JohnB

I decided this one had gathered enough dust, etc and was in need of some attention. I've decided to re-do it from a RNZAF a/c to a Royal Navy a/c in the Pacific Fleet in overall GSB. I've already adjusted the wingtips and done a little prepainting but figured I better post some pictures before work proceeds any further. I have some EagleCal decals I'll use to do #135. Stay tuned......

Thanks Rod. I'm pleased with the way it turned out too. Thanks again!🙂

Thanks Kevin. Much appreciated. 🙂

Done and RFI

This is my second "K" conversion using Tim Bigger's resin tail to convert a "E" to a "K". Fits real well and is nicely detailed. Recommended! Painted with Testor's enamel Olive Green for the base camo color. I did some fading and weathering using some Testor's OG that I "adjusted" for fading, etc. Decals are SuperScale. The only after market item(s) are the resin Eduard wheels and the FineMolds belts. I'm pleased with the way it turned out and I hope you guys are too. 🙂

DML 1/48 Ju-88G-6 NF $35.00 DML 1/48 JU-88G-1/G-10 NF $50.00 Dragon 1/350 USS Independence $90.00 1/200 Nichimo Akizakui Jap DD $100.00 I can't figure shipping yet. Send me a PM if you might want one, or more!, and then I can figure shipping.

Thank you Carl. It's coming along well (fingers crossed!) and I figure I'll have it finished in a couple more days (it sat there 3/4's done for several weeks so it's time to finish it up.) 🙂

Getting there!!! 🙂

Outstanding work Rod! Very well done.

Time to get back to my P-40K build. I had set it aside to wait for some paint. Now I can get back to it.

Thank you Paul. 3 weeks on this one for some reason didn't feel fast at all. Actually I was glad to have it finished! 🙄

I'm glad you like it K. Thanks! 🙂

Completed. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20636-tamiya-f4u-1d-completed/

Calling this one done.

I've had that bottle of MM acrylic for a couple of years. I was using MM enamel but ran out so I decided to use the acrylic on this build. I found 2 bottles of enamel on ebay the other day and snapped 'em up. Not delivered just yet though. If I can get another bottle of acrylic I'd test it out and if all went well I'd use it at some point since it gives such a nice smooth finish.

It's Model Master acrylic. I agree, it sure gives a nice smooth finish.

I've decided on this one.

All repainted now but I'm not so sure I want to tempt it by masking off those areas. I'll look for a different scheme.

If it's not one thing it's something else!!!! I was starting to mask off the areas on the tail to be painted white but when I pulled off a strip of masking tape to adjust the fit this little surprise happened. I then used masking tape to see just which areas might have this problem with the results you see here. I am NOT pleased!!! I tested the wings to see if there was going to be a problem there but there wasn't. I had painted the wings and other fuselage areas yesterday and then painted the rest of the model (underside and rear area) today. Same paint from same bottle. All I can figure is it has something to do with the amount of thinning I did as I had to use a bit more on this area than on the areas painted yesterday. The best thing to do at this point is to re-paint the problem area but use less thinner. Fingers and toes crossed. Choosing a different subject.

Making good progress now. The wings, canopy, etc are not attached. I just put them in place to see how they look, etc. 🙂

Thank you Kevin. 🙂

Finally got the needed replacement Quinta instrument panel. Now I can proceed with the build.

Thanks Rod. I decided to back burner this build for a while but I'll get back to it at some point. Thanks again! 🙂

Thanks Martin. I'm beginning to wonder just WHEN the replacement Quinta set will show up. PO tracking shows it hasn't been shipped yet but SB shows it HAS shipped. Go figure! Now it says delivering Monday 31st. Fingers crossed.

I was making some good progress on the build until I managed to bugger up the Quinta instrument panel 🤪. Ordered a replacement Quinta set from SB on 3/23 but it hasn't showed up yet. Until it does I'll work on other areas. I plan to fold the wings so I guess that's what I'll work on for a bit.