Beard Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Nice builds so far Stew, I'm looking forward to seeing the paint on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Thanks Simon I got the Alclad black primer applied, but clearly was not sufficiently attentive to my work as I got some 'gritty' patches where overspray had partially dried before hitting the plastic; I had to give the models a scrubbing down with an old toothbrush but it was worth it as I think I got rid of the worst effects. I also sprayed the wheels tyre-black (I actually used RLM66) ready to apply the Eduard masks for the wheel-hubs: I don't know what the heck I was thinking of, glueing the undercarriage when I did... it is going to make painting the undersides a bit of a chore. That's my next job anyway, hopefully I can get a bit more done tonight. Cheers, Stew 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Nice recovery Stew, they're certainly looking smooth now. How do those hub masks work then? Don't they cover the painted hubs while you do the tyres? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Wow Stew! I have missed a lot of progress. They are looking good as night fighters but I suppose you will be spraying some other colours on top Looking forward to more paint! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks Ced - I always thought the Eduard wheel masks were to cover the hubcaps while you paint the tyres too, but the instructions indicate to use the mask's outer 'ring' to surround the hubcap for spraying after the tyre has been painted - however in practice this turned out to be well in excess of the permitted faff-factor tolerances so I just sprayed the hubcaps without the mask - the wheel-rims are well-defined so painting the tyres again will be easy enough. Thanks Adrian - black is so slimming, as my ex used to say, it makes even the Buffaloes look a little less tubby Yes, you are right, more paint was applied, this time the Colourcoats ACUS05 WW2 USN Light Gray: Not sure if I've underdone the coverage, the colour variation looks a little more pronounced in real life, but I'll wait to see it in proper daylight, or whatever equivalent Dundee offers today Cheers, Stew 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 29 minutes ago, Stew Dapple said: Thanks Ced - I always thought the Eduard wheel masks were to cover the hubcaps while you paint the tyres too, but the instructions indicate to use the mask's outer 'ring' to surround the hubcap for spraying after the tyre has been painted I too have always thought the masks were meant to cover the hubcaps, and I'm paying Eduard the courtesy of refusing to believe the evidence they present me of their own stupidity, and opting to continue to believe as I always have. The underbelly is looking jolly nice, and you're right: it does look slimmer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks Stew and PC - noted! Not that I bother, usually, with masks on the wheels as most of mine get hidden in the wings! Nice paint job Stew, looks very good in that photo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 HI Stew, I have been watching events from the backbenches as usual and both are really looking the part now. Lots of helpful tips as always for when my examples eventually rise from the stash. Keep up the excellent work. Regards Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That grey looks very nice from here stew, I need to build more black aircraft (or just one I just checked and the closest I have is very dark blue! I may have a plan to address this ) they just look cool! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks very much gents. Last night I sprayed the underside of the B339C with Alclad Semi-matt Aluminium: It's still a bit shinier than anticipated but I will most likely matt coat it after applying the transfers anyway. Incidentally I have used the blanking plate for the underside window as... a blanking plate, to stop the paint getting into the cockpit and the inside of the canopy. The real aircraft had the little ventral windows shown here and this will be fitted after varnishing. I'm on a late shift today so won't be able to do any more today, but the next step will be the uppersurface camouflage colour on the F2A-3... Cheers, Stew 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 that looks very nice Stew, I really like the finish is has. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Stellar paint work as always Stew. I'm a fan of Alcald Semi-matte Aluminum. I learned that it's a little less shiny if sprayed over a matt grey primer layer - of course I forgot that tidbit with my latest build and sprayed it over black primer! It also can be a bit duller if you spray it in very light slapdash layers, but I think you may be genetically incapable of sloppy work Stew, so that option's out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 On 2/16/2017 at 3:50 PM, Sgt.Squarehead said: Those are the very Buffaloes I'd like to model.....Does the old Airfix kit even have the right bits? For some reason I have a soft-spot for the Airfix Boomerang too.....But that's another (rivetting) story. The Airfix Buffalo is nominally an F2A-2/B339B/C/D/E and so can be used for the Dutch and RAF airframes. It can't be used for the F2A-3 because it doesn't have the longer nose required for that variant. Bear in mind the Airfix kit is very old and not particularly accurate and the fit is so-so. The nose shape, in particular, lacks the subtle curves of the original but it can be improved a little with some hefty filing. There are other detail issues but if you're happy building it as-is, then those probably won't be high up the priority list. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks again gentlemen Jim Maas was kind enough to let me know that the F2A-3 used by the U.S. Marines was fitted with a pneumatic tailwheel before the Midway battle - here is the kit's representation of the small, solid rubber wheel: There is an illustration of the replacement tailwheel on page 46 of the Squadron 'In Action' book for the F2A. I sawed the original wheel off and replaced it with a larger diameter wheel from the spares box: You may notice that from the second picture I have applied the ACUS06 WW2 USN Blue Gray - here it is: Unfortunately I did not notice when I was applying the Eduard canopy masks that they are incorrect as far as the sliding centre section of the canopy is concerned, as for the F2A-3 had a different type which had perspex join lines rather than painted frames... I've ordered a Squadron vac-form canopy so I can try to replace the centre section with the part from that, I'll have to see how it turns out; otherwise my only other option is to live with it, which I can do if I must. After that I applied the two greens for the RNEIAF Buffalo camouflage: I think it might be time to apply the transfers soon... Cheers, Stew 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Whoa, neat! The Dutchalo almost looks like it's in a Seafire's temperate sea scheme! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Nice job on the tailwheel Stew - great attention to detail that always shows in your modelling, especially the paint finishes. Great stuff. If the new canopy doesn't suit could you (carefully) get the paint off the other one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Both are looking really nice Stew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Flawless paint work as always Stew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Both look superb Stew. Really very nice paintwork. The two greens on the Dutch aircraft provide for an attractive colour scheme . Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks very much gents, the paintwork is actually still a little gritty in places thanks to my inattention with the Alclad primer, but I'm hoping once the transfers are applied the varnish coat will cover the last traces of my shame... 21 hours ago, CedB said: ...If the new canopy doesn't suit could you (carefully) get the paint off the other one? Thanks Ced - that will be my first port of call, but I need a back-up in case I make a mess of it - if the vac canopy doesn't fit well I can always pose it open Cheers, Stew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Oops, missed this... For sure I'll take time to have a closer look tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Lovely work on these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Stew they are really coming along, the paint looks excellent especially the blue on the American on... gotta love a blue plane! The 'duchalo' looks excellent and rather FAA ish at the mo, however I feel that will change once the giant orange triangles are in place! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 A confession: the WWII Dutch insignia look to my eye a great deal like the "slow vehicle" warning triangle often seen on the horse-drawn carriages of the Amish: 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffajake Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Looking good Stew. Must be transfers time soon! Edited February 28, 2017 by Jaffajake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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