1/32 ZM Ta-152 H-O

[Ryan]

Hey folks here is my build log of the ZM kit.

Ryan

[Ryan]

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

 

[Ryan]

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.

[sluggo]

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.......

[Ryan]

Welcome aboard.

[harv]

Great to see this Ryan. Its gonna be a hoot......harv 

[DocRob]

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

[Ryan]

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

[GusMac]

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?

[Ryan]

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.

[Old Dog]

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 !

[Ryan]

Thank you Mr. Dog.

[Jeff]

[GusMac]

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.

[Bomber_County]

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......

[Ryan]

Thanks BC, its a solid kit.

[Ryan]

A crap update, but engine is glossed awaiting decals and a pin wash.

[JeroenPeters]

Lovely kit. I built it in it's unrestored state at NASM:

 

 

[Ryan]

Fantastic Jeroen, that’s one of the best models I have seen.

your skills are way above mine.

[Clunkmeister]

I finished mine, but struggled in the gear bays with the rear of the engine, etc.

Ryan, it’s looking stunning so far.

[Ryan]

Thanks Clunk.