Wow! The new airbrush looks snazzy! I'll be interested to see the results. 

If anyone remembers, I have a lot of problems with filling seams and injection marks. Well, I may have just had a breakthrough as far as injection pin marks go. I've had True Earth Waterfiller Putty for a while, and I haven't used it much because it's really watery and seems to shrink too much. Turns out, if you're patient and apply multiple coats, it does wonders. I've been applying it to injection pin marks and it works really well. 

Joe: Looks good and congrats on the new airbrush- nice! 

Moff: True Earth Waterfiller Putty, interesting, I'll have to check it out, thanks!!! 

Gamera

Joe: Looks good and congrats on the new airbrush- nice! 

Moff: True Earth Waterfiller Putty, interesting, I'll have to check it out, thanks!!! 

 

I've gotten to the point where I need to attach the muzzle brake. Unfortunately, the muzzle brake is a very thick piece of PE that needs to be bent into shape. I know basic soldering skills, so I could solder it, but I don't have any equipment or space. I do know somewhere where they have a soldering setup, so maybe I can pull some strings and use their equipment. 

The other option is to buy an aftermarket metal barrel/muzzle brake. I might do that, because I'm lazy. Problem is, I need to be sure it's the right gun barrel and it's compatible with the kit...aftermarket manufacturers really don't seem very clear on stuff like that. It's hard enough even finding their products online, let alone figuring out compatibility!  

Oh gosh, if there's anything I really hate it's trying to bend a piece of PE into a tube shape. Personally I'd suggest trying to bend the thing and seeing how it goes. If it turns out badly you can always order the aftermarket part then. 

Gamera

Oh gosh, if there's anything I really hate it's trying to bend a piece of PE into a tube shape. Personally I'd suggest trying to bend the thing and seeing how it goes. If it turns out badly you can always order the aftermarket part then. 

 

Like I said, I do know an art facility that has a whole jewelry and metalsmithing room. I took a jewelry and metalsmithing class there, so I know some basic stuff (riveting, soldering, etc.). The room has rods for rolling rings, so if I get access to the room I could easily roll and then solder the piece. Unfortunately, they only have open lab for people who are taking a class in the same room. Maybe I could get access to the room for 20 minutes or so, I don't know. Or possibly, I could get in touch with my class instructor and see if he could roll and solder it for me. 

The problem with buying online is, I don't know if they sell one that is the right type for my kit. The RB Models barrel has what looks like an extra step in it. 

Kit barrel (from the artillery piece, but it's the same barrel, I checked):  

RB Models barrel: 

If you notice, there are two steps/depressions/slopes to the RB Model barrel, as opposed to one on the Trumpeter barrel. 

Yeah, you might be better off getting access to the lab or even as you say getting your instructor to do it. I've tried wrapping the part around a tube but still never got it perfectly round. 

Wish I could help but I'm no expert on German guns, maybe Bish or someone else here or the armour forum will chip in. 

Gamera

Yeah, you might be better off getting access to the lab or even as you say getting your instructor to do it. I've tried wrapping the part around a tube but still never got it perfectly round. 

Wish I could help but I'm no expert on German guns, maybe Bish or someone else here or the armour forum will chip in. 

 

Moff

 

 

Gamera

Yeah, you might be better off getting access to the lab or even as you say getting your instructor to do it. I've tried wrapping the part around a tube but still never got it perfectly round. 

Wish I could help but I'm no expert on German guns, maybe Bish or someone else here or the armour forum will chip in. 

 

 

 

 

Yeah, for the price I'd pay to buy a whole replacement barrel or a soldering kit, I could just bribe someone to let me use the metalsmithing tools 

 

 

Lol 

Well, I'm closing down on the finish finally. I've been trying something different- spraying hair spray on the tank's running gear then the mud coloured paint. Then I wipe the running gear with a moist stiff brush working the 'mud' off where it would chip off. Any comments or advice here would be useful.

