Guest Vincent Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 9:40 PM, LSP_Kevin said: They are manufacturer's stencils, and were commonly applied to the Duralumin sheets at the factory. I'm presuming John used the ones from MDC. I've used them before too, and they're quite effective: Kev Thank you Initially they were supposed to be on the outside of the a/c so that they got overpainted by camo but as war progressed manufacturers were asked to have them in the inside because thinly sprayed camo no longer hid them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Hi everyone, apart from nav lights the bottom is all but done so I can now spin it over and start on the top. I am really enjoying finishing this build. Anthony in NZ, rafju, TAG and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Superb work John, the finish on you 109 is perfect. Tempted for some of these update parts for my 109 but got to get a couple of your Ju 88 conversions completed first. Regards.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramm66 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Hi John, Simply amazing! Sándor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vincent Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Hi. What is the orange thing on the radiators ? Masking agent or something ? V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 That is one nice model, John. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) All done. Too much AK varnish has meant many areas bleached out and I might try going over these areas with a little spray paint but apart from that she is done and I am feeling very prolific having now made 2 models in the last 24 months! Hope you like. If I might share a summery of the work and some reflections... In short throw money at any kit designed for a mass market and you can turn out a nice model - this kit is no exception, all well as designing no less than 5 new AIMS products for it (Upper gun cowl, lower engine and cowl, Gear Bay PE, Hatches and latches PE, Late War decals) the kit used the beautiful Barracuda Studios spinner/props, super charger intake, exhausts and oil cooler. On top of that I used Eduard's Brassin Main gear legs and covers and some parts from their PE set for the Hasegawa kit. I also replaced the terrible Revell head armour with spare from Hasegawa kit and DF loop base from Trumpeter kit. Not forgetting the wonderful metal stamp decals from MDC and Master MG 131's and HGW seat belts If I wanted to make another with the most essential extra's I would recommend the Barracuda Spinner/prop set and oil cooler, My AIMS oleo leg housing PE and a replacement head armour item from spares box. Painting was a headache as the RLM 83 (old name) that I had from Polyscale was too light in my own opinion, my Alclad aluminium would not stay on the Black Mr Hobby primer - even at the closing stages some came off and I back filled with some red/orange putty to look like a repair! And finally as already mentioned I used too much flat varnish - mostly due to rapidly failing eyesight (no joke - its bad) which had significantly changed the colour but o well its certainly not monotone haha. Thanks for all the kind words over the build and thanks for pointing out errors also. I enjoying finishing this as I just love the small details that bring Monotone subjects to life. Best wishes PJ Edited February 4, 2019 by Pastor John Fanes, LSP_Kevin, Hetstaine and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 just a few more pics LSP_Kevin, rafju, XOPCT and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 VintageEagle, rafju, MikeMaben and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Very nice paint job John. How did you solve the paint lifting off with the masking? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Fantastic job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) looks stunning!! Edited February 4, 2019 by nmayhew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Wowzers! That looks wonderful. All the open panels is an interesting touch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I hate to bring this up, cause I may be totally wrong here but is that a wee part of a fingerprint (taking nothing away from a gorgeous build)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fvdm Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Wow, what a fantastic build and paintjob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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