War In The Pacific Group Build 2009 - 2010

Jason the Thunderbolt looks just fantastic from where I'm sitting, I really like the way you done the weathering, nice job. I'll mark that one as done on page 1.

I'm getting close. Here is the F6F curing after a decal-seal with Future. I'm thinking of a stark black panel wash and then a clear-flat cote. Outside of my unintended hiatus, this Arii kit has been pure fun.

Muker Very nice hellcat! I have a Verlinden book with one in it that they did the wash in greenish color, I'll see if I can find it and post a pic for you

Jason

Mucker he are the pics

The color used is Yellow Ochre very thin. The entire plane was given this treatment and a yellow used to drybrush the highlites

Jason

Geat pics, Jason. Much better than white. I may dry to darken the yellow ochre a bit. I want a clean looking build with this one, one that shows panel lines but not ones that stick out.

Can't wait to see how it comes out

Jason

Question for the masses

When painting the cockpit how do you like to do them?

Airbrush the main color then hand paint the black boxes.

or paint everything black then mask them off?

I am not really happy with the way the handpaing came out so thought I would ask

jason

jay12472 wrote:

Question for the masses When painting the cockpit how do you like to do them? Airbrush the main color then hand paint the black boxes. or paint everything black then mask them off? I am not really happy with the way the handpaing came out so thought I would ask jason

Jason,

When painting things with multiple colors always start with the lightest color first.  Black will pretty much cover everything so save it for last.  Just mask around them carefully and you should have no problems. Use small pieces of tape to mask off the boxes rather than trying one large piece and trying to cut the holes for the boxes.  Hand paint or spray away, your choice.

Jason,

I'll second lewbud's comments.

Typically I'll

1. Airbrush the base cockpit color, as Interior Green.

2. Hand paint the black boxes and control panels.

3. When everything is the right color, I'll give it a good sludge wash to highlight the panels.

4. From there I'll do some light drybrushing and add the details like silver to levers and switches, red and yellow to buttons and lever handles, etc.

5. Finally it all gets sealed in with a flat cote.

Just use your own evaluation along the way as if it's done "right". After all it's your model, so if you like the look, go with it.

Dave...great job on the weathering and "battle Damage" on that knee....looks real!!! needless to say I dont think I will try out your technique

Sorry to hear that you are on the IR....get better....and get building..

Charles....great looking cat there!!! Looking forward to the washes there bud.. 

Carlos

Dave good look with the knee. Hope you get alot of time at the bench

well here are some pics of the Wildcat pit

Jason

Dave, I could think of better things to do then have that done. Here's to a speedy recovery and lots of benchtime.

Jason, the office looks GREAT!!!!

Dave Ouch, that looks bloody nasty, I hope you're not in too much pain with that knee.  By the way watch out for those Micro Chisel's they are incredibly sharp and it's really easy to remove detail from your hands as well as the cockpit.

Jason the front office on your Wildcat looks great, keep the pics coming.

Darren.

If it is not too late I would like to join in on this sucker.

 The wife is away for the week so I have a chance to really try and put a dent in the stash and get a few GB's done.

If you I am still able to get in on this one, I will build an Academy Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat.

Thanks

Mick

AKA Deeve.

G'day Mick it's certainly not too late to join so to the build.

I'll add your build to the Roster on page 1 

guys.....question...I was just spraying my Buffalo (boy that sounds wierd) first coat of grey. I'm using Model master Acryl....I think I have the paint thin enough but then it cakes up right away in my airbrush nozzle....so I get sputters and the flow stops. Its right after the first couple of sprays too...anyone else having this problem??? It seems to be with the MM acryls I dont have problems with Tamiya acrylics or any enamels.... Then it takes a half hour to clean the gunk out of the AB....

Thanks..

Carlos, I had a similar experience with another brand of acrylic paint. Have never used MM acrylics. Likewise, Tamiya and Gunze never give me any troubles. The brand that did it to me was Sullivans craft acrylics, but it was only the gray that did it too me. Sorry can't give any suggestions, but do know how frustrating it is I asure you.

Mick aboard!!!! Looking forward to seeing another cat!!!! What scale is it btw?

I cant find MM acryl thinner anywhere.....I have Tamiya acrylic thinner and thinned the paint with that, it looks thin enough in the bottle...hmmm

Must look more online see if I can find the MM stuff...

Thanks

CS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

MARINES!!!!

Kannichiwa-Jason

Thanks guys.

 I will likely be starting the Wildcat tonight. Should be a quick little build as its just a wee 1/72 scale. No detail in the cockpit, I am likely going to do it wheels up. The kit comes with a display stand in box, I havent done a single in flight kit in my life. Should be fun!

Mick

deeve wrote:

Thanks guys. Should be a quick little build as its just a wee 1/72 scale.

Mick thats what we all say!! Looking forward to seeing WIP pics!

Carlos, Have you tried Alchohol or Mineral Spirits to thin, just a suggestion to try.