usetherudders Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 My first entry is going to be a Hungarian G10 using the old Revell kit. Planning on building this side by side with a Croatian machine. (time permitting baby on the way!) I'm planning to use decals from HAD which are on order. More photos to follow when I get the decals Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I'm glad that we are going to see some older kits being built. If I remember, although the kit has basic details it is very good in shape and outline. Nice choice Simon. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I've built two of these. It's a lovely kit. I added an eduard etched set to mine and it really enhanced to the model. Especialy the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 I've built two of these. It's a lovely kit. I added an eduard etched set to mine and it really enhanced to the model. Especialy the interior. Good plan, I will search that one do you have the Eduard ref? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Good plan, I will search that one do you have the Eduard ref? Cheers It's 48116. Here's a link to it on the Eduard site. http://www.eduard.com/store/Eduard/Bf-109G-10-1-48-1-1.html?cur=1&listtype=search&searchparam=%2048116 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 It's 48116. Here's a link to it on the Eduard site. http://www.eduard.co...rchparam= 48116 Cheers many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 It is nice to see the Revell kits included. I recall building one many moons ago but it has long since disappeared. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Decals are on the way should be here shortly but in the meantime decided to buy some after market bits. First time I've done this and bought ab Eduard zoom set and some resin wheels. Trying to get my head around the photo etch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 My Hungarian G10 is being built in tandem with it's Croatian brother. Detail on the side wall is virtually non existent and the PE set could off given more detail to be honest. Once again airbrushed in model air RLM 66. Next for the cockpit, for an old kit the set has enhanced it considerably, Looking to do more hi-lighting to enhance the panel and then into the fuselage. Decals are at the sorting office ready to be picked up, why does the postie insist on coming when everyone is at work. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Bit of an update, wife picked the decals up from the post office today. Very impressed once again with HAD decals. Haven't decided what machine to do yet. Have now buttoned up the fuselage , attached the wings and tail plane. I'm really liking this Revell kit, the fit is excellent and a small amount of filler will be needed on the radiator and on the rear wing/fuselage join. The plastic feels stronger than the Hobbycraft kit and comparing both the Revell is heavier and feels more sturdy. This weekend hoping to fill, sand and get some primer on, DIY permitting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Looking good. Some nice options on that decal sheet. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Cheers Mike, I really like the German options also, can never have enough swastika's in the spares box though!!! I thoroughly recommend HAD decals though and they have some great sets on their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Looks good ! nice progress !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Main assembly work has now been done, canopy has been masked and the whole kit primed in Alcad. I have had to use some Mr Surfacer around the canopy where the fit wasn't very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Painted at the same time as it's Croatian brother. Pre-shaded earlier in the week and ID markings also done. Bit of touching up required again around the wheel wells. Will now concentrate on the upper camo on each aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Not much been happening in the last couple of weeks as I was away and had some DIY to sort out. I've managed to get some paint on the wings and fuselage sides and have been using Vallejo Model Air. This is where I'm not happy. The RLM75 seems way too dark for my liking and is more like RLM 74. Hope the picture below will show. The photo does however make the colour look lighter. The Xtracolor RLM 75 which I have used before seems lighter and more of the grey violet as it should be. I thinking of going back to using Xtracolor as I'm more happier with its shade. Looking for your opinions please. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Been doing some painting this week and decided to use Xtracolor instead of model air. I felt that the RLM 75 was too dark. All airbrushed free hand. I find taking pictures of glossy surface doesn't always give the best results . After the main Diana pattern was sprayed, the mottling commenced over the VA RLM 76. For this going by the painting guide I lightly sprayed thinned 75 and concentrated in patches and then went over with the 83. The photos have brought the contrast up a lot more than to the eye. Next job will be to tidy up some oversray with 75, Modelair again if the brush doesn't stop clogging!! Then onto the props, theatre bands have been painted and masking will be removed. The wife has told me to pack the gear away for Xmas and then the baby is due on the 2/1 so I may not get much in!!! Cheers for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Finally managed to get a bit of work done on both my entries while the wife is in hospital after the birth of our new baby girl All main paintwork has now been done and next job is the Klear coat, decal and then all the breakable stuff and the undercarriage. Should be done for the deadline. Prop is for show at present. Paints used have been Xtracolor and Vallejo Model Air when not clogging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Nice work - I think it's a great kit - the only problem I really had with the old Monogram version I am using is that you have to tape up the wings to force some dihedral out of the kit as otherwise its flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Very nice! I like the paint job. Even if it's a old kit, with a good paint job it always looks better. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks Arnold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Decals are now on and next job is another Klear coat and panel wash. The HAD decals went on really well and this was the first time that I've used Micro set & Sol. Did get worried at one point as the decals crinkled but they dried out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Oohhhh very nice!!! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 I'm calling this one done and have really enjoyed this Revell kit and may stack up on a few for the stash as I have more decal options to use. The build used some firsts for me, photo etch, resin wheels and AM decal along with Microset & Sol. I have to say that the HAD decals are great. Here's a couple of pics, rest will be posted in the completed builds. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Nice job, good choice of markings and well finished. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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