Peterpools Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 "PW", much appreciated and of course those are my initials. Both the Army and the Navy aircraft had yellow wings during that period. Other then being colorful, there has to be a good reason - just have no idea, 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Very colourful Kingfisher there Peter. I'm glad you're over the big hurdles and getting to the end of the build. Good luck at the dentist. The boys go tomorrow for their own checkup. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Thanks Carl, finally getting over all the obstacles of an old kit it and making the turn for the run up to the finish line. Good luck with taking the boys to the dentist tomorrow - I'm sure they can think of a lot better things to do.🏒 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Peter, The Kingfisher looks awesome. There's alot to be said for the yellow-wing period. She's very nice to look at. Hopefully your dental surgery goes well. I'll be wishing some positive healthful energy your way. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Bumped into this nice picture. Looking good Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Thanks Gaz. Just love that era as it's so colorful. And of course, thank you for a thumbs up for Saturday's oral surgery. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Thanks Martin A nice pic for sure of the wheeled version and it was assigned to the Arizona as well. Just wish there was a mask set for the canopy as I have a second kit with enough parts for the wheeled version. Without the mask set, just way too much nerve-wracking work in 48th scale. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 E-Z mask 122 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Thanks Martin Going to the bank or PO for an international money order as they do not accept PP or CC's. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telepatu Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I think I read somewhere that the yellow wings were for easier spotting of downed aircraft in the sea? I can be imagining things as well, most likely someone has the right details. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Peter, the finish, as is your trademark, is flawless and beautiful. You really pulled the best out of this 'simple' kit! Good luck with the dentist - take your time getting back - I've taken a few days off here to try and catch up on a few things. A break is good! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Telpatu My latest research agrees with your explanation. I've since did a bit of research and originally the glossy orange yellow upper wings (started in the biplane era) were to help locate downed and lost aircraft on the ground. The painting of the wings continued on monoplanes as well until the start of WWII. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Thanks Chris very much appreciated your comments on the Kingfisher- just as painting and decaling are my favorites part of any build and good wishes on my oral surgery scheduled for tomorrow. I have to admit I'm a bit nervous as the procedure is scheduled to last for between an hour and an hour and a half plus recovery. I would absolutely prefer to take a short break your way to boost up the juices and mojo. While I have been going extra slow on the Kingfisher, letting each stage thoroughly dry before moving to the next one, I started tinkering with my next build: the Revell 1/32 Spitfire MkIIa. Originally, I was going to use a good number of Barracuda resin to bring the detail level up but only used their joystick, seat armor plate and gun sight so far with the balance being from the Quinta detail set. I'm planning on using the Barracuda resin set for the exterior corrections, using Edgar's correction notes (the link posted in in John's build). Maybe early next week I'll feel up to starting a build thread, as a lot of the work in the front office is now done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Your Kingfisher is a beauty with the decals adding even more contrast to the colorful livery. Glad that everything was good with the repair works in the end. Let's hope the same for your oral treatment, hopefully without that much drilling. All the best my friend. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Looks absolutely fantastic Peter!! Good luck tomorrow my friend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Thanks Rob and I was lucky the repairs finally worked. Just love those between the war year paint schemes - they just jump right out of the display case. Getting a be apprehensive about tomorrows surgery and hopefully, the discomfort will ease up in a few days after the procedure. Just a long time coming. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Thanks Mike Much appreciated both for the Kingfisher's progress and the upcoming surgery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 She sure is Purrrty! Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Thanks Kev, nothing like a beautiful gal😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 COMING TOGETHER The worst is over and finally I can see the finish line. At first, if it wasn’t for the stress cracking that seemed to take forever to resolve and then my oral surgery last Saturday, the Kingfisher would have already crossed the finish line (maybe). After all the decals were down and in place, I needed apply a seal coat of clear gloss but couldn’t: I always wear a respirator and paint using my spray booth but after the surgery, there was no way I could wear a mask and the Kingfisher had to sit and wait. Finally, yesterday I was up to getting back to the build and the mask wasn’t very uncomfortable when air brushing. Tamiya Clear Gloss LP-9 had the honors and when dried, I was itching beyond control to remove all the canopy masking that took nearly five days to do way back when and see what it looked like. I was amazed … not too bad at all and I was very pleased with the results – just wouldn’t want to do it again. Now starts adding all the small details, some detail brush painting, add the beaching gear and outrigger floats and call it a day. Just wanted to post a few photographs of how the Kingfisher has progressed. Hoping to cross the finish line this weekend and on to my next built: the Revell Spitfire Mk lla. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 😍 Hubert 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Hubert Much appreciated 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Beautiful!! Your canopy lines are perfect, wow! Very very nice job. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Looks awesome, Peter. Love it when masking comes off cleanly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Thanks Mike, I was surprised that they came out as well as they did. Just glad I don't have to redo them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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