Floats and Boats GB 2022, extended to end of 2023

Looking good!  Can't wait to see the finshed product.  She is a funky looking bird.

Finally got the tri colors on.

Thanks guys. The trick here is to layer in the colors enough to let the marbling peek thru to break up the solid colors and add depth and tonal changes specially with the white under color. I have tried this before and the tan helps in the dirtying look of the paint.

plasticjunkie

It's been a while and don't want to leave anyone out so fantastic work by all, the quality of work and details are awesome. 
Shot some green, tan and black marbling prior to shooting the tri color top coat.

The tri color scheme will be next.

 

BK

That marbling with an undercoat first is interesting, kinda taking presiding to the next level. Very interested to see how that comes out, especially over a monochrome topcoat.

It's been a while and don't want to leave anyone out so fantastic work by all, the quality of work and details are awesome. 
Shot some green, tan and black marbling prior to shooting the tri color top coat.

The tri color scheme will be next.

waikong

Well, I made progress on my build, the 1/48 Supermarine Walrus.  But keep forgetting to post pictures.  

This is the stock interior painted up with some Eduard seat belts, and the additon of a 'doodad' on the floor.  I have no idea what it is, scratch building it based on photos.

 

Decided that if I was to detail the interior, I would want to see better, so building a frame for the window so it can be posed opened.

Here's the interior done up,  made a map and projector for the navigator.  Finished the 'doodad', and added misc piping, and the missing backup pedals.

and right before closing up the top

 

BK

Sergeant

I made some progress that last few days. In Photo #1 and #5 you can see the new photo-etched seat belts and shoulder harness I added. After I stripped off the paint mentioned in my last post, I removed the molded seat belts with a file and sanded the seat cushion smooth. Then repainted the cushions with Vallejo #71.043 US Olive Drab and the rest of the interior with Vallejo #71.137 US Light Green to represent Chromate Green used in many US manufactured aircraft during World War II.

In the waist gunners' compartment, I added brass color to the 50 caliber magazines shown in Photo #3 made with a mix of Vallejo #77.710 Copper Metal Color paint and #77.725 Gold. I found that Vallejo Metal Color paint is easy to use with a hand brush or airbrush and a very realistic representation of metal.

Since the waist gunners' position are covered with large blister style canopies I wanted very realistic 50 caliber machine guns, so I ordered Eduard resin and photo-etched guns shown in Photo #7 with aircraft barrels shown in Photo #8.

Two days ago, I glued the hull together and yesterday I glued the Blicher Bits resin tail section to the hull. This morning I started body work with Vallejo #70.401 Plastic Putty made from 100% acrylic resin shown in Photo #9 and #10. The body work will take a few days because I give each application of putty a full 12-hours to dry.

Once the tail section body work is finished the hull will receive a light coat of Vallejo #73.601 Grey Surface Primer, so I can check for areas that may need more work.

Harold

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BK

That looks great!  Hope you can see that awesome interior once it's all buttoned up

Well, I made progress on my build, the 1/48 Supermarine Walrus.  But keep forgetting to post pictures.  

This is the stock interior painted up with some Eduard seat belts, and the additon of a 'doodad' on the floor.  I have no idea what it is, scratch building it based on photos.

Decided that if I was to detail the interior, I would want to see better, so building a frame for the window so it can be posed opened.

Here's the interior done up,  made a map and projector for the navigator.  Finished the 'doodad', and added misc piping, and the missing backup pedals.

and right before closing up the top

I made some progress that last few days. In Photo #1 and #5 you can see the new photo-etched seat belts and shoulder harness I added. After I stripped off the paint mentioned in my last post, I removed the molded seat belts with a file and sanded the seat cushion smooth. Then repainted the cushions with Vallejo #71.043 US Olive Drab and the rest of the interior with Vallejo #71.137 US Light Green to represent Chromate Green used in many US manufactured aircraft during World War II.

In the waist gunners' compartment, I added brass color to the 50 caliber magazines shown in Photo #3 made with a mix of Vallejo #77.710 Copper Metal Color paint and #77.725 Gold. I found that Vallejo Metal Color paint is easy to use with a hand brush or airbrush and a very realistic representation of metal.

Since the waist gunners' position are covered with large blister style canopies I wanted very realistic 50 caliber machine guns, so I ordered Eduard resin and photo-etched guns shown in Photo #7 with aircraft barrels shown in Photo #8.

Two days ago, I glued the hull together and yesterday I glued the Blicher Bits resin tail section to the hull. This morning I started body work with Vallejo #70.401 Plastic Putty made from 100% acrylic resin shown in Photo #9 and #10. The body work will take a few days because I give each application of putty a full 12-hours to dry.

Once the tail section body work is finished the hull will receive a light coat of Vallejo #73.601 Grey Surface Primer, so I can check for areas that may need more work.

