loving that "take-off" effect!

AArrrrrrggggg!!! Well I had a major set back on my Tomcat. I was having a lot of problems with the resin gun replacement. Well I discovered that the gun is the wrong one!! Now I gotta order the right one and try to get the old one off.

Owl: Really like how you've done the 'taking off' look on the Pony. I don't think I've seen anyone do the landing gear on an aircraft half-way though retraction so it's a real attention getter. Are you going to try to do the prop so it looks like it's spinning?

MM: I know what you mean, I hate having to pry a part off somehow. Good luck, looking forward to seeing the Tomcat.

Well, lost one of the wheels off the Shark. Somehow something goes missing on every model I do. Still searching for it or guess I'll have to hunt up another in the spare parts drawer the same size.

oh noes, sorry to hear about the parts trouble you guys! I hope you can find the pieces you need soon!

gamera: I really like how the retracting wheels look too. Im glad I thought of that. I dont have any of those PE spinning propellers, or the ability to make a cealr disk, so the prop will be still. ITs spins though, I left that able to happen. Maybe I can get a pic of it spinning....

Owl: Oh, just wondering about your prop- Trey made this from a used CD jewel case (hope he doesn't mind me posting his photo here):

He shows how he did it about half way down the page here:

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Not that I'd ever tell you how to build your model but I think it looks really cool and now I'm hankering to try it myself.  

imagine that take-off effect on the p-40? i love the way the p-40's landing gear retracts!

where is the dark shark Gamera??

i hope you havent forgotton about our little duel??

Gamera

Owl: Oh, just wondering about your prop- Trey made this from a used CD jewel case (hope he doesn't mind me posting his photo here):

He shows how he did it about half way down the page here:

/forums/t/140295.aspx?PageIndex=22

Not that I'd ever tell you how to build your model but I think it looks really cool and now I'm hankering to try it myself.  

that is a nice little demo. Do you think, instead of using a CD case which is a bit thick, that clear acetate would be a more acceptable thickness? IN any case, Ill have to wait until I get a compass cutter. I dont think my hands are steady enough to get a perfect circle using a pair of scissors!

CallSignOWL

A bit more work on the mustang as a brain break after writing a paper the night before (yay procrastination!). All the main assembly is finished, time for paint!

shazam! Paint!

(painted by hand, of course)

CallSignOwl what an awesome idea I am lovin this !!!!!!!!!!

the real red baron

imagine that take-off effect on the p-40? i love the way the p-40's landing gear retracts!

where is the dark shark Gamera??

i hope you havent forgotton about our little duel??

Well, she's coming along. I need to find the missing wheel and get the drop tanks done. Seems I keep getting distracted by other stuff.

Promise- soon you'll have a chance to shoot at me.

Owl: Actually I figure something thinner like that - maybe clear blister package plastic would work better, esp for 1/72nd. Cheap as it is you could always make several and only use the one that came out best.

Gamera: I'm pretty sure my mom has some circle cutters in her scrap-booking stuff. I'll see if I cant convince her to cut me some various sized discs when I visit home for fall break

here's a sneak peak of the Mustang! Only decals and weathering left

That looks pretty good! (for a mustang)

A sneek peek you say Miss Owl ? More like a tease me thinks, we need more pictures !!!!

Owl: She's coming right along- think you'll end up finishing the pony in the time it's taking me to find one bleeping wheel

Looking good OWL. Very nice.

Well I've ordered the correct part for the Tomcat. Should be here in a few days. Then time for surgery to remove the wrong part. This outta be fun....not!!

ask and you shall receive! Haha, here are the finished pictures of my little mustang on a stick. I ended up breaking the original mounting pin, so I drilled out both the Mustang and stand to receive a piece of sprue. I guess I cant detach and fly it around the dorm anymore, huh?

Also, I had some difficulty with the flash and lighting for the final pictures. I eventually placed the plane under a bright window and took a picture with flash. The bright window behind the mustang helped even out the flash so things weren't so washed out, but I still had to fiddle with the pics on the computer to get them to look right!

