"Size Matters" - Large aircraft build '06-Whenever

I under estimated how much filling and sanding that this kit was going to require.  It is almost as if for every seam I sand and fill 3 more seams need attention.  And to think that I have another C-130 in the stash...  Aside from this how everyone else doing?

Like I need another GB on my plate....  

Put me down for the Monogram 1/72 B-36 that's been languishing in my stash. 

gedenke wrote:

Any particular squadron or aircraft name?

VC-3, UF 8228 NAS North Island, CA 1971

Living Legend wrote:

If its not to late Id like to join and do a 1/48 DC-130 w/ drones (its the biggest kit Ive got).

Absolutely, Living Legend, it's never to late to join. Well, up until July 2007 that is. You guys can jump in anytime during the build from now until it ends. So, welcome aboard, and I'll put you on the list for a 1/48 DC-130. Any particular squadron or aircraft name?

And remember, the "official" start is this Saturday!

ipms33206 wrote:

I am so looking forward to this! I have the Concorde sitting in the shed ready to start. Let's get this thing rolling!

Mark, start whenever you want! You don't have to wait 'til next week if you don't want to (or in your case, can't wait! ).

I am so looking forward to this! I have the Concorde sitting in the shed ready to start. Let's get this thing rolling!

There may be a slight change of plans regarding my B-24 in the near future. I've been doing some research (ok, alot of research) and found that the 1/48 Monogram I have has the wrong nose since it's a "J" and I need an "H" (from the Douglas/Tulsa plant). Now, Cutting Edge has a conversion kit that I can get from Great Models for around $28, but I thought I'd try something else first. So, I ordered a 1/72 MPC Profile Series B-24 ($10 on Evil Bay) because from the pics I've seen, it looks to have the proper nose. Or at least close enough so a little scratch building would get it. Besides, I was thinking that a 1/48 might be a little too big (I know, I know, sounds hipocritical for this build) for my display case, so we'll see if this will work. I'll let you guys know more when the MPC kit gets here...

you could try ordering a set of German insignia decals...

I found these here:  German insignia, the 1/72 are for fighter so maybe the smallest of the 1/48 ones would work on your plane.  I am sure you can find some pictures online and eyeball the size of the insignia compared to the wing.  (i.e. if the top edge looks very close to the leading edge of the wing, and the bottom edge of the insignia comes to the point where the flaps are you can find one that is approximately that size from the sheet)

gedenke wrote:

tho9900 wrote: Chris - if you can find it, Floquil old silver provides a NMF very close if not better than Alclad (better because it's half the prep time)  It's an enamel so it goes on flawless and has a very metallic sheen to it... just an idea in case you want to tackle it later... it brushes well too with very little thinning! How do you think the Model Master Metalizers would stack up to the Floquil? (my LHS has them in stock)

The buffable ones provide a nice finish but they are a little fragile.  Make sure to get some of their metalizer sealant when you get the NMF.  If helps protect it.  This is for the buffable finishes mainly, the regular metal finishes should be fine without it... The bottles look very similar so be sure to read them before ya buy so you know if you need the sealer...

Good Luck!

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I just looked at squadron and they have an "aluminum plate" MM buffing metalizer that should do the trick nicely... it would need the sealer...  I've used their burnt metal and burnt iron buffig metalizers and they look good so I am sure this one won't dissapoint!

tho9900 wrote:

Chris - if you can find it, Floquil old silver provides a NMF very close if not better than Alclad (better because it's half the prep time)  It's an enamel so it goes on flawless and has a very metallic sheen to it... just an idea in case you want to tackle it later... it brushes well too with very little thinning!

How do you think the Model Master Metalizers would stack up to the Floquil? (my LHS has them in stock)

Sturzkampf wrote:

can i join? i have a revell germany 1/72 blohm und voss bv 222 to contribute.

that would be a good build to see!  An interesting looking aircraft....  Welcome aboard!!!