Basilisk Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thanks for the explanation Eric, Neat way to keep building when the paint is still drying! Due to each wheel being cambered from the vertical axis it was necessary to paint them and then glue them to the model before sanding the flat spots to ensure alignement with the ground when the model is complete. How did you sand the wheels flat fitted to the model without them barking off? Just moving the whole model on a sheet of sandpaper back and forth? Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 I used 600 grit sandpaper held flat to the workbench and moved the model over it slowly, supporting the wheels with my fingers. Out2gtcha, David Hansen and Basilisk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Project is looking awesome. Outstanding work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 So I just finished the model! Will post some better photos when time permits. Shaka HI, Starfighter, Kagemusha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Eric, I'm just speechless. Just an amazing build. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Awesome work as always, mate! Congrats on getting it done to your usual high standard. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo.b Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Beautiful mate, that aldi budget floor polish gives just the right finish, glad you binned the Tamiya clear coats :-) ericg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Lovely ! This build - like many of yours - makes me want to add this one to the stash. My kind of era and colors ! Hubert ericg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangokid Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Fantastic work! Using the masks really enhances the paint and looks much better than decals. The rigging really looks cool too, what did you use for that? Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artur Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Eric, fantastic work, fantastic paint, fantastic model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Really lovely Yellow Wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Beautiful! I second that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Exceptional results Eric! clean build with great details jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thanks for all the nice comments guys. Fantastic work! Using the masks really enhances the paint and looks much better than decals. The rigging really looks cool too, what did you use for that? I used Prym Knitting in elastic, the same as the one available on the Wingnut Wings site. It is a little thin for this build but is a compromise that I can live with due to its ability to remain under tension and also allow for some mistreatment when moving the model around. Exceptional results Eric! clean build with great details jan Thanks Jan, I looked at your build many times for reference during construction of this one. Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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