The "Pix Factory" cranks out another one

fuzzy

Member since
May 2003
From: Lewisburg , Tenn

Posted by fuzzy on Friday, February 13, 2004 2:08 AM

Thanks Pix. I didn't know Superscale had those sheets. The camo for your next
Me262 is definitly unusual and I'm looking forward to seeing it when you're finished.
Guess I didn't pay attention. I'll check out the Me262 group build for your posts about
fixing the Trimaster kit.
Fuzzy

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paulnchamp

Member since
January 2003
From: Warwick, RI

Posted by paulnchamp on Thursday, February 12, 2004 9:09 PM

Most impressive, Pixilater. You're a braver man than I to attempt that camouflage scheme! Very well done.
Paul

Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 12, 2004 5:04 PM

fuzzy - I haven't used any Cutting Edge decals, but I just took a look at what they have to offer, and there's some nice choices there. The "Cross-Dressing Stormbirds" look especially tempting. I've used Eagle Cals markings on two 262s, and I've been pleased with the results.

There are also two sheets from Super Scale. I have this one (I'll be doing Sinner's AC, third one down), and the other looks good also.
http://m2reviews.cnsi.net/scotts/decals/super/ss48780.htm

I tend to go for the more unusual stuff. There were some great Aeromaster sheets that are now OOP. With a new kit on the market, I'd like to see some more markings choices for 262s. There's too many RLM 82/ 83 over 76 in my opinion.

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fuzzy

Member since
May 2003
From: Lewisburg , Tenn

Posted by fuzzy on Thursday, February 12, 2004 3:39 PM

Pix,
Sorry for the delay, I've been busy. Any hints , tips or photographs you're
willing to share would be greatly appreciated. Would you recommend Cutting
Edge Decals or Eaglecals ? Thanks .
Fuzzy

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 9:49 AM

Thank you, Karl. I enjoy the process of BUILDING a kit. When it goes together with little or no effort, I don't have much enthusiasm for the build. (this was my 7th or 8th Trimaster/DML/Dragon Me 262, and I've got seven more Trimaster kits to build)

I'll be building another for the 262 group build, and I'll outline the ways I deal with the kit's problems.

Thanks again, Karl.

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 3:28 AM

Pix, you're right I certainly would not consider it a fall together kit.

Having said that it has done wonders for my ability to use sheet styrene and strip to improve fit, and provide increased rigidity! Big Smile [:D]

Considering it's only my 5th kit the Tamiya kit would probably have been a better choice, but it has at least introduced me to new techniques, as well as PE and resin.

Pix your work is an inspiration.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 9:32 AM

Thanks, fuzzy & obiwan !

fuzzy - there are some areas of the kit that need attention. If you'd like, I can take pics of the areas & show ways to fix them that have worked for me. The tail/ rudder, bottom of the aft fuselage, engine nacelle/ wings & landing gear are the main areas of concern. Have fun with the kits, and take your time.

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obiwan

Member since
May 2003
From: Malaysia

Posted by obiwan on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:40 AM

great line up I like the japanese camo!

What baby wants baby gets

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fuzzy

Member since
May 2003
From: Lewisburg , Tenn

Posted by fuzzy on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 12:26 AM

Pix,
Excellent ! I like it. I took your advice and ordered two of the Trimaster kits.
It's nice to see what can be built from the kit. Thanks for sharing and please share
the other kits you mentioned .
Fuzzy

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:54 PM

Thanks, Murray !

I use a Canon Power Shot G2 camera (4 megapix) on a tripod. For backgrounds, I use matte board (for mounting photos). My lighting comes from one or two G.E. "Reveal" incandescent bulbs, mounted on booms for positioning. I use all manual settings on my camera (aperture, shutter speed, white balance, ISO equivalent [50], and focus. Glad you enjoy the pics !

tempestjohnny - here are three pics of some of the aircraft I have. I'm limited by the number of models that will fit on my background, and I kept it to three pics. Here's the links :

http://rongeorge.com/albums/upload/Bf109s.sized.jpg

http://rongeorge.com/albums/upload/JapaneseAC.sized.jpg

http://rongeorge.com/albums/upload/MiscAC.sized.jpg

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 9:35 PM

Sweet. Very sweet! Another ringer!!

I really like your photography also. Would you be able to describe your photo setup and equipment?? If you can show us a photo of your setup/equipment that would be good too!!

Thanks

Murray

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 8:18 PM

Well, thank you, mark 956, Blue 2, 13b20, obiwan, & tempestjohnny !

As soon as I saw the Eagle Cals sheet (#29), I knew I had to paint this unusual camo.

