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Stumpjumper, Cool stuff with the brake lines/ Guitar strings. Those strings are difficult enough to bend when there tuned on the guitar The seams could be casting lines on the oleo scissors, that's what I'd call'em anyway. Great work, Keep the pics coming!
Mo
"It's a problem of applied physics" Roy Brown
Thanks Mo. The weather here in the UK has brought the country to a halt, so since I (for once) had all the paints, thinners etc I need, i have been doing nothing much else than the 190!
Can I check something with you guys - I've got the green camo on the wings (Xtracrylics) and want to lighten a couple of the panels with a paler version of the green. I assume that just painting it on without a layer of Future is a no-no, as acrylics on acrylics will result in the first coat being attacked by the thinner in the second? The temptation to cut the corner and give it a try is high, but results could be catastrophic.... Any advice much appreciated.
Ta
Next up:
Trumpeter 1/32 Me109E-3
Dragon 1/32 Bf110C-7
Wingnutwings 1/32 Bristol F2B
StumpJumper, I wouldn't bother with a layer of future in between especially as your using the same brand of paint, I've never had any problem post shading like that. Nice detail work your adding I'm enjoying watching.
Frank that sounds great, now I know what to buy myself for Christmas .
Cheers...
Mike
Spike190 Frank that sounds great, now I know what to buy myself for Christmas . Cheers...
Merry Christmas! Hope I get to do a little Christmas shopping for myself too!
I rigged the antenna while working on a Bf 110. The drop tank didn't get installed, but I'm counting this one as finished. It depicts an un-"Blinkered" A-8 that may have been flown by Maj. Walter Dahl, who was appointed Kommodore of JG300 and also downed 36 Heavies.
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Thanks for looking and Happy Holiday's!
Stumpjumper- I have never used the Extracrylics, so I can't comment on them exactly. However, I use Tamiya acrylics almost exclusively and have never had a problem with successive coats damaging the ones underneath. One of the great advantages of acrylics is their ability to cure quickly. One test would be to try it out on a piece of scrap.
Spike- Excellent! Glad you will be building for RD IV. I really can't wait to see your work on a Ju-87!
Mo- That is freaking fantastic work! Always loved that scheme as well with the "heavy" badge on the cowl, stunning build all around.
Frank
Stumpjumper -- echoing the guys here, acrylic over acrylic should be no problem at all, if you're spraying. The mechanical force of a brush might lift the previous coat, but that's the only danger. My standard armour technique is acrylic paints with a base colour or colours, then a shadow/dirt shading on the underside, under the sponsons, etc., then the "fade coat" which is the base colour lightened, on top, all in Tamiya acrylics, and I can safely say I've never had a problem in nine straight builds using this method.
Cheers, Mike/TB379
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Fellas - thanks for the responses on the paint. Exactly what I wanted to hear! Will get the paint on tomorrow night hopefully...
Mobious - that's a TOP looking plane you have there. Really impressive job!! It's builds like that that I'm always trying to emulate - the paint job looks superb.
Stumpjumper, Thanks for the kind words. Looking forward to seeing progress on the D-9.
Daywalker, Thanks for the comments and for hosting another incredible GB. It's been lots of fun. Looking forward to RDIV.
Mo, thats got to be one of my favourites of the whole group build. It looks gorgeous from every angle, top job sir
Spike, Thanks for the comments. The Galland hoods are my favorites. I do wish I would have used the Eduard national crosses on the wings. The Tamiya decals are REALLY thick and difficult to hide the edges. As for kit decals, both Eduard kits have top notch decals that are super thin and easy to work with. Thanks again for the comments and hope to see more of your fantastic work here on the forums!
Merry Xmas all!
Mike...
Mo, Mate your builds are outstanding, excellent work on all of them
Randy, Love that trop scheme buddy very well done Hope to see some more mottle jobs from you in the future mate hey i might join you and build a stuka for RD IV...
Stumjumper, excellent work sir the undercarriage is very cool
Frank, I'm definatly in for RDIV if it's an StG GB....I have Hasegawas 1/48 Stuka B2 in the stash, it has a few extra goodies in the box as well, An Aires engine and a Eduard detail set....
Thanks for the comments Julez. Looking forward to seeing the Stuka in RDIV!
Happy New Year all, hope you have had a good few days and that the modelling stashes have increased substantially courtesy of Santa...
Camo is now on my D-9. Disaster struck when I applied my newly purchased Xtracrylix gloss which gummed up my airbrush and covered the model with a white powdery residue. Some judicious sanding and the reliable Future helped save the day. Needless to say, the Xtracrylix is going in the bin.
Steve
Stumpjumper, Nice save with the clear coat. By the looks of the D-9 everything is under control.Nice paint work too. Looking forward to seeing updates!
Good save on your Dora Steve! From the photos, can't tell you had a spot of trouble at all.
......dum de dum de doh!
Thank you ,Krow113
Hi guys.
Finally got the decals and DOTR bands on my D-9. I used the Microscale products for the first time. I have to say they are absolutely fantastic - my Revell decal softener was utterly useless in comparison! Here are the latest pics (apologies for the rubbish quality - January is not the best time of year for natural light in the UK!).
