GROUND ATTACK GB

Theuns

Remember that the blades will bend more at the roots because of the weight causing a greater bending moment than nearer the tips where the weight is less.

I simply form the blades between my fingers, one at a time to a line on paper so they are all the same.

Here is my 1/72 MiL i did some time ago .Look at where the blades bend the most.

Theuns

Vance,

Oooo, I like the painted over markings.

Rob S.

Any advise, Steve, on drooping blades on the main prop?

I did what Theuns suggested, however I did hit it with a heat gun, just a touch, prior to bending. I was working with 1/48 scale though.
 

modelcrazy

Vance,

Oooo, I like the painted over markings.

Thanks!! Next up, some weathering, coat of Future etc etc. Making pretty good time on this actually.

Also, rumours of a decent snowstorm heading my way tomorrow, I may find myself working from home.... a little work, a little bench time, a little work....

yeah, big weather brewing. We south of Montreal are in the freezer for sure!!

You can also put the blades in hot water to soften them a little.

Theuns

Yeah, I saw on the news, you north eastern guys are going to get slammed. Sorry. We have been having a very mild winter in the northwest, except for that first cold snap mid November. It's going to be in the mid to upper 40's this week. I just know it's going to come back to bit us at some point.

lol, yes, everywhere you look & listen, it's ANOTHER end-of-the world storm. Meanwhile I'm looking outside thinking, uhh yeah, it's called WINTER!!!  (In their defence, it looks like some parts of New England are REALLY going to get pounded today & tomorrow.) Good potential bench day.  :)

While I'm sure the forecasts will be correct, how can it be a "record snowfall" before the snow even flies?

Wow! I saw the forecast up the west coast. You all are in for a big hit. Good luck all.

Hey all there are some great looking builds going on in here. I really like what everyone is doing. Rob, good luck with the blades on that great looking Hind. that is a beast.

Here are some update photos of my F-105D T-Stick II. I have the lower paint on and the first of the three color camo scheme. Tje lower part is light grey and the top is tan, green and dark green. The instructions call for sharp lines but I think I am going to make soft edges and not mask just freehand.

Doug

That's looking great Nomad! The thud just that mean look to it.

modelcrazy

That's looking great Nomad! The thud just that mean look to it.

Thank you modelcrazy. It'sbeen a fun build when I get the chance to sit and work on it.

Doug

Lovin' it Doug...the Thud's one of my fav's.

Rob S.

Lovin' it Doug...the Thud's one of my fav's.

Thanks Rob. I messed up on one of the colors in the camo scheme. I think I can recover without to much trouble. I got the paint to wet and not mixed right but It is one of the lighter colors and the next color should cover most of the mistakes.

Doug

After two sessions of decalling, they are for the most part done. Several for the weapons and the rear rotor that will be done later. I have removed the panels and they are next for prep, painting and mounting tomorrow:

I should have photographed (I totally forgot) the two halves of the door to show the 'Tiger' decal covers them too, anyway:

Back at 'er tomorrow.

Rob, that looks fantastic! I love the Check colors.

Theuns

Ladies and Gentleman.  I am calling this one done!!  1:32 scale Hobby Boss, Il-2, "Sturmovik". 

For paint, I used a combination of Floquil Military Enamels, (Remember them?)  and Model Master Enamels.  Weathering is done with thinned oils and pastels, decals are from the kit.

A pleasant build, but it had it's moments where I was ready to pail the thing...till I remembered how much it cost....then I got back at it....It had a few fit issues with the wings.

Well, there ya have it, all done. 

Can I start on something else that would fit into the ground attack role?  I would like to see this group keep going

Looks great fjs3!! What a monster too..congrats on a stunning build..well done and war weary 

Sturmovik in skis!!!! That just sounds right, looks fabulous too fjs3, glad you carried on with the build.

Camera exagerates the weather, BUT....


Future...
Multiple panel line washes...
Weatering pastels...
More washes & streaking...
Dirty DIRTY Ariete...
Another coat of Future before I pack up for the evening..







Holy colourshift Batman!

Rob S.

After two sessions of decalling, they are for the most part done. Several for the weapons and the rear rotor that will be done later. I have removed the panels and they are next for prep, painting and mounting tomorrow:

I should have photographed (I totally forgot) the two halves of the door to show the 'Tiger' decal covers them too, anyway:

Back at 'er tomorrow.

And THAT just keeps looking better and better, those are some awesome markings.

I'm liking the way she's turning out Rob.  Those decals are gonna look awesome, and I can not wait to see her all done.  

Looking good Vance.  I like the subject too, you see those too often!  How was this kit?  I had built a Sword P-66, "Vanguard" some years ago and it too, was a fairly well detailed, model for short run production.  I have built a few of their 1:48 kits, and they were not as good.  

I can't wait to see how this one turns out, looking great so far!!

Freddie

I'm think the Czech's had this massive Tiger decal made up and then applied to the helo. I can't imagine an artist painted that on both sides. I'd surely love to see this thing for real.

That Hind is looking great Rob  .

Take a look at this thing. I don't know if it's real, but it look like something out of a nightmare.

While that my not be real, this one is.

HOLY 'you know what'...is that a TANK turret on the back!!!!!!!!!!! What a beast...I love it, thanks Steve, that thing made my day!!

fjs3

Looking good Vance.  I like the subject too, you see those too often!  How was this kit?  I had built a Sword P-66, "Vanguard" some years ago and it too, was a fairly well detailed, model for short run production.  I have built a few of their 1:48 kits, and they were not as good.  

I can't wait to see how this one turns out, looking great so far!!

Freddie

Thanks Freddie!

This is my first Sword kit. It is really well done, likely more recent than the 1/48 kits you had built? (Scalemates lists this one as a brand-new tooling as of 2012 - https://www.scalemates.com/products/product.php?id=147720 )

Nice, fine panel lines & details on the exterior, interior detail has good depth, nice clean edges, good stuff for drybrushing & adding washes to. Everything FITS perfectly. The first complaint with limited run stuff is always "there aren't any locating pins" - thouse would be appreciated when it comes to the landing gear, but the cockpit, engine, fuselage areas, all fit into each other so well you really don't need them. Clear parts are good, decals look good (but I obviously haven't tried them yet). I'd certainly buy another based on this kit.

Not much progress tonight. Just painted the landing gear and insides of the 4 removable hatches. Pretty much it for today. Get back at it tomorrow.

If you ever find one, pick up the P-66 "Vanguard", by Sword.  It's a honey of a kit, AND an obscure subject in Chinese markings, which if I recall correctly, is something you like building.

Great job on the Re.2001!!

Yeah fjs..just checked it out on the Googles..interesting subject for sure.