Harold

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JacknewbIII

I have not built in two years. This GB is making me want to set up my bench as I have a few good options in the stash and love planes that float! I might be in here soon fellas.

 

BK

I have not built in two years. This GB is making me want to set up my bench as I have a few good options in the stash and love planes that float! I might be in here soon fellas.

Alrighty then, the front page is updated. Thanks for taking us along.

BK

Thank's everyone 

Brandon , I would go with the first finished pic for the front page .

Oh WOW John, Mach 2 kits CAN be built!  Congratulations, well done!  

Helo H-34

I'm calling the Seamaster done .

Overall I'm reasonably happy , if I had been a bit more patient with the masking before spraying the gloss sea blue , I would have avoided some minor issue's where the two colors meet .

John .

 

 

BK

Great job on a kit I've never seen built.  Very nice finish and I like the contrast and detail of the dolly.  Well done!

I'm calling the Seamaster done .

Overall I'm reasonably happy , if I had been a bit more patient with the masking before spraying the gloss sea blue , I would have avoided some minor issue's where the two colors meet .

John .

It's amazing the transformation a kit makes when it first gets painted. Looks super.

BK

Very nice paint Helo, it has turned out great, good job.

Harold

Wow that looks great.  You sure make it look like an elegant bird.  I want to see it on that awesome dolly.

I pulled off the masking and everything looks okay , so I gave the seamaster several coats of gloss clear .

I didn't quite get the scollop effect with the gloss sea blue along the lower fuselage in some parts but it still looks okay .

Ill' start the decales tomorrow evening , there's not a lot of marking and it shouldn't take more than two evenings .

Aiming to have her finished mid week .

The Seamaster is looking sharp. The dark upper made it appear smaller, but when you unmask that beast it will look amazing.

BK

Looks sharp.  Can wait for the unmasking.

I had seen a pic of the 3/4 blade props of the Coronado.  There's a few theories but no definitive answer as to why, at least that I've found.

Thank's Brandon .

I started masking the seamaster and for the demarcation line between the underside white and gloss sea blue , I used blu-tack rolled into lengths of spaghetti which should give a softer appearance where the two colors meet 

I then masked the white area's

Because of the seamaster's overall size , I had to hold one wing while airbrushing

Once the paint was dry enough , I carefully held the other wing to finish airbrushing the opposite wing .

I'll let the paint cure overnight and remove the masking first thing in the morning and see how everything looks , hopefully no re masking and touch up's needed .

Looking forward to applying decals next .

Helo H-34

Nice work on your builds everyone .

I've had another couple of busy weeks with work and have only got the underside of the seamaster painted white 

I decided to use Tamiya's rattle can (AS-20) insignia white 

The gloss sea blue I will be airbrushing Gunze acrylic .

I've decided on my next flying boat build and because of the lack of interior detail of my previuos choices , I have purchased another Mach 2 kit and would like to add this one to build roster , it's the 1/72 Consolidated PB2-Y Coronado .

The kit has a basic cockpit but at least it includes two reasonable seats , steering control columns and a console

There's some nice panel line detail on the fuselage sides

I've actually made a start on the Coronado in between coats of paint on the Seamaster .I have started to remove parts from the thick sprue frame for clean up

I would say just about every part will need some type of filing and sanding to get rid the excess flash , especially some of the thin pieces

I can continue doing this in between coats of gloss sea blue on the seamaster , I'll give the insignia white another day to cure before masking , so I'm aiming for friday evening to continue painting .

John .

 

BK

Got your work cut out for sure.

Only time I've ever seen 3 & 4 blade props on the same aircraft.  Seems odd for some reason.

Nice work on your builds everyone .

I've had another couple of busy weeks with work and have only got the underside of the seamaster painted white 

I decided to use Tamiya's rattle can (AS-20) insignia white 

The gloss sea blue I will be airbrushing Gunze acrylic .

I've decided on my next flying boat build and because of the lack of interior detail of my previuos choices , I have purchased another Mach 2 kit and would like to add this one to build roster , it's the 1/72 Consolidated PB2-Y Coronado .

The kit has a basic cockpit but at least it includes two reasonable seats , steering control columns and a console

There's some nice panel line detail on the fuselage sides

I've actually made a start on the Coronado in between coats of paint on the Seamaster .I have started to remove parts from the thick sprue frame for clean up

I would say just about every part will need some type of filing and sanding to get rid the excess flash , especially some of the thin pieces

I can continue doing this in between coats of gloss sea blue on the seamaster , I'll give the insignia white another day to cure before masking , so I'm aiming for friday evening to continue painting .

John .

I am with you on masking those greenhouses, not a good time. Looks great though and ready for paint. Can't wait.

BK