RalphSarc Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Those hand painted D-Day pants look fantastic. I really like that touch of realism!
Wingco57 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks, but the black was masked off. But by brushing the black from the edge towards the middle the ragged edges evolved. Due to scale the edges must not be too rough.Cees
Wingco57 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Posted July 3, 2014 When I got home from work a nice little package awaited me sent by Derek Bradshaw and Peter from Airscale. A nice canopy set beau.tifully ( heheh) crafted by Peter. The front fits perfectly and it looks great complete with interior detail. Nothing prevents me from displaying the escape hatch open. The dorsal canopy is the early version and not applicable to the TF X. It wil need some major surgery to fit but it looks great. To celebrate I smothered the Beau in Flory washes rendering it temporarily not so beau. Thanks chaps, Much appreciated. Cheers Cees 1
RalphSarc Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Cees how do you like the Flory washes?? I've seen him use it on his YouTube videos and have become very curious. Is it as easy as painting on as you did, letting it dry and then wiping away with damp paper towel, and then set?
Wingco57 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Posted July 3, 2014 Ralph, Yes, that's all. Easy. Just to point out the canopy in the pic is just set in place. It's very flexible. When pressed down it fits great. Cees
Wingco57 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Posted July 6, 2014 Update, The Beau is progressing nicely. Today I fitted the undercarriage and doors. I like the way the doors just clip into place. Not bad for a seventies vintage kit. Next some more Flory washes to taste. I desperately need some Hamilton Standard type propbosses as used on the Hellcat And Corsair. Any leads on those? Cheers Cees 3
RalphSarc Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 Looking fantastic!!! I joined Flory's group and I'm going to order a set of his washes this week. I really like their simplicity and the results are breathtaking!!
Wingco57 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Posted July 7, 2014 Ralph, Even months later you can wipe away or adjust the wash. I love it. Cees 1
Wingco57 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Posted July 7, 2014 Question: I am working on the MDC rocket set for the Beau but most launchrails are badly warped. Any idea how to save these? Cees
Guest Kagemusha Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Question: I am working on the MDC rocket set for the Beau but most launchrails are badly warped. Any idea how to save these? Put them in hot water.
Wingco57 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks, In fact I did that and it worked. But the quality of casting is a bit rough. And although I managed to fit them on the base plates they looked wrong. Turned out that they are intended (of course) for the MDC Typhoon. The rails als not fitted on stubs. So will scratchbuild my own.Cees 1
Steve Scanlon Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 I am enjoying this, love the work you have put into it.
Wingco57 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Posted July 11, 2014 So do I. That's why I like these old kits so much. Plenty of room to add something of your own. A bit of basic aftermarket would be nice though. Cees 2
Wingco57 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Posted July 13, 2014 Update, Scratchbuilt rocketrails and mounting plate. Funny what you can do with several Evergreen strips, rods etc. I hope to use the aftermarket rockets but they are again very rough. Perhaps I should scratch these too Using some thick rod. The photoetch fins are very nice though. Cheers Cees 1
GUY5Y Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Fantastic work Cees.....love it....especially the "rough stripes"
RalphSarc Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Wow Cees great scratch build. I just scratch built miniguns for the HH-53C I just finished. Thought I'd jump in with both feet and was pleased with the outcome. I was so motivated buy my success that I bought a few pieces of plastic etc when I was at the hobby shop today in case there is a need for further scratch building!! 2
Wingco57 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 Good on ya Ralph, That's how it starts, just a small project and before you know it, you are hooked. Cheers Cees 1
Wingco57 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Posted July 17, 2014 Update, Marking out the canopy strips on canopy plan B. These strips show where to to place the interior details using rod and strip. If it fails canopy plan A will be used. Cheers Cees 2
RalphSarc Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 Looking good Cees! Love the panel line and rivet detail.
tony o Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I`ve been following this one elsewhere before I joined this website and you are doing a fabulous job,....looking forward to seeing it finished, Cheers Tony
Wingco57 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 Me too Tony, Funny to see that part of my finger in the picture seems to make the port engine spin. My photography skills (or lack thereof) are legendary. Cees
Wingco57 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Posted July 19, 2014 I made a dorsal canopy master using Miliput. Great stuff. I was advised to cover it in Mr Surfacer and it works great, evening out any irregularities. Thanks Huub. Now to try some crashmoulding. Does anyone have any experience in this? Cheers Cees 1
tony o Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Wow Cee`s, You`ve done a great job there,...........I hope that somebody comes to your rescue and manages to run a few canopies for you. I`ve tried it myself but failed miserably and burnt my fingers during the process! Keep up the great work, Tony PS- I`ve been meaning to say how much I like the Halifax side view on your page,......it looks great, but I do have a soft spot for the old Halibag! 1
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