That's Amore (Italian GB) Jan 1-June 30 2012

Jack - that looks ANNOYING! Best of luck with it!

I'm shifting most of my focus to the Tamiya P-47 at the moment (trying to finish it before February 18th for a contest), but rain got in my way tonight, so among other things I knocked out the last of one wing's internal supports.

Hangin' out with the Captain,Doogs?

Made some nice progress on the life boats.

Ed, how many pieces are in that kit?

DoogsATX

Jack - that looks ANNOYING! Best of luck with it!

I'm shifting most of my focus to the Tamiya P-47 at the moment (trying to finish it before February 18th for a contest), but rain got in my way tonight, so among other things I knocked out the last of one wing's internal supports.

That looks to be working out well for you Doogs

Jack nice looking there waithing for the paint

It's first time i see in the magazine vendor, don't remember never the name but think is hard to find in USA main armour oriented  (1/16 article about hyper detailed t-34 inside) , just brought for two differents way to reproduce water effect tutorials. If you're intrested can write a little summary of the Roma review

Nice micro-ships

Doogs nice shot of flap details

Long night used on workbench (not only for the veltro)

here some veltro update

Walls detailing , leaflet building and other stuffs

more details again to add

i see some detailed veltro kits on the web but most missing to place the tube on the middle of right wall, real pictures shows it cleary

time to get the bed way

Just spent a good hour or so painting the boring tires on the roadwheels. Boring, boring.

Anyone have any info on whether the Italians sprayed the camo on their armor. Appears to be little brush stokes from the diagram in green. I could probably replicate that and brushing would be the easiest way to do it.

Definitely sprayed their airplanes.

Tigerman- I'm thinking of changing my build if thats alright. The Macchi 200 is slowly coming along but that kit needs lots of work and i'm already burnt out..So I was thinking of breaking out Hasegawa's 205 Veltro 1:48 scale with some goodies...Then finishing the 200. Sorry Can't help you out much on armor questions, but post some pics.

bondoman

Definitely sprayed their airplanes.

Initially read that as "spayed"...

DoogsATX

 

bondoman:

 

Definitely sprayed their airplanes.

 

 

Initially read that as "spayed"...

If you all haven't, get bookmarked with STORMO magazine website. That'll keep you busy for a while.

Italeri is putting out these great kits. My MAS boat and the crew set is due any day.

Her's a couple of RA builds of mine over the years.

 and an RM one.

I love the paint on that flying boat.

tigerman

Ed, how many pieces are in that kit?

 

Eric - regarding camou application on Italian armour, I haven't ever come across literature stating exactly the methods of application.  From photos, particularly those taken in museums, they do look airbrushed.

I've no idea what pattern you plan on doing, but seems minute and intricate?  If so, hand brushing it is a valid option.  Followed with a light re-spray of the base colour to reduce the harshness should be fine, or if you use any of the filtering, glazing techniques that too should do it.

regards,

Jack

jgeratic1

Eric - regarding camou application on Italian armour, I haven't ever come across literature stating exactly the methods of application.  From photos, particularly those taken in museums, they do look airbrushed.

I've no idea what pattern you plan on doing, but seems minute and intricate?  If so, hand brushing it is a valid option.  Followed with a light re-spray of the base colour to reduce the harshness should be fine, or if you use any of the filtering, glazing techniques that too should do it.

regards,

Jack

After reviewing it, the pattern isn't as small as I first thought. I might try spraying and if that doesn't work, I could always brush it. I just want something to give it a little pizazz.

Thanks for everyone's help.

Nathan T

Tigerman- I'm thinking of changing my build if thats alright. The Macchi 200 is slowly coming along but that kit needs lots of work and i'm already burnt out..So I was thinking of breaking out Hasegawa's 205 Veltro 1:48 scale with some goodies...Then finishing the 200. Sorry Can't help you out much on armor questions, but post some pics.

That's fine Nathan.

Nathan..............don't let me alone!!!!Enrico

LOL! sorry Enrico, I haven't given up but I could build my Veltro much quicker...I'll still give some updates on the Saetta

Sad to see the Saetta sidelined, but I have to confess I'm looking forward to that Veltro!

Doogs, I feel the same. The veltros gettin the Big Ed set along with some quickboost goodies. Will post soon...

Now to get some real work done!

These pre-cut railings are a godsend.For my first real attempt at PE,I'm happy with the results so far.PITA for sure,but I am enjoying the challenge.

This is why I don't build ships Ed. I hate PE and you need it on these big vessels. 

tigerman

This is why I don't build ships Ed. I hate PE and you need it on these big vessels. 

Interior painted and, as a the photos show, top structure is glued in place.  Plan to have one or both crew figures standing in the open hatches. For that reason, didn't bother with any scratch detailing inside.  The shelves was for ammo, each compartment held a belt of 50 rounds which in turn was stored in a canvas bag. 

regards,

Jack

Hi all..........slowly the small Falco is growing up................this kit isn't just easy........Ciao Enrico.

Lotta good stuff being built.

Current progress on the Roma.

Jack, Enrico and Ed: great progress being made. 

Current progress.

Research is the key! My motto for this build is "MAXIMUM EFFORT"!

Great progress guys

TD you picked some book about the Roma? The review i read speaking about inaccuracies on rudders and props shaft positions, also lenght of hull. Also a wrong step on the main turrets upper armour. Minor inaccuracies on some artillery pieces.

Encrio, I like the progess on your Falco.  I just started on my Italeri Falco this weekend.