Ryan Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) More fake wood talk.... This effect is straight sponge with no wet follow up swipe. MS Type N by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr And this is a really wet application. Metal Floor by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr And some hand painted plywood. Untitled by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Note these are on other models and not the Baron's mount. Ryan Edited January 11, 2019 by Ryan Out2gtcha, JefH, patricksparks and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Excellent wood work, Ryan! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 very nice work and great descriptions, are the squiggles done with sharpie pen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) Rob the last pics are from a failed Eindecker build, I was testing different ways to render the metal work applied to them. The first squiggles are in fact a mist of silver over sharpie. The squiggles in the last shot are actually lead pencil. The effect may have promise with a mist coat of silver shot over it, but I gave up on it. Thanks for checking in and the compliment. Ryan Edited January 11, 2019 by Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRATCH BUILDER Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Looks like scale wood grain to me...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Nice grain effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) I finally got around to fitting the seat belts, the HGW belts are time consuming but worth it! After painting the buckles on fret, the belts were removed and installed....it was much easier to do this while they are still attached to the fret. I found it helpful to trim the ends of the belts before threading them in; medium weight super glue was used to secure. Once all the belts were finished the clasp ends were installed by first taping the belts down to the cutting mat and then super gluing the buckle in place. I went easy on the wash for the belts, I didn't want them too dirty. In the end I'm happy with the look, although the drape could be a little better. On to the pics! Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ryan Edited February 2, 2019 by Ryan LSP_Kevin, Pfuf, Jeff T and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Very nice work Ryan! Cheer's, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Owens Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 JBG (Just Bloody Gorgeous)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Thanks guys. I also wanted to mention the belts are embossed with stitching, so take care in keeping the good side up on multiple belt assembly. I did not realize this at first and had my folds the wrong way on one of the lap belts. Also it appears the Baron has put on weight as the belts are too long in my opinion, my own fault as you can control your belt length when you build them. I did not realize this until the very end, but oh well the set is belted and I can move on. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Keep in mind the Albie originally had a headrest, so, given the approx. location of the pilots head /coaming height, and shoulder height/width, you may actually be better than you think. You may also consider the pics. of flying clothes he wore; bulky stuff. Nice grain effects. 109 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 That is comforting information Mike, thanks. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Work continues, adding instruments to the side walls. The silver bright work on the dials is Testors Metalizer dry brushed over square bottle silver. I figured with the tight tolerances of the kit I would force it into place first and then decal as not to damage the face of the dial if I had to apply pressure to fit. Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr The light grey green parts were also hand painted at this stage. Ryan Trak-Tor and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefH Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Amazing work. Thanks for the woodwork tips. I have a couple projects that I know they will be a huge help on. Jeff Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Thanks Jeff, moving at a snails pace I completed some detail painting and decals today. Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Red Baron by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ryan MikeMaben, Vandy 1 VX 4, Fvdm and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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