Shar2 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Apart from your troubles, I think she's comng along very nicely. A very nice looking plane IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Very nice fitting on this Kit !!! very nice Job so far !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 I've tried to improve the look of the exhaust pipes, hollowing them. Not really easy, and I'm wondering if the result is worth the effort... Next, I'd brushed them using XF9 hull red, with a drybrush/swab with X10 gun metal. To prepare for the radiator fitting, I've brushed the underside of the cowling with XF12 JN grey, that I'll use for the aircraft's underside. The radiator itself is painted aluminium, with a dark brown wash. everything will be nearly hidden when the cowling will be in place. As there was some XF9 left in the airbrush, I've started the pre-shading. I'll have a try a multi-tone preshading, like Ian did on his Ki-84. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I've tried to improve the look of the exhaust pipes, hollowing them. Not really easy, and I'm wondering if the result is worth the effort... Yes. It was worth the effort and the painting is exemplary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Great job on the exhaust !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hi Your exhaust are perfect and the idea of a coloured pre-shading could be interesting. I'm looking forward. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 I think the pics are not very clear, but I'm not happy with the exhausts weathering. As I can put them in place in the very last stage of the build, I'll have time to correct them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 As there was some XF9 left in the airbrush, I've started the pre-shading. I'll have a try a multi-tone preshading, like Ian did on his Ki-84. Hi Antoine How did you spray those lines so straight? Very impressive! Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) Hello Cliff, Impressive, but ... Easy! First, a good worker works with good tools. I'm no good worker, but I have good tools! So I use my trusted Iwata CM-B, with a 0,18 mm nozzle. And then, I use a post-it block (the whole block), to serve as a guide for the airbrush, the airbrush nose gliding on the edge of the block. Going back and forth to one wing and the other, the paint has time to dry. But it work only on the wings, as it's more difficult on the rounded fuselage. Sorry for my mistake English, but I'm lacking vocabulary, and I'm not sure to be understood (I should open a special thread to learn specific english modelling words ). Edited August 8, 2011 by Antoine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 All looks very good from here, Antoine. Keep it coming, friend. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 ...I use a post-it block (the whole block), to serve as a guide for the airbrush, the airbrush nose gliding on the edge of the block.... A simple and elegant solution. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Nearly three month that I didn't put my hand on it. Better pull my fingers out if I want to finish in time. Only some small progress, but I'll soon start painting The pit was nearly finished, with a few bits ready to be glued, but I still have to make some harness for both crew members. Electric wire, some lead foil, et voila! The buckle's shape is the most simple, but I' don't feel like I could make it better, I really can't. Maybe just add another strap? i mean something to tighten the harness. Looking at the last small parts to put in place, I came upon the flaps, and saw that. I'll have to bring on the putty, and so why not try light curring putty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 The result. The LCP litterally melted with the plastic. A good coat of primer then, and I'm sure it will be sufficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 The LCP litterally melted with the plastic. A good coat of primer then, and I'm sure it will be sufficient. Looks like good stuff, Antoine. I'll get some next weekend. And it's good to have you back on the job too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Thanks. I hope I'll manage to finish in time, for a change. I'm currently browsing through your own topic, and I'm pretty sure that I'll start a P-40 early in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Good to see you making fresh progress on this one Antoine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Nice to see you back on business ! For these little recesses I prefer using Cyano which is faster to dry and certainly cheaper. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Very hard to find cyano here in Taiwan, but in general, kits and materials are about half to two third the price compared to France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Very hard to find cyano here in Taiwan, but in general, kits and materials are about half to two third the price compared to France. I'm sure you could get a friend to send you some in a care package. Keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 I got one or two litte cyano tube, but I keep them for great occasions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'll try to paint as many markings as I can. I start with the yellow/orange leading edges. Do not forget the propeller tips on the front side only. As I'm a world champion in planification, it was only when I wanted to start painting that I found out I didn't have the right colours... But after a while, I did found some, but in enamel. No problem. 10 measures of yellow, for one red. And here's the result. Maybe a little bit too yellow, but nothing to worry about. We'll see after the (soft) weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Looking very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks. Next some coats of white and red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Continuation with painting and masking markings. This time, no error, as I'm willing to use the XF2 white enamel tamiya, as I found it to have more covering power than the acrylic of the same brand. And while I was at it, I also used the red. So white at first for the tailplane. There are many small white lines painted at different angles. It seems to me that their purpose was to provide the TAG/observer/navigator with a mean to appreciate the drift of the aircraft on it's course. Then, on the floats, some white markings (To help place the aircraft on it chariot), then some red as warning sign for the propeller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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