seiran01 Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 The yellow Frog Tape is identical to tamiya tape as well if that's easier for you to find. Found that one out when i was practically living at home depot
Jeff Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 5 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Tons of tapes available from China https://www.ebay.ca/itm/100cm-Masking-Tape-for-DIY-Art-Crafts-Package-Model-Painting-Supplies-Orange/392298410005?hash=item5b56ceb015:g:GLgAAOSw0npc3wGA is that the same stuff??
sluggo Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 30 minutes ago, Jeff said: is that the same stuff?? It's only 39 inches of tape. A little less than a buck a foot. 1
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 22, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 22, 2019 Yikes! Big aluminum slabs standing on my bench. Aux fuel tank being prepped, bomb doors getting pin marks filled... New AM parts being prepped. One way or another, this will be in Chattanooga. As this model is showcasing some cool AM, I’m actually aiming for the display area, rather than the competition table doesn’t allow signs advertising parts and goodies other than a quick mention. 2
Martinnfb Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 Here is the one I picked up few years back , 18 meters that's 60 feet, for $6 USD https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Tamiya-87063-Masking-Tape-40mm-x-18m-for-Hobby-Craft/152711879133?hash=item238e5659dd:g:HgUAAOSw2B5Zw38m 1
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 22, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 22, 2019 Well here’s where we are as of tonight. We certainly need some panels added to those big silver slabs! We’ll give them a couple spots of slight variation, then a chrome mist to make it pop. Then peel back the tape and see what I need to redo. In retrospect I wish I’d have gone a bit more gung ho on the interior, but that’s just me. Gotta remember to paint the bottom of the radome and mount the rear view camera. We need to get this big girl on her feet. We have antenna farms to install. 9
Martinnfb Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 looking good , When I noticed that paper towel underneath, I realized how massive is that thing. 5
seiran01 Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 Hubba hubba. dont forget to paint the bottom half of the radome black 6
Bomber_County Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 Did we see any pics of the u/c.......this is going to be a heavy bird.......looking mighty fine..... 6
BlrwestSiR Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 22 hours ago, Jeff said: GEEZ................... 14 bucks to ship it to Canada ! so much for that idea................. thanks Sluggo, I will sniff around for it.... Check your local paint shop Jeff. I bought some there i think it was $10 for a roll. 3
BlrwestSiR Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 Great progress Ernie. The canopy surgery looks nice and clean. The wife is kicking me out of the house now to go to Osh Kosh so see you in a bit. 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 22, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Great progress Ernie. The canopy surgery looks nice and clean. The wife is kicking me out of the house now to go to Osh Kosh so see you in a bit. hope to make it there in a year or two. I'd like to fly in if I can ever get my act together. 4
Jeff Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 24 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Great progress Ernie. The canopy surgery looks nice and clean. The wife is kicking me out of the house now to go to Osh Kosh so see you in a bit. She is a GOOD wife, Carl............... make sure to take a pic or two of C47 'DTD', eh?? 4
BlrwestSiR Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Jeff said: She is a GOOD wife, Carl............... make sure to take a pic or two of C47 'DTD', eh?? Sadly i didnt get in. I spent 45 minutes to go 3 blocks and was still a mile to the parking lot. So I'm going to try tomorrow but leave earlier. 3
The Dude Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 Looks good Ern! I like the non- standard paint scheme you are doing. 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 22, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 22, 2019 Bought these for the screens 7
seiran01 Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 Got your next project lined up for you Ern! Need to refine the tail cone cross section as I did it too wide, but yeah, I think this’ll work nicely. 7
seiran01 Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 Tail cone shape look right to folks? I’m iffy on it... but I have drawn up a Lancastrian nose as well for a rainy day 4
Jeff Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, seiran01 said: Tail cone shape look right to folks? I’m iffy on it... but I have drawn up a Lancastrian nose as well for a rainy day Check this out, Mike, maybe something here of interest... http://www.axis-and-allies-paintworks.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?13888 4
seiran01 Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 Beaut, thanks. I forgot the Brits tested Nenes and such on a Lancastrian! Not sure why RCAF stuck such a blunt nose on the Orenda Lancaster, very strange... 5
Jeff Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, seiran01 said: Beaut, thanks. I forgot the Brits tested Nenes and such on a Lancastrian! Not sure why RCAF stuck such a blunt nose on the Orenda Lancaster, very strange... Certainly is open for interpretation, investigation is fun... 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 23, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 23, 2019 Especially since the Lancastrian was a Canadian development and they weren’t exactly in short supply. Mike, I’m glad to see you’re planning my future I like it. 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 23, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 23, 2019 I need to smooth out the aluminum a bit, lights play harshly on it. Another light mist of chrome and I’ll do something around the engine nacelles as well. I tried for a hint of oil canning but it didn’t work right. I think after a mist coat, followed by a bit of an oil wash, it’ll really look the part. Nacelle dude panels will be duralumininuminuminum. Then dirty the snot out of the area around the engines. Sorry for the odd picture angle. Trying not to get too much glare 7
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