RAF 100th Anniversay GB

Bish here is two new pics to replace the photobucket disaster.

Rigidrider

Fred... Great job!, I kinda like the B&W also. Hope to see you do another...

Doug

Little more from me...

Well I got the Dark earth color on, I guess I got ahead of myself again and had the putty removed before taking picturs. Sorry. But after using a time or two, I've become a big fan of silly putty masking. Easy on and easy off, and infinately reuseable.

Man, I am really liking this scheme on the Euro Fighter! OK, let this dry a day or so and we can begine the decals! Take care all!

Doug

 

O ye, i do like that. Certainly suits those colours.

Hey Jack... Yes, it does look more tan in the photo, my bench is lit by florescent lighting, and I don't have a filter on the camera lens, so Yes sir, likely a varity of things, lol...I usually try to correct colors on the photo editor of the flickr site, but they say its not running now for some reason... supposed to be replacing, but its been awhile now. Any way... Thanks for the comments and take care!

Doug

Bish - you are quite welcome.

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Fred, a fine example of the night fighter version of the Hurricane. 
I like the added figures, gives a sense of action on the ground.
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Checkmateking02 - thanks!

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Doug, I'm liking those colours on the Euro fighter - that silly putty certainly does look to do the job.
The dark earth does look kind of tan in shade, I trust you do have the correct paint, and just something digitally has happened to alter the appearance here.

regards,
Jack

Fred... Great job!, I kinda like the B&W also. Hope to see you do another...

Doug

Little more from me...

Well I got the Dark earth color on, I guess I got ahead of myself again and had the putty removed before taking picturs. Sorry. But after using a time or two, I've become a big fan of silly putty masking. Easy on and easy off, and infinately reuseable.

Man, I am really liking this scheme on the Euro Fighter! OK, let this dry a day or so and we can begine the decals! Take care all!

Doug

Outstanding diorama, Fred.  Lots there to catch the eye.

Jack:  very dramatic photo; well done!

Fred, got it updated. Thanks very much for taking part. Its good to see new members diving straight in, it already feels like you have been here ages. Look forward to seeing more of your work. And i hope you will keep popping in here, and if you feel like adding another at some point, please feel free.

modelcrazy

Nice job Fred  The BW photos really put it in the period.

 

Nice job Fred  The BW photos really put it in the period.

Bish

Nice job there Fred,and nice little dio. Like the B&W pics. Will up date the roster tonight.

 

Nice job there Fred,and nice little dio. Like the B&W pics. Will up date the roster tonight.

few b&w

Rigidrider looking good mate :)

modelcrazy tornado came out awsome mate :)

Justinryan215 looking great mate :)

my build well UPS was ment to deliver my paints friday but truck broke down so no building for me last few days , it arrived today and needless to say i was straight in my cave thats me done the 1/72 hawker hurricane mkII c was fun lol

Thanks for the info Jack, and yes, very good point. Had not considered that.

I was wondering about the spiral as well.

Justin, that dam busting scene is really coming to life, and good use of the prop blur product.

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Bish

 Still can't decide if i want to use those who leave out the blades and fill in the holes. Going to see how jack gets on with his 109 and compare the 2. But you have deffenetly put the prop blurs back on the possable list for me.

 

Hi Bish, I actually did a Friedrich earlier this year without the prop blades.  Of course, adding a photo background helps convey the inflight look:

The Gustav I'm currently working on has the spiral motif on the nose, not sure I will add any sort of blur to that.   Keep in mind though, what I did here and and the prop blur product convey two different things.  One is how prop motion appears to the naked eye, while the latter  illustrates what a camera captures on film.

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Again, everyone - awesome work being showcased here.

regards,
Jack

Justinryan215

 

 

Rigidrider

Justin... I'm likin those props! Sorry if I missed it, but what are you using for the lake water? I don't do much water, but have tried a few times and an always open to new ideas... Again, great looking build!

Doug

 

 

 

 

 

Doug, to model the lake behind the dam, I first covered the foam board with a thin layer of celluclay, then, when it was dry, I used several different rattle can paints, olive drab, pale blue, and a kelly green and kind of mottled the surface.  When that dried, I used acrylic gloss medium from the painting section of Michael's and used a crappie brush and sort of tapped it on.  It took forever to dry.  Like, almost a month out in the late spring sunshine.....but, that was it!  It dries rough, like choppy water, but clear and glossy.....

 

Doug

Bish

 

Justinryan215

 

 

 

 

 

Ye, i have been looking at some of their sets and noticed some come with extra blades. I was reading an older threader on here about them and i think it was Stik who was saying if painted right they look the part, if not they can look awful. You have really got the right look with those.

 

 

 

 

I actually sprayed them black using automotive etch primer (I work in a body repair shop...) and let them dry for a while, until the Lanc was ready to be mounted on the base, then, when that was all ready, I dropped some Vallejo yellow into my airbrush, and free handed the tips yellow, just until the yellow was slightly showing the black through. I felt that the soft edges, coupled with the not super bright yellow tips would add to the spinning effect.....

 

 

 

 

Ye, thats basically what was suggested in that other thread, deffinetly works. The fading is the key.

