I guess I better decide on my kit, I've been looking forward to this GB but the start date just kind of snuck up on me.

Gregbear: Please pull me off this build.

the fit was pretty spot on, just a little putty on the port wing and a real small amount on the right,big relief after the nightmare He177 fit problems.

anybody know how much of a gap there was on the engine nacelle to wing fit there was, if any? I ca'nt really tell from the research pics the gaps are uniform but seem to be a tad big to me

Fantastic builds everybody!  Ze Jermenz are well represented here.  Those Uhu pics are awesome too.

Trey, you are cruising through that 110, yet it looks like a museum quality build. 

As for my P-70, I haven't got as much as I would have liked done.  It is waay busier than a Monday should be at work.  I am almost done with the cockpit, but I forgot my weathering powders at home.  I thought I would try and dirty it up.  The plane flew off of a dirt strip in New Guinea, so I thought I would try some new stuff with the powders.

Keep 'em coming, they're great.

Cheers,

Greg

Thanks for the comments guys.  For those of you worrying about being able to match the quality of other's work or "keep up", don't.  It all about having fun, and each of us defines what exactly that means.  This is just the third group build I have taken part in, and I have found that both the comraderie and learning was fantastic in the the first two. 

Here is the latest on the "Uhu".   The cockpit is sprayed an RLM 66 color with the details handpainted.  I have also sprayed a couple of coats of Future to prep the bash coat for a wash.  I usually use Lifecolor paints, but in this case opted for Tamiya's NATO Black mixed with Flat White at 75/25, which I think matches RLM 66 pretty closely after drybrushing.

Ernest 

That is some marvelous detail work.  :)

Night Fighter Nut

That is some marvelous detail work.  :)

Greif8

Thanks for the comments guys.  For those of you worrying about being able to match the quality of other's work or "keep up", don't.  It all about having fun, and each of us defines what exactly that means.  This is just the third group build I have taken part in, and I have found that both the comraderie and learning was fantastic in the the first two. 

Here is the latest on the "Uhu".   The cockpit is sprayed an RLM 66 color with the details handpainted.  I have also sprayed a couple of coats of Future to prep the bash coat for a wash.  I usually use Lifecolor paints, but in this case opted for Tamiya's NATO Black mixed with Flat White at 75/25, which I think matches RLM 66 pretty closely after drybrushing.

Ernest 

Ernest, all I can say is "wow".  That is breathtaking work.  Your IP is amazing! 

Cheers,

Greg

Ernest, Greg, Nightfighter nut- Great interiors! i love the subjects being built for this group build.

Trey- i'm glad to here the eduard fit is good so far. i'm at the same stage on the dragon 88 and im not so lucky. there is steps/gaps at the engine nacelle to wing fit so i had to fill with styrene and then shave and sand it off. got lots of gaps to fill and sand yet, and i haven't even tried to fit the canopy yet which i hear is a bear.

Nathan

Hi Greg,, Please add me to this build.. Dragon, 1/48 HO -229B...

Thanks!

Nathan, Ernest, and NFN: Good gosh those are some sharp lookin' cockpits. Hope mine comes out half as well.

Trey: Dang, you're what? About halfway done? And I've barely started!!!

Keep up the great work gentlemen

Woot! Just scored an Aires cockpit for my Mossie NF.II on eBay! $19 shipped!

Depending on how another auction goes, I might consider adding a second Mossie to this GB as an NF.II Night Intruder.

jbrady

Gregbear: Please pull me off this build.

Jbrady, you are pulled off.  Sorry to see you go.  I hope everything is alright.

p38il, you are in with your Ho-229B, welcome aboard!

Sorry to hear that the Ju-88 is such a bear.  It sure looks great!  I have one of the new orange box releases in the stash, I guess I can look forward to some work when I get to it.

Cheers,

Greg

Greg thanks ,nice start you got going there looks sharp

Ernest you said it just have fun! This is my first group build and I'm wondering why I waited so long to get involved in one ,geuss I was also more worried that my skills were'nt up to standard. Nice to see its more about the fun . That cockpit is looking outstanding btw

Nathan hang in there its looking great,I had the same exact problems with my Ju88 dragon kit . The canopy was'nt too bad just lots of dry fitting sanding and filling.

