I were to sand the bottom of the tires I would do it ever so lightly.
In all the referencing that I have done, I have not really seen any tires that had a "weight look" to them. Well maybe a slight buldge but not "almost going flat" look.
But hey its all up to the modeler(you) and its how you want to represent your build.
Again great build and I'm lookin forward to your future posts/builds.
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Posted by Buddho on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 5:42 PM
Great looking Wildcat, Newtothegame...

Your painting and presentation skills are very good, and can only get better!

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Posted by jimz66 on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:05 PM
Nice looking Wildcat. First rate.
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Posted by r13b20 on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:16 PM
Excellent! Looks very real! I just wish I were that good!
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Posted by therriman on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:20 PM
Very nice. One of my favorite planes.Big Smile [:D] Great job on the weathering and the panel lines.
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Posted by saltydog on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:25 PM
that wildcat looks wonderful. keep sharing.
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Posted by Keyworth on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:45 PM
First class job on the Wildcat. You should be proud of that one.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 7:09 PM
Very nice looking Wildcat !

I saw an article in FSM once, where the modeler pressed the tire onto a clothes iron, set at the lowest heat. I've never tried it, but his looked great. I would experiment first on spares, though. Its the only method of which I've heard, other than sanding.

Good luck ! Looking forward to the next build.
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Posted by MikeV on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:24 PM
I echo the other's comments, that is some very nice work. Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

Mike

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Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:41 PM
Now THAT is a nice lookin' build. Keep 'em coming, guy. Despite what you say, looks to me that you have little to learn!


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Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:51 PM
Very nice, for someone who is new you are building like someone who has been doing it for years great job.. JOHN
For the amount of trouble it takes for bulging the tires. Buy aftermarket they are only $2 or $3 a pair and they look great

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:59 PM
newtothegame, I could see them this time. Don't know what happend before. That is a great looking model! The weathering turned out great! I especially like the smoke stains above and below the guns!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:13 PM
Wow. Just... Wow. That is one awsome looking cat! Good job. Since I've gotten back into modeling recently I have yet to have a build look that decent. Again, good job.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:33 PM
WOW, hope I can build anything half as good as that!!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:47 PM
Nicely done wildcat. I am a new modeler and they dont look as good as that
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Posted by gwaihir on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 10:03 PM
Wow. Thank you everyone for the replies so far. I am, admitedly, very proud of this one. It has taken tons of time and had a few problems, but for the most part (atleast to my knowledge) gone really well.

As for the few skills I have developed up this point...they have all been stolen :) from sites like this, armorama.com, aircraftresourcecenter, etc. Without all the helpful advice/topics on these sites it would be years and years until I could get something that I would even be close to being proud of. The people I really respect are those who had to gain all of their modeling skills without the internet! I can't even imagine it...

Anyway. Thanks. I'll probably try the sanding tomorrow night.

Again any thing you see lacking let me know.
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Posted by saltydog on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 10:09 PM
the only thing i can see that is lacking is more pics of your work. cough em' up man. you do very good work my friend, keep it up. later.
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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:31 AM
Wow! That's real nice!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:37 AM
New-to-the-game? I think you're pulling our legs! That looks very nice, great job!
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Posted by nmayhew on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:42 AM
newtothegame, you gotta be kidding, right?![:0]Tongue [:P]Smile [:)]
that bird looks awesome!!Bow [bow]
regarding wheels, i think it varied from plane to plane and according to theatre (that's "theater" if you're stateside i believe?Tongue [:P])...just take a look at planes based on desert airfields etc, they look almost flat!
as to where to what brand to use, i think true details make some great weighted resin wheels; i use them a lot.
thanks for sharing the pics. hope to see some more soon.Smile [:)]
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nick
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