Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Yep, I saw it, Roy.

Anytime, my friend. Glad I could help!

Mike forgot to tell you that I got you PM the other day.  Thanks you very much

Roy

Daywalker wrote:

Thanks guys! Mike- I was originally going to do one in overall dark blue, but decided to change it to the dark gray/dark green/sky instead.  I looked at the markings from Techmod on Meteor's site, but didn't want to have to order $25.00 worth of stuff just to get my decals.  So, I am thinking about trying my hand at masking and painting my own markings.  Not sure which aircraft yet, but suppose I'll have to decide soon as she will be ready for some paint in a week or two!

Sounds like a great paint scheme, Frank! If you're looking for roundels & codes, I'm sure I have some spares. Let me know if you're interested.

Hi Everyone,

well I am having a heck of a time trying to attach the wings to my Tamiya corsair.

I dryfitted the parts and all seemed to be well, then when I attached the starboard wing all went wrong.... I just could not get a flush fit. After much cursing, I ripped out the the spar and superglued the wing on. I have left the airtframe on its side overnight and will hope form the best. It is probably me....but just watch out for it its darn tricky if you ask me!

As for the Hellcat- I have'nt managed to mess this one up-yet! I have finished painting the canopy and have ripped the seated pilot figure from the Corsair kit so he can sit in the Hellcat.

I have started painting him tonight and hopefully if I have time I will crack on with the decals for this one as well.

Hope all is well,

Thanks guys!

Mike-

I was originally going to do one in overall dark blue, but decided to change it to the dark gray/dark green/sky instead.  I looked at the markings from Techmod on Meteor's site, but didn't want to have to order $25.00 worth of stuff just to get my decals.  So, I am thinking about trying my hand at masking and painting my own markings.  Not sure which aircraft yet, but suppose I'll have to decide soon as she will be ready for some paint in a week or two!

Looking good so far Frank.

Regards,  Rick

She looks great Frank, keep thos pics coming.

Also, you have an inbound PM

Cheers 

Busy day in the shop today!  This morning, I glued the office in, fuse halves together, and wing parts together.  This afternoon I started filling and sanding with the intention of getting it started, and by tonite had finished sanding the seams on the wing parts and fuse halves.  I also rescribed the lost panel lines.  Tomorrow I will clip the wings and attach the wing stubs to the fuse.  Here's where she's at:

TANGO 1 wrote:

Jon-  sorry I did'nt answer this earlier! Those colours would be right for a Hellcat. I'm using them on my current build too.

Thanks!

jwb wrote:

TANGO 1 wrote: I use Humbrol enamels myself, but looking through the latest Squadron flyer, I think the colours most useful will be: Polyscale Acrylics-- Extra Dark Sea Grey....FS36118 Dark Slate Grey..........FS34096 Sky...........................FS34504 These can be used for the RN WWII camo schemes. Later post war schemes were ususally Extra dark sea grey/white.   Hope this helps, Darren.   Hi guys..... I had a question on FAA colors and figured this would be the place! I have an old Lindberg F6F-5 in 1/72 scale that I've had partially assembled for months. It's been a test bed for airbrushing techniques. I finally decided to give the little guy a real paint scheme as a reward for his help (), and as I have some spare British decals (from a Spitfire and a P-40.... surprise, surprise), I thought it might look neat to do it in FAA colors. The marking won't be real accurate, but that's no problem. Anyway-- is the list of colors above appropriate for an F6F-5? Or rather Hellcat Mk. II? Thanks!

Jon- 

sorry I did'nt answer this earlier! Those colours would be right for a Hellcat. I'm using them on my current build too.

wyoroy wrote:

I know this is off topic but I need some guidance from the experts   I'm getting ready to decal my Hasegawa 190.  I painted it all with Gunze paints.  Do I need to add another clear coat or is it good to go?  Also what is the best method to bring out the panel lines and other details?  If I can master this the next step would be full weathering.  Any and all help would be great.  As for my Corsair, I have managed to remove the rudder.  The plastic in this one is very hard.  A part of the tail broke off , nothing that can not be fixed Thanks for all the help guys, Roy

Roy, I too use Gunze paints almost exclusively these days and as a matter of rule I always apply a couple of good clear coats of Future prior to the application of decals and another one after the decals.  This serves two purposes in that it gives you a nice uniformly shiny surface on which to apply your decals as well as providing a protecting coat for the weathering that will come.

Don't worry by the way if the Future discolours slightly after the application of Microset, this is normal and always happens to me.  You will find the effect disappears after a couple of hours and the Future becomes clear again.

Cheers

Wow, lots of chatter today!

