AIRCRAFT - Natural metal finish group build (ends 10/31/04)

no there are 2 sets the other is "cream of the crop" from korea era. but i perfer to do ww2 planes

There is only one set of decals in there? You got to be kidding me, I think that Aeromaster has a couple of choices you might like. Most are from the Koren war though. Check out the following links.

http://www.eaglestrikeproductions.com/cgi-bin/amd2.pl

www.squadron.com
www.greatmodels.com

type in 1/48 B-29 and see whats out there. Also check ebay you never know you might get lucky. Good Luck. I need to find decals for mine. I would like to build the Enola Gay if things come out right.

i am doing the one in box "humpin honey" i have not found any other versions of decals. any suggestions let me know.

looks good. now the wait to begin mine. kit should arrive within the next two weeks.

joe

Ok guys I think I got everyone. Check the front page of this thread and make sure it is accurate. If not email me. Sorry it took so long to get this done. But I think were set. We have around nineteen or twenty people so this should be a good group build. A couple of large scale projects. Good Luct to everyone.

Shrikes I am sorry I have to get to that. Hopefully within the next few days. Things are kinda hectic around here. I am working on my resume and stuff like that. I am twenty seven and getting my first car in the next few days. So that is taking priority at this point. I hope to do that this weekend. I know I have been putting if off. But I will in good time. I promise. I know I have been putting it off. But other things have been more important right now. Sorry guys.

Hey, Jimz66! What's the final roster for the Group Build? I'm really excited to see what people are building!

Which one are you building? One of the Atomic ones or a regular one? I hope to make mine as the Enola Gay.

JIM
i am working on the monogram version. it is going pretty good so far. building it out of box.

Count me in. I just started the Academy 1/48 P-47N.

Warning: get your self a large napkin to drool on. Then go to www.wrightools.com/hughes/ to see the Hughes R-1 replica. As my 14 yr old daughter would say, OMG.

Of course it does. Welcome aboard the forum and to the NMF Group Build. What kits are you two working on the Monogram ones or the Minicraft smaller ones?

I don't see anything wrong with that! I'm painting mine in Tamiya TS-17 Gloss Aluminium because i can't get my hands on that Alclad or SnJ stuff! The more the merrier, eh? (I'm sure Jim will give you the "official" nod of approval soon. ) So, here's an early "Welcome to the group build!" for you!

i am starting a b29 and would like to join in this build. was planning on painting aluminium.. does that count as nmf??

QUOTE: Originally posted by Jeeves Just remember with the Alclad-- it's the thinnest stuff out there it seems... and goes fast in an airbrush-- which hurts on the wallet. If you're doing a good sized plane, it may make sense to pick up two bottles.....

SnJ is exactly the same way.

Well I have four smaller planes to do the F-100, the F-86D, the F-84G, an A-26 and a large scale suprise so maybe I would need at least six to eight of them. I don't know?

Yes a P-47N would be acceptable if it is in a NMF. Go for it!

Just remember with the Alclad-- it's the thinnest stuff out there it seems... and goes fast in an airbrush-- which hurts on the wallet. If you're doing a good sized plane, it may make sense to pick up two bottles.....

Will a P-47N count?

Thanks Jeeves seams like about the same. Not too bad. I have to make a tough choice though. Maybe try them both and see which one I like. I will also explore the wrapping method that was in the FSM a few years back on that real nice P-38.

Here ya go bro:

http://www.alclad2.com/index2.html

Well I just looked at the SNJ site, Jeeves can you give me a link to the Alcalad site? Thanks. SNJ does not seam to be to difficult. Thanks.

Thanks wibhi2

SnJ can be had through thier web site
http://snjmodelproducts.com/index.html#H
I am sure that it can be gotten a number of other places as well.

Gerard, I am not sure I am familiar wiht the H-1 can you send me to a link? Welcome to the group build and to the forum. No photos of finished models before Haloween. You can post progress pics though.

Shrikes, thanks for your feedback. I am still undecided as to BMF or paint. I really love the flowing lines of the Constellation,almost like a boat. My gut tells me that the BMF would be shinier and more polished than paint, which is the effect I want. I am not so concerned with historic accuracy as turning out an elegant polished sculptural shape.
As for the Heller kit, it seems very nice.. the plastic seems surprisingly soft to me, though. This is my first Heller kit, so it's all new to me- although they have agreat reputation in the ship modeling community for therir incredible version of HMS Victory.

Speaking of planes that cry to be modeled in NMF, I would kill for an accurate plastic or resin kit of the Hughes H-1 Racer, surely one of the most fluid sculptural shapes ever to fly.

I do believe SNJ is available, but I've never used it.....before my airbrush-- I used to paint NMF with just Testors enamel Silver......this was when I was less careful and caring about modeling.....but I've grown more meticulous and in starting to use an airbrush-- went the Alclad route and will probably never turn back...

Jeeves how is the Alclad or the SNJ stuff, is SNJ still available?

jpriceusmc

You could try using the special cement that Testors makes for gluing clear pieces....if you apply it around your port, it dries clear...there are instructions right on the back of the bottle for creating windows with it....

Seems like a cool build...too bad I couldn't use the same plane for 2 builds...as my SBD-1 I am building for the USMC build has a nice smooth Alclad NMF on it

There was also an article in FSM last year on BMF. I tried it on a thunderbirds F-100, it's an interesting experience to say the least and time consuming. There was also a guy who did a BMF finish on on a B-58 that I read through.

Hey, guys! It's great to hear everyone's progress... but did you guys know that we're featured in the FSM Newsletter? Hehehe... Rather cool, i think. Oh, and I couldn't resist, so i started on the B-17G!

QUOTE: Originally posted by Gerarddm I am building Heller's Lockheed Constellation in 1/72 and want to do polished NMF on it, like the old American Airlines style.

Firstly, welcome to the forums, Gerarddm! I've always wanted to build a Heller kit, but never found one on a subject that interested me. That constellation would make a great addition to the group build! Are you joining?

QUOTE: Originally posted by Gerarddm 1. Is it EASIER to do BMF or use a burnishable paint?

Hmmm... I think this is a matter of prefference. I'm currently working on an F-86 for this group build, and I originally intended to use BMF on it, but after getting through the first section, i wasn't all that sure if i had the patience to do this panel-by-panel... I don't get burnishable paint here, but i'm told it looks fantastic, though, you aren't supposed to touch the stuff after painting for fear of leaving fingerprints.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Gerarddm 2. Which LOOKS better?

This too, is a matter of preference. Another reason why i didn't pursue BMF for my F-86 was that i wasn't completely happy with how the recessed detail showed through, so i opted for a rattle can instead. An airliner is a different story, however. Smooth lines and clean panels would be ideal for BMF (IMHO).

QUOTE: Originally posted by Gerarddm 3. How do you avoid overlapping foil lines if using BMF?

Can't help you with this one, though i did remember reading a thread here in the forum of someone who figured this out. Do a search for BMF here in the forums and see what you turn up. Sorry I couldn't be of more help!