monthebiff Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Nice clean build Peter, looking foward to seeing some colour on her. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I love the coming together stage of the build. The major components in place but the putty and sanding work still visible... like a diamond in the rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Hi Andre Sorry for being AWOL but I've been so engrossed in home life and we're starting a full restoration of the house. I was pulling 100% for the Pats to loose and couldn't have been happier. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks Andy Finally some bench time as we have been starting out home renovation and most of my free time, I've been devoting to photography and being outside for some fresh air. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Much appreciated John. Finally she is looking like a real SBD and I'm starting to hear the calls of the paint booth. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 UPDATE; 2/18/18: THE GEAR – DONE. It's been a few weeks since my last update and in fact, I've been a busy camper with our home renovation starting to kick into gear and spending my limited free time outdoors doing photography. I've been pooped at night and find myself dozing off at the computer and finding myself AWOL from the forum; it's time to start catching up. Slowly making some progressing on the SBD, as I've finally finished all the body work except for a few panel lines and rivets, which I hope to do over the next few nights. and finished the gear; including her Nikes. The Gear While the gear is rather simple and pretty plain Jayne looking, quite a bit of time was needed to bring out the best in the assembly. A lot f TLC was devoted to her legs and Nikes. After carefully removing all the molding seems and imperfections, the gear was primed with MRP Super Gloss Black for the base. The the Oleos were air brushed with Alclad Chrome and when dry, masked with untacked Tamiya Tape – as nothing else would stick. The gear needed to be basically aluminum and I desperately need some contrast, so the her legs were finished with AK Dark Aluminum and the whole deal sealed with MRP Clear Gloss. All the details were picked out on the legs and wheels with Tamiya Black Panel Line Wash and then sealed once more with MRP Clear Gloss once more. The brake lines were painted with Tamiya semi gloss black and blended in quite nicely. The rubber tires (yikes – can't believe I have to use them) were scuffed up as much as I dared and popped onto the wheels. Next Up: Finish the scribing and rivet work, add the glass and get ready for the primer! Thanks for checking in Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Nice job on the legs! Came out really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks Andre, much appreciated. I need to get into gear as the contest is less then six weeks away. I'll be looking for your SBD build to catch up, as I know you crossed the line and I need inspiration admiring your work Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 They look great, really nicely painted, and detailed, Trumpeter did well with the hydraulic lines they certainly look the part. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 we have been starting out home renovation and most of my free time, I've been devoting to photography and being outside for some fresh air. How DARE you !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 The landing gear looks great Peter. The subtle contrast in colours and then the wash makes everything pop. I wasn't aware that you could mask Alclad chrome?! Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Looking pretty good there Peter. Inspirational work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Beautiful work Pete! Keep going - almost there buddy! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 That is some nice modeling. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Super nice work on those tyres Peter, coming along nicely indeed. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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