MikeC Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 14 hours ago, Vynce804 said: Hi Mike, good guess but I’m actually going to finish it as a 353rd fighter group machine. 19squadron did indeed have a similar black and yellow banded spinner but the colours are reversed when compared to the 353rd. cheers Matt True OK, it's not RAF, but it's Mighty Eighth, so carry on. Following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 So all the main components are together and I'm almost ready to start the paintwork. I had to change my plan for this kit though. I had always envisaged keeping the engine cowling panels removable as you can with this kit, but after a very frustrating afternoon trying to make them fit i had to admit defeat and glue them in place and so loose all of that fab engine detail. Its not that the fit of the panels was bad it was that they weren't quite good enough and to make them fit precisely you had to maintain some pressure on the panels. I would probably always display this kit with the panels on so in the end the decision wasn't hard and lets face it we all have loads of models we lavished time and hard work on intricate internal detail which are very important to get right at the time but when the kit is finished you can hardly see the fruits of your labours if at all.....HK B17 for example! As you can see the nose is now yellow and I'm preparing to mask the chequers...should be fun! Cheers Matt johncrow, LSP_K2, Bruce_Crosby and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Mmmm, let me see. Black and yellow checkers, now you're talking! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Hi All, A quick update and apologies for the poor images. Well that was a lot of masking and the nose is still only half done!!!!! Its coming on well though and will let it dry for a good few days before embarking on the 2nd half! Cheers Matt LSP_Kevin, johncrow, Anthony in NZ and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) Great job, especially on the intricate checkers! Cheers, Tom Edited August 14, 2018 by Uncarina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grissom Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Hi Matt, Wow! You say you got into this hobby when Tamiya's gem was available, so your experience level is probably less than many of the contributors to this fantastic forum. To my eye, you've already developed a pleasing style that's different to many of the builds I see. I like the way you appear to have used lighter shades of paint to highlight some edges and surfaces of parts, such as the ribs in the wheel bays. (Please correct me if I'm wrong.) Your paint is finely applied and you've achieved a sense of realism, particularly with the cockpit sidewalls. To cap it off, your photography is top-notch - just the sort of sharpness and clarity that allows us to appreciate your fine work. SapperSix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hard modelling lesson no.58 if you skimp on the prep before laying down a NMF it will look rubbish! The primer looked fine to me...honestly, but when i laid down the Ak extreme metal paint it looked terrible so no option but to break out the 4000 and 6000 grade micro mesh and wet sand it all back and try again, made only slightly harder as I have already painted all of the markings! oh well you live and learn and I'm sure it will be ok in the end! LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 It's a sh!t, I know. Repainted my Tamiya Mustang 3 times. Best of luck the next go-around. Sincerely, Mark LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Awesome job on the checkers! Dang your lines look so crisp. SapperSix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) ok thats much better, the paint went down very nicely 2nd time around! cleanup then a gloss coat and then more clean up before weathering begins!...oh and and paint the wings i had forgotten that detail! Cheers Matt Edited September 1, 2018 by Vynce804 Gazzas, KUROK, Out2gtcha and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 VEry nice! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Lookin' good Matt ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 This is looking really sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Looking great and way to go on recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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