Testors 1/48 SR-71 Blackbird

IBuild148

Member since
March 2003
From: El Dorado Hills, CA

Posted by IBuild148 on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:23 PM

Hi Rob,

I hope your recovery is going well!

Being stationed at McClellan back in the 80's I had the opportunity to see the Blackbird often and I was always awestruck by it.

You have done a nice job and your patience has paid off.

Get well soon!

IBuildOne48

Teach modeling to youth!

Scalefinishes.com

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:57 PM

yardbird78 wrote:

VERY nice work so far. You are going to have one gorgeous Blackbird when you are done. What tail # / markings are you going to use?
Darwin, O.F.

I wish I could find other available decals, but their are none....

So....I'm probably going with #974, Ichi Ban

Cheers

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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yardbird78

Member since
January 2003
From: 40 klicks east of the Gateway

Posted by yardbird78 on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:22 PM

VERY nice work so far. You are going to have one gorgeous Blackbird when you are done. What tail # / markings are you going to use?

Darwin, O.F. Alien [alien]

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The B-52 and me, we have grown old, gray and overweight together.

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:27 PM

Paint is finally done. I've spent several hours filling, priming, and sanding, trying to get this putty monster looking decent. Tomorrow, I'll apply the future and decals on Thursday.

Cheers

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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hkshooter

Member since
December 2003
From: Indiana

Posted by hkshooter on Saturday, October 31, 2009 8:04 AM

The only thing you can do with seams like those is take a deep breath, say "it's modeling", and have at it again and again until you are happy with the result. Don't get discouraged if the seams don't magically disappear on the first go around, rare is the modeler who can do that and it often takes mulitiple apps of putty, sanding and primer to make them look right. Especially with a putty monster like that kit. Keep at it! You'll be glad you did.

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Friday, October 30, 2009 10:41 PM

jmabx wrote:
Also like your jig.

Sign - Ditto [#ditto] Now THAT is a paint stand! Tongue [:P] Landing gear looks very good too, a little TLC on the joints and you'll be in good shape. Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank

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jmabx

Member since
October 2007
From: Rhode Island

Posted by jmabx on Friday, October 30, 2009 10:05 PM

The re-scribe looks great! Really makes her stand out.

Also like your jig.

I can't get Mr Surfacer locally either so I've never used it. For areas like you've shown, I usually use spot putty (Squadron putty works too) thinned with laquer thinner and apply it with a brush. Just don't put it on too thick all at once because the thinner will melt the plastic.

Sorry I can't be of much help.

Jeremy Propeller

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Friday, October 30, 2009 9:16 PM

I applied the 1st coat of primer today.....(enamel flat black paint).....Holy S$#^ have I got a lot of work to do before I clear it....More filling, sanding, filling, sanding, filling, sanding......

Any advice?.....Please?......I'm thinking I need to invest in some Mr. Surfacer....Where can I purchase some around the Detroit area? What other primers work as good?

Areas like this need a lot of TLC

Cheers

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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jmabx

Member since
October 2007
From: Rhode Island

Posted by jmabx on Friday, October 30, 2009 2:14 PM

Lancair IV wrote:
The shiny parts (struts) are chrome bare metal foil.

Thanks Lancair!

I need to invest in some bare metal foil... I like the way it looks for the strut.

Jeremy Propeller

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, October 30, 2009 8:20 AM

Nice work on the old dog. Keep us posted.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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hkshooter

Member since
December 2003
From: Indiana

Posted by hkshooter on Friday, October 30, 2009 7:40 AM

Great progress, looking forward to seeing this one. Take lots of pics!

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:12 PM

jmabx wrote:

Hope the recovery is going well.
I can't wait to see this old bird finished up. I've had this kit sitting around for years (and I can't be the only one) but can never seem to get started on it.
What paint did you use for the landing gear struts? They are nice and shiny but look very realistic.
Keep us posted!

Thanks jmabx,

The recovery is going good this time. (Keep knocking on wood) Still can't do anything for another 6 weeks...

The landing gear is painted steel, and has a wash applied. The shiny parts (struts) are chrome bare metal foil.

Cheers

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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jmabx

Member since
October 2007
From: Rhode Island

Posted by jmabx on Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:34 PM

Hope the recovery is going well.

I can't wait to see this old bird finished up. I've had this kit sitting around for years (and I can't be the only one) but can never seem to get started on it.

What paint did you use for the landing gear struts? They are nice and shiny but look very realistic.

Keep us posted!

Jeremy Propeller

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Testors 1/48 SR-71 Blackbird

Posted by Lancair IV on Thursday, October 29, 2009 6:36 PM

I've been working on this while I recover from my last surgery on October 13th, so it's gone pretty slow. This puppy has required a lot of work. I re-scribed all the panel lines (1st for me) and had a heck of a time getting the joints cleaned up. At this point, I think she's ready for paint.