Erwin Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) Hi all, I'm joining,after a two years break, with the Rufe. It has two small bombs under the wings. Edited April 28, 2018 by Erwin Shawn M, Alain Gadbois, Shaka HI and 4 others 7
Gigant Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 Well that should certainly "make a splash"! Shawn M, LSP_K2 and Alain Gadbois 3
Erwin Posted March 16, 2018 Author Posted March 16, 2018 As I paint by brush,the overall Japanese-gray is the easiest option for me. What would be the best enamel from Revell or Humbrol for this ? Gigant 1
Gigant Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 I dunno, but here is a very complete kit build/review that I think you should study carefully: http://www.ipmsusa.org/Reviews/Archive/Kits/Aircraft/Trumpeter_24_Nakajima_Rufe/Trumpeter_24_Nakajima_Rufe.htm Especially notice the need for weights in the main float. As for which paint, as an old hand-bristle-brush painter, I have found Testors MM enamels and acrylics to be very good so I couldn't say, but here is a page with a commentary on Humbrol: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/56941-the-definitive-japanese-navy-grey/ hth
MikeMaben Posted March 17, 2018 Posted March 17, 2018 Irwin ! where have you been ? It's not nice to run off like that . Have fun anyway
Erwin Posted March 22, 2018 Author Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) I started with the float and wing construction. I had a feeling that by just glueing the float would come loose again. So I added two small screws to fix it stronger. Edited March 22, 2018 by Erwin Trak-Tor, BradG, TorbenD and 1 other 4
Erwin Posted March 27, 2018 Author Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) My attempt to make "Japanese Navy-grey". A mix of 75 % Revell satin light grey 371 + 25 % Humbrol matt Sky Type S. Edited March 27, 2018 by Erwin Alain Gadbois, Guyman1, MikeMaben and 4 others 7
Shaka HI Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 Oh my! Good to see you back. I recall you on another group build and saying you quit and sold all your stuff! Good to see you back!
Erwin Posted April 17, 2018 Author Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) Overall painting done "factory fresh".But it's a bit bright.So I will try to add a wash to darken it a bit.Not to much. Is it grey or cockpit-colour behind the seat under the glass ? Edited April 17, 2018 by Erwin Out2gtcha, BradG, AceofClubs and 1 other 4
BradG Posted April 17, 2018 Posted April 17, 2018 It could be grey, cockpit colour or even black for anti glare. I don't know that there is a definitive answer there. Out2gtcha 1
Out2gtcha Posted April 17, 2018 Posted April 17, 2018 Looking good Erwin! Is it grey or cockpit-colour behind the seat under the glass ? IIRC, the cockpits themselves were all Nakajima interior green (close to RAF interior green) but I believe that back turtle deck area was usually black, same as the IP hood: Shaka HI 1
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