75th Anniversary of 1944 Group Build (World at War)

Happy Independence Day, everyone!to America!

You're welcome.  Hope it works well for you.

Gee that’s great checkmateking! Thanks! 

Thanks, Galatians.

As for engine detailing, since I stick with 1/72, I don't do any.  But here's a system for painting radial engines.

1.  paint it black; I like to use a very dark gray (like Colorcoats "tyre black")

2.  drybrush with steel

3.  drybrush with rust

4.  drybrush with gray over the center gearbox, or whatever that thing is where the prop comes through

5.  light drybrush with silver

6.  overall black wash, using true black

The procedure originated with a member of the forum called "OWL," who hasn't been around lately.

checkmateking02

KJV:  that will make a nice base.  Wood grain is very attractive.

Est. 1961:  Looking good.  I like the appearance of those "chunky" little planes like the Wildcat and Buffalo.

Galatians:  the wiring certainly enhances the engine.  Paintwork looks great, too.

 

Thanks. I really can’t wait to get it done. Any suggestions for further detailing my engine? I am interested in applying a wash of some sort to replicate oil. Thanks again.

checkmateking02: Lookin good! 

Thanks, KJV.  I'm sure it'll fix up OK.

Thanks, Check. That is unfortunate about the fuzz!

After dabbling around since January with some other projects, I got back to USS Iowa for this build.

First thing after working on the hull and decks is an ocean base.  I found a nice tutorial online about making "water" out of aluminum foil.  I shaped a wake out of foil, too, then sprayed it with acrylic primer.

Eventually, I'll get around to painting it with various blues from craft paint.

Here's how the hull fits into it.

Most of the parts are cleaned up and ready for painting.  I store them, according to the assembly steps, in these plastic boxes that lunch meats come in.

Yesterday I started painting the hull, only to find there was a piece of fuzz caught between the hull and the water-line plate.  Now I have to wait till the paint is fully dry before I sand off the flaw and start repainting.

Fortunately, there are enough other parts to keep on painting until I can get back to the hull.

KJV:  that will make a nice base.  Wood grain is very attractive.

Est. 1961:  Looking good.  I like the appearance of those "chunky" little planes like the Wildcat and Buffalo.

Galatians:  the wiring certainly enhances the engine.  Paintwork looks great, too.

John 3:16 KJV

Nice! I’ve got a Buffalo kit, too; but I’m not starting it yet. It’s in my “baby stash”..... :)

 

KJV, I like that term “baby stash”. 

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No it’s a quite old kit. Got it as gift. Here’s an update on progress. Though, I’m not even finished adding on all these wires. It’s a rather slow job. 

John 3:16 KJV

Is it gonna be a Finnish Buffalo?

 

Ready to get going on the Brewster Buffallo. 

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:) Display base for Piper-

(I sanded and stained it):

I haven't seen that before--but then, there aren't many local hobby stores left around here to go browsing in.  

I usually assemble multi-piece canopies, in place on the plane, using white glue like Elmers or the thicker craft type stuff; Sobo or Aleenes.  It's strong enough for the purpose, but I don't trust it to hold up against too much pressure.

So I'll be interested to see how the Testors stuff works for you.

It is milky. Here’s the bottle:

I haven't used that, KJV.  Is it a type of "white glue," like Elmers?  

Thank you again, check, for both of your comments! :)

For the canopy, I used Testors Clear Parts Cement which I got from Michaels. 

Very nice, KJV.  What did you use to glue the clear canopy parts together?  

Thanks, Galatians.  I'll add the manufacturer to the front page.  Is it a recent release?

And to both of you on your screen names!  Good job!

Alright! Thanks! It’s a Revell Monogram kit. I’ll start posting photos once it gets rolling. 

checkmateking02

KJV:  fine with me if you want to add the Piper to another GB.  If the other GB doens't mind crossovers, I don't either.  

 

Thank you, checkmate.  

As to the Piper, I have made some progress. I have the four-piece canopy glued together now. 

Seats and sticks still have to go in.

Bish

 checkmateking02

Bish:  The Condor I had decades ago came out in the mid '60's.  It was written up in the old Scale Modeler magazine.  I remember they printed a kind of dramatic photo of the thing, bombing a ship on a sea of tin foil.  It was kind of neat.

As I remember, the parts fit was comparable to Revell's B-17 and Avro-Lancaster, also originally released in the mid-'60's; which is to say:  not too good.

 Well, hopefully their newer one will be a better fit.

 

KJV:  fine with me if you want to add the Piper to another GB.  If the other GB doens't mind crossovers, I don't either.  

Galatians:  Glad to have you join up with the GB.  Thanks for your participation.  I've added your P-47 to the roster on the front page.  Who's the manufacturer?  I'll add that too.

checkmateking02

Bish:  The Condor I had decades ago came out in the mid '60's.  It was written up in the old Scale Modeler magazine.  I remember they printed a kind of dramatic photo of the thing, bombing a ship on a sea of tin foil.  It was kind of neat.

As I remember, the parts fit was comparable to Revell's B-17 and Avro-Lancaster, also originally released in the mid-'60's; which is to say:  not too good.

 

 

Well, hopefully their newer one will be a better fit.