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    Making panels 'Pop' - step by step

    in Modelling Tips

    Posted

    I certainly don't think the Thunderbirds, Blue Angels or Red Arrows schemes are boring even if they do get far down on the lis of models I have to make before I die. I appreciate what you are doing, and thank you for providing a step by step to what is another useful technique in the armoury of modellers to create miniatures that capture the character of the subject. I did however feel (and reading it again, I still do) that the opening was a blanket statement that simply isn't true - if so, the large expanse of red on a Red Arrows Hawk would also need this panelling effect to avoid a boring look, and that just isn't in the character of that particular subject . I agree that a lot of plain subjects are "multichromatic" - even a lot of airliners as any visit to an airport will show. Still, there are enough examples around to also prove the opposite, and if you were trying to convert modellers who prefer that style, then your opening will have already alienated them. For the record, I think Jonathan summed it up perfectly.

    Jens

    Seriously, enough. We get it,

    Spense should have included a disclaimer there so that modellers don't rush back to their benches and produce a glut of patchwork red arrow Hawks. Now that particular hair has been well and truly split can we move on please Jens ?

    Ok, no Mossie expert, but what is this all about?

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted

    Diego is a member of this forum and someone who not only spends his time doing stuff in 1/72 that frankly defies belief, he also is very complementive to the work of others so I'd appreicate comments on his work to be constructive and extending the courtesy of one Britmodeller to another.

    Having seen the source of the commotion on Hyperscale one would assume from some of the comments and language used that Diego had committed a gross act of vandalism, when in fact what he has done was to find a subtle way of representing the skin of an aircraft on a model using a pencil, using photos for reference. To my eye it looks like taught fabric over panels - and I applaude it.

    http://www.network54.com/Forum/47751/messa...en+panel+joints.

    I happen to think he's done an amazing job, regardless he has kept the effect subtle and barely discernable to the eye unless close up, wether you think its realistic or not scoring his ability with the paintbrush and sarcastically suggesting the modeller goes and looks again at the real airplane are bang out of order. Real Mosquitos didn't have giant fingerprints, wobbly demarcation lines, painted-on canopy frames and seam lines , but that doesn't stop a lot of modellers.

    Apache - 1/32 Revell

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted

    Some small updates -

    Here is the pit 90% done, I still need some info on the rotor bellcrank / transmission area but I've made a start on 'busying' that area up

    pitnearly1.jpg

    pitnearly2.jpg

    Also made a start on the detail visible in the engine gearboxes

    gearbox1.jpg

    Here are the seats pretty much done, Milliput cushions, lead foil belts and Eduard buckles and some Accurate Armour SA-80 carbines with scratchbuilt brackets.

    seats.jpg

    Here is a test fit of the cockpit glazing - note the inside is masked in preparation for some interior detailing

    glazing.jpg

    These vents were drilled out, and the plastic thinned to a more realistic thickness - some fine mesh secured inside

    vents.jpg

    Finally the optics have had some attention, the gunners FLIR is transparent plastic sheet coloured on the inside with black marker pen (the upper pilots' FLIR is the kit glazing with the same permanent marker pen applied to the inside) both were then polished to a shine. The laser range finder and optics will be done using miniature lenses - more on that later :)

    optics1.jpg

    optics2.jpg

    Revell 1/32 Red Arrows Hawk

    in Aircraft Modern

    Posted

    Indeedy - and I think for good reason:

    • The Hawk is a popular aeroplane
    • It's a large scale British subject
    • There are stacks of schemes
    • The Hawk is a really nice size in this scale - not too big...
    • The kit itself is excellent
    • Great balance of accuracy and detail for the price - no gimmicks and no shape issues (not that I've spotted anyway)
    • It's a really good price...

    I can see this being the catalyst to more models being built in this scale - which for some unknown reason ;) - gets my vote! :)

    Iain

    Spot one, and furthermore it really is one of the most asthetically pleasing aeroplanes ever made, I really can't wait to have a crack at this kit, problem is its going to be a long time before I do :(

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