Tomcat14 Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Hey Joel, I missed your recent question, sorry buddy. I do plan on doing some various panel shading and will probably use either AKs Metalizers or Model Maters not sure yet. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Hey Joel, I missed your recent question, sorry buddy. I do plan on doing some various panel shading and will probably use either AKs Metalizers or Model Maters not sure yet. Chris Chris, No problem. I've used MM Metalizers, as well as Alcads, which is my favorite by far. As far as the Metalizers if you go that way, just use the buffing type. the finish is really quite nice. Joel Edited April 5, 2017 by Joel_W LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat14 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Thanks Jennings for the tip on that, I will be doing the rest of that painting hopefully by this weekend. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joel_W Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Martin, Those are two magnificent pictures. I can't even imagine the actual size of that building to house that many B-29s. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Chris Wonderful progress and the NMF is looking mighty nice. I'm a little puzzled why you choose to go with Floquil instead of staying with AK or Alclad's? I've found if a more oxidized, weathered look is needed, use a gray base primer and then AK or Alclad Aluminum on top. Looking forward to your next update Keep 'em coming peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat14 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Hey Peter, Thanks for the comments. I guess I was trying to get more of a Shiny air frame out of the paint than having it be oxidized. I was going to go the AK Metalizer route but decided to go with Old Silver Floquil paint and I am pretty happy with how it turned out and will try to polish it up a bit for some extra zing. I have a couple of pics of the Enola Gay that show it fairly new looking and shiny. Tell me what you think, I all ways Value every ones input. Thanks. Chris https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/89/d9/fb/89d9fbc9c81b1ded61f68e2c56a427fd.gif http://www.movier.tw/img_upload/a114s1021971466433953.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/70/B-29_Enola_Gay_w_Crews.jpg Also found this sight about the Enola Gay. http://www.museum-mm.org/declassified-photos-b-29-enola-gay/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Very cool. Most (if not all) of the pit photos I told you I have, are from that same site. Fascinating stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Wichita assembly plant no.4 in Kansas, I believe that moved out in 1944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Chris She does look very clean and shinny. If the Floquil Silver rendered the effect you were after; that's all that counts. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I have the 1/48 kit and am just looking at it. That's it. Just looking. great job on the cockpit and fully understand the lack of weathering and detail up front - closed up you really don't see much. IMHO don't go to town on the exterior weathering. From what I've seen, they were not really beat up. Easier on you too!! Chris LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat14 Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Thanks Martin, Cool pic. Thanks Peter, Hope to have some more pics by the weekend. Thanks Chris, Yeah I am glad I don't have to do to much weathering on her. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat14 Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hey Guys, I did a little repaint on the B-29 again this weekend. The paint job I did last week on it was OK and it had a few flaws still showing through as well as some dust in the paint so I bit the bullet and repaired the flaws and repainted her again and it came out much better than the last session. I hope to get decals on her by Next weekend, but until then enjoy the blindingly shiny Model and maybe wear some sunglasses so you don't get Blinded by science. Chris Girlscanplay2, LSP_K2 and Shaka HI 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Yep, better !......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Holy smokes, that is a mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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