The 2017/ 2018 Too Little Too Late Group Build

Okay, assembly is finished, now on to painting and decals.  Did the underside in overall RLM65, and just laid down a base of RLM74 on the topside.  As soon as it sets up, will add the camouflage pattern.  

https://pin.it/q2qo5rdok326bz

Yep, done that. Good idea though, leaving it until last.

I only glued on the pitot after taking the pix....forgot about it LOL

Theuns

Nicely done Theuns. Just noticed though, what happened to the pitot.

Theuns, great results with the Salamander.

Particularly like that engine, turned out awesome.

regards,

Jack

Progress continues, she’s up on her landing gear now.  Luckily, the added lead weight balanced it out nicely.

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Paint and decals look great Thuens!

Armor_Aficionado

Hey Joe, you still need to add me to the roster for my latest kit, my third entry on this group build, the Dragon 1/72 scale P.1101.  Anyway, here’s how the build is going so far:

https://pin.it/ldseijzwxzxnvw

 

 

 

Basic painting is done, satin coat is on, I need to still paint a few small items like guns ect and then start assembling.

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That blue was a hard one to get right, it is not as blue as 65 but not quite as light as the "light blue" so this was my idea of it.

. by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

DSCN2210 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

Basic colors ar on, it will be very hard to make it look less "plastic" without any weathering on it, these things were not in service to really weather :-(

. by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

mawright20

Bush, yes it is. Mike

 

Thanks. I notice they do have a small selection of 32nd kit, with any luck they might upscale this one.

Mike, can't check your links at the minute as i am at work, but will do tonight. Is that a 48th kit?

Bish,  This just came in the mail today. This HobbyBoss kit will be the FW-190D I mentioned couple days ago. Didn't quite anticipate the directions being in Japanese, this will be interesting! I'm doing a P-47D prior to this in order to test some painting and weathering moves before hitting the 190.   Mike 

lol, no worries, just i was a bit confused. The 190 is a 32nd kit and i have not tried AK paints yet. This was done with my good old Xtracolour.

Yes it was a long night with the dolphins beating the patriots last night

Nick, was that for me or someone else?

  very impressive I like that late war camo and in 1/72! Btw what do you think of AK interactive paint ? I brushed some for a test and it wouldn’t cover  right 

simpilot34

WOW Bish you've outdone yourself!! Love that spiral and camo!! In 1/72 I've had to cut some Tamiya tape at a VERY low angle and wrap it around,came out alright.

Armor great start on your build!!

 

Thanks sim. I have been thinking about cutting my own, might try out a few practice ones.

Thanks Andy, and thanks to you and Joe for another great GB.

WOW Bish you've outdone yourself!! Love that spiral and camo!! In 1/72 I've had to cut some Tamiya tape at a VERY low angle and wrap it around,came out alright.

Armor great start on your build!!

Bish, awesome finish! I really like that scheme. Thanks for a great addition to the GB. I'll get you added to the completed page tomorrow.

Thanks Jack. This one was Eduard. When i checked Hannants, they have them in 48th and 32nd for both Fw 190 and Bf 109, but none in 72nd. I would love it if they did.

Hi Bish, outstanding job on that Dora

What brand makes the mask for the spinner?  Have you ever seen any at 1/72 scale?

regards,

Jack

Hey Joe, you still need to add me to the roster for my latest kit, my third entry on this group build, the Dragon 1/72 scale P.1101.  Anyway, here’s how the build is going so far:

https://pin.it/ldseijzwxzxnvw

Cheers Doug, much appreciated.

Bish... Excellent finish as always! Very clean looking and paint work is impressive! Bravo!

Well, here it is sim.

Got this wrapped up a couple of days ago with the adition of the spinner. I do like these spiral masks, much better than decals.

So here are the final pics.

And i decided to try out a different coloured background which came with the photo set up i got last month. Unfortunaly the different cloths only cover the back and botom, but just wanted to see what the blue looks like.

Joe, andy, thanks guys for letting me jump in with this one. After that little He 162, i felt i should ad somthing a bit more sunstantial.

Please feel free to choose which pic to use for the front page.