Hartmann52 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 46 minutes ago, b737flyer said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b737flyer Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 Painting is pretty much complete and now it's time for decals for the stencils and a few of the remaining markings that I wasn't brave enough to try and paint with masks. Landrotten Highlander, chukw, Antonio Argudo and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockie Yarwood Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Looking sweet! I really love that Spitfire on your FB page as well. Rockie b737flyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b737flyer Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Rockie Yarwood said: Looking sweet! I really love that Spitfire on your FB page as well. Rockie Thanks Rockie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vincent Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Good work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b737flyer Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Decals are complete and weathering has started with a panel line wash from Ammo by Mig. Fanes, matto21, Kais and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b737flyer Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 I've been messing around with the prop and spinner trying to capture the eroded paint look and think I found an acceptable solution. After studying reference photos it appears there was significantly more erosion/chipped paint on the back of the propeller surfaces than on the front. With that in mind, I used Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminum enamel paint applied with a sponge, concentrating more on the leading edges. The nice thing about the enamel (over an acrylic lacquer base) is that "mistakes" can easily be erased with a brush dampened with mineral spirits. Overall, I was pretty happy with the results and it only took about 15 minutes to accomplish. Lenny320, Greg W, MikeC and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b737flyer Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 After looking at some more references, I thought I could probably make the prop blades look a little more realistic. So, here's take two. Much better I think. Landrotten Highlander, LSP_Kevin, D.B. Andrus and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Looks very convincing, Jeremy! Kev b737flyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 9 hours ago, b737flyer said: After looking at some more references, I thought I could probably make the prop blades look a little more realistic. So, here's take two. Much better I think. Oh yeah b737flyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Gustav looks great! I really like your work on the prop! b737flyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b737flyer Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) She's got legs...and knows how to use them. This was a major accomplishment today - getting the landing gear and wheels attached. All of the geometry associated with the gear legs and wheels of the 109 makes it difficult to get everything lined up and looking good. I used Synthetic Ordnance Works outstanding resin/wire replacement gear legs and wheels from Barracuda Studios. I'll work on the gear doors tomorrow and hopefully get the prop and spinner mounted as well. Edited November 16, 2020 by b737flyer Rockie Yarwood, SinuheH, MikeMaben and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 That looks superb, Jeremy! Nice clear photography, too. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockie Yarwood Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Looking great! Agree with Kev about the sharp photography - what's your setup? Cheers, Rockie b737flyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinuheH Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Lovely work - and ditto on the great images. b737flyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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