Haggis 445 Posted February 12, 2016 I thought it would be cool do add a patch on the wing. 5 though plastic card was glued in place then Archer raised rivet decals applied. There are gaps, these were repaired.These were sealed with Mr Metal primer then Alclad grey. It will be masked and I don't want the rivets to come off.More random WMIK bits!Various grab handles and the like were added as well as tread plate and supports to the foot rests. That big Albion Alloys tube is part of the gunner seat support. More on that later too!Time for some colour! One of the spinners was painted up from yellow through orange to red.It was masked using that new Tamiya bendy stuff before painting black.And here is the finished spinner...The 50 cal was drilled out then painted in matt black, pigment was used to get the right metallic tone. The barrel sleeve will be darkened with burnishing fluid later. 6 Starfighter, Zero77, Rainer Hoffmann and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggis 445 Posted February 12, 2016 I am absolutely loving following this! How come you went for lead sheet on the main wells? Thought this kit was a pretty bad tail sitter as it is The lead sheet is really thin, I used it as it needed moulding around the contours and would be easier than plastic card. Its not that heavy but there's plenty of weight in the nose! 1 MARU5137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seiran01 3,969 Posted February 12, 2016 Ah, fair enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zero77 7,789 Posted February 12, 2016 The engine fronts were blacked off with plastic card. You'll see why later! Oh my God ! It's going to be a piston engine powered Bronco ! That build started greatly, but it's getting better and better ! One of the most interesting thing to watch at this time ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misha71 456 Posted February 12, 2016 beautiful cockpit and great build Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamfists nz 358 Posted February 12, 2016 That post-apocalyptic patch on the wing looks too neat and tidy! Looks like it was done by a pre-apocalyptic engineer 1 Zero77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kagemusha 7,052 Posted February 12, 2016 Looks like you're having a lot of fun, certainly bringing a smile to my mug! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fenous 1,333 Posted February 14, 2016 Hello, how do you bend those Albion Alloys tubes? I`m still unable to bend them and prevent flattening the bend. 1 Zero77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggis 445 Posted February 14, 2016 Fenous, I insert a solid brass rod which supports it from the inside and prevents it from kinking. To be honest, I have used the Trumpeter stuff before which is easier to bend but harder to cut. 1 MARU5137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shark64 4,065 Posted February 15, 2016 Sweet.. i like it. Oiver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fenous 1,333 Posted February 15, 2016 So it means you leave the brass rod inside then? It`s good idea, I have to try this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 27,814 Posted February 15, 2016 Fenous, I insert a solid brass rod which supports it from the inside and prevents it from kinking. To be honest, I have used the Trumpeter stuff before which is easier to bend but harder to cut. But what do you bend them with, Jamie? Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggis 445 Posted February 15, 2016 Tamiya PE bending pliers. 3 LSP_Kevin, shark64 and MARU5137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
