KevinM Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 That's looking mighty fine there Martin and a 1/24 in the hangar? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Martin Spot on the money and looking so good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 5:51 PM, Martinnfb said: I could cannibalize Tamiya and consequently being hated for another 3, maybe 4 generations to come. I read this and then looked over to one side of my bench where there's a spare set of Tamiya cowlings. Their kits come with 2 sets: one in grey and another in clear. Just say the word and I'll send them your way. I'll even make sure I send the right ones this time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 Sanded , polished and ready for the first coat of paint. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said: I read this and then looked over to one side of my bench where there's a spare set of Tamiya cowlings. Their kits come with 2 sets: one in grey and another in clear. Just say the word and I'll send them your way. I'll even make sure I send the right ones this time. As long as you guys are having fun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 6 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: I read this and then looked over to one side of my bench where there's a spare set of Tamiya cowlings. Their kits come with 2 sets: one in grey and another in clear. Just say the word and I'll send them your way. I'll even make sure I send the right ones this time. Well, Carl, if Martin does not want them, I might be a taker Hubert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Wow Martin you are cruising through this build, which seems so full of obstacles, but the way you address them make it look easy. Great scratchwork on the clear paarts and fuselage and great painting. Love the spinners, which are a focal point in every build. A heavy dose of Massive Attack always helps. I frequently help myself to a very loud listening session every here and than. I love Mezzanine more than Protection, but Heligoland is their best imho, which was btw the most valuable album in my stash. People were willing to pay up to 1200 € for it, until they made a re-release. The value is only a fun fact to me, as I never sell vinyls and bought this one for 30 € new. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Today I realized that HKM decals are not exactly what I need and after spilling lacquer over the wing there was the time to resurrect my plotter. pictures are in chronological order next ( hopefully) interior, gear and bomb bays. Then some more paint. 11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Nice Martin! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npb748r Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 8 hours ago, Martinnfb said: there was the time to resurrect my plotter. Hi Martin, loving the build it's looking fantastic. What's the story here with the plotter, I would really like to be able to produce my own masks like this - what's involved, the results are amazing ! thanks neil 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Thank you Kevin , Thank you Neil , you guys are way too kind. This is such a messy job, it’s not even funny. regarding the plotter, couple years back I bought Shillouete Cameo and that thing has been sitting in the box ever since. Just didn’t have the time to get organized and set up my future hobby room. Regarding the masks, it’s a learning curve. Mastering software takes time and patience. Blade pressure adjustment for instance can be finicky when you’re changing mediums and complexity of your design. Fortunately there’s a whole bunch of videos online. to turn decals into mask is fairly simple, to create your own is more time consuming, but it pays off for a long run. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Nice save Martin, 😁 lookin good now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 amazing save. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Martin Terrific save and the masks absolutely look great and surely save a lot of time in decal application. I just finished doing the Spitfire decals, needed two different sets (mfg's) and took me three days to apply and that's not counting in the gloss and prep work. I'm starting to lean more and more towards masks and wish the AM mask guys would include the correct color mixes. I'm not very good at mixing and matching paint colors and that would clean up a huge issue for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Just some gratuitous pix taken at the DH museum 7 years ago . 1:1 scale modelling. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Martin, That looks fabulous! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Markings look like tattooed on, nice save Martin. I have to think about that plotter thing. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Good save Martin, that’s the sort of thing I do……….you have certainly buttoned this one pretty quickly. Stunning modelling…… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 3 hours ago, DocRob said: Markings look like tattooed on, nice save Martin. I have to think about that plotter thing. Cheers Rob Rob Sure, wish my limited computer skills weren't so limited so I could make the masks I need/want. Guess it's just not in the cards for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 And it goes ,where it belongs. To the garbage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: And it goes ,where it belongs. To the garbage. Your filled with rage comrade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 AMEN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullArmor Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 4 hours ago, Martinnfb said: And it goes ,where it belongs. To the garbage. 😲.....................................🫡🫡🫡 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 8 hours ago, Martinnfb said: And it goes ,where it belongs. To the garbage. Why???………..go and buy a Tamiya Mossie and enjoy……… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Martin Been there and done that a few more times then I care to remember. I know it sounds crazy but sometimes, the "bin and landfill" is the best course of action and a great relief. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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