Weekend GB 2019-See you in November!

scottrc

Here is an update from yesterday

I had a number of issues with the Vallejo AIR paint being way too transparent with both the blue and the red.  I had to go back and do a primer coat to get the top layers to look uniform.  The paint also seems to take forever to dry.

I am just now assembling, which shouldn't take long. This is a really neat little kit.

 

Hey scottrc ive used the vallejo air alot. Your note about it not drying fast sparked a memory for me. Got a lesson from Vallejo at ipms nationals a year ago. What they showed me was to put it on in very thhin layers. the rep was painting a 1/48 scale spitfire. He started at the front and by the time he worked to the back the paint up front was dry. Really changed my experience with their paints. Also had better luck removing tape from it...i still don't trust it but it can work. Now it put on multiple thin coats. It just takes a bit to build it up. I've used their primers as well. They are even more Sensitive to thickness, has to go on "air thin"! Hope sharing my experience is helpful in some way. Cheers 

So far so good on the Berkut. Gloss is on. Tomorrow decals, glue on all non-black parts, and then dull coat. 

Here is an update from yesterday

I had a number of issues with the Vallejo AIR paint being way too transparent with both the blue and the red.  I had to go back and do a primer coat to get the top layers to look uniform.  The paint also seems to take forever to dry.

I am just now assembling, which shouldn't take long. This is a really neat little kit.

I'm  6 hours past my deadline and still not done.  Those link and length tracks were a killer.  My motivation was lackluster though so can't blame it all on the kit.

Here is where it currently sits.  I will finish this and try again another time.

Lostagain congrats on the finish.

Everyone else keep going

Here's a couple of more pics.  Going together very nicely!  Hoping to have the majority of the building done late tonight, let it sit over night, paint tomorrow....which by the way...I FOUND MY PAINT!  LOL!  I was actually helping my little one in his room and there was the tote with all my paints in them!  Man, did I do the happy dance.  LOL!

I had A little setback due to a silver base coat issue but back on track. I'm letting everything dry for a couple of hours and taking a break.

Once everything is dry I start the chipping and decals, then weathering.

modelcrazy

The only problem with this GB is there's no time to look at anybody elses builds until your finished with yours. What I've seen looks good.

 

Ya tell me about it! I am easily distracted. 
here's where I'm at this morning. These seems are slowing me down but i can do this.

The only problem with this GB is there's no time to look at anybody elses builds until your finished with yours. What I've seen looks good.

Wow!  What great builds!  I'm a bit behind the 8 ball here.  I found enough building stuff to get started on the kit....except all my paints!!!  I can't find them!  But I started the build.  Here are a couple of pics.  The second pic was taken aroun 1011hrs. So I've got about an hours work in so far.  I've spent more time looking for the bloody paint!   LOL!

So far so good.

That thing is awesome!

Nice one lostagain! I could really pick out the weathering in that 3rd and 4th pic. Shame about the stickers. 

There is some great work going on here.

Well the Yukizaki is finished. It was a tiny model with some good detail. It was a quick build that suited this weekend's schedule. The decals were not decals but stickers sadly.

First a fuzzy photo for proof of finishedness

OK boys, The Zeek is ready for paint.

scottrc

I have the whole house to myself for the next 48 hours, so I'm starting my build.

 

Nice one Scott - it can go up against my entry last year...

Nice work guys!

Well, the Yukizake is painted and assembled. Next will be the extensive decaling.

More pics coming up. Had a good night doing prep work. Primered everything in either black or white. Gotta love this paint scheme.

Cockpit 1st I decided because I wanted to dip it in future and let it sit overnight. Did my own canopy mask, painted it satin black and dipped away.

That instrument panel decal is being a bit stogey. I gave it the hard core stuff before quitting, Solvaset. We'll see how it looks in the morning but I bet she conforms now.

Looking good Dave, Scott, Steve, Chad, and Mongoose! I think you'll be okay Tony, that thing's only got like 12 parts, you should have it together and painted by the bedtime.

I'll have to look at it when I get home, but I might try and start the F-86D Sunday after I get off work.

More pics dadgummit!

Excellent start everyone. Apologies for not looking through the thread as thoroughly as I should, I'll do that on Monday :)

I've had to change my kit for this weekend. I had chosen to do the Hobby Boss 1/72 Me 163B as Spate's all red aircraft, I had the kit, I bought the paint, but the decals that I thought I had were actually 1/32. Serves me right for not checking, lol. I've ordered the Printscale decals for this aircraft and may do it as a 2nd weekend attempt.

I've decided to stay with the Me 163 theme though, and this weekend's build will be the Condor 1/72 Me 163A. I'm off to a late start and it's already a busy weekend, so we shall see.

Here are my starting photos.

Cheers

Tony

Getting there but those link and length tracks may take some time.

Let the mayhem begin! Already caught myself looking through the thread instead of building lol

picked this up 2 years ago at a club fund raiser. Didn't know what to do with it but I love the black jet look. Now do i want to have the wheels down or not...

OK boys, I started the Zero.

Good luck gentlemen!

Buddy - I'm off and running.

Good luck guys.   I have faith in ya. 

I can't get out of the gate until next weekend but I will be watching your builds.

Awesome start guys!

Littletimmy, 

Welcome aboard! I've added you to the asylum roster!

Mawright,

Just let me know what you and the boys decide. I'm looking forward to it.

I have the whole house to myself for the next 48 hours, so I'm starting my build.

Three hours in, subassembly and major painting done

Next time I will try taking a decent photo of the model rather than the phone

Second launch!

No need to introduce this kit as we all know what it is...

Oh ok, it's Bandai's kit of the United Nations Navy Foundation class assault spaceship Yukikaze.From the Space ship Yamato 2199 manga. See, I knew you knew it...

Small (tiny) kit, nicely moulded.