oh man, that sucks jbrady! 

On the bright side, at least with cats it's just the knock off the bench, not 80 pounds of yellow lab coming down on top of a kit...

razordws

Yikes, sorry to hear that jbrady but I have cats and know what a pain in the they can be.  Had that happen once and that's why I now have a door on my modeling space that stays shut. 

That would be ideal. Can't happen though, without a major remodel. It's an older house and I had to take the doors off so I can get my wheelchair in and out of various rooms. Besides, if a cat wants to get to a space there is no power on earth that will stop them, they will find a way. Solution for me is to make sure models in progress are off the workbench unless I'm working on them. Good news is that the only damage seems to be the upper to lower wing join. Because the model is molded in black I think some gap filling glue, the last two fading coats, and some paint chipping should hide the damage.

Yikes, sorry to hear that jbrady but I have cats and know what a pain in the they can be.  Had that happen once and that's why I now have a door on my modeling space that stays shut. 

jbrady

Let me say this first... I love my animals but. The Beau is the latest victim of the aussie and the kitten chase game. Un powered flight from workbench to hardwood. I was sitting right here when it happened. I just put the model down to adjust my pinvise. It is amazing how much space a three pound kitten can clear at full speed. I won't know how much of a setback until the glue joint between the upper and lower wing sets up. Updates later.

say it ain't so!  That is a real shame jbrady. At least it sounds like it is able to be repaired!

JBrady...what can I say it sucks. Between you and Doogs, I am beginning to think there is a "dark" pall over this group build.  Makes me nervous as I proceed on with my Gekkou.

Let me say this first... I love my animals but. The Beau is the latest victim of the aussie and the kitten chase game. Un powered flight from workbench to hardwood. I was sitting right here when it happened. I just put the model down to adjust my pinvise. It is amazing how much space a three pound kitten can clear at full speed. I won't know how much of a setback until the glue joint between the upper and lower wing sets up. Updates later.

Nathan - that 88 is fantastic! The mottling is great, but I think it's the detail work that really stands out!

jbrady - the beau is looking great! I'm a bit jealous that you've got a metal beastie to play with and beat up. Not many weathering opportunities with the Mossie, especially since the smooth black paint didn't last very long before they shifted to green/gray.

Trey - the mottling on that thing still blows me away! Glad to see her on her feet!

Andrew - 1/144? Kudos on the tiny build!

greentracker - a PBY night hunter!?!? Call me interested!

I'm happy to report that the Mossie got its markings last night and they came out mostly great! The only thing resembling a problem is one of the roundels on the wing, which has some spotting on it, but that should tame down with some light weathering.

Also, if you plan on building a Mossie in the future, buy the Barracudacals Mossie stencils. The quality is nothing short of amazing...they practically suck themselves onto the surface. They're tough enough to move around and position, even over raised detail, but thin enough that they melt right down. The big no-step markings on the leading edges of the wings to either side of the canopy were particularly impressive. No silvering, no trapped bubbles. 

Planning to seal them up when I get home today. Hopefully pics tonight!

HI everyone,

Been a while since I've been in.

This group build interests me very much, as I recently started Revell's 1/48 Catalina PBY.

This plane was very effective as a Black Cat in SW Pacific WW2. The Black Cat's were charged with hunting japanese shipping as well as rescue missions.

I hope this classifies for the 2011 Nightfighter Group Build????????? If so, I'm in

Thanks,

Ken

PS Pictures are coming tomorrow

Here is the Nose Art I plan to use

Razor, Gimme a day or so and I'll get one up.

Andrew

Wow, I skip a couple of days and you guys go to town on me.

Doogs, jbrady, The Mossie and Beau both look very menacing in their all black camo.  Think I'm going to have to add one of those to the to do list.

Nathan, great job on the Ju 88.  I'm glad I build in 1/72 so that I don't have to do the Dragon kit.  There is the Revell kit in 1/32 you could consider though. 

Trey, the Ar 234 is coming along nicely.  In about a week I'll be getting back to my 234 that has been sitting on the shelf for a couple of years.

NFN, Judging by your Widow I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with this one.

Did I miss anyone?

Yep, sorry Andrew,  Nice build, any chance we could get a photo with a scale reference in it?  Must be tiny.

This is where I am currently on my Fiat CR 42 CN.  My Italian night fighter.  I still have a ways to go but at least I'm current.  I'll be taking my time with this one.  I had started it last year before I worked on the Widow.

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If any one knows any tips or information about this plane, please let me know.  :)

Jbrady: Looking good!

Trey: Dang, I haven't seen so much mottling since I had chicken pox... Wow, she's shaping up to be another winner.

KW: Great job on the 117! 144th scale would have to be tiny. I can barely see well enough to work on a 1/72nd scale kit, kudos to you sir!

Well its been awhile between updates but shes done, RoG's F-117 Nighthawk in 1/144.

(sorry about the flash glare in the first shot)

She has a reasonable amount of detail for the size, pity its all trapped behind the tiny canopy and the wheel/weapons bays underneath.

