Peterpools

Wolf The best of news for sure. Speed is not important, it's the end result. Completely agree as what WNW is the Tamiya of WWI kits. Just a shame they are no longer around. I wonder what ever happened to their 32nd scale Lancaster? Now that would be a kit worth saving for. Keep 'em comin Peter

So far I've been rather lazy and relied on F22 for the best depth of field of acceptable sharpness but the results are images that leave a bit to be desired of only acceptable sharpness, front to back. I decided to do a bit of focus stacking in Photoshop, combing five images, each focused at a different point along the model, which will produce an image of nearly perfect sharpness. I should have actually done seven images also focusing on both wing tips but I was just testing. I also forgot to drop down to either F8 or F11, which is the aperture for this lens (Nikon S 24-70). Keep 'em comin Peter Five images focused stacked and very sharp. This image is a single file and you can see how the sharpness softens up from nose to tail and wing tip to wing tip.

Nice work on the weathering - looking mighty good Keep 'em comin Peter

Gaz Much appreciated and I'll do my best and keep plugging away Keep 'em comin Peter

Wolf How is your wife doing? Hope she is recovering well with no complications. Right with Gaz, brilliant and amazing work - I wouldn't expect anything less. Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks John So much appreciated - Sending PM Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks John Just bought a new printer, at least for me but it's only a B&W for documents. My other color printer is a big Canon for doing photographic prints and isn't set up for this type of work. Might just be looking at a new printer this fall and I'll make sure it's a color printer this time. Keep 'em comin Peter

Kai & Rob Here in the states Tamiya Lacquer paints (LC) are not available at all, yet all the other major brands of lacquer paints are - go figure. Keep 'em comin Peter

Kai Thanks so much for the very kind words but in reality, you had to overcome a lot taller mountains then I did. Will be plowing along and making the best progress I can Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Dennis, much appreciated Right with you for sure but you accomplished this on a PCM, limited run kit and the KH P-39 should have not required all this extra work just to get parts to fit. Keep 'em comin Peter

Rob Holy Cow ... the GT looks fantastic with the racing stripes and the color looks perfect. Keep 'em comin Peter

John Nice call on printing your own decals. I wish I knew how to print my own but I haven't a clue. Keep 'em comin Peter

Ron Nice work on replacing the grill - looks so good Keep 'em comin Peter

Wings and Tailfeathers 6/27/21 It’s been a busy week and some progress has been made – the wings are on and the tailfeathers are being fitted in place. Loads of work to do and I’m guessing a few weeks to clean things up for a good fit for the wings and horizontal stabilizers. The Wings Built up as per the instructions and surprisingly, no major problems. Of course, that all ended when I went to test fit each wing and the fit was deplorable. Out came the sanding sticks and grinding away I went. I lost track of the hours I sanded away removing almost the interior gear wall that sits up against the fuselage and the wing fillet area as well. In retrospect, I should have removed that portion of the wheel well as soon as I saw what the major problem was and now I need to clean things up and replace what was removed. Next up was trying to figure out the correct dihedral. Looking at loads photos, I was on the right track in that I decided to use the front spar that is visible behind the air intakes at the wing root for alignment, the correct dihedral and it seemed to work. Installing the air intakes were another story as the parts weren’t close to fitting. At first I was going to install them on the wing and then glue the wing in place – wouldn’t work as I couldn’t see the spar for alignment and not to mention, the wing didn’t fit at all now. Onto plan two, glue the wings on and then play around with the intakes to get them to fit. As you can see from the photographs, filler and sanding is going to be needed to clean up this area. I also decided to use some bits and pieces made from strip styrene to bring a bit more life to the radio boxes behind the rear cockpit bulkhead and it still needs to be painted and dry brushed. I started to seriously play around with the two top nose cowl panels and a way to get to get them to fit. Why couldn’t KH just make this a two piece affair instead of six panels is beyond me and save all this work for those of us who want a clean nose area? The front office glass is still resting in place and the fit seems to be OK but only time will tell. For some of the parts, I’ve started using Revell Contacta Professional Glue and am very pleased with the results so far. I’m finally able to buy the Revell glues and paints here on the Island. Thanks for checking in Peter .

Mark Magnificent build - absolutely incredible work and the finish, what can I say - award wining. Keep 'em comin Peter

MIke Amazing work and your research on how the wing warping worked is meticulous. Keep 'em comin Peter

John Nice progress and looking mighty good. Won't be long before she is in the paint shop. Keep 'em comin Peter

Hubert No problems at all and your conversation with Rob is very interesting. I'm sorry for spreading negative thoughts about any of the other KH kits but just trying to be honest on what I've experienced with the P-39. For me, too many issues and road blocks to deal with to enjoy the build. Keep 'em comin Peter

Ant Same here - would love a good Texan without the issues. I've enjoyed following your build thread, just incredible work as always. I'm retired now, so getting together when you are here on the Island would be an early Christmas present. Right now, I'm still under Doctors orders - not to be out among anyone and I have to social distance at all times and then after my next Petscan we'll see how it goes. Keep 'em comin Peter

Mark Simply Gorgeous Keep 'em comin Peter

Absolutely correct and right with you. After seeing marks Lotus and his painting techniques, follow Mark's as his Lotus's finish is spectacular and I'm sure I might have gotten some of the polishing grits a bit wrong. Keep 'em comin Peter

Gaz I guess, the bigger the better and a little easier to paint but I have to give credit where credit is earned - facial color blending and the look are so very realistic. So very well done. Keep 'em comin Peter

Gaz The front office work looks brilliant and the gunsight - oh my, beautifully painted. Keep 'em comin Peter

Ron Nice progress on the "Pete". With the advent of 3D printed AM, it seems almost everything can be found. They sure looks good Keep 'em comin Peter

Rob Terrific progress on the GT .. Love the colors as a lot of mega dollar super cars, have outrageous color schemes. I have Tamiya 1/24 Enzo Ferrari kit and the interior colors are close in style. Would like to build it this fall. Keep 'em comin Peter