dodgem37 Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thank you, Vaughn. Last ones for the day, I promise. I removed the tape from the windscreen and armored glass and adhered them with a drop of future. To keep the future from wicking up between the parts I waited until the spot of future was tacky then put them together. Then I moved the dashboard lights out of the way a bit and put the windscreen in place for show. I think I read that a new desicating tablet is in the purple family, so I mixed 1 part each of RLM24 Blue, RLMwhatever Red, and white (to tint the resultant deep color and make the color more noticable as a 'purple' and put a drop in the windscreen circle with a toothpick. I have to take a closer look to see what is blowing the windscreen out of position. Thanks for looking in. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 No need to apologise for your update Mark - it was a pleasure to read! Your 109 is coming along beautifully. FWIW, we'll probably 'unofficially' extend the GB by a few days, so if you're close to the line, you may still make it. Kev dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Mate that looks brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Thank you, Butler. Thank you, Kevin. Having a few extra days would be handy, but I've got so very much to do. We'll see how it all shakes out. Having a few extra days is a nice thing. Thank you. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 I've been plugging away doing some drafting, a lot of masking, some fixes, and other stuff. This is going to end up being the pattern/stencil for the wavy line leading edge. I used a rotating exacto blade. I drew a straight line then measured 5mm and made the oscilating line with an oval template. Then I cut it free hand. The tick mark indicates the correct line. My T-Square moved and so I had to repeat the line. Then I made a mark so I would know which one to use. It doesn't help one bit to have a bottle of future fall on your upside down model. I traced the markings onto mylar. and cut them out of a clear vinyl stencil. and located them in place. A ways back I thought I would change from White 1 to Double Chevron because I like the dynamics of the chevron image. Here I'm fitting the white and RLM74 stencil in place to make sure the base stencil is square. Base stencil. More to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 I added some extra masking, just in case. I painted the white until it looked white. With all of the colors at 80% saturation, if the white was super saturated it would be overpowering. So I painted it until it looked white. Same thing. It looks white. For the chevron I masked a .5mm white stripe and layered tape over the abuttment as a seal. The chevron was a new addition to the overall aircraft, so it's white is denser than the national markings. The red letters remind me what color I'm supposed to paint. White, Black, RLM74. 80% Black. On the far wing I mis-aligned the masking tape for the white. You'll notice the black is the correct dimension. I'll fix that when I work on the tulip. Looks white to me. I need to fix that chipped white in the chevron. I threw on the shnoz for effect. That's it. Thanks for looking in. To each and everyone, I wish you all a festive and Happy Thanksgiving. Sincerely, Mark rafju 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Very nice paint work I like the detailed landing gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Great work Mark! I'm looking to paint more and more markings myself. My recent experience while reviewing the Warpigs masks certainly helped in pushing me more in that direction. You've done a great job! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Very nice paint work Mark! I love using masks as you can easily manipulate the density of the color your working with. Looks really great so far, keep the pics coming! Question for you..........hope you dont mind...... When I first saw your last pic I had to scan up to double check whos model it was. Thought maybe Id mistaken the model builder for someone in Germany. Any special reason for the blacked out crooked cross? Just curious.......... Cheers, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Any special reason for the blacked out crooked cross? Maybe Mark was just copying Hasegawa's painting guide. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thank you, Ron. Ahh yes. The landing gear. You know, it's so hard to keep all of those tiny bits to stay on. Like the wheels and tires! Thank you, Kevin I don't know the adhesive qualities of masks from manufacturers, and I don't know if they recommend to gloss coat prior to using their product, but my experience with the adhesive of the product I'm using, tho not terribly strong, requires a gloss coat both to create a sealed edge and to not pull up the primer and top coat. This may be something to consider. But then again, it may not. In addition Kevin, thank you for intercedeing on a sensitive subject, but I'm OK on this. Thank you, Brian. About the crooked cross, I don't mind being questioned at all. But before I answer you I am going to stand on a soapbox because I have something to say on this subject that I hope all decal manufacterers will hear, listen to, and act upon. My comment is this: All Reich and Finnish aircraft decals should have this image option. OK, I'm done. As of all things in life, we must make choices. No choice is made in a void. There are pros and cons to every choice we make. The end result is either clear cut, or a compromise. I like German WWII fighter designs. I have for years and years, and years (I'm 58 - there are a lot of years in there to like something). Specifically the Bf109 F forward. No surprise