Mike, congadulations on your permanent resident status.  I know its not an easy process and you must feal greatly relieved.  Wlecome to Canada and B.C.  It's a great place to live!

Frank and Rick, Congrats also on your awards.  One of these days when I'm not bogged down with all the usual life stuff I would like to just plan to go to an event never mind enter a build in one.  It's a 4-5 hour drive to Vancouver so I need to time a family vacation at the "apropriate" time one of these years.

For what it's worth I'm doing my interior zinc chromate green also.

Roy

Frank- thanks for the pics! There was some serious talent there.

Now these Corsair interiors.......I need to check my facts on this one, but the Brits had some of the earliest models, F4U-1's and 1a's. According to the article, the 1a's interiors were painted in zinc chomate green. So thats the way I'm going.

If you guys know different-let me know! 

Got nothing done today in the workshop.........will try and get there tomorrow. 

Take care all.

Likewise, I will be getting to those pics tonight or after work Monday.

Roy

Roy-

It was a pleasure chatting with you this afternoon.  Don't forget to post those pics!

TANGO 1 wrote:

I use Humbrol enamels myself, but looking through the latest Squadron flyer, I think the colours most useful will be: Polyscale Acrylics-- Extra Dark Sea Grey....FS36118 Dark Slate Grey..........FS34096 Sky...........................FS34504 These can be used for the RN WWII camo schemes. Later post war schemes were ususally Extra dark sea grey/white.   Hope this helps, Darren.

Hi guys..... I had a question on FAA colors and figured this would be the place!

I have an old Lindberg F6F-5 in 1/72 scale that I've had partially assembled for months. It's been a test bed for airbrushing techniques. I finally decided to give the little guy a real paint scheme as a reward for his help (), and as I have some spare British decals (from a Spitfire and a P-40.... surprise, surprise), I thought it might look neat to do it in FAA colors. The marking won't be real accurate, but that's no problem.

Anyway-- is the list of colors above appropriate for an F6F-5? Or rather Hellcat Mk. II?

Thanks! 

bobbaily wrote:

Mike-congrats on becoming a Canadian citizen.

Thanks much, Bob! Not quite a citizen yet, though. As of now, I have been granted Permanent Resident status, which is the first step towards full citizenship. This means I can live here full time, work, pay taxes, apply for a social insurance number (the Canadian equivalent of a SSN), apply for medical benefits, and carry a provincial driver's license...basically anything a Canadian citizen can do with the exception of vote in our elections and carry a Canadian passport.

Daywalker wrote:

Roy- I pm'd my cell number to you, give me a call if you want to chat about the paint/clear.

I will give you a call later.

Roy

A lot of congrations are in order here-  Mike-congrats on becoming a Canadian citizen.

Rick & Frank-excellent work and congratulations.  That's one of the main reasons I enjoy the Group Builds-I get to witness some fantastic work.  And there are some excellent modelers in this build.

Thanks Mike!  I thought of you when I took that pic of the Hurricane.  It really made me want to build one.

Hmmm... a figure GB?  I've never really done one.  Must admit it sounds like fun, but a lil' scary too.

Found some interesting info on interior colors for US Navy aircraft.  Not exactly sure if the FAA aircraft adhered to the same color codes, but my guess would be proably so.  It does add merit to the aforementioned fact that the inside of the cowl on KD431 was factory painted white.  Check it out!

http://ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2004/05/stuff_eng_interior_colours_us_part3.htm

rjkplasticmod wrote:

I posted this before, early on, but here's a re-run .  Took a First Place Award for 1/48 WWII Allied Aircraft at the IPMS South East Michigan Model Expo (SEMMEX) last month.

Nice to see that bird again, Rick. Awesome work as usual. Congrats on your award....looks like it was well-deserved.

darson wrote:

Mike congratulations on your permanent residence status of Canada , it's a beautiful country that my brother and his wife spent some happy years in before they came back to Aus to raise their kids.

Thanks much, Darren! It's been a long road and a grueling process, but it's finally over. Feels like 10 tons lifted off of our shoulders.

Frank, awesome pics! Looks like it was a heck of a show! The quality of the work shown is just amazing, which reinforces my opinion of the calibre of your work. To have trophied against that level of competition speaks volumes. Again, well done!

Daywalker wrote:

Oh, yeah.  I also bought a 120mm resin figure, "The Daywalker".

Now that is cool! Gives me an idea for another group build.....movie characters! I've been dyin' for a reason to build that 1/8 scale resin 'Predator' I have in my stash!

Roy-

I pm'd my cell number to you, give me a call if you want to chat about the paint/clear.