wackyracer Posted October 11, 2015 Author Posted October 11, 2015 Small update. Engine radiators painted with gunze iron then weathered with AK engine grease. Dinghy painted and test fitted. And started the weathering process with a light grey panel line wash to get things going. Aaron 3
JG26 Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 How Kool is the dinghy. Great detail.....hope you can show it off somehow. Regards, Dan M
wackyracer Posted October 15, 2015 Author Posted October 15, 2015 How Kool is the dinghy. Great detail.....hope you can show it off somehow. Regards, Dan M Thanks, I'm leaving the cover off (maybe just lay it to the side) so its in view. Thought it would help break up the all over black
ArnieC Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 That is a great paintjob!!!! I love it!!!! Think I will nick this one from you for a next build next year. Cheers, Arnold
Members Mikester Posted October 21, 2015 Members Posted October 21, 2015 Just impressed with the way that black came out, need to try this soon! I see a 110 night fighter in my future!
wackyracer Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 So next update... Weathering! And with the weathering done it was time to un-mask the canopies! Exhaust stains, under carriage, armament and a few odds and ends and she'll be done. Fingers crossed, ready for Telford! Aaron 5
mywifehatesmodels Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Love how this is turning out, Aaron! Adding depth and realism to a monochromatic scheme is no easy task and this one is looking fantastic! John
wackyracer Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 Evening working on the exhaust stains.. Off white sprayed in an ever widening and lighter pattern from the exhaust Then I sprayed AK exhaust wash through the airbrush in the same sort of pattern but not so wide AK Smoke pigment to fill in the centre and around the tips of the exhausts Props are also done, so moving along. 11 days to go, tick tock, tick tock... 4
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 27, 2015 Administrators Posted October 27, 2015 Cool update! Hurry up!
JG26 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 You're going Great guns. This is getting close......will be an impressive ending. Where's all the other 1940 GB'ers!!!!!!!! Regards, Dan M
wackyracer Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 On a roll now... Undercarriage install, along with Eduard's gorgeous wheels And the props also done, just need a better coat of matt vanish to take the shine off. Aaron 3
BevanBrooks Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 Pretty impressive stuff Aaron, gonna be hard to top that. @Dan.... better get my groove on eh?!.....8 or so weeks to go......... 2
JG26 Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 She's rolllllllin' along......finish line a mm away....this has been a great build. Looking forward to final pics. Bevan: damn straight you better! Regards, Dan M 1
wackyracer Posted November 1, 2015 Author Posted November 1, 2015 Nearly there! MG's installed and pe sights fitted, bloody hell their small, could hardly see them then it said fold to make a box! Landing light installed Unit badge added, will matt/dirty down And cockpit mg installed Today its aerials, lower gondola (open or closed, can't decide) and glue the wings on! Aaron 3
BevanBrooks Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 What an epic build, sorry to see it coming to an end. You did a good job on those gun sights, I would have given up on those.
wackyracer Posted November 1, 2015 Author Posted November 1, 2015 Good job, Aaron - one more for a possible DOA-GB... (Dirty-Old-Aircraft). Do you now glue on the wings - they were snap-fit before, or...? George There such a good fit they simply slide onto the runners as I needed them. Much easier for painting and everything.
wackyracer Posted November 1, 2015 Author Posted November 1, 2015 Last one, hurrah So installed the landing light cover and pitot Dinghy and cover in place Rear undercarriage and covers in place PH-GEO here she is still in bits And she's done!!!! Rubbish pic but hey. Picking up a special base tomorrow from Sphere Products so will get that painted up and then final pics. Thanks for all the comments and support; it been epic! Aaron 3
wackyracer Posted November 2, 2015 Author Posted November 2, 2015 Couple of quick ones before coming to work. Scary bit is the lower gondola, it terms of securing it, will it stay there and will it survive the trip to Telford. Aaron 2
mywifehatesmodels Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 What an outstanding job! The details, the finish....everything! :thumbsup2: I really love the MG barrels, too. I used a Master set on one of my builds and, after doing so, every gun that I look at now, which comes on a sprue, just looks so "plasticy", by comparison. I don't know if I can go back to plastic barrels after using them. This build is another great example of how something as simple as a brass barrel and cooling jacket can really add to the realism level. But, then again, the entire model is just fabulous and this has been a joy to follow. John
wackyracer Posted November 3, 2015 Author Posted November 3, 2015 So after work on Monday I called by Jon at Sphere Products. I'd sent him a plan of the base I wanted and he kindly prepared it for me from MDF and laser cutting. The laser makes beautiful fine grooves for the concrete plates and the slight burn a ready made pre-shading. Masked up the outer edge (here with the tape laid ready for trimming. Next up was a blast of Halfords grey and white primers from the cans. Then various shades of grey, black and beige and several different washes etc with AK & Ammo followed by some grass matting. Off with the masks around the edge and voila! And finally with the black beauty ready for the next night sortie. Still have the car, bike and guard to make up but overall rather pleased. Aaron 4
JG26 Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks for the build, it's been a ripper. Ballsy to take on these bigger girls for sure, let alone tinker with resin, etch etc. Good luck at the show. Nice to see that liferaft poking out too..... See you on the '45 GB. Regards, Dan M 1
kahunaminor Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 Great result and a wonderful display idea. Thanks for sharing. Regards 1
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted November 10, 2015 Administrators Posted November 10, 2015 Finally saw it up close! Impressed! I must say it looks better in real life (which is often the other way around). Congrats! Love it. 3
Paulster Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 Black is such a hard sell. Great job Aaron.
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