seiran01 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Google has changed their programming so i can't link photos from there, so I'll be attempting to share photos with instagram this time around (please, work!) My first entry will be the Bristol F.2B using OH Decals sheet for "the crocodile" which has been one of my favourite non-nightfighter schemes for quite a while. The only aftermarket I'm planning on using aside from this will be one of the new resin seats from barracuda and likely some Aviattic fabric print for the "standard" fabric surfaces. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted June 2, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 2, 2015 ohhhhh!! My favourite Birstol!!!! The Croc!! I have been to buy that decal sheet for a while... on ebay... but quite an expensive one for a decal.... but Mike it`s worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 You can still get them (both the Brisfish and the Crocodile) direct from Fantasy Printshop, who prints the decals for OH http://www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk/Bristol-F-2B-The-Crocodile_ASFHB.aspx http://www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk/Bristol-F-2B-Britfish_ASFGQ.aspx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 And yes, to me it's worth it, great quality printing, on par with cartograf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngtiger1 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Looks like a nice subject choice. Those markings are awesome. I can't wait to see your work on this one Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhwinter Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Neither can I! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 And neither can I, either! I just need to get through a few more days of crazy and then I hope to get stuck in to these builds. My thought on the wings is to use Aviattic for the non-checkers sides of the wings. I think I could knock this out with one giant decal for each wing of i apply it carefully enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Well crumbs - my plan was to complete the wings first but I just found a pic of the real Crocodile and zooming in, there are definitely checkers on the top of the bottom wing. This is not something that is included on the OH decal sheet. Modelling patience is one thing I tend to lack, so attempting to paint it may not be a smart move for me. I've emailed Fantasy Printshop about purchasing another copy of the wing decal sheet in the hopes I won't need to purchase a second full copy of the decal set. Onwards with the Rumplers for now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted June 9, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 9, 2015 Really Nice pics but a major flop from OH Models. Please let me know how Fantasy Printshop handle your request as i was going to get on decal set for me... And i don't want to get two.... Too much for decals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssasho0 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hi Seiran, the painting of the wings was not a task that was completed at once, but rather a process that took some time. There are 2 photos of the aircraft on page 29/ Windsock datafile Special - Bristol Fighter Vol.1, that shows it clearly. On th first one there are no checkers on the upper wing underside and on teh second there are checkers on the upper wing lower surface. Probably the painting took some time so making it with or without the checkers on any of the wing surfaces will be right . By the way, I built a 1:48 Eduard's crocodile 2 years ago, but I went with red and white checkers, because I like the colour combo better than the black and white one. I painted it and really reccomend to try painting it and if you fail, well you will have the decal sheets available The whole scheme is definately an eye catcher!Here is a pic of my attempt: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks for the information, and the photo - nice build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo.b Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Hey Mike, I just recieved my set of crocodile decals from Fantasy Printshop and they definately include cheques for the top of the lower wing. The only surface npt catered for is the lower surface of the upper wing which was cdl. I would check back with them if I were you. cheers Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 They do? Then this is nothing more than a case of my not paying attention when I last looked at the sheets. My apologies to anyone I confused/misled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo.b Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 No worries, it's a great scheme look forward to seeing you work your magic with it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Holy cow, progress! Having attempted to thin the back of the kit wicker seat and managing to destroy the part in the process, I ordered the resin barracuda seats which arrived recently. This has been removed from the casting block and I've slopped some thinned enamel on it to show the effing wonderful detail on it. I also spent about 2 hours with my 2mm tape masking off all the ribs on the wings and tail surfaces and these are now ready to pre-shade in black, and then to be painted in gloss white. The Rudder will be painted in gloss white and then post-shaded after the red/white/blue stripes are added, as will the wing areas over the roundels. If I can keep my modelling mojo, I'll work on this on Wednesday when I get back from a short business trip to a cosmetics tradeshow in Las Vegas -- hey, maybe I'll score some free makeup brushes to use on the pastels for weathering! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhwinter Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yeah, that Wicker-seat is a revellation! Looking foreward to your next update, Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 The checkering has begun! I ran out of white after painting the tail surfaces and two ailerons, but hey, it's a start. The decals are going on as perfectly as one would expect/hope. So far they fit perfectly on the tail but are a millimeter or two too short for the thickness of the one aileron I've applied. This won't be hard to touch up with paint or scrap decal later on, so no big deal there. Underside of the stabilizer also now sits in preshaded white with Aviattic RFC/RAF Clear Doped Linen. My camera is not picking up how nice this fabric effect looks, sadly... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted August 22, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 22, 2015 Those checkers Looks great!!! Any updated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick geisler Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Your pre shading, checkers and Aviattic Linen are looking great! I am looking forward to seeing your progress! RAGIII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Thanks guys! I've been out of town on business for the last two weeks and have had no time to build, am hoping the postwar brisfit is out soon and maybe I can build both at once. Need to get my modeling mojo working again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted November 23, 2015 Administrators Share Posted November 23, 2015 Mike, your MOJO is back?? I want a Croco!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Let me get the Junkers done and then I'll see which one (this or rumpler) I want to work on :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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