Puncher 75 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Nice and now it's really starting to look like a Siperfort. Nice work with the paint. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Well believe it or not spring seems to have finally sprung here in Kent - it's been warm and sunny over the last couple of days so once again I have taken full advantage of this lovely weather and have made some more progress with the paint job. B-29s had a darker main spar and centre-section, seen here on Enola Gay at the Smithsonian in Washington: With the main airframe having been sprayed Halfords' 'Aluminium' I have used Halfords' 'Ford Machine Silver' to replicate this area on my version: I think it looks spot on when considering the aluminium will be dulled down somewhat with a coat of satin varnish. The next task was to add the high-visibility 'Arctic Red' areas which the Kee Bird had on the outer wing panels and tail area. Although called Arctic Red, when studying photos from the period it is more of a vibrant orange - see the picture of the Kee Bird below: Once again it was Halfords to the rescue with 'Ford Carnival Red' which is a very close match indeed. With some tedious masking and five ultra thin coats later, here we are: I hope you'll agree it looks about right! The next task is the spray the gloss black undersides. You never know, if the weather holds I may have the painting completed sooner rather than later! Tom sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Tom Brilliant work on the NMF and red panels. Looking fantastic Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radial Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Uh and your doing this with spray cans?....amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRutman Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Major steps, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Very nice my friend! Really looking forward to the black.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzx Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Wonderful build Tom. I will probably catch flak from everyone but I have to say arctic orange? It just does not look like a typical B29 to me so many great nose art to choose from so many Tail markings. Please let me say you have wonderful skills and such a talent for these vacs And I know it is your choice for markings and your right to do the Kee bird but.... I was wanting so much For an all siver with black tactical markings. I apologize but just wanted to say it. Again Tom such great work on this and I apologize for expressing my opinion. Its your model and a great one at that congratulations on such a great build on your B-29. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Tom - outstanding! I'd hate to think how many spray cans you're going through on this one... Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Looks stunning, i cant wait to see it at Telford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I dont think there is anything wrong with an opinion Jon. And definitely don't think anyone including Tom would come down on you or anyone else for expressing it in a respectful way. I like the color myself and obviously so does Tom. I think personally I like the silver with black undersides with no red but the red and the Kee Bird itself add something to the build IMHO for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Absolutely stunning work Tom ! The Artic red sure makes it lokk very different from all others (not to mention, of course the scale). Can't wait to see more of this. Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) Amazing and very skilled work bro! I would say you have mastered your hobby! Cheers Alan Edited April 8, 2013 by alaninaustria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Spring is here! Well, that's probably a bit premature given the look of the world outside the window this morning but, at least you managed to get some paint on the big bird. And beautiful it looks too. The differing shades look spot on to me and I'm a big fan of silver/orange paint schemes so you've got my vote. I'm eager to see the black on now. Great work Tom, keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) Wonderful build Tom. I will probably catch flak from everyone but I have to say arctic orange? It just does not look like a typical B29 to me so many great nose art to choose from so many Tail markings. Please let me say you have wonderful skills and such a talent for these vacs And I know it is your choice for markings and your right to do the Kee bird but.... I was wanting so much For an all siver with black tactical markings. I apologize but just wanted to say it. Again Tom such great work on this and I apologize for expressing my opinion. Its your model and a great one at that congratulations on such a great build on your B-29. Jon I dont think there is anything wrong with an opinion Jon. And definitely don't think anyone including Tom would come down on you or anyone else for expressing it in a respectful way. I like the color myself and obviously so does Tom. I think personally I like the silver with black undersides with no red but the red and the Kee Bird itself add something to the build IMHO for sure. Hi Jon, Please don't apologise - you are quite entitled to your opinion, and as Out2gtcha rightly says one of the great things about this site (unlike some others I could mention!) is the constructive comments and chat about each others' builds that makes it a great place to share our work. I'll elaborate if I may about my choice of 'Kee Bird'. My love for this aeroplane started many years ago as a young lad watching the documentary about the failed recovery attempt of this aircraft in 1994 from the Greenland ice. I was quite literally heartbroken at the sight of this beautiful aircraft catching fire and burning after being so close to recovery. Even to this day, when I re-watch the documentary I can't help but get a lump in my throat and think 'what if...?' I had always planned to build the Kee Bird in 1/48th using the Monogram kit, but when I came across this model I felt that I had to do this scheme. I agree that there are some wonderful schemes out there, from both WWII and Korea (as well as RAF Washingtons) with some very interesting unit markings and nose arts, but the history behind the Kee Bird and the fact that so many people had seen the tragic story I thought it would make a very interesting subject to model. I would have been easy to chose 'any' B-29 to model (I was also contemplating Enola Gay of Bocks Car) but as I said The Kee Bird holds a special place in my heart and I'm building this as a kind of tribute to a very special plane. Also, I love the contrast between the NMF, Black undersides and Arctic colours. You're right, it's not 'classic' B-29, but it sure is eye catching! Thanks again for the feedback Tom Edited April 8, 2013 by tomprobert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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