ajaycad Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I Have been posting my progress on this build in the WIP section, but now its finished. It has taken about 5 weeks to complete (the pro's of working shifts!) and was a very enjoyable project. No major hiccups, apart from some of the EagleCal decals decided to break up and the red/black tail band being wrong. I have used EagleCals decals before and found them excellent, so I was a little surprised that I had a few "issues" with this set. The red and black chequered pattern is correct for the port side of the tail, but the wrong way round for the starboard side. It would have meant a large black rectangle on the spine of the tail. I had no option but to ditch the two halves and mask off the design and spray the red/black chequered pattern. I used the following add-ons for this build: Aires cockpit set HGW seat belts (the best) Mastercasters wheels Eduard etch and canopy masks. EagleCal decal set #96 As with the majority of my builds, I used Gunze Acrylics and the model was given a final coat of Vallejo Matt varnish. Unfortunately, I completely forgot to add any weight in the nose, so I have ordered some liquid gravity (tiny lead pellets) and will be able to hopefully pour some through either the gun ports or the gun camera port in the nose. Andy John 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Superb,always think Shark when I see a 262,its such a pugnacious looking machine,replicated beautifully here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Ooooh, I do like that. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobydog Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 That is some nice work. Well done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Very nice build mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKER Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Looks great, nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 That's a lovely build. Can I ask what ratio you mix the vallejo matt varnish at, do you mix with water or their thinner? Cheers Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Lovely job! Great paint scheme, and nicely weathered too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Superb Shwalbe, really impressive model. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpiggy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Superb. The paintwork is flawless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaycad Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 That's a lovely build. Can I ask what ratio you mix the vallejo matt varnish at, do you mix with water or their thinner? Cheers Mac Hi Mac I use Vallejo acrylic varnish and thin to a ratio of 50/50 using mainly Vallejo thinners or water if i've run out !! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mekon Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Very nice Love the finish particularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Very nice finish .... Great subject and work Rgds Mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 nice very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Simply stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Great job! thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Superb finish and a model to be proud of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Nice kit very well made and painted, like it a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I'm having fun tonight looking through lots of lovely "Ready for inspection" threads and that's another stunner. Saved a couple of pics for my "inspiration" file. Very nice, especially as I'm building a 1/48 Tamiya example right now and my inspiration was beginning to wane slightly! Back on it tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonkeyVong Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 You have produced a superb model, one that inspires me to make this kit my next build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I have one of these as a'WIP' at the minute so I know how much effort has gone into getting it to look this good. Excellent model. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 superb 262, looks great very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very cool, that looks the business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Wonderful! Nice model you got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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