Andrew

Jbrady the Beau is looking awesome (and menacing in all black) great work on the weathering so far.Thanks, I used a mix of black ,rust and leather thinned 50%

Greg thanks,really appreciate the compliment

First time on its wheels.and I lost some rudder peal support unmasking ,going to have to scratch some new ones

CallSignOWL

I had a look at the first page and noticed I am not listed as one of the participants. I could have sworn I made my intention to join known...or am I just going crazy?! 

My entry was with an Airfix Boulton Paul Defiant and Revell-Germany Me-262, both in 1/72nd

 

OWL

Sorry Owl, I don't know how I missed that?????  I fixed the page.

Trey, you are the master of mottle.

The beaufighter is looking good, too.

Cheers,

Greg

Nathan: Great job, but the Brits are coming soon.

Doogs: Nice save

Trey: What did you use for the underside panel lines... looking good

I started to beat up on the Beau Fighter tonight... did some fading and chipping. I wanted to paint the cowlings and exhaust but I can't find my copper paint. Could have sworn I had one of the Testors square bottles... I have another bottle coming tomorrow but that means it'll be at least another couple of days before I can put this one on the shelf.

Nathan WOW! That came out great ,very clean build. You dealt with those trouble fit areas very nicely Hats off to you sir ! Know what you mean about needing a break after that kit lol and thanks I did'nt overspray the mottle on mine this time just straight up rlm75 grauviolet.

Doogs great save, the mossie looks back on track!

Owl thanks the mottle is freehand

I got the gear on and used some painted masking tape to hide the gaps in the nosewheel tub,they were real bad .

I had a look at the first page and noticed I am not listed as one of the participants. I could have sworn I made my intention to join known...or am I just going crazy?! 

My entry was with an Airfix Boulton Paul Defiant and Revell-Germany Me-262, both in 1/72nd

OWL

Looks great Nathan!   That is a great addition.  I updated the honor roll too.  The Luftwaffe is ruling the night sky.

Cheers,

Greg

Here it is- she's finally done. The build got snagged up waiting for decals and some new paint. Lots of small parts to be glued on after all was weathered and washed. I messed up the rear most antenna but i might leave it for now. I'm a big fan of the Ju 88, and i'd like to have more in 1 48, but dragons the only game in town and the kit is tough and i can't see myself building one again soon. I need an easy relaxing build now! so heres another nachtjager to add to the roster. Greg thanks for a great group build, i loved the subject and am definately gonna build another night fighter real soon.

Nathan

Thanks for the tip Greg, i'll have to try it out.

Nathan

Nathan, I have used Tamiya clear gloss laquer a lot.  The only time I had decal issues was with Tamiya decals.  Go figure? Since that mishap, I put down a couple of mist coats first with 10-15 min between before I start with good coverage coats.  This was on automotive builds though.  It cracked up some decals on a beautiful MB Clk-Gtr, but only the Tamiya ones.  I also had Scale Motorsports Carbon Fiber, and it didn't bother them at all.  Using the mist coats, I have had no trouble at all with decals.  I would recommend testing it though on scrap decals from the sheet you plan to use.

Awesome stuff going on here, as always.  Doogs, you are the man for perservering on your Mossie.  Great recovery.

Cheers,

Greg

Thanks for the info. do you have to be careful with the lacquer rattle can going over the decals to seal them?

Nathan

Nathan T

Doogs are you gonna try the model air gloss coat? if so let me know how it works. I'd like to try another glosscoat other than future sometime.

Nathan

Nathan - I'm going with Tamiya TS-13 - their rattlecan clear gloss. I've been extremely impressed with their clear flat rattlecan, so I figure I may as well give it a go. I've had decentish luck with their bottled clear gloss, but I've found it tends to work much better when added to paint, versus sprayed on its own. Added to X-1 black, and cut with Gunze Mr Leveling Thinner, it lays down a fantastic base for Alclad.

Trey, thats some real fine subtle mottling, looks real authentic. did you overspray it with thinned 76 again?

Jbrady thats a sweet looking beaufighter. Doogs are you gonna try the model air gloss coat? if so let me know how it works. I'd like to try another glosscoat other than future sometime.

Nathan

Trey - man, that mottling is something else! Fantastic job! Was that freehand?

jbrady - those are the kit Tamiya decals? They look great! I've had such mixed luck with Tamiya decals, but I've really got my fingers crossed that they come through for me this time!

Trey: how do you do the mottling? Is it with  very fine airbrush work?

jbrady:  the decals are looking good. I cant wait to see it all finished up!

That is looking nice doogs. Glad to see you were able to recover from the future mishap.

Lots of awesome progress! I'll revisit more thoroughly at work tomorrow.

As for the Mossie...I wet-sanded tonight, then went back and repainted with my Vallejo Model Air paints that finally arrived. MASSIVE clogging issues with the airbrush, but wow, does this stuff spray nice when it's spraying.

A few days delayed, but I'm back and ready for gloss and then decals. Oh, and I got the props done, too!

The kit decals worked better than I expected. Only had one tear and slight silvering on the stencils. I should be able to take care of the silvering when I start washing and blending.