I got the last of the office pe goodies ,except for the ones that go on the underside of the canopy saving that for after the painting for obvious reasons

went ahead and filled the gaps around the nacelle/ wing area it just seemed excessive.

anybody know what this is? My cutaway ref  does'nt say,geussing some sort of muzzle flash shield?

Nice work everyone!

 Trey, You are screaming on that 110! Nice work fitting the wings and engine nacelles. 

 Keep up the excellent work all!

Mo

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I took a few liberties with the wiring,, not to many good cockpit pics to go by...

Mo thanks, the build will slow down now that I'm off vacation

p38jl awesome start on a great subject! Wiring and office looking great,man this gb just keeps getting better!

Wow, there are some very nice birds being built in this GB.  The eye candy is almost as good as on one of the beachs on the island of Mallorca! 

Following are a few pictures of the weathered cockpit.  I used a brown toned wash, a light filter and lots of drybrushing to get both a used look and get the shade close to RLM66.  Turned out ok overall.  I'll be slowing down on the build for a few days.  I was returning from a night model building mission and was jumped by a "Honey-Do" nightfighter.  Should have that little task complete by the weekend and can get back to work on the Uhu.

Ernest

P38JL,

I love the wiring and I love that 229. Looking forward to seeing it completed.

Hercmech

P38JL,

 

I love the wiring and I love that 229. Looking forward to seeing it completed.

thanks Guys...

Herm,, there is a HO-229 GB going on... if ya wanna see more 229's... ( this one is a cross-over )..

Ernest, thats some awesome pit detail, you got the right look for sure.

P38- nice start, can't wait to see the finished model. Whats the paint scheme going to look like?

I ordered some Aims decals for the Ju88 G-6. it comes with lots of marking options? Anyone used these decals before? they seem like good quality.

Nathan

p38jl

thanks Guys...

Herm,, there is a HO-229 GB going on... if ya wanna see more 229's... ( this one is a cross-over )..

Yeah I was part of the discussion with Manny when he was contemplating the GB. I had just finished my 229, so I didnt join the GB, but I do love the A/C

Hercmech

p38jl:

thanks Guys...

Herm,, there is a HO-229 GB going on... if ya wanna see more 229's... ( this one is a cross-over )..

 

Yeah I was part of the discussion with Manny when he was contemplating the GB. I had just finished my 229, so I didnt join the GB, but I do love the A/C

Herm.... ah... yes.. I remember now... lol..

Nathan,, I'm going to try to replicate the scheme on the box art..

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P-38, that Horten is a neat kit.  I like what you've done with it already.  It looks great!  I am going to have to drop in and take a look at the Horten GB.

Trey, your 110 is cruising.  I had heard that the nacelles were one of the few bad spots on that kit.  You made it look good.

Ernest, the detail on the Uhu is just great!  I will be using your pictures as reference when I get around to building mine.

Nightfighternut, your scratch building skills are awesome.  Those seats came out great.

Question for those of you who use oils for washes and filters.  Do you use mineral spirits or turpentine?  Can I use it over enamels, or do I have to put a clear coat over it?  The articles that I have read were armor based, so any info or suggestions for aircraft would be welcome. 

Thanks again for all the participation.

Cheers,

Greg

Greg,

I don't usually do overall washes with oils but I use them for pin washes, and when I do I use zippo lighter fluid. I find it dries really quick and has great capillary action. I have used it over sealed and not sealed paint jobs. The sealed ones tend to work better as they flow better on the smooth surface, but i am by no means an expert.

Hi Greg, thanks for the kind comments!  To answer your question, I use acrylic based filters and apply them over matt surfaces, which is the best method, IMHO that is.  I use both oil and acrylic based washes and always apply them over a gloss surface, usually Future.

Ernest   

I don't understand what you mean by filters.   What are filters in the weathering sense?