chrish Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 A work in progress. I'm bringing you in quite late here. I started this build about 3 weeks ago. I tackled this because I wanted to confront my demon "photo etch" (I bought the kit pre-owned and it came with an internal photo-etc upgrade set) As a bonus it has difficult decals as well. I usually have trouble with decals and accept that it's something I'm doing wrong which has lead to some inventive work around's not least of which is learning creative masking jobs. My usual disclaimer; This is not an historically correct model aircraft. sheep skin seat covers from Tamiya putty The panel, all lit up like it's powered... basic assembly almost done using my tried and somewhat true method of wet paper to mask, scans of the decals (some tested decals wouldn't lay down on flat surfaces, and lifted after drying so I was fairly sure the corrugated surface would kill them) scvrobeson, Kagemusha and USMC Herc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 more pictures...just masking and painting, although masking took about three days, the painting took about 20 minutes! Here's where I am at the end of festivities today Kendzior, Brett M, USMC Herc and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Wow, excellent!! The paint mask work is OUTSTANDING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Exceptional work man..., absolutely stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Your masking and painting is spot on - superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Thanks for looking and encouraging (contributing to my delinquency?) on the project. I'm tinkering on little odds and ends now to try to keep the interest burning while I await strong decal solvent (Solvaset) to try beating the remaining decals into submission. on a side note, I used an Exacto swivel blade (went through 2 blades) to make the masks, a great purchase if you (I) don't have and don't know how to use a die cutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Its looking vey nice. your work on masking is spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 10 hours ago, shark64 said: Its looking very nice. your work on masking is spectacular. Well thank you very much! I was inspired to try the project by seeing your build! I could never hope to match your quality and attention to detail though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Dog Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Awesome choice of decoration, this will be stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Thanks for looking in/ commenting It's back on the shelf (while I make propellers for my B-17) I was dreading the decals (as I so often do) and awaiting some thermonuclear decal solvent to help bed the things down...Solvaset. It worked on some but not all. I used every sol. solution in my (limited) arsenal but the decals laughed at me, they didn't laugh when i brushed lacquer thinner on them! desperate times/ desperate measures. In any case the decals are on for the most part and finishing painting and weathering is under way. Again, thanks for looking. Out2gtcha, Starfighter, Kendzior and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 I am calling this one finished, I have to admit to losing a bit of heart when I found Academy were attempting to use decals to impersonate what should have been 3d details. In any case, a bit of a mixed bag but done....I think? Thank you for looking Pfuf, Dukie99, private_hell and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 this is one good looking Kighthawk. I like the doors off. Nicely done. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Beaut! I love the colors, they really pop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Terrific work, Chris! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster99 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Great work and results! I love the way you show how things are done, it is very helpful. Best regards, Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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