The decals that were included in the box were old and a bit out of register, so I sourced the majority of the markings from the spares box!

without further ado, I present "Rosemarie"

OWL

OWL,

Lovely pony!! Congrats from across the pond

Richard

Very nice OWL!  I noticed you also staggered the retraction of the gear with one coming up a little earlier than the other.My dad built the old Monogram 1/48 P-51B DingHao kit back in the 70s in the same pose. That's the way they come up. Very effective on a short stand as if the fighter was just a few feet off the ground. Although at some airstrips they might not have used much flap depending on a number of variables. I'm curious about that. I'll have to check the P-51D-1 flight manual on my book shelf and check it out. I have the Revell 1/48 D model and a Tamiya B model I've thought of posing in similar fashion. Have to try the CD jewel case 'spinning prop a go too. You could almost hear that Merlin roar past.

Got some pics of how the painted ribs turned out. I was hoping to shoot a base of MM insignia white after work today but the weather wasn't cooperative. Also looks like central Fla. is in for a few windy, squally days so I'll have to try painting in between rain showers. Using MM enamels so length of drying time is my main worry. I'll wait for dryer weather before shooting any Testors gloss coat. 

If I can get the paint on this weekend, I should be able to get this Golden Age racer finished up by mid week .

Howard

BTW- if any one out there gets  the chance to look at old -1 flight manuals , they make for some interesting reading. My favorite parts are the emergency procedures and other "WARNING"s that , if not followed correctly, could definitely spoil the day.  

nice planes, Daddy1 & OWL!

CallSignOwl beautiful P-51 young lady, and what a great idea for a pose and stand. Your brush paint skills are nothing short of amazing.

Daddy1 your ribbing method worked out great man, cant wait to see what the next set of pictures bring.

Now if only the weather will cooperate. Very windy Saturday early, rain later. Sunday looks to be awash too. 

Oh well , we're getting into what usually is the dry season here in Florida so we'll take what rain we can get. 

Howard

Owl: She looks fantastic! Love the red trim, it really sets the model off from the crowd.

Howard: Looking good! I love how the ribbing came out.

Its been a busy week for me with midterms and all, but thanks for all the compliments!

I hope all is going well on the rest of your guys' builds!!

Things are coming along nicely with my tigershark, pictures should be up tomorrow, the plane is together and almost ready for airbrushing, I first have to fill in the seams where the elevators joined.

Ive got a BBQ to go to tomorrow so airbrushing is out of the question I just simply don't have time!

Well here are some pictures of my p-40b, this kit was only $8 and its okay for what i paid for it. i didnt need as much filler as some of my other models made by airfix, and this one had no cockpit detail what so ever so i had to scratch build some detail. Once agian i forgot to take pics of the cockpit before i sealed the fuselage . But i hope you can see some of the deatial in these pics. Im going to give pre-shading a second shot, this time im going to do it with my air-brush not a pernament marker, since this kit was only a cheapy if i stuff up pre-shading its going to be not biggie.

Here are some pictures:

lookin good RRB. DOnt forget to get rid the the seam on the cockpits rear bulkhead...thing!

Thanks, but I'm staring right at the plane, and I don't see any seam… only a step, it must be the shade in the step making it look like a seam?

Baron,

On behalf of Miss OWL, i think she meant this:

In the circle with the arrow you see that the rear bulkhead is not a smooth surface like it should be. And personally i couldnt help adding the other circle.... that area looks like its still a bit rough but it could be the picture fooling with my eyes

Nevertheless the P40 is looking great and i do love the worn look of the seatbelts!

Richard

I know what she's talking about, but that is a step not a seam, the higher side is casting a shadow, so it may look like a seam. As for the other circle, that is a rough area, I can sand it down a little more with some wet & dry, (using it wet). But if I sand it down too much there will be a dip in the wing.

Apart from that, thanks, worn look on the seatbelts? Yes I did that on purpose…

I know what she's talking about, but that is a step not a seam, the higher side is casting a shadow, so it may look like a seam. As for the other circle, that is a rough area, I can sand it down a little more with some wet & dry, (using it wet). But if I sand it down too much there will be a dip in the wing.

Apart from that, thanks, worn look on the seatbelts? Yes I did that on purpose…