Calum Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Looking good Kent. Like the pilot, he appears to be well sculpted . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 On 07/08/2017 at 0:34 PM, Calum said: Looking good Kent. Like the pilot, he appears to be well sculpted . Thanks buddy, The Aerobonus pilot is very nicely sculpted. A bit like myself! As the extended deadline creeps ever closer, I am thinking this will go down to the wire. Two sick chitlens are not helping but they are pretty self sufficient. I have masked the undersides and sprayed the Aeromaster RLM 02 as a base coat: I then commenced masking the parts to remain RLM 02. This was a drawn out process with lots of time taken to cut tape to the rather intricate scheme: The rear stabilisers were left off the make the marking easier and are done separately: I then sprayed Humbrol RLM 71: The walkie talkie is for the kids to call me if they need me. Parenting supervision par excellence! This will now dry overnight and then be masked for the final colour Aeromaster RLM 70, which is less difficult (I hope). I will then remove the masks and apply the markings that can be painted on before hopefully just a few decals. Weathering will be a bare minimum as this is a 1939 build. Regards, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Looking good Kent, that splinter camouflage will look fantastic once the tape comes off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Stick in there pal, plenty of time yet!! Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thanks Ozzy, you may be the judge. Max, I am known for the last minute all nighters, Masking goes on: Masking comes off! Pretty happy with the result. This has been the most involved mask session I have done. There are a couple of PE bits to reattach and a couple of small goofs but if you can find them, you're good. I was going to mask the markings but I think remaining time will see me default to glosscoat then decals tonight: Tick tock! Tick tock! Regards, 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Lovely paint scheme, well executed! Let me recommend you something to build and paint next/one day: A Swedish Viggen in splinter camo .V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Definitely a paint scheme to be proud of Kent very Art Deco, looking really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Wow - what a fantastic paint scheme - stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Love it Kent, colours and pattern so attractive, masking skill's not too shoddy either! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Excellent progress Kent. Good luck! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 Gloss coat done but I couldn't get the decalling done due to illness over the past two days. Having used up my quota of extension requests it will have to come up short. I will finish her off and post some photos on the next couple of days. Many thanks to V-P and Enzo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 16 July 2017 at 06:45, Kahunaminor said: On 11 July 2017 at 11:14, Mottlemaster said: Hope you worked out COG with electric motor in . I think I have it this time! And we have progress! Ultra Matte Varnish applied followed by some actual construction! I glued some styrene strip fore and aft of the connector location. Once the connector is installed, I will attach more strip across the top of the connector and over the strip to secure it in place....forever! Some work to be done on the lower surface of the oil cooler and lower engine cowl to remove a couple of hairline seams: I started at the tail and progressively worked my way forward, securing the fuselage halves and ensuring the cockpit tub, gun deck and oil cooler were correctly aligned and snug: The gun deck cover was secured in place: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Tough luck Kent, I'll look forward to seeing her finished though. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Kent that´s just a GB deadline, nothing more serious than that, they come and go - when you get that plane finished it´ll be beautiful forever . V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Bad luck Kent .Aswell as looking forward to seeing the 109 finished i hope you feel better soon . Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Back to the bench! The decals have been applied over a gloss coat. I left the rear stabilisers off to make the process simpler. Next up some weathering wash before the finish line: Regards, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Kent Thats some beautiful paint work and I expect some serious masking. She's looking great. Which brand of paints are you using? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 hour ago, franky boy said: Kent Thats some beautiful paint work and I expect some serious masking. She's looking great. Which brand of paints are you using? James Thanks James, I am mainly an enamel guy just because that is what I grew up with. I use Trstors Model Master and have a dwindling stock of Aeromaster enamels which mainly use where I can. This build also has some Humbrol enamel (RLM71). Not against breaking out the Tamiya colours if there is something I need. I am liking the AK brand of varnishes at the moment. Regards, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Light at the end of the tunnel. AK Ultra Matte Varnish applied this afternoon. Pictures in the late news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 This should be the next to last entry. The exhausts were installed and a light exhaust staining added along The masks came off and pretty happy with the results with a couple of minor touch ups needed around the canopy. I mounted the prop and aligned it after a couple of tries and it works well. I did add the antenna but found myself rushing and making it harder for myself so I took some time out: I shall return to finish the antenna and install the rear view mirror and some minor scratches here and there. Regards, 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Superb paint job and your objective has been met 100% 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Nice job, worth the wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Well better late than never! Finished! Ezi line antenna, gator's grip isolaters daubed on the line and painted neutral grey. White isolator on fuselage from drilled rod. The Herr Hauptmann is checking his mirror as all good fighter pilots do consistently. I have a small plaque to go onto the base tomorrow: Many thanks to all that followed and offered advice. Once the plaque is installed, I shall post some better shots in the usual RFI section. Regards 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 that is amazing. i can just about smell aviation fuel from here. love the splitter scheme. like the fact that the swastikas were actually supplied in the kit (airfix dont). would you recommend getting it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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