Drem Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Ta re Ultracast. Does anybody know where I might be able to pick Ultracast bits up in UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconroot Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Ta re Ultracast. Does anybody know where I might be able to pick Ultracast bits up in UK. Here is a list of retailers that sell Ultrcast stuff. http://www.ultracast.ca/retailers.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Moving right along, the cockpit is done. Only used a few bits from the Eduard set, not looking to super-detail this cockpit, obviously, but just spruce it up here and there. Fuselage and wing halves are also glued together, so once I clean up those seams I'll install the cockpit tub and attach the wings 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconroot Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Really nice work as always Jason. Coming right along. Keep up the great work! Jim Root Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholas mayhew Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Nice work Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Brewer, I just have to complement you on the quality of the photographs; i.e. presentation and thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 great work mate what colors did you use fo rhte cockpit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 All Tamiya acrylics - Cockpit Green, followed by heavily thinned Flat Earth to dirty things up, then lightened Cockpit Green for highlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) Been a few days since I've posted an update, hasn't really been much to show. So here's a mockup for you guys The wings are attached but the lower cowl, tailplanes, and Ultracast door (of course) are just stuck on for pics. I used the clipped wing tips from the standard Vb kit as they look the part much better than the larger clipped tips provided in the Trop kit. I drilled a hole for the camera that was installed on this bird, and made a cover for it from Tamiya tape. Holes for the Master barrels are also drilled. Edited July 5, 2013 by brewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconroot Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Great work as always Jason. You should be ready for paint soon. Keep up the great work! Jim Root Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Also went ahead and did up the Ultracast wheels and exhaust along the way, so these are ready to go. Wheels will get further weathering to "sand" them up for this desert bird 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMP man Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 oh lordie they are sublime! Strickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto21 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Those exhausts are something else! Care to share your secret?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Thanks guys! Actually the exhaust is a very simple technique. I start out just painting them with Tamiya Flat Black. Then I give them a few applications of a product called Rustall (though I'm sure you could use any "rust" colored wash from MIG or AKI), then add a few highlights with a lead pencil. Done! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconroot Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 The exhaust looks fantastic! Thanks for the tip on how to acheive such a look. Great work as always! Jim Root Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Sorry for the lack of updates lately, everyone. My "shake 'n bake" build has had a few hiccups - all my fault, of course. Had a few mistakes with panel lines that had to be filled, sanded, and rescribed, which resulted in having to re-rivet most of the plane as well. Also had a few issues with the Master cannons - including temporarily losing one inside the wing - but all is resolved and we're back on track now First, here's a shot of the gunsight (Eduard frame + acetate) before it was covered up by the windscreen: And here's a mockup of the airframe ready for masking and primer. Cockpit door and exhaust just stuck on for fun Edited July 13, 2013 by brewer 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnierex Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconroot Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Great work as always Jason. Cannot wait to see paint on it. Maybe today? Jim Root Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 This is as close as you're gonna get for today, Jim... at least it's all one color now! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiSteve Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Watching with interest Brewer Reply like how the riveting has popped out with the primer coat on now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRAGEF1 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Immaculate build...stunning in fact.....superb riveting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Thanks guys! So I finally have some color on her Step 1: Azure Blue. Pre-shaded with Tamiya Flat Earth and post-faded with lightened base color. MrColor lacquer used for the Azure Blue 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Looking great, the shading looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcococca Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hi Brewer, truly nice paint job. It`s a pleasure to view your pictures,and I am a great friend of artistic scope to strengthen the visual impression of a model. Weathering is also amazing and like you, I like to improve the surface with tools like "Rosie the Riveter". I`ll stay tuned! This will be a pretty nice model! Greetz Dirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus.Q1000859 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hey, very nice, your use of colour is great. Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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