Italian Starfighter

.............Decals........................................Ciao Enrico.

bsyamato

LOL looks like wood . I have again some bottle of citadel colours and again after lots of years they work again!!

Sorry for no updates but too busy at work and just try to finish my actual workbencher airfix zero .

Next week could have more workbench time.

.............Decals........................................Ciao Enrico.

LOL looks like wood . I have again some bottle of citadel colours and again after lots of years they work again!!

Sorry for no updates but too busy at work and just try to finish my actual workbencher airfix zero .

Next week could have more workbench time.

Ed, that base rocks!

Bsyamato, I thought I took some in progress, but perhaps not. I took a picture of the AM barrel next to the kit barrel. That was long ago......

I'll see if I can get something more current.

Not much of an update,but the base is finished.I'm really quite shocked at the outcome.

Love the Ecstasy of Gold! Actually, love Ennio Morricone in general - not sure anybody caught it, but Tarantino got him to do the score for Inglourious Basterds (yet another reason to love that flick).

Fixed up the leading edge "dents" last night, reprimed that area, and shot my first colors - Gunze white, then yellow for the lower cowl and prop tips. 

Thought the white was dusting really bad last night, but checked it this morning, and it's rock hard and glass smooth. Win!

I'm contemplating giving it tonight off to really cure, but next steps are masking off the yellow cowl and fuselage band and starting on the gray underside. 

Great updates guys, doogs magnific work on the fliyng surfaces

Tigerman hope you get soon with updates

TD4438

Since we're on Italian.......play it LOUD!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-rHdSWZLpQ

reply with this , just today one of greatest italian artists is gone, and here his most famous song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG1pGHyGvk8&feature=fvst

Thanks for that link to the live performance of Ectasy of Gold. I love that song and the lady really nailed it. If we didn't have such a great badge, I'd be tempted to switch to The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly.

BTW,that Chestnut wash is a GamesWorkShop/Citadel Colour product.

Not much to tell Doogs.I just kept brushing it over the tan till I liked the look.I had no idea it would work so well.The first coat gave me the impression I was wasting my time.One it started to dry,I changed my mind.

Things are looking really great in here, guys!

IS, loving the camo!

Jack - that piece is coming along wonderfully!

TD - really nice work on the base! Tell me more about that chestnut wash...

Fiat update - PRIMER! Mr Surfacer 1200...

Thanks.I'm rather surprised it came out that well first time at bat.

I like that base Ed. She's really coming along well.

bsyamato

 

tigerman:

 

 

Italian Starfighter:

 

Hi all---

@VanceCrozier:no masks,all free hands.

@Bsyamato&DoogsAtx:.what scratchbuilders you are..............impressive.

@TD4438:......an incredible work........ tons an tons of skill and patience.............

@Tigerman:...............where is your piece???....................

@Igeratic1:I love your camo & wethering....

 

 

Mine is the Tamiya Semovente with an RB barrel and Italeri tracks. I'm to the camo phase right now. Need to put my thinking cap on.

 

 

My throne for wip pictures!

TD right now uloaded my wasp updates on photobucket, try to update the your browser flashplayer plugin.

Sorry friend, I really haven't taken many pictures. I thought I did, but alas I didn't.

Since we're on Italian.......play it LOUD!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-rHdSWZLpQ

I wanted to add at least a partial wood finish to the base.I'm happy with the result.

That is gonna be one gorgeous warbird,IS.

....the camo is done,the AS band also, I  painted the white fasces portion to be sure to cover the underside paint..................Ciao Enrico

That thing is looking better and better,jg.

I decided to go with the full hull.I 'll practice with water on a lesser kit.Got plenty in the stash.

I can't take the credit for the great aircraft Cliff, I can't take the credit for the great aircraft build that inspired your purchase, but I have done the same.

Ed, darn, I can't see the pics.

Jack, looking better all the time.

So this past weekend finally tackled the running gear.  Carving the hubs out of the excess plastic wasn't too bad.  Most of it was done with sprue cutters followed with a fine file and sand paper.  Also made the decal to complete the license plate at the rear.

Sprayed a coat overall with grey green, then followed with light sand but just the sides facing outwards.

Rear view of the completed plate.  Also starting adding some light dust MiG powder.

regards,

Jack

BTW,I have got to get my hands on a high end warbird.I love what you guys do with them.

I'm leaning toward waterline myself,but have no clue how to proceed with the water part of the deal.

Great updates guys

TD - The Roma's looking fantastic! Love the camo, and for what it's worth, I vote for waterline. I'm getting ready to start the USS Washington once some aftermarket shows up, and I'll be putting it "in the water" so to speak myself...so yeah I'd love to see how you tackle it!

Fiat G.55 Update:

After what seems like forever, main construction is done! Had to do a bit of pre-painting and such with the various intakes on the underside, which slowed me down, but also gave me a chance to get a head start on the filling and sanding process. Hoping to be ready to prime by the end of the week. And I've got some crazy ideas for executing the camo scheme (pre-shading brown and orange, for one!).

Aft deck installed.BTW,what do you guys think,full hull or waterline build?

If I may thought I'd drop in and say:

GREAT WORK GUYS!!!!!

BTW Eric: You guys tempted me into picking up a Special Hobby 1/48 G.55 Centauro.  No time to fit her in now but if you decide to go to a full year GB I might have to toss her in sometime this summer or early fall.

Hull camo complete.

They fixed it.More to follow.