Before:

After:

If I can get it where I want it I'll hit the thing with the final matte finish.

The figures are closing in to being done and I've started on the base.

Now G, thats is looking very nice. I do like that scheme and the weathering is really nice. Looking forward to the end result.

Thanks Bish, hoping I'll get some more work done on the base this weekend and have her done by the end of next month.

Yep, that is looking rather tastey there, Cliff.  The photos are really good too.

regards,

Jack

Say Gam, your efforts turned out a really excellent effect. It looks quite good. Your overall work is impressive.

JOE RIX

Say Gam, your efforts turned out a really excellent effect. It looks quite good. Your overall work is impressive.

 

Hey thanks bunches guys!

Moff: I did a little pre-shading though I tend to do much more with single colour subjects and not so much on multi-colour camo like this. I did mix a slightly lighter shade and sprayed from about a forty-five degree angle or so concentrating mostly on the top of the hull and turret.

Gamera,

That Tank looks great, one of these days I'll have to try some armor modeling. 

I have built the cockpit and am working on the resin engines for the DO-335.  Plan is to have both engine bays open as well as both fuel tanks.  I think that I am going to have to scratc build the bottom tank (the one in the bomb bay) since I have the A version kit.  Hope to have some picutres up this weekend.

<Matt

Look forward to seeing those Matt, how is it going together.

Thanks Matt, and the Anteater sounds cool. And detailing out the engines, sounds like a good bit of work but the results should be awesome. 

blkhwkmatt

I have built the cockpit and am working on the resin engines for the DO-335.  Plan is to have both engine bays open as well as both fuel tanks.  I think that I am going to have to scratc build the bottom tank (the one in the bomb bay) since I have the A version kit.  Hope to have some picutres up this weekend.

Oh Yeah. I'm looking forward to this endeavor. Sounds likes it's going to a bit on the epic side.

I've been lurking for a bit and there has been some great work done here!
It's been great watching the progress and it's now my time to contribute.

Here are the beginnings of my ar234 build.

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/171207.aspx

And here are some of the highlights of it without all the detail of the build thread.

The box



Giving the parts a clean and rinse.



And a dry overnight.



And the cockpit parts primed in Tamiya XF-1 flat black and left to dry for a day or two.



More to come as I get an hour or two here and there to chip away at it, but at least I can say it's started now! :D

Very glad to see you getting started Colin. I'm quite excited to see you build this particular kit as I picked it up a few months ago off an auction group. Do not feel bad about your pace as I'm no better. Lucky to find any free time to model lately. Although I did get in some time today.

JOE RIX

 

Oh Yeah. I'm looking forward to this endeavor. Sounds likes it's going to a bit on the epic side.

 

Joe, Thanks for the words of encouragement!  It is a ton of resin that's for sure!  Gonna be a heavy bird once it's done.  The Aries kit has a lead weight in the front engine and another that fits into the front propeller cone.

Here are a couple of shots of where I am as of now.  I have added some RLM02 to the nose wheel well and rear engine bay.

I have since completed the basic engine bay for the rear engine and have begun the dryfitting of all the masive amount of resin. Will keep you all updated as I progress.

<Matt

Colin, nice to see this underway, looking forward to it coming together.

Mat, off to a good start. Thats a nice resin engine there, can't wait to see it painted.

Sweet looking work coming out of the gates Matt. Do you have metal landing gear to hold that load up?

I've finally made a start on my Academy 1/72 Spitfire XIV for this GB. This is the kit:

I want to build it as the Belgian one from 1946 from this decal sheet, which means I have to add a camera port.

Last weekend my club had a build day, so I got stuck into it.

and a bit more work cleaning it up since...

Hope you like it so far.

Cheers

Tony

As a matter of fact, yes, I do like it so far. Nice work. I especially like your choice of the Belgian markings. Very different.

Colin, Matt, Tony, those are look good guys. Nice work.