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  • From: Milaca, Minnesota
Posted by falconmod on Friday, June 20, 2014 7:56 AM

Well here's a couple more photo's.  I'm almost done!  I have the landing light, bombs and the tail wheel to finish and I think that's i

John

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Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Friday, June 20, 2014 8:02 AM

Fantastic, John, that is such superb work!

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Posted by mustang1989 on Friday, June 20, 2014 8:20 AM

Good work on yours too John! Splinter camo came out great and weathering is right on!

                   

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Posted by Bish on Friday, June 20, 2014 9:23 AM

Joe, that's looking great, and don't worry, your progress is better than mine.

John, looking sweet. Seem like we will have two more on the completed pile very soon.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by silentbob33 on Friday, June 20, 2014 12:22 PM

Looking good guys!

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Posted by Rigidrider on Friday, June 20, 2014 4:01 PM

Good looking build John! Very well detailed.  Bravo...

Not much longer now Joe. again, excellent detail!

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  • From: Bent River, IA
Posted by Reasoned on Friday, June 20, 2014 9:31 PM

Excellent work John, looks just like the box art!

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Posted by Greg on Saturday, June 21, 2014 3:38 PM

Doug, every time you post a progress pic or two, I drool a little more. I want to come take freehand camo lessons from you. Would that still be called mottling??

John, that scheme is awesome, great work!! Somebody mentioned a splinter scheme, does that refer to the more or less straight lines of separation? Whatever it's called, it sure looks good. Being a newbie still, I thought those sharp edge, straight line camo schemes were something new, on contemporary jets and the such. Guess not! It looks great on your Stuka, just great.

Joe, that's a very cool scheme, really a great job so far. Gotta say I like the underside too, mate.

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Posted by panzerpilot on Saturday, June 21, 2014 7:11 PM

Fantastic work, John! Congrats.

-Tom

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Posted by Rigidrider on Sunday, June 22, 2014 6:52 AM

Morning Greg! Well, goodness... You ae too kind, I guess in a way yes that would be a form of mottling, but in most field applied camo, I think the painter would just look around and try best as they could to match the surroundings.(obviously) I can and would always share the ways that I was able to manage a certain scheme, but as always its alot of trial, error and failures that finally produce a method. My philosophy has always been, If you dont try, your not making mistakes, If you dont make mistakes, your not making progress. But any time at all my friend, I would gladly share with you. Im honored you would ask!

Doug

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Posted by Rigidrider on Sunday, June 22, 2014 7:17 AM

Alright... I finished up last night and got pictures uploaded... It came out as I had pictured, I found no pictures of an actual aircraft, and used some artistic freedom to create this one. I have to admit , of all the paint schemes I've done over the years , I really like the way this one came out. So glad the Muesum picture was posted!

 

Well, thats all for this one... Thanks again Bish for the opportunity to pay tribute to such an iconic aircraft, I have several other build commitments coming up, but may plan another as time allows, This group has an over abundance of talent and skill, and I will watch with great interest as more come to life! Thank you...

Doug

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Posted by 68GT on Sunday, June 22, 2014 7:58 AM

Excellent work Doug!

I'm kind of speechless.

On Ed's bench, ???

  

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Posted by silentbob33 on Sunday, June 22, 2014 8:00 AM

Great work Doug, I'm in awe

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Posted by Bish on Sunday, June 22, 2014 8:04 AM

Sweet work Doug, looks awesome. And another great base as well. I think you well deserve a break from Stuka's, I will be looking forward to seeing your builds elsewhere, but of course your more than welcome to come back with another.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by panzerpilot on Sunday, June 22, 2014 11:19 AM

Wow, Doug. That's just incredible. Very convincing camo. I especially like the artistic freedom approach!

-Tom

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  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Sunday, June 22, 2014 11:38 AM

Doug, simply smashing. Not surprised this would be your favorite paint job/scheme.Well, maybe a little....from the standpoint of so many of us seem to think it is extra-good, it's reassuring that you do too, mate. :)

Bob's "In awe" describes me too. Thanks for the additional info, btw. Interested that the painters often just tried to match the surroundings. I didn't know that.

That base really finishes off the mood, very nice.

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Posted by Reasoned on Sunday, June 22, 2014 1:17 PM

After having been to the MSI many times, i'd say you did a spectacular job of reproducing, excellent job Doug.

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  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Sunday, June 22, 2014 4:21 PM

Man... You guys are so very kind, and it means more coming from you then someone who just "Builds models" or doesnt, but just admires them. You all know what goes into building one and going above and beyond to make it come out right. Thank you so very much again.

Bish, I really do admire the old STUKA, likely never as much as you do, But I may just take you up on another one befor the end date...

Greg... Check this out... Its a Bf109E in North Africa 1941, From a book by Salamander Military Press called "Flying Colors" which list many of the aircraft used by all combatants from WW1 to the present (well at least until the book was published. Look at the beautiful job the "Crew" did to help "Blend" the aircraft in with the surroundings.

