JohnB Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 This is next up. I've always liked those very late war camo schemes and this one really appeals to me. I'm installing a Aires cockpit and will use some FineMolds seat belts. Since I couldn't come up with appropriate numbers for the white 16 in my decal stash I have some that should be just right coming from Fantasy Printshop in England. Hopefull they won't take too long to get here. I plan to use various brands of paint to get the colors I feel look "right". That includes Testor's MM, Ammo acrylics, Vallejo acrylics, Tamiya acrylics, Colourcoats, and Xtracolor. I hope it turns out well! 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Aires cockpit with FineMolds belts in place. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 Master Barrels MG's installed. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Wow JOHN that's really nice looking course all your bottles come out nice looking....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 30 minutes ago, harv said: Wow JOHN that's really nice looking course all your bottles come out nice looking....harv Thanks Harv! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Yeah bottles lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, harv said: Yeah bottles lol LOL All my bottles come out empty! 😄 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 YAY! Great choices all over this thread. Obligatory question: " Are we there yet?" Will follow with interest Cheers M. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 Getting there Martin. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Great choice and the office looks great. You are easily turning into the Master of Aires Cockpits. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 50 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Great choice and the office looks great. You are easily turning into the Master of Aires Cockpits. Thanks Peter. I don't think I'd go that far but their cockpit sets do add a lot to a model. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Right now I'm working on the spinner stripe. Not at all easy to get it right. I've tried a couple of decals and couldn't get them to set "right". I've been trying to find a shop that has the Eduard stripe mask set #JX502 but no one has it. Would anyone have one to spare or can you direct me to a "shop" or someone that has one for sale? I've checked with Hannant's, Sprue Bros., Scale Hobbyist, Squadron, Montex, Maketar, Hobby Link Japan, Free Time Hobbies, and ebay with NO results. You'd think someone would have one available. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Update: Looking through some more of my stash I found a '109 mask set for a G-14 which has a spiral on it. I'm going to give it a try and see if it does okay. Should be fine! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Finger crossed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 It'll do. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 The camo colors are estimated RLM colors on this a/c. Certainly not carved in stone since the photo is colorized but I think they are close.🙄 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 JOhn The spinner looks right on and so very good. Colors are always subjective depending on the weathering of the aircraft at the time the photograph was taken and the film used. Just go with what you feel are the best color representations for your build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: JOhn The spinner looks right on and so very good. Colors are always subjective depending on the weathering of the aircraft at the time the photograph was taken and the film used. Just go with what you feel are the best color representations for your build. That's the plan Peter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Nice spinner John. Here is a helpful profile to consider. Cheers Martin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: Nice spinner John. Here is a helpful profile to consider. Cheers Martin Thanks Martin. It's hard to tell with much accuracy what the camo colors are so I'm going with educated guess's. Too bad the photos of this a/c aren't in color! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Painting so far. Lots more to do. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Sweet! There is something very special about the later war LW schemes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 40 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Sweet! There is something very special about the later war LW schemes. I agree Martin. They just "look better" than the "ordinary" schemes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Painting just about done. I'll add the decals and then prepare to add some weathering, especially heavy exhaust stains. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Nice john looking really good I take it it's the Hase Kit? pretty much the only game in town? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 2 hours ago, KevinM said: Nice john looking really good I take it it's the Hase Kit? pretty much the only game in town? Thanks. It's the Revell kit which, I think, is originally Hasegawa. Now to await the needed decals........🤪 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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