Woody V Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 Well, this was boring and tedious, but more like what I was looking for. I’m glad I started on the bottom to get my technique worked out as well as learning to keep oil paint at a safe distance otherwise it has the tendency to leap up and get on places you don’t want it, like your hands, pants and lunch. Oy vey! Starfighter, chrish, scvrobeson and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadelgrad Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Archer Fine Transfers said: Well, this was boring and tedious, but more like what I was looking for. I’m glad I started on the bottom to get my technique worked out as well as learning to keep oil paint at a safe distance otherwise it has the tendency to leap up and get on places you don’t want it, like your hands, pants and lunch. Oy vey! That is looking amazing. Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Impressive, most impressive…… Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 A mere 20 hours later and she’s all dirtied up. I used Abteilung Smoke oil paint and a LOT of cotton buds, like a LOT! Once this dries up good I’m going to add some exhaust stains, put the final coat of Mr. Color Flat and Stain mixed 50/50 and then remove the masking. Photos speak for themselves. One last thing regarding my home made decals…. I was sitting by my bench and noticed the way the light was hitting the wing where my decal was. That’s a thin decal…. There is no noticeable step where the decal meets the paint. Thanks for watching. Landrotten Highlander, themongoose, scvrobeson and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wimmer Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 This surface looks awsome. If once my build would turn out only half as nice as yours I would be the world's happiest man Bravo! Chris Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 It looks awesome! It's all coming together for you now! Matt Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 I think that looks great! Sincerely, Mark Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Great work with those oils! Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Frankly, I thought I’d never live to see the day when the control surfaces are on and masking is off. Fourteen months so far on this build. This is the first time I’ve tried to portray a war-weary aircraft. It didn’t start out like that but I have a special interest in the early years of the war in the Pacific and no fighting men ever had to operate in conditions worse than Guadalcanal. Then I discovered this picture and found my inspiration. Top view with flaps and control surfaces attached. I didn’t glue this part of the upper cowling on so I could build it as a sub assembly. Easier for me to assemble fiddly bits on the bench than on the model. I couldn’t see any reason to use brass guns since so little is visible so I used the kit guns and it’s so simple to just glue them in and be over with it. And yes, I drilled the barrels. Anyway, This is where I am now….. the end is nigh. BTW, If anyone knows where I ca get a set of resin wheels for this, I’d be very thankful, and BTW, they need to be treaded for ground operations. Fanes, Greif8, Brett M and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Very, very nice, really like the subtle contrast in colour of the fabric covered control surfaces. Regards. Andy Woody V and chrish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Looking really nice (and way better than mine)! Looking forward to seeing the finale. Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Brett M said: Looking really nice (and way better than mine)! Looking forward to seeing the finale. Well, I wouldn't go that far. I'm not pointing out my messes.... and there are a bunch. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I just looked through the entire thread Woody. In addition to your great professional work, you give some priceless tips - thank you very much for those! Someday I am going to screw up the courage to try out insignia masks and your thread will be a reference when I do. Ernest Pete Fleischmann and Woody V 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Looking very super. Cheers Bevan Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Greif8 said: I just looked through the entire thread Woody. In addition to your great professional work, you give some priceless tips - thank you very much for those! When I finish I'm planning to make a punch list of issues, minor and significant, about the kit. It's like 90% great but the other 10% makes you wonder. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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