DocRob

Hi Bevan, I used the Maketar masks for my Corsair build (https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/4920-another-corsair-daphne-c-no-7-flown-by-james-cupp/) and the Raiden is the second time. They are trouble free to use, exactly fitting, pre cutted and adhere perfectly right. In the Maketar shop you can chose between Kabuki style or vinyl masks-sets. I went for the Kabuki (paperesque) ones, because I believe they dont shrink and they don't bent as much as the vinyl ones. If you plan to purchase them there is no need to buy seperate mask sets for the canopies, because they are included. I have some more sets in my stash (1/24 Typhoon, DO 335, and generic Sets for Ensignia), because I don't trust decals that much. Using masks allows you to be much more defined and subtle about blending these parts in. No silvering, no mirroring under a matte coat and no transfer film is bueno for me, albeit I will give the HGW Wet Transfers a try in future projects. Cheers Rob

Hola Senhoras e Senhores, the review of James H reminded me that I owe you some pictures of my recently finished Raiden. So here is the result of my first WIP in LSM.https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/5192-hasegawa-j2m3-raiden-in-between-build/ The built and painting was very enjoyable and problem free. Fit, design and detailing where on the money. The only slight downside is that you have to close some openings in the cowling for a change of armory and some cuts have to be made to mount the guns in the wings instead. Not a biggie, but what I didn't like too much was the absence of seatbelts, as I planned an OOB-build. When the painting of the included pilot will be finished, i will address that subject. I decieded against using decals and used Maketar masks instead. Feel free to critizise. Recommendations for enhancing my techniques are also very welcome. Cheers Rob

Hi Jeroen, next to the kit and some AM I own the Zoukei Concept Notes in my stash. http://volksusastore.com/webstores/scale/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=4154 There is more detail about the Horten in this one then in others about different planes e.g. TA-152, covered by Zoukei Moura. Lots of historic and museum shots, a 1/48 technical drawing and some different builds of the model, which tackle different techniques by the way building the Hortens. The Zoukei Horten seems to be based on the measurings of the one on display in the Smithsonian Museum in the United States. I havent really decieded about how to finish mine, options are a non covered, stripped one, or a ready to flight one. Have fun with yours Cheers Rob

Will this one be another wingless effort? Cheers Rob

How many stars do I count, one, three, yes Five Stars for your build . Nice

Nice one, great paintjob. I prefer masking to decals as well. It is much easier to blend the painted parts into the base paints and you control the colors. Cheers Rob

Me like mucho

As coolbox says, excellent work and presentation. Nice wood effects on your green dragon, and yes the wheelstruts look very fragile. Cheers Rob

Welcome to LSM and what a start that is. Your Challenger obviously lost the challenge to the harsh desert surroundings. Nice effects and not too subtle . That would be a good neighbour to my recently presented burned out T-55 Enigma. Cheers Rob

Like (I still miss the button). A very inspiring built so far, maybe one of those days... . Nonono, I don't do complete scratchbuiling , but it is always nice to see projects developing like yours. Cheers Rob

Hi Danny, that is a really cool helmet, specially with that gold mirroring "themonuclear protection" thing . Is this one of the helmets you will present together with a corresponding Jet, and if so, which one? Cheers Rob

Hi Oz, I have just recieved the package and had a rough sighting of the sprues, looking for damaged pieces. So no schedule for building the warhawk and no reference material besides the comic book . Actually I'm waiting for some internal and external PE-stuff from Eduard to add to the bird. I haven't thought about riveting this one, do you think it is really necessary? BUT you are on your way with the "Ruth A" (another lovely scheme) and I have not seen a single picture, Did I miss the WIP? Cheers Rob

Hola (the few) Ladies and Gentlemen, not much time for modeling or even the forum in the last two weeks, but I have to share that scoop. I got the Eduard P-40N and the graphic novel by Hugault and Yann called "Angel Wings" on the same day. You might guess which version I will build. One little advise for others who purchase the kit. Remove the nice embossed metal print at first thing, because it is heavy and you have to hope that there is no damage done to the sprues. On my one the windscreen was loose from the sprue, but not scratched, phew, I hate polishing clear parts . Cheers Rob

Sorry, double post due to slow island net. Cheers Rob

Hi Darren, I will follow closely as I have one with a heavy dose of AM in my stash. Nice work on the subassemblys. Is the armament oob or Aftermarket? When I see your good work my fingers are itching, should I start mine, .... . No not right now, to many other started builds. Can't wait to see your table bursting once you attach the wings . Cheers Rob

Hi Kent, thank you for describing your very effective but seemingly painful approach. It sounds a little similar to the way many historic ship modellers apply the underwater copper sheets to their vessels. I think I'm not up to that task, but I'd like to try the effect using a Dremel micro drill with abrasive head after "masking" the surronding areas with Dyno-Tape and rivet afterwards. Cheers Rob

Must be a ton of work to get that "Stressed Skin" effect, but it pays off clearly. It enhances the appearance of the Lanc after painting a lot. Did you use a micro drill with an abrasive head? It would be nice to learn more about how you achieved the effect. Cheers Rob

I don't know about the radium, Cees. There are no yellow dots used in other cockpits. For greater comfort there is a better link to the Virtual Tour and the Cockpits. http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/nnam/virtualtour/?s=pano701 Cheers Rob

The lighter shade looks much better, maybe the often mentioned "scale effect" Cheers Rob

Hola Amigos, If you are building mainly US Naval Planes maybe you know of the existance of that really cool feature on the Website of the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, FL. Just follow the link and scroll down to "Cockpit Panorama". There are more than the P-40. http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/attractions/aircraft-exhibits/item/?item=p-40b_tomahawk Cheers Rob

I'm a littlle frightened. If that is your first build, what will the future bring to us. I think I stop modelling right here , to much talent on your side. I finished a beaten and worn Raiden just recently and I had a lot of fun with the wear and tear, you seem even more fun orientated with your heavily beaten KI-84. Chapeau Rob

Nice Job on the Schlepper, i got carried away... Cheers Rob

Nice and clean piece of work. I like the decision about the wings. moveable mostly means less detailed or other compromises. Cheers Rob

Thanx Maru, it was my first Dio and I have a lot to learn, specially on figure painting. Cheers Rob

Holy cow, a Gotha is a mosquito compared th that thing. I wish you patience, lots of space and a never running out supply of Evergreen. Cheers Rob