SaminCam Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hi all, over the last few months I've built the Airfix P-51D and the Revell B-17G in 1/72. These are the first models I've made since I was at school and feel like I've learned some new things along the way both through my own experimentation and from what I've seen on here. I've used airbrushed Tamiya and Alclad paints, an Alclad varnish and thinned oil paints as a wash and for exhaust stains. I'm pretty happy with the results though feel like I could have done a better job with the "basics" on both models, i.e. filling, sanding, the cockpits, etc - I completely stuffed up the B-17 transparencies with a last of coat of varnish after I'd unmasked everything (won't do that again)... I really enjoyed doing the interior on the B-17 and added some more detail like cables, a desk lamp, map, fire extinguishers, oxygen tanks, etc. In the end I couldn't bear to shut her up so have used little neodynium magnets to allow the fuselage to split and go back together, you can see one above the bomb bay. Finally, I also have no idea how to take photos either with my phone or my fiance's camera (which I took these with) - it'd be great if someone could point me in the direction of some tips on taking better snaps. Next up is an Airfix 1/72 Spitfire which is where I started with my dad when I was about 6! Thanks for looking! 50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 A very nice couple of models and a great idea using magnets to allow you to show off the well detailed interior - good job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamiltonian Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Wow. I wish my return to modelling had turned out like those! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Excellent job on both planes ... thats a unique way of doing a cut-away model, without cutting away the model 👍. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristow95 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Both models look great to me but the b17 is something else. I think it's one of the best b17s I've seen. The weathering isn't over the top and is spot on and I think it's very real. Excellent work. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Very nice pair. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Great looking models. Try using a plain light coloured background to your photos, and if you can natural light or a natural light bulb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 A mighty job on both aircraft! The various hues and weathering/shading on the B-17 is especially impressive. Nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Excellent job on both models! Particularly like the colour scheme and the finish you have achieved on the B17, think that may be one of my future projects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Simply wonderful. I love them both. Very impressive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Very impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir T Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Superb! I've been at this for years and couldn't build that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 You've done a cracking job of both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Great work on both models. The detailing effort you have gone to on the B-17G is amazing. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Nicely done on both of those! For the photography part try overexposing just slightly when photograping silver aircraft as the camera thinks it is brighter than it really is. DennisTheBear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaminCam Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Thanks for all the positive comments everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Gheez! That inside of that B-17..! Just wow! Excellent work and I must say I love that metallic and red, very striking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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