JohnB Posted November 16 Author Share Posted November 16 46 minutes ago, KevinM said: If you are casually looking in a cabinet you probably not even notice John. I hope to get it a little better than that Kevin. Right now I know it still has some "issues" but I plan to address those shortly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 16 Author Share Posted November 16 44 minutes ago, PanzerWomble said: Nice oneĀ Thanks but there's more work to be done........š 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 Did a little more work on this area. Mo betta I think. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 Wings and fuselage joined together. Next is filling in those gaps on the roots and fuselage side. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Good mork John š ! The scratchbuilt one is slightly more pointy, but thatās barely noticeable. Hubert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 42 minutes ago, HubertB said: Good mork John š ! The scratchbuilt one is slightly more pointy, but thatās barely noticeable. Hubert Thanks Hubert. Yep, I knew that but decided to let that sleeping dog lie! LOL I can live with it. š 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Well done. I like projects like this. Ā Stepping out of your comfort zone , creating something from nothing. Good stuff.Ā Cheers M.Ā 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 33 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Well done. I like projects like this. Ā Stepping out of your comfort zone , creating something from nothing. Good stuff.Ā Cheers M.Ā Thanks Martin. It's a new "adventure" for sure and one I'm enjoying. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 Certainly an ambitious project! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 18 Author Share Posted November 18 13 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Certainly an ambitious project! Agreed Paul. I wasn't sure how well it would go when I started it but I'm pleased that it has come along okay (so far).š 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 18 Author Share Posted November 18 I've decided to use the kit decals to do this a/c. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 John I'm just blown away and I never thought anything like this was possible, but you proved me wrong. Looking so good, just brilliant work. Ā 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 18 Author Share Posted November 18 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John I'm just blown away and I never thought anything like this was possible, but you proved me wrong. Looking so good, just brilliant work. Ā Thank you Peter. Neither had I but decided to give it a try since it looked like I had enough parts to do it. š 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 John I'm front and center and following all the way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 Great scheme, truly classic.Ā 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 18 Author Share Posted November 18 34 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Great scheme, truly classic.Ā Yes indeed Martin. I see the wheel covers had stars. They aren't included on the decal sheet so I'll have to look through my decal stash to see if I can come up with some. š 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Good catch, I didn't even notice .Ā 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 21 Author Share Posted November 21 The painting, with Xtracolor, is done so now it's time for some decals. Then it'll be over sprayed with clear flat and some exhaust stains, etc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 I am liking that John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 22 Author Share Posted November 22 14 minutes ago, KevinM said: I am liking that John. Me too Kevin. I added the "eyes" and the rest of the teeth decals so now it's time for some clear flat over spray. As usual I'll use Alclad clear flat. I hope to be finished or close to it tomorrow some time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Certainly doesn't look like a Frankenstein to me. Great job there John.Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 This is ever so good, proper modelling, looking at the first photo you would never have believed how good it would turn out. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 22 Author Share Posted November 22 11 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Certainly doesn't look like a Frankenstein to me. Great job there John.Ā Thanks Carl. When I started this I didn't know for sure I had all the needed parts. Except for that LG/wing piece everything was there surprisingly. š Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 22 Author Share Posted November 22 4 hours ago, Spitfire said: This is ever so good, proper modelling, looking at the first photo you would never have believed how good it would turn out. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis. I'm a bit surprised it came together as well as it did. I intend to finish it today. š 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Johnny you did it I started a little 1/48 Trump lastĀ night of the the P-40B mine will RAF AfricaĀ Shark mouth though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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