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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 5, 2003 4:31 PM

Thanks, Bwong. I spray Future in several LIGHT coats, waiting about 10-15 minutes between coats. This is followed by a heavier, wet coat (but not enough to make it run). Knowing when to apply the heavier coat comes from practice. The model will have a certain semi-gloss "sheen" to it when it is ready. I never count the # of lighter coats, so it probably varies. My suggestion would be to practice applying the light coats on an unwanted or old model. Watching HOW it changes with the application of each successive coat is key to understanding how it works.
Thanks again !

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Bwog

Member since
August 2003

Posted by Bwog on Sunday, October 5, 2003 4:14 PM

Pixilater,
SWEET, i'm no wwII aircraft guy but i recognize a good paint job. Any advice/ suggestions on sprayer future wax on your kit after painting?

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 5, 2003 8:25 AM

Thanks, Butz, Jugman, & military_modeler ! I had a blast with this kit !
Butz - the cockpit is Color of Eagles acrylic RLM 66. The RLM 81, 82, & 76 are Model Master enamels, & the RLM "84" (close to MM "sky")& tire black are also Color of Eagles. The wheel hubs are MM flat black, W/ a brush coat of Future. The side camo was thinned to almost 50:50, sprayed at about 5 psi.I ran out of RLM 70 for the spinner, so I mixed RLM 82 & flat black. The color is close.
Jugman - the spinner swirl is a decal (Aeromaster). Luckily, I still have quite a bit of AeroSol & AeroSet left. It took about 5 or 6 applications of AeroSol to snuggle it down. I didn't have to cut the decal anywhere.
military_modeler - is that the new Hasegawa kit ? I've seen pics of them. Almost makes me want to change scales ! (and get a bigger house in which to display them !)
Thanks again, all !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 5, 2003 4:35 AM

Looking really good, and great photos as well. I like the late war 109's they look very sleek and there are so many different colour variations to choose from. I am working on the 1:32 scale G-14 at the moment. I will post pics of as I build it.
Cheers,
Anthony

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 5, 2003 12:47 AM

Nice model, Pixilater. Now I have to ask, how did you do the white "swirl" on the nose? Is it a decal or did you mask it on?

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Butz

Member since
February 2003
From: Niagara Falls NY

Posted by Butz on Sunday, October 5, 2003 12:26 AM

Hey Pix,
What can I say but YOU DA MAN..!!!!!! Tongue [:P]

. Overall job deserves a pat on the back!!
What type of paints were involved?? and what paint to thinner ratio did you use. Especially for the side camo on the fuselage.
Again I always enjoy lookin at your work even if you dont pay me to Tongue [:P]

. Na seriously though you are one of the few whos builds get me motivated Wink [;)]

Make sense?
Flaps up, Mike

If you would listen to everybody about the inaccuracies, most of the kits on your shelf would not have been built Too Close For Guns, Switching To Finger

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 4, 2003 10:05 PM

Thanks, Sled ! I've probably built more Luftwaffe aircraft than any other type. I just try to post ones here that are not as common as 109s, FW 190s, P-51s, Spitfires, etc. I've got them, but I just try to be a little different.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 4, 2003 7:16 PM

Pix

Looking sweet. Had to do a double take though. I was not expecting a German A/C.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 4, 2003 2:07 PM

Thanks, TANGO 1 & rickyinc !
TANGO - I'd have that beer with you if I didn't quit drinking 10 years ago ! I'll hoist a coffee for you instead.
rickyinc - I used the old scotch frosty tape (& a new # 11 blade) on the canopy. Hasn't failed me yet.
Thanks again !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 3, 2003 11:46 PM

Impresive, very impresive, you did a great job, specially in the canopy... congrats

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, October 3, 2003 5:52 PM

hi Pix,

Well I have to take my hat off to you sir, thats an excellent paint job!
A real joy to look at. Thanks for sharing. Smile [:)]

I'm off to sink a few beers to ease my jealousy........... Tongue [:P]

Later,

Darren.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 3, 2003 5:28 PM

Thanks, John P ! I like the aliteration !

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John P

Member since
February 2003
From: Joisey

Posted by John P on Friday, October 3, 2003 9:28 AM

Pixel-Perfect!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 3, 2003 9:02 AM

Thanks, nandman & J-Hulk ! The Hasegawa 109s are so nice, they practically build themselves !
nandman - this one will be difficult to depict in flight. The canopy is glued open with CA, & the spinner's spiral is tough to depict as actually turning. According to the Aeromaster sheet, this plane was brought down by Flak, so there may be a possibility there. I will see what I can do.
J-Hulk - TANKS !

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, October 3, 2003 5:15 AM

Pix, that is SCHWEEEET!

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 3, 2003 4:55 AM

Hey there Pix...

Fantastic... So what theme are you gonna give us this time? 109 and B17s?? The possibilities are endless.. Do keep building them and give us more Eye candy!!

Cheers,
Nandakumar

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 3, 2003 12:30 AM

Thanks, Model Grandpa ! For lighting, I use two 75 watt G.E. "Reveal" incandescent bulbs. These are color-corrected - they don't have the usual yellow glow of regular bulbs, and they're not hot like studio lighting. I really like them.

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Friday, October 3, 2003 12:13 AM

Very Nice Pix! It looks great. One question, what are you using for lighting in your pictures?

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 2, 2003 10:07 PM

Thanks, Keywoth & Frank ! Frank - I've had a cable modem for a couple of years now, so I forget how long it can take to download sometimes. I reduce the images to 1024 x 768 from 2272 x 1704. Good thing I can't post 'em THAT big !

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Thursday, October 2, 2003 10:03 PM

Yo Pix,

Wish I could see it, but the file is so big it's freezing me up while attempting to download. If it's anything like the others, I feel safe in saying BRAVO once again!

Take care,
Frank

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Thursday, October 2, 2003 9:45 PM

Pix, another great job, as usual. - Ed

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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Swanny

Member since
February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Thursday, October 2, 2003 9:27 PM

That dust can be a real PIA. I go through more compressed air.... Looks great!

Swanny's Models

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 2, 2003 8:44 PM

Thanks, 13b20, merlin, demono, & Dave !
demono - this one, with open canopy & nose spiral may prove tough to depict in flight, but I will try. I do have a Tamiya P-51done, & 2 Hasegawa P-51s to be built.
Dave - I just consider myself "Average Joe Modeler." All of the techniques that I use were from FSM & this forum. If I can do this with a bad right hand (genetic), anyone can.

Swanny - here's some shots of the Aires cockpit. I just finished this today & there's already dust on it !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 2, 2003 7:19 PM

Very nice job. Gives us all an example of what can be done. Keep raising the bar.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 2, 2003 7:05 PM

Very nice, Pix. When's the backdrop pics coming? It would look nice against a P-51.

demono69

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 2, 2003 6:50 PM

Pix

NICE !!!!

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r13b20

Member since
April 2014

Posted by r13b20 on Thursday, October 2, 2003 6:32 PM

good job pix! keep 'em coming!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 2, 2003 6:20 PM

Thanks, Swanny & Woody !
Swanny - the panel lines were done with an enamel wash over Future. The camo is freehand with a Badger 150 @ about 7 psi. There is a wash (subtle) on the gear. I prefer to use it only to add depth, not dirt. I usually keep my planes clean of exhaust & stains, just a personal preference. I still have to add the canopy & antenna wire (strands of the braided shield from an old coax [cable T.V.] work well for this)
Woody - you like it even if it isn't the "right" scale ? Just kidding.
Thanks again !