ChrisS Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Just grand, coming along great Dave. And I agree that the paint brings it all into focus. Will we see this puppy at the NATS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 nicely done whirlwind!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 The paint really brings together. It's been a long haul but this will be one great model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman777 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Ironman, this is inspiring. Watching you bring this longwinded project so close to completion and it looks great. I just wish there was an option to buy one of these in kit form. Keep posting those images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-M Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Is this Dave Wong of Victoria BC? I know a Dave Wong of Victoria BC who is scratch building a 1/32 Whirlwind. That looks very nice indeed. I have been following this thread with interest, and it just dawned on me it might be you. Look forward to seeing it finished, and I am sure you are too. All the best Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Thanks for the kind words guys. It HAS been a long haul, but about what I expected for a first scratchbuild. Its been marked by a constant feeling of stumbling and bumbling around, trying out everything I have heard and read about to see what works best for me. But its been fun, and it sure has given me an appreciation for the work and perseverence of guys like Radub and Paul Budzik, just to name a few. Answers to questions: Denie: I used Tamiya paints from spray cans... currently no space for the airbrush.... masked with Silly Putty (for a semi-soft demarcation line) and Tamiya tape. LSP_Chris: Unfortunately I wont make it to the Nats; my wife and I talked about making it a joint vacation for the kids to Disneyland and me to the Nats, but work commitments combined with my getting suckered into coaching the city Junior Bantam football team have torpedoed the idea. One day I will make it to the Nats.. Brad-M: Hey Chief, it is indeed me, Dave Wong from Victoria BC! Havent seen you around the base lately, are you back at sea? Here is another shot of the various subassemblies after initial camo. Note my son's Warhammer figure in the background... he is 10, and just today asked me about possibly building a WWII plane together. I'll get him going yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 One last shot for tonight of the tailplane/elevator assembly. Masking with silly putty worked out really well; simple to use and cheap to boot. In the earlier pictures I also used it to mask off the windscreen. Take care guys, thanks again for the kind words; its time for me to find out how much I remember about airbrushing, shading and weathering. Have a great summer! Dave/Ironman1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlow Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Great work Dave. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Summer has come and gone and I have managed to assemble the main components, clear coat and decal her. Here is how she looks so far, she isnt perfect but I am pretty pleased to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 From the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 One from the rear; you can see the Fowler Flap just hanging down and the radiator shutter partially open at the rear of the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Overhead view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Side View Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 A close up of the Fowler Flap/rear radiator shutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 One last shot from the other side. Next, a bit of weathering, flat coat, paint the cannons, add the landing gear, add the canopy, add the windscreen rear view mirror, frame the windscreen, paint and add the bombs (by the way can anyone tell me the colour of RAF 500 lb HE bombs circa 1943?)...etc etc ........perhaps I am not as close to the end as I think? Never mind its been very enjoyable... Take care all and have a nice weekend! Dave/Ironman1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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