On to weathering now. Anyone got any articles or techniques they can share on applying streaking to flaps, wing underside etc? I have seen some very impressive effects but have no idea how to achieve them. Early attempts on streaking with artists oils resulted in miserable failure, although I DID discover the virtues of dry brushing with oils. Any help gratefully received!
Cheers
Good stuff, she's really looking the part now!
As for the streaks you mention, are you referring to oil stains, fluid leaks, etc of things like exhaust stains and cordite (gunpowder) streaks?
Just checked this GB out for the first time in ages. Some awesome work gone on here guys. Another great looking GB Frank. And i just realised that my name is on the list. Afraid theres no way i am going to be able to build anything for this. Wish i could have taken part but just no chance at the moment.
Stumpjumper70 I take it thats the 32nd D-9 kit. How have you found it. I have the kit with the markings for Rudels 190D-9 and was just woundering how it builds. Especially as i have never done an Aircraft in that scale yet. O, and when is a good time for natural light in the UK.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
Daywalker - here are a couple of pics of Klaus Herold's D-9 which is an awesome build. I love the wispy lines weathering in the direction of the airflow on the flaps. I was wondering if this was oils and brushwork as it seems too taper into too fine a line to be airbrushing. What do you guys think? Would love to know how he did some of this as it would be cool to give it a try!
Bish - yes, 1:32 Hasegawa. Went together very nicely although the profile of the wing cross section need a bit of padding out to make it 'thicker'. Without this there was a horrendous difference between the wing shape and the area on the fuselage against which it was to attach. No other complaints though.
Right!
I gotcha now. I did a similar effect (though not as well executed) on my recently completed 1/32 Hasegawa 109, and also on a Tamiya 1/48 F-16. On mine, I used a very fine tipped brush to add a tiny dot of black oil paint at the start of the smear, then used a cotton bud (dry, no thinner) to pull the paint back in the direction of the airflow. It takes a little bit to get used to it, but it does seem to work well. Here's a photo to show what I did:
Thanks Klaus. I am sure mine is the same kit, different decals, so i will look out for that. And yours looks just great.
For the oil streaks ,oil paint heavily thinned , with a brush cut down to 2-3 hairs.Drag it back one streak at a time. Also consider real used oil for this(not kidding).These stains could also be blown back with carefull air brush handeling. The gunfire streaks shown are more than likely pastels.Pastels are good as you can remove them and start again.They may need sealing although this will diminish thier 'look'.
References show drain holes in the engine cowls of a D-9 these will need to be addressed as well.Drain holes ,shell ports , gun powder staining ,oil stain , coolant stain ,exhaust stain, etc!
A list of the streaks marks etc would help to make sure all the bases are covered. Use a different technique for each detail and a really good finish will appear slowly before your eyes, one of the best parts of this for me.Layering is the key to great weathering.
K.H.'s D-9 there is superb in detail ,but missing the throttle linkage ,I just did mine so I noticed immediately. If there is a link showing the scale of that model I would like to see it.
Stumpjumper congratulations on a very fine job. As regards the weathering I would second the use of oil paints for those streaks, I found they work really well on a gloss surface which will also protect your decals, I've also used some of the LifeColor Tensocrom products for different stains etc and the Tamiya weathering sets can be quite useful. I had great fun with the oils on my 190, it's a technique I will certainly use again.
Spike, Daywalker, Krow... thanks very much for the responses. Exactly what I was after and will give it a try. Daywalker, the 109 looks great - I have the Trumpeter 1:32 E-3 waiting on the bench.
I know the build finishes on the 31st but I'm not likely to be finished before then but I'll post up any pictures as they're ready anyway.
Daywalker - this was my first GB and has been hugely enjoyable. Thanks for hosting
Glad to help mate! Be sure to post some pics as you get the technique down, I would love to see them!
Bish- No worries my friend, I won't hold it against you! Besides, your deployment really took you away from the bench for a bit. I hope to see you in a couple of months for the Stuka RD IV!
A Stuka GB, well i can't miss that. I am down to do a G-1 for the Ostfront GB. So if you don't mind cross overs, i am in.
Klaus was kind enough to get back to me on the underside weathering of his 190 build (http://www.rlm.at/cont/gal31_e.htm/). The streaks are apparently airbrushed using the Testors technique on post-shading YouTube. I tried it and was ultimately semi-successful although have completely overdone it and my aileron and rear wing look like they've been rusting behind a barn in Stalingrad for a winter. So the RLM 66 will need to go back on and a more subtle approach will be required next time. I feel I am on the right lines though!
Daywalker/Kroll - still have to try all your suggestions, but I definitely will. So far I tried Daywalker's idea of dragging the oil dot back with a cotton bud. Trouble is, that seemed to just wipe the oil off. Does it work better on matt maybe? However, once the buds were covered in the oil paint residue, I was able to use them to add some subtle streaking by dragging them over the surface. Here's where I'm up to, but still needs finishing. Ah, FINISHING. Is that just a dream...
We are our own worst critics .I would leave that and sleep on it. It does'nt look too bad to me.My only question would be -Why are those parts not on the model?
what Krow113 said. I think it looks pretty darn good from where I am sitting. How did you do the post shading ? I am still trying to get preshading down myself.
Randy So many to build.......So little time
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