Out of the Box -- First Jets!!!

It's the Brett Green treatment. Shoot the base color, let it dry, lighten it a little for some contrast, and spray thin streaks and mottles over the surface.Easy peezy Japaneezy.

Jerry

Thanks Jerry... may give it a try on the Airacomet.  Going to try pre-shading for the frst time too.

Progress-all the holes have been stuffed with foam rubber and the canopy has been masked with Bare Metal Foil.  This is my 1st Hobby Craft kit so I don't know if they are all like this or not.  The canopy frame is engraved instead of raised. WOW was this easy to mask.  The blade follows the groove great and made this a snap. Note to all kit makers that happen to be reading this.

DO THIS ON ALL YOUR CANOPIES

Canopy has the interior color on and the rest gets primer tonight.

Looks great Marc. I used to use BMF to mask canopy's and it works great. The only draw back is you have to remove the adhesive residue when you're done. No big deal, but an extra step nontheless.

Jerry

Joe thanks for that tip.  Jerry Rick and Ryan- thanks for the comments.

But how come nobody told me how hard it is to do pre-shading?  How the heck do you guys draw such straight lines when you follow the panel lines?  I know I will never be a brain surgeon but I mean really…and I never thought my hands shake... but let me tell you.... I was all over the place.  

Now I have to figure out… Is it too much tequila or not enough?  (Please be the latter, Please be the latter,Please be the latter)

No...it's not the tequila.....it was the lemons. Seriuosly, it's really not all that important to draw straight lines when pre-shading. Actually, it probably looks better if it's not perfect. The next step with your base color is when you can straighten every thing out. Have fun.

BTW...I saw your cockpit on the aircraft page....wholy crap....beautifull.

Jerry

Thanks Jerry

I never thought I would ever get to the point of putting paint on this build.  Tried the mottling/streaking and I need to work on that technique.  Ended up giving it a more even final coat as I was not too happy with results.  Still, being my first attempt at pre-shading I do like the little bit of depth it adds.  The marks from the mask on the upper surfaces disappeared with the first coat of gloss. 

Looking good Marc.  Should be a great add to your collection.

Regards,  Rick

Nice work Marc, can't wait to see more.

My 262 is finished and this time I thought I'd have some fun and take the pics outside. Tried the sepia thing. I'm not sure it was worth the effort.

The kit was typical Tamiya,  perfect fit and a breeze to build. I won't appologize for building something easy. I don't like to fill and sand much. Hope she passes muster.

Jerry

Very nice build Jerry.  Good looking 262.  Heinz would have loved it .

Regards,  Rick

Thanks Rick.  How's your build coming?  Did you get started yet?

Jerry

Jerry, I haven't started yet.  Got too many builds going, not to mention Golf & Gardening.  But I've got 2 almost done, so I should be able to start the Attacker in a couple of weeks.   That's the plan anyway .

Regards,  Rick

Jerry,

Nice build!  Excellent as always!

Marc,

Looks great...way to go on the pre-shade...

Who says you need AM to build quality models?

“… and another one bites the dust…”.

I have finally completed my entry to this GB.  The kit needed some work in a few spots but overall wasn’t bad.  A nice addition to the collection.

Very nice build Marc.  Will make a great addition to your collection.

Regards,  Rick

Nice build Marc!

The pre-shade looks great, the British markings are nice "twist".  First American jet in Allied markings, interesting...Be proud of this one!

Nice one Marc. Great job. the pre-shade looks great.

Jerry

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Hows everyone doing?

Howdy!

I am back from continuing education class in Virginia Beach.  Brain is fried from study and a two hour 20 question all essay exam on Saturday.  For you jet guys out there NAS Oceana was hopping the whole time I was there.  F/A18, A6 and a couple of F16!

I was looking at the Vampire on the bench and decided I am going to foil it.  Some with Bare Metal Foil and some "homemade" using Microscale adhesive.

How is every one doing?

Can't wait to see the progress on that Joe.   Have a little Chianti with  that fried brain

I plan on being in Virginia Beach In Oct. for the Region 2 gig.  Maybe I'll see ya there.

here's the link Joe.

http://www.ipmstidewater.org/2con_home.htm

Hey Joe.

Not to add to your To Do list, but do we know who's done so far?

Actually, reading through the posts I think this is the list of who's finished to date:

Jerry (dragonfly)            Me262

Osher                   Gloster Whittle (Done?)

Marc (wing_nut)            Bell XP-59 Airacomet

Chris (panzerwulf)         Meteor MK.I (Done?)

Ryan (Quagmyre)       FR-1 Fireball

Did I miss any?