 

Brilliant display of spinning props, they look VERY realistic specially with the fading yellow you did.

I too have been looking at them for a Heller 1/72 Super Connie I want to do in-flight for a future project.

Just one thing to add, I would put the props at slightly different positions instead of all being at the same rotation point IMO.

Will be interesting to see the completed dio. Great job so far.

Justinryan215

 

 

 

 

 

Ye, i have been looking at some of their sets and noticed some come with extra blades. I was reading an older threader on here about them and i think it was Stik who was saying if painted right they look the part, if not they can look awful. You have really got the right look with those.

 

 

 

 

I actually sprayed them black using automotive etch primer (I work in a body repair shop...) and let them dry for a while, until the Lanc was ready to be mounted on the base, then, when that was all ready, I dropped some Vallejo yellow into my airbrush, and free handed the tips yellow, just until the yellow was slightly showing the black through. I felt that the soft edges, coupled with the not super bright yellow tips would add to the spinning effect.....

 

Ye, thats basically what was suggested in that other thread, deffinetly works. The fading is the key.

 

 

 

Ye, i have been looking at some of their sets and noticed some come with extra blades. I was reading an older threader on here about them and i think it was Stik who was saying if painted right they look the part, if not they can look awful. You have really got the right look with those.

 

I actually sprayed them black using automotive etch primer (I work in a body repair shop...) and let them dry for a while, until the Lanc was ready to be mounted on the base, then, when that was all ready, I dropped some Vallejo yellow into my airbrush, and free handed the tips yellow, just until the yellow was slightly showing the black through. I felt that the soft edges, coupled with the not super bright yellow tips would add to the spinning effect.....

Rigidrider

Justin... I'm likin those props! Sorry if I missed it, but what are you using for the lake water? I don't do much water, but have tried a few times and an always open to new ideas... Again, great looking build!

Doug

 

Doug, to model the lake behind the dam, I first covered the foam board with a thin layer of celluclay, then, when it was dry, I used several different rattle can paints, olive drab, pale blue, and a kelly green and kind of mottled the surface.  When that dried, I used acrylic gloss medium from the painting section of Michael's and used a crappie brush and sort of tapped it on.  It took forever to dry.  Like, almost a month out in the late spring sunshine.....but, that was it!  It dries rough, like choppy water, but clear and glossy.....

Justinryan215

Thanks guys!  It's almost complete! Can't wait for it to be finished!

 

Bish, the prop blurs are a bit of a pain in the ***,  as they are photoetched metal, and thus very bendy....but the look is nothing short of cool as shiiite! My set actually came with individual prop blades as well as props on a central hub, so it's almost like getting two sets in one...not to mention the two small photoetched bicycles that came as a bonus gift....

 

Ye, i have been looking at some of their sets and noticed some come with extra blades. I was reading an older threader on here about them and i think it was Stik who was saying if painted right they look the part, if not they can look awful. You have really got the right look with those.

Still can't decide if i want to use those who leave out the blades and fill in the holes. Going to see how jack gets on with his 109 and compare the 2. But you have deffenetly put the prop blurs back on the possable list for me.

Justin... I'm likin those props! Sorry if I missed it, but what are you using for the lake water? I don't do much water, but have tried a few times and an always open to new ideas... Again, great looking build!

Doug

Thanks guys!  It's almost complete! Can't wait for it to be finished!

Bish, the prop blurs are a bit of a pain in the ***,  as they are photoetched metal, and thus very bendy....but the look is nothing short of cool as shiiite! My set actually came with individual prop blades as well as props on a central hub, so it's almost like getting two sets in one...not to mention the two small photoetched bicycles that came as a bonus gift....

Justin, that Lancaster looks nothing short of spectacular.

BK

Justinryan215

so I have finally gotten some bench time...it's been a while!  I've been peeking in and have seen a lot of great work put out...well, except those that are dealing with that PhotoBucket crap....

 

Anyway, I wasn't pleased with the clarity of the canopy and various pieces of glass, so I decided to put some Tamiya smoke on them, so when that has time to dry, I'll aply the masks that I got for them, and get the framework sprayed....

I also got the propblur props painted and applied.  

I began work on the water splash from the released upkeep bomb with a bit more work to do, but I mocked it all up for a few photos..

Lancaster dambusters build by Justin Ryan, on Flickr

Lancaster dambusters build by Justin Ryan, on Flickr

Lancaster dambusters build by Justin Ryan, on Flickr

Lancaster dambusters build by Justin Ryan, on Flickr

 

I'me liking this Justin. I was not to sure about those prop blurs, but you migt have sold me on those. I don't do in flight builds, but i have a few ground based dio's i would like to do with spinning props.

And the dio is looking good.

damouav

Bish,

After several ww2 models, I too feel a change is in order. I just hope I can do a good job.

I would really like to do a WNW 1/32 one day...

Damian

 

I've given that some thought as well. maybe one of these days.

Lots of visual interest, Justin.  Nicely accomplished!

Very well done Justin, you have produced a great looking Lancaster and diorama to boot.

I tip my hat to you, if I wore a hat that is...