dodgem37 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Love what you've done. Great stuff. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 How’s the harness coming along Rob? i found the Hgw ones to be a bit on the “thick” side overall. Dunno something doesn’t look right but i still went with the textile ones. I also painted and weathered the zm ones and they look at the complete other end of the spectrum ie thin but are super well sculpted though! looking forward to your updates! Karim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 On 8/29/2018 at 8:00 AM, karimb said: How’s the harness coming along Rob? i found the Hgw ones to be a bit on the “thick” side overall. Dunno something doesn’t look right but i still went with the textile ones. I also painted and weathered the zm ones and they look at the complete other end of the spectrum ie thin but are super well sculpted though! looking forward to your updates! Karim Yes I agree for a fabric material they are very stiff, but the detail is great, i got the shoulder harness done but got distracted by the wings I used the decals for the IP, it looks ok, i probably should have gone with the AM panel My messy messy work table Some photos in my wifes light tent, when you get the wings on, its actually pretty inpressive Thanks for looking DonH, XOPCT, karimb and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) Rob the wings look mighty impressive. I am on vacation so i haven’t managed to get anything done since i am back home but i managed to finish the seats a while back and am atill undecided on which to use. The molded in ones are quite nice i painted mine with oils and they look good but i think I’ll go with the textile ones. You say they are stiff, did you remember to remove the paper backing before threading them in? They should be super soft... Karim Edited September 1, 2018 by karimb Photo insert Rivas, Gazzas, Uncarina and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 nice seat Karim, i also like the kit seat with the moulded belts, they look more to the correct scale, the fabric belts look to big for 1/32 I'm still practicing my wood simulation skills, i used the lower plate to start with as you only see glimpses of it, you can just see it, but the wood effect looks great CATCplSlade, XOPCT, NukerDan and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 9 hours ago, Robthepom said: nice seat Karim, i also like the kit seat with the moulded belts, they look more to the correct scale, the fabric belts look to big for 1/32 I'm still practicing my wood simulation skills, i used the lower plate to start with as you only see glimpses of it, you can just see it, but the wood effect looks great Superb woodwork Rob it looks very convincing! looking forward to your magic on the outside skin! Karim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Excellent stuff, this is going to be spectacular. Your woodwork is looking really nice! Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Thanks for the kind comments, its a great kit with so much detail. I have finished the skeleton of the aircraft, i must now decide what to do with the skin and how much detail i want on show, i might close one side of the wing I'm very happy with how the HGW seatbelts came out just need to tidy some of the weathering, then crack on with the skin Gazzas, LSP_Kevin, Trak-Tor and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Well i just tried my first ever line detailing with my new airbrush system, needles to say it doeant matter how much youtube you watch, its harder than it looks I'm putting this picture up so i can laugh in years to come and yes i did practice on paper for couple hours, I somehow thought id be really good, haha hopefully the top coat will be better TorbenD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Nothing wrong with that, wait until the top colour is on and you will be pleased! I also like the look of your seatbelts, they have come out really well and look very natural sitting on the seat. Looking at the details and structure of this kit, I have a lot of admiration for the brave people who were prepared to climb in and actually fly this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 4:59 AM, DonH said: Looking at the details and structure of this kit, I have a lot of admiration for the brave people who were prepared to climb in and actually fly this. Don, when i put the seat in the cockpit, i thought exactly the same thing, the noise must have been incredible, and the engineering design for the era is staggering Its not just a kit, its a history lesson DonH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 Good and bad news Good news first, I sprayed my top coat over the pre shading and it turned out great for a first attempt, i went a bit heavy in some places but it looks good (I'm not a fan of 'checker board' shading anyway), just needs a few touch up around the hatches.....cool great love my airbrush Bad news, and i cant belive I didnt notice earlier, I HAVE TWO LEFT WINGS, my kit had 2 spue 'N' and no sprue 'M', What a pain, I'm so annoyed GAHHHHHhhhhh So now i have to try and get another sprue, my first email will be to the shop i got the kit from and i hope they have good after sales service I hate shelving builds, i tend to lose my mojo, at least the skeleton is finished and its good enough to put on display now XOPCT, LSP_Kevin, Dany Boy and 4 others 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 What a bummer, Rob! Presumably someone in the channel can make amends for you. Kev Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Ah crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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