pfuf Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 great result on the bomb surface if it's hard to capture on the photo most of the time it means that it's not over done.Like the bazooka tubes great result.I am a big fan of this beast.Johan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 This is an interesting little read Good old Thunderbolts http://acepilots.com/usaaf_rsj.html Nice work Rick They are big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Fantastic update update Rick! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 This is looking really good. The extra work on the rocket pods really paid off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 This is an interesting little read Good old Thunderbolts http://acepilots.com/usaaf_rsj.html Nice work Rick They are big thanks for the link. Anything about Johnson is a good read. Would love to see nose art decals in 1:32 of his post rookie mission Jug 'Lucky - Half Pint." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thank you for all the nice comments ... ENGINE INSTALL Weathering round one on the R2800's. Installed the Russian Jugs heart and dealt with the 4 piece cowling. real happy with the look... the cowling was indeed a PITA in set and glue... cowling alignment at bottom stays good... prop test fit looks good... I sit back and admire the engine and give myself an "atta boy" on getting the cowling alignment resolved with a real nice fit. scanning around the desk I see... WTF?..... are you fracking kidding me? Glue has already set &^#$%^*!%@#%$!&(@#@%! Truly considered cracking the engine off. The reality is, only I will know its missing. Flawed assembly will stay as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 MASK & PRIME I just love this little cutter. Mask cut out for engine. A few cuts added to give some flexibility when crammed inside the cowling. A little liquid mask to seal potential openings for paint to enhance my angst. All primed up. The cowling seams will be toned down with some light sandpaper. The port side is a much cleaner fit. Canopy and windscreen masked. Gunsight and windscreen will be installed tomorrow then mask the pit and begin pre shading. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 That's looking really good. I like that circle cutter. Four piece cowl? Why!?!?! Lol. That would drive me nuts, but it looks good to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 MASK & PAINT & MASK & PAINT Primer complete and the canopy removed to mask the pit. My focus on this build is to really pay attention to pre shade and be careful not to completely cover pre shade efforts as I did with the P80B. I remember Matt telling me, "if you think it's not enough coverage...stop!" pre shade complete now on to paint... breaking out my HS Evolution I applied Vallejo Medium Sea Grey 71.049 on lower surfaces....fter a 24 hr cure I broke out the Simply Tacky putty and masked the demarcation then hit the upper surfaces with Vallejo Olive Drab 71.043. stuck the Jug in the fridge for 30 minutes and removed the putty... me thinks I should have stopped with one less coat.... applied Alclad Klear Kote and was not that happy with the performance. pressure was 18-20psi, no more than 2 inches away from painting surface and applied in 3 thin coats. the Klear seemed to spot randomly on the surface in a very uneven method... the pre shade did show up better after the gloss and I suspect will fade after the sludge, wash and dull coats... after 24hr cure using Scale Percision Mask I masked the USAAF National Insignias and blocked out serial number painted using Tamiya Deep Green XF-26 removed masks and freehanded the edges of insignias and serial number block.... then masked and painted outline around the intercooler vents Vallejo Off White 70.820... underside USAAF National Insignia got same treatment using a mix of Tamiya Light Blue XF-23 and Neutral Grey XF-53 12:1...another coat of Klear Kote for decal prep... next will be decal applications and a final gloss coat....then weathering. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Rick, Looking real good! Your jug is coming together nicely. I also like how you've recycled your bottom brackets to support your models. One hobby helping another. Cheers, Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Looking solid, Rick! I'd say you maintained the preshade quite well. Sorry to hear about the Alclad. Why are clear glosses such a nightmare? thanks Matt and yes, really frustrating. kinda gives me the "willys" when I know "Slick Chick" will be getting Alclad NMF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Rick, Looking real good! Your jug is coming together nicely. I also like how you've recycled your bottom brackets to support your models. One hobby helping another. Cheers, Wayne ha, ha...thanks Wayne. you are indeed a cyclists! one thing I learned is BB with ceramic bearings are not worth the expense. mine barely lasted one race season. I used a broken carbon spoke to reinforce the beach trolley on my A6M2-N Rufe: the trolley was made out of resin and not very stiff. When placing completed plane (with solid resin main float) on trolley I was concerned with potential sagging issues. thanks for the positive comment... PM me always happy to talk bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Rick, That's a great idea about re-using the carbon spokes. I have a couple of those lying around in my shop and can't seem to throw them away knowing full well that someday I will need them for something. Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Great paint job , Rick. Congrats, Jamme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Great looking bird. Different color and well done.......Harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 DECALS Decals gives this Jug a unique look. National markings and stencils applied. The P-47D-s were factory shipped from NY via the southern lend lease route. They were assembled near Basrah, Persia at the Abadan port and air base. They were flown by Russian pilots to the USSR on the Abadan-Teheran-Kirovabad route, about1500km. The planes were handed to the air regiment which trained the crews and deployed the planes to the units. A technical platoon (able to speak and understand English) checked the machines, removed radio and electronics not compatable with Russian military or air regiment. The soviet national insignia was painted by the platoon I'll post more data when I post finished Jug pics. Will start weathering in a few days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 looking very smart Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Woooh! Those Stars make look so different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Really unique markings how they just painted over the stars and bars like that. Really adds some interest to the model. Can't wait for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 SLUDGE IT TO ME! Flory wash applied. Dark Dirt underside and Black upper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hi RIck. Those Flory washes seems nice and easy to use. Congrats, Jamme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Looks good. Jamme, the Flory washes are really nice and very simple to use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Looks good. Jamme, the Flory washes are really nice and very simple to use. Yes, I used Tamiya on my spit, but gonna give a try on this Flory ones. I think I saw Grant has them on stock. Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Yes, I used Tamiya on my spit, but gonna give a try on this Flory ones. I think I saw Grant has them on stock. Cheers, Jamme I used MiG on my TBD build about a year ago and was happy with the results, albeit it was difficult to work with. Passed on a sludge wash on the Rufe, my bad. Used Flory on my P80 and was really pleased. Easy, user friendly, water based...do overs allowed. The RU Jug came out nice and I will be posting pics soon. This stuff is so simple and easy to use, it's genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 My preferred brand too. And you have several " dirts" Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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