denders Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I wanted to join in this Group Build and while contemplating what to build, I didn't want to get into something too detailed because of the other models that I have started which I want to keep moving forward on. So, one day while contemplating it, this came to mind. I picked this kit last March while we were in Phoenix and stopped by Andy's. When I saw he had these, I just had to get one. The other kit that I bought was the F4U-1D in the other build thread. The first order of work was to try to match the paints that I have to be close to the Revell paint numbers called out in the instructions. I'll have to remember to mark down any changes that I make along the way to try to keep it sort of matching. Obviously, there is a lot of silver paint. I'll see what I can start with, it's rainy here today and the forecast has it into Monday, so I can't do any airbrushing. I'm thinking that I'll just use the decals for the yellow markings, but as I look at it, perhaps I'll change my mind and try masking and painting. I still have to decide whether I'll build it with gear down or up. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Excellent choice of subject. Pulling out my cozy chair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 This will be fun to watch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 This is going to be awesome, looking forward to watching you put this together. I've been sorely tempted to add this kit to the stash, but I don't want to open up the door to a new genre of models. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Dave Great choice and a completely unique subject. Will be following all the way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Thank you, folks! Peter, that was part of the choice, I thought it would be 'different'. But it's something to build OOB too. All my other twins would have had some sort of detail additions to them. Since it was raining all day yesterday, and I couldn't paint on my other projects, I thought I'd clean up some parts and get them ready for painting. So it wasn't raining this afternoon, so a bunch of things were painted. Most of these parts have some additional hand painting or masking and painting, but it's a start. I have a board with the paint booth exhaust attached that I put in the window when I paint. I don't like having it in place when it's raining. To start with the outside of the board gets wet, but that is also the side of the house that seems to have the wind against it too. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Nice shading! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Okay, some progress. I had to dig out the Ooooooooooooooooold bottle of Solvaset and use a brush to poke the decals down over the detail. Microsol just wasn't doing it. Onward! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Looking great. Might need to watch the Madalorian again . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Thanks, guys! More progress for today. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 I imagine that the cockpit decal won't be very visible and will be sufficient. The decals do not match up with the raised detail that is in the molding. Also, on the attached side wall, the left end, the metallic item on the blue column, the instructions show a matching metallic item on the opposite column too. It is molded in, so..... Again, I'm not sure what is going to be visible in there even with the side doors open. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Nice detail painting. Is this the kit that has the loo moulded in it? I wonder if that will be one of the details that will be hard to see, if at all. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 And one more, that's it for tonight. Annnndddd..... Yes and Yes. It is on the lower deck under the left hand console. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Dave Nice progress on the front office and the interior portion of the build. While I've never seen the movie, I am finding the building so very interesting. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Black Primer 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Got some Nice paint on that interior Dave! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Dave Looking mighty good in black primer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Thanks guys! Here's a quick way to use 2/3 of a bottle of aluminum paint. Some other colors mixed in too. Now I need to do some research about possibly changing up some of the panels. Perhaps a few scorch marks too. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Nicely done NMF. Now onto the weathering and contrasting panel work. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Cool subject and a great build so far! I have to admit, I know nothing about the Mandalorian series....never watched it, but I'm interested Nonetheless! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Dave Looking mighty good and absolutely s good use of aluminum paint; as it doesn't matter the model, they just don't go very far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 A black flory wash often makes NMF pop in my opinion , gives it a real grimy look . Just a thought 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 Thanks for the suggestion, PW, I had wanted to try that, so I've ordered some from a local online seller. He's about an hour away but doesn't have a physical store front. I could arrange to pick it up, I think, but it's still ~an hour away. I've masked and painted some varied panels with different metals. The base color is SMS Aluminum, and the other colors are various MRP metal colors. The landing gear wells are blue and when I was pulling the masking off, I realized that I forgot about masking and painting the nose gear well. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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