Metal masters GB 2016 (1Feb to 31 July)

Looking great so far Steve.  Can't wait to see what you come out with. =]

Man you guys are really moving now  :-D

Theuns

Steve,

That is one big model. It's looking great so far. Can't wait to see how you handle the NMF. I'm learning a lot from you guys.

Larry

Alright guys.  Here's what I'm getting started with...

Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr

Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr

Alright, got another kit off the bench. Time to start this one. Here is my entry. I hope this will be a fairly quick build. Off to paint the pit.

BK

That is looking very very nice, Steve. Great work.

BK

Looks great, Steve. Can't wait to see it done. Still amazed by the sheer size.

Larry

Gentlemen - 

All of you have presented some very impressive work. I have fully enjoyed following along witnessing and learning from all of you. Thank you to all for sharing.

Brandon, nice to see you in here. =]  What kind of NMF are you looking at doing with that Mustang?

Steve,  I'm about as surpirsed as you with how little paint it took.  I have seen where I've overestimated in the past based on my air pressure and how thinned down my paints were.  So maybe you're mileage is varying due to something like that.  Any close up shots from above over the wings?

Britt and BrandonK - I can't wait to see your Mustangs.

Modelcrazy - that is looking really nice. I love the dark and shiny look you've got on it.

-BD-

bvallot

Brandon, nice to see you in here. =]  What kind of NMF are you looking at doing with that Mustang?

Gonna go with a gloss black enamel base and Aircraft ALuminum Alclad over that. I'm hoping my adhesion problems are due to the base. I guess we'll see.

BK

I usually put some tamiya grey primer over all to see if the detail is still good, than sand with 3600 till smooth and then do the gloss black tamiya enamel....it tends to stick a little better that way I have found.

Theuns

Britt,

I have this shot, though not a close up. You can see the difference gloss and flat make.

Very nice :-)

Theuns

Nice. =]  I can't imagine just how much bigger it'd be at 1:48!

Finally completed the cockpit. I built it just OOB, no fancy smancy anything. I figure I won't see it hardly ever so why pimp it out. So, basically I just painted and detailed it with what the kit had and called it good. The fuselage is now closed and drying. More to come later.

BK

Very nice work on the office Brandon :-D

I DO like those belts,dang!

Theuns

Looks like a great start Brandon. That's how you do more with less! Great painting skills at work there. =]

So this will likely be one of the last posts I can make to update my build as I'm about to move into my new home.  It's just about time to start boxing things up. =[

I have my F6-D recon mustang cockpit mostly painted up.  There is an extra piece of equipment that went on the floor to the pilot's left: an intervalometer.  This controlled the sequencing of pictures taken. I haven't scratched that part out yet, but it won't be too difficult. Here's what I have so far...I haven't gotten around to a clear/flat coat yet, but the weathering will be very light considering I've done most of it with the painting already.  This is pretty much how it will remain.

Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr

Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr

Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr

Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr

This True Details cockpit was actually a lot of fun to paint.  The transmitter/battery above the fuel tank is a little underdetailed next to the Aires version, but with a little help it comes out just as good if not better.  A bit of copper wire and albion aluminum slide tube makes up the wire and cables here.  For your money...don't count out the TD cockpit for the P-51D.

That's where I'll be for a while. Before I permanently close this up, I have to address the K-24 camera and it's port holes to the left rear of the fuselage.  So some scratchbuilding will be in order. I hope to get back up and running again soon. =]

bvallot

Looks like a great start Brandon. That's how you do more with less! Great painting skills at work there. =]

So this will likely be one of the last posts I can make to update my build as I'm about to move into my new home.  It's just about time to start boxing things up. =[

I have my F6-D recon mustang cockpit mostly painted up.  There is an extra piece of equipment that went on the floor to the pilot's left: an intervalometer.  This controlled the sequencing of pictures taken. I haven't scratched that part out yet, but it won't be too difficult. Here's what I have so far...I haven't gotten around to a clear/flat coat yet, but the weathering will be very light considering I've done most of it with the painting already.  This is pretty much how it will remain.

Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr

Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr

Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr

Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr

This True Details cockpit was actually a lot of fun to paint.  The transmitter/battery above the fuel tank is a little underdetailed next to the Aires version, but with a little help it comes out just as good if not better.  A bit of copper wire and albion aluminum slide tube makes up the wire and cables here.  For your money...don't count out the TD cockpit for the P-51D.

That's where I'll be for a while. Before I permanently close this up, I have to address the K-24 camera and it's port holes to the left rear of the fuselage.  So some scratchbuilding will be in order. I hope to get back up and running again soon. =]

 

As far as my kit is concerned I have the seam filled and sanded out and the wings are now attached. I have decided to change direction on the paint. I am going to paint it with Mr Metal Color aluminum and buff it to a shine then seal it in. I have used this paint on small bits in the past and I really love the look. I want to see how it looks on the skin of the plane so that's what I am going to do instead. Wish me luck.

BK

Well, I joined this group build and then work went crazy. I've been away from my bench a bit longer than I like. I have, however, snuck in a few minutes here and there. He's the progress on my D.

Larry

Lary I am in the same situation with work getting in the way of modling, however being an independent contractor I DO NOT complain to much when there is work.....that mean I can buy more models LOL

Your mustprang's office is looking good 

Theuns

I calling the B47 done. It was a pretty simple kit for its size. The raised details were difficult to work with and I tried to replace any that were knocked off by seam fulling.

Anyway, here is, not supper happy with it and it will be donated to my 3-year-old and 1-year-old grandson’s ceiling. That should be a sight for them to look at night.

Steve

Nice start Larry.  Now the fun part begins! =D

Steve, very nicely acomplished.  You need to finagle a shot of that out in the sunlight. Just be sure to have a pair of sunglasses around. ;)  Decals seem to have set down on it nicely too. Great Job.

Which picture do you want for the front page?  Be sure to grab your badge. =]

Steve,

Looks great to me. I just hope that I can do half as nice a job as that on my Mustang.

Theuns, Britt, thanks. You're right - now the fun begins.

Larry

Wow Steve, Awesome finish; both in completion and the "finish". It looks pretty darn amazing. 

BK

Steve, that looks awsone man!

Well done on such a difficult subject.

I posted a pic that I think shows the different metal tones the best.

Thanx for taking part.

Theuns