harv Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Thanks Oliver....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 11 hours ago, shark64 said: Primed in light grey first then a light coat of flat brown,spray flat white on top of exhaust only to duplicate light accent. ( this will help lighten the brown a bit for your second coat) Nato black in recess area only, second coat of flat brown then first coat of Red brown....let that dry several hours and add flat white to your Red brown to do more light accent on top then mix Clear Orange and orange and spray close to the exhausts end to simulate some variation of heat in the exhausts. Let that dry overnight then dry brush with flat brown mixed white (oil paint). I will spray one coat only of nato black ( highly diluted 90/10)all over the piece then spray thin coats of flat finish. I hope this helps oliver Oliver WOW, what an awesome tutorial on how to do the exhaust and it's booked marked. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Yep....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 Exhaust painted . I was hoping to add the engine at the end of the build but it's not possible. I need to add few brass rods to support the engine. This is dry fitted. StilL need to add all the wiring. I may need to paint the orange paint around the edges to minize the masking. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) A bit of wire work. Edited February 25, 2023 by shark64 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Yeah, just a bit ! Awesomsauce...harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Oliver A knockout! The wiring looks simply spectacular - just love the way you used different sizes and types of wires - looks as realistic as can be.🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 Pain in the a$@ to do since I need to keep the angle of the engine in mind. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 I bet ! But just Beautiful work Oliver !....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 All I can say.........Crazy!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 Flat coated engine and backwall, another wash on the wires and cables since it was too new looking. Most of the cables and wires won't be seen once the engine is in place. I know I am posting a lot but I want to get this done. I did another dark wash on the open doors only at the bottom to simulate engine dirt. I 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I love your style Oliver, it's busy enough to catch the eye and entertain, but not fanatically obsessive with things you will never see again. A true joy to follow. Thank You for sharing this source of endless inspiration with us. Cheers Martin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: I love your style Oliver, it's busy enough to catch the eye and entertain, but not fanatically obsessive with things you will never see again. A true joy to follow. Thank You for sharing this source of endless inspiration with us. Cheers Martin Thanks Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 WOW ! Getting better and better (if that was possible) Hubert 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Oliver Absolutely superb - can't find anything new to complement your work - just brilliantly done. Weathering is so realistic, it almost as if I needed to send the crew chief over to do a bit of cleaning.🏆 You never can posy enough photographs. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Oliver, wow and wow, I’m taking up knitting…………the flatness of the colour and the subtle weathering, oh my this is truly amazing……. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piet Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 Engine in place(not glued). I had to insert an aluminum rod in the kit and slide the engine on it(much easier to handle). I prepainted the top grills Orange since I was afraid of over spraying the green inside. MRP paint is a dream to spray. Also painted the blades bracket. Moving on to painting the blades next.The engine angle is correct while in maintenace( research photo ) 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Methodical and precise peace of an impressive design and engineering, just breathtaking . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Oliver remarkable work, just remarkable and right with Martin as well. Look forward to every update as it's a treat and an education in modeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 Thanks fellows. Since the engine is in place for now, i started on the Wrecker US Army truck with the hoist( i wanted to minimize the handling of the engine parts since its so delicate). I have never built a truck before or even painted one.....I have to rework the kit since the one I have is a missile Launcher (see below)and not a tow truck. Will post when I got it figured it out. I did order the jeep and trailer to check the size difference. The jeep is in 1/35 and my truck in 1/35. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 10 hours ago, shark64 said: Thanks fellows. Since the engine is in place for now, i started on the Wrecker US Army truck with the hoist( i wanted to minimize the handling of the engine parts since its so delicate). I have never built a truck before or even painted one.....I have to rework the kit since the one I have is a missile Launcher (see below)and not a tow truck. Will post when I got it figured it out. I did order the jeep and trailer to check the size difference. The jeep is in 1/35 and my truck in 1/35. I can't speak to your helicopter restoration , but can if offer the advice of focusing on the chassis with the truck build early on, to check you get all four wheels on the floor. Often the instructions will call for the wheels or axles later , by which time it can be harder to correct the one wheel up look . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Oliver Holy Smokes - going, no is an epic build already and getting better and better. For your first time out of the box building a truck, why am I not amazed? Awesome start for sure.⭐ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 m 246 wrecker. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Leave it to martin to find just the right images for reference.👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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