clioguy Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Had most of them!! But I also had one which was waaaaaay worse (hope it does not happen to you): masked, painted, didn't like it, stripped with what was supposed to be isopropyl alcohol but was in reality nitrocellulose thinner! End result: plastic melted, part ruined! Thank goodness it's a Revell model so just re-ordered it from the website. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 While I was priming the P-40, I also did a base coat of dark gray on the cockpit, hopefully I can get this done in the next couple of days and close up the fuselage. I did use a lighter gray than I should have, but I will weather it with a black wash, so it will darken up a bit. I can't believe I didn't think of this before, but I have the same kit, and can perhaps use it as reference (in addition to all of the other material I have), to add some subtle detailing to my own 1:24 G-6 (late). Thanks a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I gather that, but the actual number on the kit box 8345 for instance. 04665. Here's my review of the same kit, for what it's worth. MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 The whole point of this build was an easy, quick, no hassles build. I managed to make a good, easy kit into a project. I actually put about 2 hours into it on Monday night and another hour last night. Its getting close now, I need to spray on some clear gloss so I can get the stencil decals on it. LSP_K2 and MikeMaben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigant Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 What brand of paints you got there? Are they all Tamiya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 I used Vallejo for interior and brush painting, Tamiya airbrushed exterior, with Stynylrez for primer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I'm not a fan of German aircraft but that looks nice! Love the camo and the cockpit looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Sorry for the crappy pic, I took it with my iPad instead of my phone. I had a little time this weekend, so I decided to spray a coat of clear gloss on the incredibly flat Tamiya paint. While I was at it, I took five kits of the shelf of doom and sprayed them gloss too. While I am not committing to finish them all, I may feel frisky one day and break out all their decals. Besides the 109, I sprayed the following: 1/72 Airfix B5N2 1/72 Airfix A6M2 Zero 1/72 MPM B5M1 Mabel 1/72 Cyber Hobby qD3A1 Val Edited October 17, 2017 by 1to1scale LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Yesterday I spent way too much time doing decals, 45 or so tiny stencils will drive you blind and crazy, I cant even imagine you nutbags that do modern jets that have hundreds of them. Frustratingly, 2/3 of them are not even visible on the dark camo. As predicted, more carnage happened while doing decals, I managed to break off both lower wing flaps, and knock of the elevators loose too. And if that was not enough, I also put a nice scratch in the cowling and rear fuselage. For some unknown reason, the port landing gear is so loose, it wont even hold itself in by itself, i might have to add some plastic shims to get it to hold long enough for the glue to set. I had originally thought about gluing the landing gear in prior to paining, but I surely would have broken it before i was done. I might have to break out the thick CA and accelerator to get them to set. Hopefully I will get this cursed build finished with a flat coat and some weathering this weekend, before another disaster strikes. Edited October 19, 2017 by 1to1scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Alright! Alright! Alright! I did it, my first fully finished LSP! I had a couple hours Saturday and an hour tonight and fully finished Mr Gustav! Took a few pictures and locked him in my display cabinet. When I get some time, and some poster board, I will take it outside for better pictures. There were some things I am pleased with, like the paint and weathering, however, the paint chipping was poorly executed. I tried the sponge technique, but it didn't come out very well. I have some ideas as what not to do next time. Another thing was I didn't research the right options for this plane and ended up with a wrong canopy and antenna, but I now know better. I learned to question whether a panel line should be there or not, a big boo to Revell for imaginary panel lines and very weak landing gear. But thumbs up to them for good fit and easy assembly. My goal was to learn a new teqnique with each build. And while I learned how to do mottling, I also learned how not to do chipping. Mission accomplished, this whole build cost me $22 for the kit, $11 for montex masks, $6 for the quick boost barrels, and $4 for the belts. Not bad, not fully OTB, but close. Edited October 23, 2017 by 1to1scale Shawn M, MikeMaben, Gazzas and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 That looks terrific!! Not a scheme you see often. Great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I like it! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I think you did a great job. The only thing I would add would be some serious oil staining on the belly from the chin radiator and the bleeder immediately behind the propeller. The DB 605 leaked terribly, often staining the underside and the front and top of the drop tank. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 My prediction came true, I just noticed in the photos that my pitot tube has snapped off and has gone missing. Sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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