Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Daywalker wrote:

Mike, Thanks a million for that lil' care package, you have saved me!  I am going to continue on my Zero this weekend, and time permitting the Corsair.  Thanks again Mike, I really appreciate your help!

Glad I could help, buddy! Looking forward to seeing how they turn out.

"Now hear this..........."

Its the weekend and I've been working like a dog. I've got three evenings off and I intend to use 'em!!

Remember.....as members of this fine, outstanding crew it is your sworn duty to build models and have fun!

So drink and be merry............... Cheers!

Good heavens! I've had rather a lot of rum tonight!

Here a quick update of this evenings progress.............

Drinks......... followed by dinner........ More drinks............

You get the idea..............

Then onto the really good bit......modelling!

Hellcat:   Got the weathering finished and the satin sealer on. It'll be done this weekend.

Lynx: Got the new doors masked up......will get the paint on and a new display base disigned.

Corsair...Sky undersides done. Upper camo slate grey went on tonight. Its looking OK.

If the fates are with me, I'll have more done tomorrow. Until then.....be good. If you cannot be good......then be careful.

triumf wrote:

wyoroy Real nice Hurrie you`ve got there, Got relly awed at the coruage the cam-pilots showed during the great brawlII when they launched in the artic on what they had to know to be a one way mission on the PQ convoys......Big motherf****** brass ones

That's (ruddratt) Mike's Hurricane not mine.  I just made a remake in regards to it.

Roy

Mike, I like the way you finished your Hurricane.  Would you mind sharing the details of the finish?  I'm excited about trying out some new stuff with my Corsair (with that very cool resin pit ) Many Thanks to a friend!

Roy

Hey guys! Pass the bottle! How do ye swabbies be?

(note: this is a red letter date- a soldier using navy lingo!) lol

Miss the bench, but i'm looking forward to this weekend. I've finally got a trip organized to Gettysburg. The weathers great, the cars gassed, and i am set to go!

Sounds cool, Roger. I visited Gettysburg twice when I lived in NY. It's an awesome place, and was quite a humbling experience for me every time I went. I swear I got chills when I stood near the crook in the stone wall (referred to as the 'angle', the only confederate breakthrough point during Pickett's charge).

Would be my pleasure, Roy! (& I'm glad your stuff arrived OK!)  I posted on Frank's A6M2 thread about what I use and how I get the finishes I do on my models. I'll quote them here for you....

1. Preshade 2. Top colors (pastel applications if needed) 3. Future 4. Enamel wash 5. Decals (micro-set, then decal, then micro-sol) 6. More Future 7. Flat coat (usually Pollyscale flat or satin coat)

Mike,

I'll get some pics up soon! The Hellcat just needs some "finishing touches" and I'll show you how I'm getting on with the Corsair. I'm taking my time with the Corsair as I want it to be as good as I can make it.

BTW, thanks for sharing your finishing tips. I am not so good at preshading, I need some practice but I think I will have to do more of that to get a better finish.

Roger, 

"How ye me lad?" Glad to hear all is well-we'll make a Navy flyer out of you yet!

Darren-

Can't wait to see some pics!  Really looking forward to seeing that Corsair.

Roger-

Good to hear from ya' again!  Hope you're having a good time in school!

Mike-

When I read your post about the stone wall at Gettysburg, I remember the exact same feeling when I stood there.  It was quite a humbling experience.

Well, nothing to report from my end today........the sun was shining and my son wore me out!!

We've had lots of fun but no workshop time today, I have got some workshop time booked for tomorrow morning so I'll take some pics then.

See you later!

Unfortunately same goes for me.  Couple that with a couple of very heavy weeks at work and I'm not making much progress on anything at the moment.

Cheers 

This is a sorry state of affairs..........

Still, chin up chaps! I managed to escape for a short time to the secret workshop and got a few things done.

Hellcat: I am not happy with this one at all.........I took my mask off the canopy and half the paint came off! This will take some more time to sort out. To be honest, its not one of my better efforts. Still, I will endevour to make the best of it.

Lynx: I have been painting the tiny 1/72 doors and adjusting the rear landing gear as the model was sitting a little nose heavy. Waiting for paint to dry on this one.....

Corsair: I got the camo liquid mask on this morning and have left it to dry, I'll shoot the EDS Grey on after I'm done here. Here's a couple of pics, the second is my choice of markings, this is from the Techmod decal sheet, it took me ages to make up my mind which version I would build.....I have now decided that eventually I will build all three, but this one is going to be the first.

Thanks Frank! You're a pal.

Cheers!

Hang in there on the Hellcat, Darren.  All is not lost .  Corsair is looking good.

Regards,  Rick

Darren, many times I have found that the one's I was ready to give up on turned out to be some of my best pieces, all through perseverence. Hang in there!

Corsair's lookin' real good!

Corsair looks great Darren!  Never seen a liquid mask in place before so I've studied the pic carefully.  Bought some of that superglue on the weekend too as part of my wife-sanctioned, weeks-long shopping spree!  LOL

Picked up Osprey's "Helldiver Units of World War 2" as well on the net so I should be able to make some progress towards contributing to this GB!

Darren, the Corsair is looking good.  Can't wait to see the finished product.  I'm using the Techmode 1/72 decals also.  I sooooooooooooo can not wait to get started.

Roy

Hey there Darren, Your Corsair is looking very nice indeed, tell me what made you think of using liquid mask for the camo?  It's not a bad idea at all actually but I would be scared witless that the masking fluid would react with the paint, has this ever happened?

Cheers

Andy in West Oz wrote:

Corsair looks great Darren!  Never seen a liquid mask in place before so I've studied the pic carefully.  Bought some of that superglue on the weekend too as part of my wife-sanctioned, weeks-long shopping spree!  LOL Picked up Osprey's "Helldiver Units of World War 2" as well on the net so I should be able to make some progress towards contributing to this GB!

Thanks Andy, 

Glad to hear you had a good shopping spree! Don't forget that nail-polish remover mate!

Looking forward to seeing how you get on.

Thanks for all your kind words and support fella's Glad you approve of the Corsair.

Darren,

The mask I use is called Maskol and its made by Humbrol, it dries into a bright coloured latex film and is brilliant for camo patterns. I've used it on enamels and never had a problem. I recon it would be OK with acrylics too.  I thought of using it when I could'nt get a nice edge on my camo paint jobs. With the liquid mask I just mark out the pattern lightly in pencil then brush on the liquid mask-its so easy! I would certainly recommend giving it a go.

i am very sorry 

i know  i asked to join your g/b but i must withdraw

i have decided to withdraw from modeling as well  for a few months

 again very sorry for wasting your time

Roy

Sorry to hear you're leaving the GB Joe, but I'm even sorrier to hear you are laving modeling for a while.

Hope to see you back here soon.

Cheers

Sorry to hear you're leaving the GB and the hobby Joe, don't be a stranger though, pop in whenever you have time, you are always welcome here.

Take care mate.