1944 Group Build

Well I got the underside and the topside sprayed.  I started taping off the pattern and needed to re-adjust one of the masks, which lifted some paint.

Fortunately, it seemed to contain itself to the aileron only, so it shouldn't be too difficult to fix.  I am a bit miffed at the peeling though, as I washed, primed and all the other good stuff before painting.  I let the XF-82 sit for 2 days before taping it as well, so I don't know what's up.  I think instead of full blown taping, I'll cut out the template from the photocopies and stick in place (as in pic)  That should prevent peeling I hope.  I'm too new to the airbrush game to do free hand camouflage.  Maybe one day after much practice!

Allen

Some great work here guys. Looking forward to seeing the Mossie G-J. And can't wait to see the finished dio bob. I am currently doing my first 35th figures in quite a few years, trying to re learn everything and then some.

Alright G-J, I'm looking forward to your Mossie. Glad to have you building.

silentbob, Looking forward to your figure painting. I, too, have yet to venture into the figure painting arena. But, I'm about ready to give it a shot and I'm confident that you are about to give me some confidence and inspiration.

Thanks G-J!  I'm holding off on attaching the guns until I get the crew assembled and painted.  I'm using Trumpeter's LCM crew with some minor changes for variation.  Should be interesting since it's the first time I've painted figures since I was a kid.  After I get the guns on I'll weather her and wait to get my hands on some troops to run down the ramp and onto the beach.

G-J: Thanks!! The Lanc was fun...look forward to that Mosquito parked next to 'er!!

I know I'm late to the party (and to start building), but that was one sweet looking Lancaster.

And I really like the detail on the landing craft...not a subject I've seen a lot of.

I'm proud to say that I finally have a Mosquito coming to me, for my entry.  

Nice looking office, Smyth!

You have done a real slick job on your cockpit jsmyth. Excellent work.

Jsmyth: your interior looks great, so far.

Very excellent work on that cockpit...nice to see another big bomber in the mix!!

Nice work on the pit there.

Its been about a month and a half since I have worked on my B-17 for this group build. I have seen all the great work going on and tried to find some time to work on my model and today was that day. I worked on my cockpit and bombardier areas. Here are the pictures from todays work. I hope you all enjoy them. Sorry about some of the blurriness.

Joe: yes, it's Mr. Surfacer(500) from the jar.  I, at first, brushed it on, then I realized I should dab it on.

Have to admit Greg, you do pretty darn good working outside of your comfort zone. Very nicely done. Did you use Mr. Surfacer to achieve that effect?

For those that haven't seen my post in "The Longest Day" GB.....

Well, managed to get a little time to work on the turret today.  I even took a step outside my comfort zone and textured the turret.   Here's a few pics.

I still need to take some 200-grit to knock down some of the high points.

I bought my EZ Line from Wingnut Wings. It was prob expensive ($16) but no shipping costs, so, that's why I went with it.

jibber

Rob just a little oil paint with the turpenoid goes a long way, it can really darken it up unless you keep it thinned and I use different oils depending on the base color of the build. Thanks for the tip on EZ line i'm going to look into it.  

Terry

Rob just a little oil paint with the turpenoid goes a long way, it can really darken it up unless you keep it thinned and I use different oils depending on the base color of the build. Thanks for the tip on EZ line i'm going to look into it.  

Terry

JOE RIX

 I personally prefer pin washing with oils myself and I am still working on perfecting that technique. I strongly suggest using Turpenoid. It is a weaker variant of odorless turpentine and works very well. I thin artist oils with this and I love the results.

Hmm, That quote of Rob came out in an odd format. Can't say as I have encountered that before.

 Pin washing with oil based paint is something I just tried on this last build too. Jury's out on that one, but, gonna try it again on my next build till I get it right. You really do need to use odourless turpentine!!

I personally prefer pin washing with oils myself and I am still working on perfecting that technique. I strongly suggest using Turpenoid. It is a weaker variant of odorless turpentine and works very well. I thin artist oils with this and I love the results.

I have a few aircraft that will have black undersides, including a Lanc I think I might give that a try. I have seen the new 72nd GB, but I am going to wait until I  have completed some of those I am already in before committing to another. I have decided that I am not going to do cross overs or commit to GB's unless I know for certain I can commit to it.

I just started a new build on the 1/72 O'Mania GB. Very quiet over on that GB and I encourage anyone active on this build to have a look at joining!!

Many thanks Joe!! I've only been a member of this site a few months and I've already picked up several new techniques that I've never known or tried. One of the first questions I posed when I joined the site was on weathering black surfaces and I got tons of responses, including salt weathering (which I'd heard of, but, never tried). I tried it on my last Lanc and liked it enough to try it again. Pin washing with oil based paint is something I just tried on this last build too. Jury's out on that one, but, gonna try it again on my next build till I get it right. You really do need to use odourless turpentine!!

Rob: Your Lancaster looks fantastic. Congratulations on finishing it up and for doing such an excellent job on it. I have to chime in also on your salt technique. I too have never seen, let alone heard of, this particular use of salt before. It definitely surprised me with the results. Just goes to show you that no matter how much you read, watch or learned through experience there is always more skills and techniques to fill your tool box with. It has truly been a pleasure to build along with you Rob, as well as get to know you.

sb: The LCVP is outstanding. You have definitely applied some really choice skill to that..

EZ Line eh….In my spare time I build tall ships and theres no way to tighten them except through any number of blocks and deadeyes. EZ Line eh..

jgeratic

Rob - super job on the Lancaster. 

Interesting variation on the salt technique, so in essence you've added salt stains to surfaces?

regards,

Jack

edit... forgot to ask, but do you add a clear coat afterwards to protect the salt staining?

jibber

Rob that Lance is terrific, it looks like she's on the runway and ready to go. The wires are very taught, I would think in a build like this that would be one difficult job. Very nice detail to that Zombie, great build.

Terry

Way to go on that LCVP...almost done!! Excellent work

Jack: actually, no, not salt stains. I used a dark grey spray on the black and a muddy mix for the upper surfaces. The rinsing phase washes away any salt staining.