Blue 2 - the Me 262 seems to be able to influence modelers into building one. Whenever pics of one are posted, many people's response is a desire to build one. The Trimaster/DML/Dragon kit is not an easy build, though. Lots of dry fitting, filling & sanding. In the end, it can be built into a realistic representation of a beautiful design.

tempestjohnny - I think that the only way I'll be able to do that is putting a few examples of each country's planes together. I don't want to "bog down" a post with a lot of pics, as the people with dial-up internet will be hanging in limbo as they load. I'll try to keep it to four pics.

Thanks once more !

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, February 9, 2004 7:03 PM

You are truly the Me262 master. I am jealous as ever. Thumbs Up [tup]

By the way when are the pictures of the Pix collection coming. It doesn't have to be every one.......most will do Laugh [(-D]

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obiwan

Member since
May 2003
From: Malaysia

Posted by obiwan on Monday, February 9, 2004 6:49 PM

I like it ! I like it!

I see you set your phaser on Stunning for this one.
love the unusual camo. Thumbs Up [tup]

What baby wants baby gets

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r13b20

Member since
April 2014

Posted by r13b20 on Monday, February 9, 2004 6:41 PM

Very, very cool, Pix! And it's just too smooth! Great paint! and thanks for the link. I don't seem to be able to see many pics in the posts for some reason. No "little red x's either" Great job!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 5:13 PM

COOL!!

I most likly will built a Me. 262 soon!! Cool [8D]

H. Recker

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Monday, February 9, 2004 4:23 PM

Great looking Me 262 Pixilater. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.
mark956

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 4:13 PM

Thank you, AJACKETSFAN, Jeeves, J-Hulk (again), cassibill, eagle, & nmayhew ! I'm so glad you liked this one.

AJACKETSFAN - I've got seven more Trimaster Me 262s to build, along with the Dragon Me 262 Mistel. I'm gonna be knee-deep in Schwalbes for a while !

Jeeves - I'm disabled, and I've had a recent accident that prevented me from attending school this semester, so I spend an average of six to twelve hours a day at the bench. Gotta love those fumes !

cassibill - I've probably built five to six hundred aircraft, it just comes with time.

eagle - I'm sure you could do the same if you had as much time to build as I do.

nmayhew - I finished two others in the "production line" while you were in Moscow. I can't remember if you saw them, if you didn't, here's the links :

http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=14654

http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=14566

Thanks again, everyone !

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Monday, February 9, 2004 2:57 PM

way to go pix Cool [8D]

regards,
nick

Kind regards, Nicholas

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eagle334

Member since
March 2003
From: plopped down in front of this computer.

Posted by eagle334 on Monday, February 9, 2004 1:57 PM

Boy Pix, you're both prolific and talented. I despise you. Wink [;)]

Keep it up, its always nice to see your work.

Wayners Go Eagles! 334th Fighter Squadron

Me and my F-4E <script language="javascript" src="http://www.airfighters.com/phgid_183.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

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cassibill

Member since
February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Monday, February 9, 2004 1:28 PM

I totally envy you work's quality and quantity.

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!! Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:20 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Pixilater
Brian - that's O.K. A simple "I like/ don't like it" is fine.
Thanks again !

I like!

~Brian

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:12 AM

Man-- we'd probably be speaking German if the factories back then worked as fast as you do Pix Wink [;)]

Nice job!

Mike

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:02 AM

Wow Pix. I must say I think this is the best one yet out of the production line. It was the one I was really waiting for so I may be bias... but I knew it would look great... your 262's always do!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 10:18 AM

Thanks, Keyworth & benzdoc !

benzdoc - the NMF Me 262 is W. Nr. 111711, a fairly well-known bird. Its the only one for which I've found pics that show all sides. I'm looking forward to building that one !

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benzdoc

Member since
January 2004
From: Newnan, GA

Posted by benzdoc on Monday, February 9, 2004 9:19 AM

Wow, what a beautiful bird!

I can't wait to see a NMF 262 in the near future!

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Monday, February 9, 2004 8:40 AM

Pix, great work, as usual. When you finish the rest of your "assembly line", be sure to post them here. - Ed

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

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 7:55 AM

Thanks, Dan, Domi, Karl, & Brian !

Dan - painting the camo is one of my favorite parts of building Luftwaffe aircraft.

Karl - the original kit is Trimaster. It has white metal, brass tube & wire, and extensive PE. It was later released by Dragon, with no white metal, tubes, or wire, and less PE. Lastly, it was released by Dragon, and contained no PE (the Dragon Me 262 Mistel contains the same PE as the DML release). The price & mold quality dropped with each successive repackaging. The detail in the kit is beautiful, but its not a "fall-together" kit. I actually enjoy the extra work required to build these kits, and I get kinda bored building the "fall together" kits.

Brian - that's O.K. A simple "I like/ don't like it" is fine.

Thanks again !

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, February 9, 2004 6:02 AM

I ran out of adjectives to describe your amazing work a loooooong time ago, Pix!
Respected master of the art, you are!

~Brian

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