Take care all and keep, up mthe exceptional work!

Doug

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Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Sunday, June 22, 2014 6:47 PM

Doug, may I add my congratulations and appreciation too, a superb piece of work that captures the feel of the original, right down to the fading and wear. Did you use an extra-flat coat in the areas where fade would be greatest?

Top stuff in ever way,

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Posted by Rigidrider on Sunday, June 22, 2014 8:55 PM

Hey TB... Thank you sir! Well, What I try to do is apply the finish as I have noted them on the real thing over the years. The top surfaces like the spine and nose of the fuselage and the upper wing area will generally recieve more direct sun and weather then the fuselage sides, so I go just a tad heavier and darker on the sides then on the upper sufraces. Then I thin down the paint a bit more to lighten the pigment, and apply a bit less heavily on the upper areas. My "seceret" to fading and weathering is to do several light mist coats of Isopropol Alcohol to fade paint before applying the dull coat. The alcohol does a great job of fading alone and the top dull coat is more to protect the paint and markings. Careful... Too much alcohol and pressuer will wash paint off if you try to rush the process, it takes awhile to do and I throughly dry each coat with a hair drier to judge results. Hope that isnt too confusing... Thanks again.

Doug

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Posted by GAF on Sunday, June 22, 2014 9:23 PM

I just hang my head in shame while considering Falconmod's and Rigidrider's work.  Superb is the only word that comes to mind.  While I seem to be getting worse, they're just getting better and better!

Gary

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Posted by Reasoned on Sunday, June 22, 2014 10:55 PM

As I seem to have "lost that loving feeling" for building, looking at my partially completed Stuka a couple of questions pop up. 1) If building a night version with the flame dampers on exhaust, are the end(s) opened?  and 2) Any of you that built the Revel kit, did you have trouble getting the stabilizer to fit properly w/o a gap where it meets the rudder?

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Posted by Bish on Monday, June 23, 2014 12:36 AM

Reasoned, can't help wit you second question, but yes, the flame dampers are open.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, June 23, 2014 5:14 AM

Rigidrider
My "seceret" to fading and weathering is to do several light mist coats of Isopropol Alcohol to fade paint before applying the dull coat. The alcohol does a great job of fading alone and the top dull coat is more to protect the paint and markings

Do it. It works. I knew you were gonna tell him about the "secret" Doug!  Additionally , a couple of drops of a light grey in the ISO / dullcoat mix will "sun bleach" the paint for that added effect.  BTW , thank you Doug for letting me in on that secret. I've used it on my last two ,and subsequently, this build. Just got through adding the dullcoat/faded coat to the Stuka yesterday. Will post pics after I do some more to it. Big Smile

                   

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Posted by Rigidrider on Monday, June 23, 2014 6:32 AM

LOL... thats good Joe... cant wait to see. Yes a few drops of grey is a good way to speed up the fade, and again, my heart felt appreciation for the kudos from all.

Reasoned, this one I have just completed is a Monogram/Revell kit and although there was a very small gap, it was not an issue and sealed with a thinned appliction of white out and acetone, and liquid cement to bond.

Gary... come on,  thats why we share "secrets" and techniques with our fellow builders!  As someone told me here years ago... You compete only with yourself. , I, m  looking forward to seeing more from you, and if you hit a block, no one here would deny info if needed. (if needed).

Take care all,

Doug

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  • From: Milaca, Minnesota
Posted by falconmod on Monday, June 23, 2014 7:16 AM

Thanks everyone for the nice comments on my Stuka, couldn't have done it without our help, advice and examples

John

On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier

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Posted by falconmod on Monday, June 23, 2014 7:17 AM

Doug your stuka looks fantastic,  I still don't know how to get the sun faded paint look, I'll keep working at i on my next build.

John

On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier

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Posted by falconmod on Monday, June 23, 2014 7:33 AM

Ok,  I'm gonna say this Stuka is done! Toast

finished with the ordinance, landing light and tail wheel.

John

On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier

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  • From: Michigan
Posted by silentbob33 on Monday, June 23, 2014 7:39 AM

Awesome work John!  I like your crisp splinter camo and your panel lines look really good.

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Posted by Tom68 on Monday, June 23, 2014 10:19 AM

John, great job! 

Doug, again, I love the MSI plane.  You did an awesome job.  I gotta try that myself sometime. If I get it half as good as you have, I'm gonna hang it from the ceiling above my desk in the same posture as the one at MSI.

Reasoned, I'm building the Revel and yes, I had a gap, but it wasn't too bad.  It filled easily.  I did have trouble getting the stabilizer straight.  It dips slightly to one side.  I got it the best I could, but it if you look very closely, you can notice it.  I then went and looked closely at the build I did 30 years ago, and it's tilted the same direction, only worse. 

I hope to post some pics in the next week or so.  I'm making progress, but work has gotten crazy for a few weeks and has slowed me up.

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