Ryan Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Hey folks here is my build log of the ZM kit. Ryan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 I'll start with the engine, here is the series of pics that follow the engine construction and initial painting. Note at one point I had scratched some wiring but ended up crushing the part on the floor, so I discarded it...I'll show the wiring work here for reference. TA-152 Engine by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr TA-152 Engine by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ryan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 On to painting, at first I shot some of the new Vajello duraluminum paint, way too shiny. I striped this and went with a black base and then dry brushed a cast aluminum look. Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Detail painted commenced after this. Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr More detail painting and a sealing coat is up next. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggo Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, Ryan said: Hey folks here is my build log of the ZM kit. Ryan Just bought this kit at the Nats. Going to lurk around here....... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 Welcome aboard. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Great to see this Ryan. Its gonna be a hoot......harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I'm buckled in, always interested how others tackle their 152. It seems like it is in the best of hands with you. Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 Thanks Rob, here are some more pics. The pit parts are pretty much done and await paint. Ta-152 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr ZM Ta-152 Cockpit by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr ZM Ta-152 Cockpit by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ryan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Love the engine Ryan. I've never managed to get the hang of drybrushing to the extent of doing work like that. What's the secret? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 Hey Gus, I used Vajello Model Air Aluminum and went to town with a rounded brush. I can't say for certain, but I think the MA paint has a an additive to make it spray better, This additive helps it not clump up like a typical water based dry brush would normally do. I was one step away from using MM Aluminum to preform the dry brush, but then that would have effected the oil based washes I am using. Thanks for looking in. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I have one of these in the stash so will be watching with interest. I bought the H-1 when it came out but the H-0 release seemed so much improved I sold it and got the H-0. Your works looks great so far ! Keep them coming ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Thank you Mr. Dog. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GusMac Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Thanks Ryan. Never tried the Model Air paints but have used the 'ordinary' Vallejo for brush painting and found it nice to use. Will look to pick some up next I'm near our nearest model store. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Really want this 152, was disappointed when the initial release sold out but pleased about the H1.........looking forward to the build Ryan, the engine is beautiful...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Thanks BC, its a solid kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 A crap update, but engine is glossed awaiting decals and a pin wash. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted August 19, 2019 Administrators Share Posted August 19, 2019 Lovely kit. I built it in it's unrestored state at NASM: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Fantastic Jeroen, that’s one of the best models I have seen. your skills are way above mine. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 20, 2019 Administrators Share Posted August 20, 2019 I finished mine, but struggled in the gear bays with the rear of the engine, etc. Ryan, it’s looking stunning so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Thanks Clunk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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