Italeri 1/72nd Do 24 Completed pics Page 2

Thnaks Mike, it has been a while since i posted, mainly because of the time it took to paint and waiting until i had somthing worthwhile.

Its not a type you see built very often. The Germans used a number of differant types of maritime aircrfat and they are often overlooked. The 24 was perhaps one of their most important, especially in the role of air sea rescue as well as recon.

I have never done water before, so decided to not try and over do it. And i like the idea of the aircraft being edged down the ramp to the waters edge. I do have another seaplane, the big BV 222 and that will be a full water dio, but thats for another time.

I'm looking forward to it, buddy. I'm really looking forward to it.  :D

Absolutely wonderful work on the paint scheme Bish. It looks righteous.

I like that you are using the Kora transport. I've been wanting to get one for my Revell/Matchbox 1/72 Heinkel He-115 but, I've balked so far because of the price. How are they quality/detail wise? I've wanted to do exactly what your doing with the He-115. Really excited to see your end result and how your ramp comes out.

Thanks Joe.

I do like the Kora stuff. Both this and the SS-100 went together nicley. I know there pricey, the SS-100 was over £30 and this trolley was nearly 20, same as the 115 trolley. But the resin is well detailed, there is a nice subtle wood grain effect along the outer edges, and its easy enough to cut with more parts broken. Instructions could be a bit better, pretty basic.

I do need to get one of those 115's. I built one many many years ago, must have been the matchbox boxing. I really like the look of that aircraft. I am just hopeing the base works out. The adges are on, i just need to do the tarmac and then add the water, which is the bit i am not sure of.

Thanks Johnny. No pressure then

Lookin good, Bish. The parts came together really well.  Mustve been hard painting between the wing and the fuselage?

I guess I missed this since I usually don't pay as much attention to 1/72 builds (I work exclusively in 1/48 for aircraft) but I'm glad I dropped by since it's such an interesting aircraft and your work never disappoints when I view your builds.

I'm always intimidated about air brushing a camo scheme when the wings are on the fuselage. I guess I worry about my ham handed painting and masking techniques/skills . You seem to have carried it off perfectly.

Mike

Thanks guys.

Painting under the wing was not as bad as i was expecting. The blue of course was fine as there was no need for masking. When it came to the green, i didn't worry to much about masking the struts, i just went over that after with a brush. All in all, i think it was a better call than trying to fit the wings after painting, i hate trying to glue painted parts.

I realised last night its been nearly two weeks sinc ei updated. I don't where the time has gone and despite haveing the build nearly complete, i don't seem to have done much. So, here is a short update before the final pics.

The aircrfat itself didn't ned much work to get it finishe. I used some Flory Wash, especially long the water line, to get the look i wanted. Then it was just some exhaust staining and all the last pieces were added.

The beaching trolley is now ready for the aircraft to be added.

And the SS 100 just needs a few more pieces fitted.

And the base has realy come on. I wanted to change from the darker grey concrete i have been doing on aircrfat builds. I found a tutorial online that i really liked the look of so gave that a try.I am much happier with this finish.

And for the wtaers edge, i started with some flory washes and then added some Woodland fine turf for algea and then wodland realistic water. After that dried i use some water effects fr ropples. This is suppose to dry clear but a few bits have stayed white. But i still have a bit more to add to this.

So, just got to finish the water, add everything to the base and a couple more figures.

Oh wow!

I like!!!

That's all looking very nice.  What a finish on the airplane and the base's concrete!

Very very outstanding Bish. Well worth the wait, that's for sure. The trolley looks great. You've done some wonderful work there. As for your base, wonderfully executed. I'm excited to see it all come together.

Thnaks guys, its almost there. Will have the final pics up later.

Bob, for the wood effect, i painted Tamiya XF-60. I then adde some un thinned oil paints, mainly Burnt Sienna but then with a litle raw umber and yellow orche on top. I let that dry for a while and then removed excess with some thinner. Its bascially the same method i used for all wood such as weapons and so on. But then i added some Flory wash to dirty it up a bit.

Time to call this done. For the final touches i added another crewman at the main hatch and a ground crewman guiding the tractor back. Some pars of the Realistic water did not clear up, but i like the effect and for my first water, i am pretty happy with it. I got these two water products mainly for armour dio's, but i think it works perfectly well here as well.

Overall, a nice build. Been a while since i built an Italeri aircraft, and despite its age and lack of interiour detail, i really enjoyed it. One important lesson, get a biger area to take photo's. I'l be moving my modelling up to the spare bedroom after the summer, so no excuse not to have a proper photo setup.

Now, the pics.

Thanks to everyone for following along, and all comments welcome as always of course.

Nice display, Bish.  It seems like there is never enough room for doing photos of larger models.  I'm thinking of trying a curved backdrop.

I love your flying boat and want to land it on water...

DANG! That turned out awesome! Hoist yourself a tasty frosty (or two) for that effort Bish.. You have just about built the exact vision I have for my He-115. Now, I am filled with inspiration and motivation. Thank You my friend.

Very well done Bish.

I'm fascinated by seaplanes and your model is a very interesting example indeed.

Thanks guys.

John, now thats an idea i had not thought of. Be interested to see how yours turns out.

Funnily enough i was looking at Steves pics on the floatplanes GB. I still want to get a 115, but he has already given me an ida for a scene. I lok forward to seeing yours, love the look of that aircraft.

Bish!  I've said it before, but it is worth saying again........what you do with 1/72 scale kits is AMAZING!  The PE in that thing is spectacular!  And you base.....brilliant, simply brilliant!  Bloody well done!  I'm going to buy you a tickit to the states just so you can teach me how to do those rockin bases!  Super job mate!

Eagle90

impressive!  most impressive! 

Simply amazing dio. I am in awe of your skills.

falconmod

impressive!  most impressive! 

 

Appreciation accepted.

Eagle90

Bish!  I've said it before, but it is worth saying again........what you do with 1/72 scale kits is AMAZING!  The PE in that thing is spectacular!  And you base.....brilliant, simply brilliant!  Bloody well done!  I'm going to buy you a tickit to the states just so you can teach me how to do those rockin bases!  Super job mate!

Eagle90

 

 

Thanks buddy, and thanks for the chance to build it.

Thanks Jay jay.

Great job on this aircraft, Bish! Looks fantastic. I really like how the concrete turn out.

Cheers Bruce, i rather like it, much better than my previous builds.

Bish

Cheers Bruce, i rather like it, much better than my previous builds.

 

You think you could share that concrete tutorial you spoke about? Please!