Tamiya's big Spit

[Wolf Buddee]

Need to update this with that shot you posted on another site

Stunning!

Thanks Brewer. The shot posted on "the other site" was a quick shot taken and posted just before I had to leave out the door for work. I took the rest of the shots this evening and posted the lot of 'em here tonight.

 

Cheers,

Wolf

 

 

 

[LSP_Kevin]

That's a truly stunning build Wolf. I wish I could paint like you guys!

 

Kev

[Anders_Isaksson]

 

I really like the restrained paint chipping down to the bare metal evident in the above pic.

What I also would like to see is some subtle wear on the paint like scuffmarks, scratches and general discoloration etc. But perhaps this is already in your plan?

 

Either way, really impressive finish so far!

[dodgem37]

Beautiful detailing, Wolf. Just beautiful. I for one appreciate you posting macros so we can get an eyeful. Super stuff.

 

Sincerely,

Mark

[Thomas Lund]

Amazing, inspirational, fantastic - I could and should go on!!

 

Wow !

[Pete Fleischmann]

Wolf..When I grow up, I want to be able to paint like you.

 

Beautiful

 

Pete

[Daywalker]

Amazing work, this build just gets better and better.

[Marek]

With Daywalker here

[williamj]

Beautiful!!

[richdlc]

holy sh*t

 

one of the best spits I've ever seen in 1/32

[Wolf Buddee]

I really like the restrained paint chipping down to the bare metal evident in the above pic.

What I also would like to see is some subtle wear on the paint like scuffmarks, scratches and general discoloration etc. But perhaps this is already in your plan?

 

Either way, really impressive finish so far!

Thanks Anders. If there's one area in the model building scheme of things that really intimidates me it's the adding of paint chipping, scratches, and scrapes. I never seem to get it just right. I either over-do it or it looks contrived so bear with me on this. Ralph Riese has given me some instruction on how he achieves his remarkable results and I'm slowly trying to get similar results. Thanks for the encouragement and the nudge to push on, I really appreciate it!

 

Cheers,

Wolf

Edited November 16, 2011 by Wolf Buddee

[Loic]

Your paint job is nothing but oustanding my friend !

[Wolf Buddee]

A couple of steps backward to move one step forward! When I started this model the research material I had suggested the aircraft I was building had the small carburettor air intake. This, according to the instructions meant that I had to remove the electric starter connection from it's location on the stbd engine bearer frame which I dutifully did. I then installed the kit supplied replacement connection to it's new location on the lower "U" frame member as shown in the instructions. I also filled the access cover on the stbd engine cowl panel for the connector as noted. So far so good right? I then discovered a pic that showed the aircraft I was modelling had the larger universal air intake. No problem......., except that the installation of the larger air intake moved the starter connection........you guessed it,.......to the side of the engine bearer with the access hatch on the stbd engine cowling. Re-scribing the access cover was easy. Figuring out how I was going to replace the starter connection was a little more involved. When I'd originally removed it I shaved it off one little bit at a time and threw the scrap away. I now needed a copy of the engine bearer to cast a new starter connection and replace it on the engine frame. Fellow modeller extraordinaire Dave Pratt to the rescue! Dave had an un-started kit and he kindly lent me the sprue that carried the detail I needed to cast a replacement piece. My wife, a certified dental assistant, was able to supply me with some impression material, the kind that makes you gag,.... you know....., and this stuff allowed me to make a mould of the detail I needed to restore. Once I had a good impression, which took about 3 or 4 tries, I was able to use a liquid two part resin casting material called Alumilite to cast a new piece that will be glued to it's rightful spot and restore what I shouldn't have done in the first place! All I have to do now is remove the lower starter connection and she's done. The following pics show the rest of the story. Mission accomplished but it could've been easier,

 

Cheers,

Wolf

 

 

 

 

Edited November 20, 2011 by Wolf Buddee

[Dave Pratt]

Nice work Wolf...just got my bench up and running this afternoon so the 190A-3 is back in motion...I should have just built it as an A-5 rather than backdate the bloody thing...LOL

[chacer]

Learning loads here wolf, fantastic build