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Accurate Miniatures Il-2 COMPLETED

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  • Member since
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  • From: Naples, FL
Accurate Miniatures Il-2 COMPLETED
Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:29 AM

Really well detailed cockpit with a little grubiness.

Installed in fuselage 

Where I had to stop because of workCrying

 

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    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:41 AM

Nice job on the pit. Don't you hate it when silly things like work get in the way.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:10 AM

I've always looked at this kit and wondered if it was really good. It certainly looks good so far. Nice pit.

BK

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  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:19 AM

Johnny, you're doing a fine job on the pit. How does the rest of the kit look? Does it have nice detail elsewhere? Is the fit good? Just curious.

Belay the response to my above question - I've just read reviews and comparisons between the Tamiya and Accurate Miniatures kits and now have all my answers.

I've had to stop my AM TBM-3 dio several times to get back to work. Work = reading, hiking, photographing nature, watching my favorite TV shows (The Americans; Better Call Saul, etc.), and going to the gym.

Retirement is, for me - a slothlike homo sapien, a real blessing Big Smile.

 

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:21 AM

Fantastic weathering.  I especially love the so called "Grubiness".  

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:10 PM
Thanks everyone Mike. I am happy with the kit so far.

 

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    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 3:55 AM
Pit looks awesome Johnny.

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:54 AM

lawdog114
Pit looks awesome Johnny.
 

Thanks. Coming from you that means a lot. Thanks for,showing your tutorials on cockpits

 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Thursday, May 25, 2017 8:26 AM

Wings are on

 

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Friday, June 2, 2017 7:42 AM

Summer colors are on only as a base the winter whitewash is next

 

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Posted by damouav on Friday, June 2, 2017 8:45 AM

Just came across this, very nice build.

As others have said, great pit.

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Friday, June 2, 2017 11:17 AM
Thanks Damian

 

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  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Friday, June 2, 2017 2:31 PM

Whoa. How did I miss this? Superior work going on here. Nice job, Johnny!!

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, June 3, 2017 5:49 AM
Thanks Mike

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, June 3, 2017 10:15 AM

This is looking really good TJ. It's one of the kits on my wishlist and I'm glad you are building it.

BK

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  • From: Michigan
Posted by silentbob33 on Saturday, June 3, 2017 10:24 AM
I'm not sure how I missed this, but it looks fantastic! The cockpit in particular looks very nice

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    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, June 3, 2017 3:34 PM
Thank you BK and Bob. It is actually a really nice kit. Haven't put the skis on yet and I've heard that is a little tricky.

 

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 9:36 AM

The winter whitewash and the start of distressing it have begun

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 10:01 AM

I have a German He-129 in winter scheme. I haven't busted it out as I am completely unsure about how to go about painting on the overwash white. I like what I see on yours; could you go over what you did there?

BK

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 3:35 PM

BrandonK

I have a German He-129 in winter scheme. I haven't busted it out as I am completely unsure about how to go about painting on the overwash white. I like what I see on yours; could you go over what you did there?

BK

 

painted the regular camo first then gloss coat then went over with a very light coat of white and a dirty white basically added a little beige to it.  Lightly sanding to bring out under color

 

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Posted by 7474 on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 3:39 PM
Nicely done so far, yeah I'd like to know as well. Last week, I saw the IL2 at the Flying Heritage Collection near Seattle, very impressive.
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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Friday, June 9, 2017 8:36 AM

Skis are on.  Decals are done

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, June 9, 2017 9:08 AM

That method really did the trick, it totally looks the part. I will be using this for sure on mine. Great job.

Bk

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A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Friday, June 9, 2017 12:03 PM

Whoa! Nice effects! That has turned out far better than I would have imagined.  YesYesYes

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Friday, June 9, 2017 1:05 PM

BrandonK

That method really did the trick, it totally looks the part. I will be using this for sure on mine. Great job.

Bk

 

This is a first for me too.  Kind of an experiment. Glad I could help

 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Friday, June 9, 2017 1:06 PM

M. Brindos

Whoa! Nice effects! That has turned out far better than I would have imagined.  YesYesYes

 

Thanks Mike. It's definitely going better then I thought too. 

 

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    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 9, 2017 8:18 PM

Your technique is flawless.  I'm shocked at how well that turned out!  WOW!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, June 10, 2017 5:48 AM
Thank you Toshi

 

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    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, June 11, 2017 7:36 AM

I'm calling this done. This was my most ambitious weathering project yet. Fairly happy with result.

 

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  • From: Albany, New York
Posted by ManCityFan on Sunday, June 11, 2017 8:27 AM

Yes  That looks fantastic.  Kudos for trying something new, and double kudos for pulling it off so well. 

D

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

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