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She's beautiful!

Take a deep breath and don't rush!

Bam-aLam!

I like the powders though I do wish they were a bit more opaque. Still, the results are every bit of what I wanted to see. This was my first try with them. For the second Boat stand (after all the rivets are done - they take about a week, given my current pace) I'll go with black primer first with a red oxide primer wash over that followed by the powders. What I'm wanting to get is just a *peek* of red rust coming through where the powders are thinnest and where they can't reach.

I've not been completely idle these last few weeks... well, *mostly* idle, but not completely so... i'm nearly finished with the first of two Boat stands. A bit more work on the rust and it's there... i'm experimenting with some new techniques which is an utter blast - and I like the results so far. What you see here is red oxide primer followed by graphite followed by Ueschi powders in both iron and steel followed by Vallejo rust wash. I still need to do a bit of blending and streaking, but it's getting close to the look I want.

That weathering is *stunning* can't wait to see the rest of it!

Packing the B-17 at the UPS store as we speak it will go USPS international - they say 6-10 business days USPS Conf Number: CJ533359673US

Impressive work on that canopy framing! I also agree about the PE vs kit parts - it's a huge difference!

That's a seriously beautiful bird!

It truly is amazing what can emerge from flat sheets! Love watching this develop...

Nice! Watching this build is an ongoing reminder of what is possible... i look forward to what comes next!

I think reading - something to do during those long waits on the flight line!

Jeroen- that last piece looks like part of the engine pylon...? all very very cool - and it makes me profoundly grateful that I wasn't living that history at the time...

Awesome tutorial! Many thanks.. My first attempt on this will be a 1:24 scale wooden bucket from Shapeways. I'll need to do the interior, exterior and bottom - so I'll use the bottom as my practice bit... i have had a set of wood grain decals in 1:24, but I'm really not thrilled with them (they're intended for use on model cars and seem a bit crude), so this is a great chance for me to learn a new technique

So arming and fueling, plus last-minute attention from the crew chief - lots of activity and to-and-fro. This gives me context for the people and vehicles.

I can't give "realistic" feedback as I have exactly zero experience with carrier flight decks at work. One thing I can't tell is whether the dio is built around mission prep (arming, fueling) or post-mission maintenance/repair - or is there even a distinction in the vehicles and crew between those two activities? i'm curious now... what's the story that you want to tell?

Many thanks! I'll give this a shot as I have some bits and pieces that will make perfect tests

I have a stupid paint question... With the oils, how long do they need to cure after painting? My only current experience with oil paints is on canvas, and they take days/weeks to cure. I somehow suspect that you have a way around that issue...?

Would that "Shake and Bake" resin kit be the one from HpH?

Thanks! I'm going to need this myself in then it-too-distant future

I've procrastinated on the B-17 - I will have it on the way by Friday! In the meantime, I donated to the crowdfunding effort - this is a truly worthy cause!

That's just hilarious! Making the transition from no wings to no fuselage... I suspect that a naked engine with a seat and controls may be what comes next!

The stands are taking shape. Once I wrapped my somewhat ancient brain around compound curves on butt-joints, everything came together handily. Started on rivets today...

I look forward to watching that V2 build...

Sweeet! I love the Japanese approach to SciFi... I keep hoping to find some models from the Last Exile series... I'm jealous!