scvrobeson Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Don't know how I had missed this one so far. Incredible work Pete, another great project coming from you. What did you use for the wood paneling in the rear cockpit? Matt Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, scvrobeson said: Don't know how I had missed this one so far. Incredible work Pete, another great project coming from you. What did you use for the wood paneling in the rear cockpit? Matt Thanks Matt- I shot it with Tamiya deck tan after a little pre shading, then plywood decals from Uschi and some oil washes- cheers P scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thammond65 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Wow that cockpit is amazing! The levers are brilliant- a small question on those. Wouldn't they all be in the same position on the ground i.e. closed or open, down or up? Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, thammond65 said: Wow that cockpit is amazing! The levers are brilliant- a small question on those. Wouldn't they all be in the same position on the ground i.e. closed or open, down or up? I think probably yes- at least more than I have done- I did make sure the gear lever was down and the flap lever up, and the throttles mostly closed..but yes you are correct I think. The honest answer is it was simply easier to paint them this way- cheers P geedubelyer and chrish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbaldguy Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 25 minutes ago, Pete Fleischmann said: I think probably yes- at least more than I have done- I did make sure the gear lever was down and the flap lever up, and the throttles mostly closed..but yes you are correct I think. The honest answer is it was simply easier to paint them this way- cheers P Well, at least you didn’t paint all of ‘em red like so many modelers do. Seeing as how this thing is a twin, I assume the red and green correlate to port and starboard engine functions? There would be a certain logic to that, I’d think. Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Oldbaldguy said: Well, at least you didn’t paint all of ‘em red like so many modelers do. Seeing as how this thing is a twin, I assume the red and green correlate to port and starboard engine functions? There would be a certain logic to that, I’d think. You are correct OBG. and I really had to resist the temptation to paint the gun switch on the yoke red.. but all the references show it a metallic copper color or black. P Edited January 15, 2023 by Pete Fleischmann Christa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 This is just crazy great work! the kind of work we’ve come to expect from you but not the topic we’ve come to expect…which makes it even better Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Pete, that cockpit is absolutely brilliant superbly done and I am so pleased to see Steve's hard 3D work come to life really enjoying watching, I have a very dusty Revell Beau somewhere which I also put a LOT of time in and never finished - was an interesting airframe, forget the reg but dayfighter scheme with a night bottom right up the fuselage sides - based in Tangmere I think would love to do a 1/18 one Peter Model_Monkey, Derek B, Pete Fleischmann and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 We’d love you to do a 1/18 one too Peter! IainM, Model_Monkey, KUROK and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 3 hours ago, airscale said: Pete, that cockpit is absolutely brilliant superbly done and I am so pleased to see Steve's hard 3D work come to life really enjoying watching, I have a very dusty Revell Beau somewhere which I also put a LOT of time in and never finished - was an interesting airframe, forget the reg but dayfighter scheme with a night bottom right up the fuselage sides - based in Tangmere I think would love to do a 1/18 one Peter Thanks Peter- appreciate the kind words! I used your fabulous Airscale instruments for this. They are outstanding in every respect, and really make Steve’s fantastic cockpit pop! Time to order more- I’d also like to see a 1/18 Beau!! I say do it- cheers Pete IainM and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Small update- forgot to show you guys this- this is the heater element that runs to the cockpit. The asbestos texture was stippled on using Mr Surfacer. This will get painted all the raised panel lines sanded off. I plan on skinning the entire airframe vs scribing- looks like I’ll be mastering my own transparencies. More to follow on that- old photo from day 1 cheers P Derek B, Rockie Yarwood, Fanes and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 What will you do about the engines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 16 minutes ago, JayW said: What will you do about the engines? I’ve got the Vector Bristol Hercules engines- there is a possibility that Ali could scale up his 48th cowled Beau engines- if he does I’ll try those cheers P JayW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I missed this one up to now as well!...that is some superb work already Pete!...looks awesome, and I know the wood is decal, but its great to see some old school painting of a Cockpit! Cheer's, Jeff. Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) Cannons are in- These are each one-piece affairs that click into place on each side. They were primed with Mr Surfacer 1500 black, then shot with Tamiya NATO black, and given a rub & buff with AK gun metal polishing powder. As soon as I can find my MiG engine oil enamel, I’ll mess these up a little with some gun oil here and there. Again; I can’t imagine how friggin’ loud it must have been for the observer when all four of these cannons we’re cycling - I assume that the cannons probably throw some residue, etc..so I dirty’d up the exposed areas around the cannons- been painting the magazines and radar gear which will get installed soon- The magazines go here- They are keyed so you don’t screw it up- Thanks Steve! cheers Pete Edited January 20, 2023 by Pete Fleischmann vvwse4, easixpedro, geedubelyer and 27 others 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now