blackbetty Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 so i reworked them still dont know if thats the best way to do that part, but i just dont have a better idea hope to shoot some paint on and start on the hydraulic lines soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Outstanding stuff as usual Karl! Were'e still watching. I am astounded by the amount of work you are putting into this build! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 me too, phil, mee too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 i was ready to load the airbrush when it dawned to me that it would be better to do the nosegear well first, so i could paint it too again i used the 4+ drawings to get an idea of the shape. as mentioned before the eduard etch is wrong in shape, their well being too long. the parts themselves are nice, so i modified them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 front and rear parts in place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 the sides have now been closed with 1mm sheet, the etch part being far too big. i will cut out some of the detail on it and use it on the sides of the wells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) view from the inside. i can now set down the fuselage upside down without crushing the well some drying time is in order, then i will drill the holes in the sides for the gauges and the films that represent them stay tuned Edited February 17, 2011 by blackbetty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) the front well is now in primer with the modified eduard parts used i had to make the middle part of it shallower, its depth is wrong in the kit too Edited February 25, 2011 by blackbetty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) archers rivets arrived. they are surisingly easy to work with if you take your time and use a very fine brush to position them i was now able to detail the upper side of the enginetrunks in the wheelwells Edited February 25, 2011 by blackbetty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 with some primer these are pretty prominent when looking at the plane from the sides my self made rivets are really crude in comparison, allthough these are bigger on the real thing too hope i´m not boring everybody to death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 i think i decided on another paint sheme i do have the iraqi decals, but they are a little too boring. i can use these on other planes, maybe on a mig 23 so i ordered a book from india about the 47th squadron, the archerrs and found this drawing on wings palette. whaddaya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 i think i decided on another paint sheme i do have the iraqi decals, but they are a little too boring. i can use these on other planes, maybe on a mig 23 so i ordered a book from india about the 47th squadron, the archerrs and found this drawing on wings palette. whaddaya think? Pretty sweet Karl! Is the body natural metal? (he said as he thought about how cool it would look in foil) Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) thanx harv and brian for the encouragement no this is not natural metal, its the standard grey/greygreen cammo most fulcrums have. foiling is way out of my abilities. Edited February 25, 2011 by blackbetty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 thanx harv and brian for the encouragement no this is not natural metal, its the standard grey/greygreen cammo most fulcrums have. foiling is way out of my abilities. Ah, got confused by the reflective qualities of the artwork. Looks good either way Karl! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 i think i decided on another paint sheme i do have the iraqi decals, but they are a little too boring. i can use these on other planes, maybe on a mig 23 so i ordered a book from india about the 47th squadron, the archerrs and found this drawing on wings palette. whaddaya think? You HAVE to fill your boots with that colour scheme, it is outstanding and will compliment your detail work superbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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