there, I'm sure. I also like the Fw190. The truth is, for me now, building German WWII aircraft is a compromise. At one time my choice to build German WWII aircraft was clear cut, but life has its turns. I like color, enough so to have done a Masters Thesis on the subject. This choice is clear cut. Whatever I build, it's got to have color. If it doesn't, then I make it the way I want it so it does have color. Witness the P-51D I built for my wife Janet. No such markings ever existed on an aircraft. At one time I did not live with the memory of some of the National Socialist Party's actions. Now I do. So now I don't use their symbol in deference to that memory. This is clear cut. Life has its turns. I choose to build German WWII aircraft because I like their design and their color scheme. I choose to not use their symbol in deference to the memory. If others want to use their symbol, no worries. I don't wave a banner (unless it's to save the whales), or get all agitated (unless it's due to the senseless killing of whales). I don't have to look if I don't want to. I hope this answers your question. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 hi Mark, paint job looks beautiful your Luft birds will always look odd to me (and i emphasize the "to me" bit) because of your choice over the Hakenkreuz, but as you point out, your model, so your rules, and i have no problemo with that this does not make me enjoy your modelling lessons any the less; and for me, the stuff you post is definitely a lesson in how to produce awesome details from scratch - it really is inspiring stuff carry on the great work cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolf Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Always look forward to your work, well thought out and very precise. A pleasure to watch AND learn from ! Love the '80 %' paint idea. Cheers Vaughn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thank you, Brian. About the crooked cross, I don't mind being questioned at all. But before I answer you I am going to stand on a soapbox because I have something to say on this subject that I hope all decal manufacterers will hear, listen to, and act upon. My comment is this: All Reich and Finnish aircraft decals should have this image option. OK, I'm done. As of all things in life, we must make choices. No choice is made in a void. There are pros and cons to every choice we make. The end result is either clear cut, or a compromise. I like German WWII fighter designs. I have for years and years, and years (I'm 58 - there are a lot of years in there to like something). Specifically the Bf109 F forward. No surprise there, I'm sure. I also like the Fw190. The truth is, for me now, building German WWII aircraft is a compromise. At one time my choice to build German WWII aircraft was clear cut, but life has its turns. I like color, enough so to have done a Masters Thesis on the subject. This choice is clear cut. Whatever I build, it's got to have color. If it doesn't, then I make it the way I want it so it does have color. Witness the P-51D I built for my wife Janet. No such markings ever existed on an aircraft. At one time I did not live with the memory of some of the National Socialist Party's actions. Now I do. So now I don't use their symbol in deference to that memory. This is clear cut. Life has its turns. I choose to build German WWII aircraft because I like their design and their color scheme. I choose to not use their symbol in deference to the memory. If others want to use their symbol, no worries. I don't wave a banner (unless it's to save the whales), or get all agitated (unless it's due to the senseless killing of whales). I don't have to look if I don't want to. I hope this answers your question. Sincerely, Mark Thanks for the reply Mark. Like Nick I have no quams about peoples personal preferences about the Swastika. Im sure others feel as you do, and I think that it does not at all take away from the high level of work you are doing. For me however, tthe outright history of the swastika going back over 3000 prior to you know who using it for his evil gains, it was used by many many cultures including Native Americans. IIRC I believe the word itself comes from some sort of sanskrit and parts of the word, actually translate to "good". During most of its existence and prior to the Nazis use of it (as you know who's use of it was just a drop in the bucket so-to-speak but it was the last and most evil use of it, therefore getting most all of the associations) and for the bulk of those 3000 years it represented power, good luck, the sun as well as representing strength and life itself. NOT at all speaking out against your right to cover it however Mark. Im , just giving out a bit of a reminder that it has not always been the ultimate symbol of hate and intolerance it seems to be now. I can respect anyones right to build as they please, and I know you are covering it as to not honor that specific use of it as it pertains to WWII Luftwaffe subjects. Me personally however, I feel it is an integral and historically accurate necessity when I build any WW II German subject that called for them.............but again that is just my IMHO only. Cheers, and keep those pics rollin in Mark! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Mark, Your work with home made masks is really terrific! Very subtle painting really gives it an authentic look. Sorry to see the damage from the klear bottle but I'm sure you will fix it. One word of constructive criticism if I may? I think you will need to do some work on those gear legs as they look a bit "wooden" to me. Great stuff as usual! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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