AndersN Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 This was a completely unexpected source of musical inspiration...had to dig out all my old Opeth albums and I must say I had forgotten how good they are Cheers ericg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Here is some more work on this model. I have started to add a wash to highlight some of the detail. In addition to this, I have also post shaded the aircraft with smoke grey. In some places, it is barely noticeable but definately makes a difference to the realism of it. There is still lots to do as I still need to remove some of the wash to tone it down a bit. Sparzanza and Whitey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Oooh I've wanted one of these since I was a kid and saw the australian movie "Tale of a Tiger". The only biplane I find gorgeous. Yours is no exception! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Looks great mate! What did you use for the yellow? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Simple and efficiant! In one word: great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Eric, I liked this build from the beginning and still do. Lovely work Bud... Cheers Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregair Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) I used the Southern sky models Tiger Moth decal sheet for the main markings. These decals are very thin, and will not tolerate any mis-handling at all. Having said that, they suck down very nicely without decal setting solution, and are very opaque. This come in handy with the fin flash not having to have a coat of white painted on before laying down the decal. For the individual aircraft markings, I used the ALPS decals as printed by my mate Dave, and couldn't have been happier with these, they really are great and have gone onto the model very well. And here is tonight's progress. Some hard hitting South African beer and Swedish heavy metal for inspiration! Looking very nice Eric, I always liked the Tiger Moth. Where did you get the "Black Label" from? It's my regular beer at home. Edited March 19, 2014 by gregair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 HI Greg, I get it from a South African shop near where I live. My Mrs is South African and her dad drinks it, so I gave it a try and don't mind it although prefer Amstel. After 8 of the Black labels I was pretty well roasted but got the decals on OK. Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) I should be rigging it very soon as I have just done a days worth of panel line washing, and general weathering. Although this was not a front line fighter, I reckon it would have seen a fair bit of action. Close Scrutiny of Phil's log book shows that he did 7 sorties in this machine in the 3 days inclusive of the day that he went solo in it. This is just the flying that he did in it, as I presume that other students may have been flying it as well. To this end, I have decided to give it a used appearance consistent with operating from a grass strip, and being subject to sporadic wipe downs and regular maintenance. I still have a bit to go on this process, so what you see here is a WIP! After executing a panel line wash and highlighting other detail, I have loaded a stiff brush with Flory (promodeller) Dark Dirt wash, which is clay based and very easy to remove from a gloss surface. I then flicked the wash all over the bottom of the model, concentrating around the wheel area and along the fuselage. this will simulate dirt and oil spots. After letting it dry for a while I then removed most of it using a soft brush and fresh water. This gives the impression that this area has become stained over time. I also deposited some Mig black pigment around the exhaust area. It is very hard to see in this pic but the effect is there! I have been using the following method of simulating weight in wheels. once the undercarriage is securely glued into position, I lightly drag it over 800 grit wet and dry until the desidered stance is achieved. In preparation for the rigging, I have installed some Bobs Buckles eyelets on the horizontal stabilizer that assists with the elevator cable. Due to the kit angles being a bit soft, I masked the change in angle of the lower fuselage (just below the red dot in the roundel) and sprayed it with one pass of clear smoke, just to trick the eye a bit. It is very effective and gives the model much more depth. You cant help but admire the majestic lines of this aircraft! Cant wait to start rigging it. Edited March 19, 2014 by ericg AndersN, Simmo.b and Sparzanza 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Love the weathering! Especially that different shade of paint on the bottom half of the fuselage, it really enhances its beauty further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Forgot to add, Kev... I used Model Master Insignia Yellow enamel, then mixed in some white and sprayed upper surfaces. Not sure if it is the correct colour, but it sure looks OK to my eye. Eric. Whitey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Texan Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Simply awesome Eric! I love the old kits that you build! A little tender loving care and you have a wonderful model. My friend, Jerry, likes to build the old Revell kits and has some lovely models from them. Lovely work Eric, lovely work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) So I am up to the rigging stage of this build, and decided to take some inspiration from some Mexican beer, and American Heavy Metal.... I am a big fan of EZ line, having used it in my WnW Pfalz DIIIa build. It is as tough as nails and is reasonably easy to work with, more on that later.The small instrument is a very rarely used tool that I purchased as a set ages ago and is some sort of tapered reamer, which comes in very handy when opening up small holes that may have closed due to paint etc. After giving the model a coat of Tamiya Semi gloss clear (great stuff by the way), I started on the rigging. I am using the EZline for the flying controls only, as I will be using the flat profile knitting in elastic for the rest of the rigging once I have the top wing on. Here are a few pics from the rigging process, hopefully enough info is conveyed through the pics rather that try and explaining it! And this is why I like EZline, I am able to lift the model off the ground with it and it springs back to its original tension. Getting closer! Edited March 21, 2014 by ericg AndersN and Whitey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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