Muppet Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Hi All,Thought i'd post a couple of pics of my latest build. Italeri's C-47 finished as G-AMPP of Dan Air during the 1960'sThe kit was an old one and the box had been a bit bashed, resulting in the undercarriage pieces being broken in several places. They looked pretty flimsy anyway so I bought an aftermarket, white metal undercarriage set and wheels from True Details. Decals came from ebay (I think the manufacturer was TwoSix Decals?).There were a few fit issues with the fuselage halves and wings but otherwise a nice kit. This was an experiment to get the hang of a metal finish in preparation for some bigger projects. I think it might have been a success although the lessons learnt are that white is a more difficult colour to work with than i thought and that my masking skills need improvement (especially around the cockpit area).Anyway, i hope you like it. It was, as always, a fun build ~Muppet~ Edited September 22, 2014 by Muppet 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Well it looks very good, and the lesson is that with NM finishes, it never stops being a learning experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 It certainly feels like a step into a bigger world! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpiggy Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Very nice BMF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 That silver finish looks awesome from where I'm sitting. Great job. Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael301757 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thats a very nice build, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Well I like it very much, it's a lovely scheme you picked. Plus you learned something and enjoyed yourself as well, which is what really counts, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Looks OK to me . Nice NMF, Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Cracking job. Looks good in the Dan Air colours. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 That's a very nice result you've got there- The Dan Dare livery really looks smart, and the bmf has worked a treat I'd say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thanks all You're very kind.I'm debating which kit from the stash is next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Nice finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Great result, lovely NMF! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 DC-3, Dan air, classic and gorgeous combination, you've done a great job on the bare metal surfaces 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 This is nice looking Dakota. Your model reminds good old times of this beatiful plane. Congratulations to your nice and clean looking DC-3. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 very classy gorgeous finish well done Glenn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Alclad for the bmf? Looks great. Can you give any pointers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Brilliant model, absolutely love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Alclad for the bmf? Looks great. Can you give any pointers? Hi Arfa Yep, alclad for the bmf. I used the chrome variant onto the standard alclad gloss black primer to produce the usual mirror finish result. Then i dulled it slightly with Tamiya Semi-gloss acrylic to seal it before applying the alclad gloss varnish for the decals. I thought about finishing it off with a semi gloss alclad varnish to seal in the decals but opted for the full gloss alclad at the last second just to see what it'd look like. I liked it so much i stopped there. A very light pastel wash into the panel lines followed, although i can now see i forgot to do the rudder! I hope that helps! Cheers, ~Muppet~ P.S. Forgot to say, the red cheat line and white upper fuselage were painted using humbrol enamels, while the wings and lower fuselage were masked, a few random panels selected and given a thin and fast second coat of the chrome (and sealed in Tamiya acrylic) to bring a little contrast. Airbrush pressure was 15-17 psi throughout. Edited September 25, 2014 by Muppet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 really nice metal work....which brings everything together rather nicely rgds mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Well it makes a change to see a Dak not sporting OD and "invasion stripes". Really stunning livery! I see old Daks quite frequently during my travels, sitting in corners of the most unlikely airports in the most unlikely countries, and I always spend time looking at them (if the little green men with AK-47s let me...). Your model does that airplane very proud! Congratulations! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks guys I wish i had that same travel experience, jean!I flew on G-AMPZ during an Air Atlantique pleasure flight around Edinburgh back in the late 90's. That's my only experience of a Dakota. This model had to be civil really. I built it for a friend who is very much into his railway modelling. He's building a huge setup in his attic and has built an airport. This model is a surprise addition for him, if he wants it. And, I agree, as wonderful as the models may be, i do like to see the occasional non olive drab paint scheme.Cheers,~Muppet~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixup_1 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Great finish, thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Great paint job ,lovely looking in the civil colours. Just the background spoils it for me. . sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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