SapperSix

The exhaust and the cans have been a learning curve for me. I can not emphasize enough how much I have learned while making this model. My tool and product purchases have also been undergoing a considerable increase. All equaling a joy for the hobby as never before. I do want very much to make clear that I appreciate the many people, all over the world, that have have offered advice and knowledge both publicly and through PM's. Below is an example of the general reference I have been using for inside exhaust coloring. My book from Reid Air, The Modern Phantom Guide, has been providing and enormous amount of detail. Below is the Phantom GT Resin kit that I have spent the last week detailing, messing up, starting over and having another go. In the references the green goes from a darker green to lighter as the distance from the burner increases. This picture tries to capture that variation. It was lots of patience during the dry brush process. The detail in this resin product is very well done. A light black/green wash will fill in the secondary air holes. I did it a small section with black only and the contrast didn't appeal to the eye. A bit of dry brushing to the cans and some pastels will finalize this effort.

That is really something. A fantastic build indeed. One of these days I will contact you about WW1 builds as I see, very clearly, that you have mastered many related techniques.

Excuse me but my jaw was on the floor so it took me a minute to respond. Following with great interest. Fantastic stuff here!!!

This is really wonderful, detailed build. Very nice dust/dirt effects. I somehow missed this post....

As a newbie to Alclad, I found that a mix of 50% Tamiyas X-20A and 50% Pledge floor wax makes for a great guard against masking over. I have been letting the alclad dry a good day and then hitting with a very fine mist of the solution. It doesn't change the sheen as I use a very light coat and I can build it up as I see fit. After it drys I can mask over it and haven't had any issues. Rob, Thank you very much for the links and information this has been very much my focus as of late. The information is very timely.

Icing...That was Icing!!!!

Adding the panel lines to the tail. This is such a rivet counter moment. The more I learn and observe on this tail section, the more I realize it needs to be 100% rebuilt. I am going to do what I can without going backwards. I am short panel lines per section.....but that is just another issue with the lack and incorrect detail in this section of the plane. I learned a lot about creating consistent cuts and large amounts of patience.

After much consternation I have chosen a German subject. Mostly because I have many of them in my stash and have built very few. It will also give me a chance to work on something with a very different camo scheme than I normally work on. I have made a few AFV models and really enjoy their kits. Included is some photo etched AM gear and am looking in the stash for more German extras. Looking to attach the build to a real live Order Of Battle in Normandy. And then find or create the appropriate markings. See you all at the work bench!

This is very cool and helpful. Much appreciated! If I was in to French Armor, I see there is the possibility of using captured French gear for this. https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/panzer-ersatz-und-ausbildungs-abteilung-100-in-nor-t33921.html#p712642

Excellent build. Looks very well done!

I am an artist!! I can not work under these conditions!

Depending on the magic tracks, I expect you might be involved in some heavy drinking. Great Choice. Enjoy your build.

I found this colorized photo of a B-52 initial production. I believe this is a raid over the Clunkmeisters house in order to stop the production of crazy ideas. In light of this unique historical picture I will be making a B-52 build to celebrate the raid.......which failed.......horribly.

Get out of my head Gaz......

If you have already started a model that qualifies it cant be more than 25% complete if you want to win a prize. I have a half track that I have been working on for a bit, its about half done. I can enter it, but wont win a prize. In light of that I am going to start something brand new to compete for said prize.

We are of the same mind here after my redux of the tail....Just finished the black gloss coat. I will be working some of the NMF today and have already made the black wash. I also bought some of the alclad jet exhaust. Also found some MM Jet exhaust and graphite metallic in my collection. I am going to try some coats on the test plane. I am finding NMF is its own thing.....

Well heck, good to know. Once I get the base NMF down I will be sure to make her plenty dirty. The over all effect is for the plane to be well used.... Thank you very much!!

Was ist das? Währenddessen können wir nur deutsch sprechen.

Oh how I needed that laugh. Right on point....Well done Gaz.

I am down....Both barrels loaded. Searching the stash now......

I think you guess missed what Gaz was saying gents. I happen to know Gaz served in the United States Marine Corps. He like to play with men......in uniform. Que Village people video.....

Ahhh the road wheels....Job well done.

Man'o'man am I getting a bit of a butt kicking. I have never worked with Alclad despite having it in my possession of many years. Just didn't have the guts to do any NMF work. Well, I have to say I love the product as it really works well, very well in fact. What I didn't count on is the primer showing every little tiny bit of CA glue that is in, on or around the custom made rivets on the tail....Sooooooo many little specs or CA that oozed out from under the rivet to make it look horrible. So.......Off it goes. I was planning on complete removal and starting all over again. I didn't want to get a punch set just yet, but I did. (I have caught the disease. Just have to wait for it o be shipped.) As I was using the CA de bonder I noticed it may be removing the wild glue specs and maybe complete removal may not be necessary. Jury is still out. A complete repainting of the NMF tail will be required and it looks like the de bonder may be roughing up the plastic a little. I will know more tonight. Off to cook dinner for my wonderful wife and family. I hope you all had a great mothers day!! I spent two days on the feathers. Lots of experimentation. The left is finalized with a soap based sludge wash. I love the sludge wash as its easy to take off its not right. And I am thinking the left one is a bit much for a phantom.

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I have never gone down the WWI air plane line. This is interesting stuff Gaz. If you dont mind I am pulling up a chair and pouring a touch of whiskey to enjoy the build....