Jherek Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Back to the garage for a coat of RLM 71 on the stuka now. Pics to follow later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jherek Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 More paint and a little experimentation with the photography; So having forgotten to pre-shade, I went back, pre-shaded and repainted the RLM 76. The results look much better, so much more depth. The Stuka has received a top coat of RLM 71 in preparation for RLM 70 splinter camo and then something over the top I've made a mistake near the stuka gear and will have to go back and repaint that. Bizarrely, before painting the top coat on the stuka, I cleaned the airbrush with my usual cleaner on 40 psi. I forgot to turn it down again and started spraying the RLM 70 - I normally spray at 18psi and the paint went on beautifully! I thought lower was better but it worked really well for coverage! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Excellent progress. All three are looking really good. Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Glad you managed to sort out the painting - you're right - they do look better with the pre-shading. They're coming along well and you've still got over two weeks left! Looking forward to see how these turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Incredible pace you show here. And that with an amazing quality. This is really nice to watch Rene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jherek Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Excellent progress. All three are looking really good. Tom. Incredible pace you show here. And that with an amazing quality. This is really nice to watch Rene Thanks for the kind comments! Glad you managed to sort out the painting - you're right - they do look better with the pre-shading. They're coming along well and you've still got over two weeks left! Looking forward to see how these turn out. Thanks, pre-shading is subtle, but subtle variations in the give it such depth. So easy with an airbrush and so quick too! I must have spent an least four hours just spraying RLM 76 so far... I haven't mentioned what schemes I'm painting these, I have a definite plan which will be revealed as I paint and decal these birds. I didn't do much last night, just masked two models ready for the next coat. Edited May 15, 2014 by Jherek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jherek Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Next coat - quite subtle, but that's the effect. The final finish won't be subtle. Used a new diffuser today, the sky Edited May 15, 2014 by Jherek 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Great splinter! I'm a big fan of the sky for diffuse light as well, but I'm finding it hard as we head into winter since while the light is *very* diffuse there's precious little of it... W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jherek Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 I'm starting to feel the pressure now, it's hard work keeping the motivation going when you have three projects on the go at once. The painting has gone well. No dramas. The canopies have not behaved so well. The paint just didn't adhere well to the Bf110 canopy and bits have come off as I removed the mask, so more touching up is required. maybe I should have primed it first? I only masked the back half of the stuka canopy and hand painted the rest, so it's a bit rough. I haven't glued the canopies yet, they are just placed on for these photos. There's a few more bits to stick on now (tailwheels, exhausts, landing lights) but I'm temped to seal and decal them first. Now they are more of less painted, I will reveal the decals for these models. Stuka - Eagle Decals 'T6 + AN' , 5./St.G.2, Sept 41, 'Y'know, the one with the snake' Bf110 G2- Start 'Luftwaffe im Focus 3' - 'Brockenhexe' S9+LP, 6./ZG 1, Lorient Autumn 1943. Evidence for this aircraft appears a bit patchy and based on one photograph, this aircraft serial definitely existed as a Bf110 C7 on the eastern front. The profile on the decals shows no theatre (yellow) markings, so this is how I've painted it. The nose maybe incorrect but I don't have the bits to change it. I don't know if the aircraft should have external fuel tanks or not. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Ha, I was hoping for the snake. I like the contrast between the neat green splinter and the presumably field-applied yellow? Sorry about the canopies, although they look fine in the pictures! Did they have mould release on or something? Reminds me I need to wash some of the ship detail parts which feel a bit greasy. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jherek Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Ha, I was hoping for the snake. I like the contrast between the neat green splinter and the presumably field-applied yellow? Sorry about the canopies, although they look fine in the pictures! Did they have mould release on or something? Reminds me I need to wash some of the ship detail parts which feel a bit greasy. Will Hehe, It's probably a bit clichéd but I like it. Yes, factory splinter and field applied yellow was the effect I was going for! Maybe I forgot to wash the canopy, it's possible and that would explain the paint issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Keep the mojo going. You are doing a great job and the finish line is in sight.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I have to agree with everyone. These are coming along very well. Excellent mottling on the 110. Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jherek Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Keep the mojo going. You are doing a great job and the finish line is in sight.... Thanks! The decaling has started. I have to agree with everyone. These are coming along very well. Excellent mottling on the 110. Tom. Thanks Tom, glad you like the mottling, I'm feeling more confident with the airbrush now. I'm tempted to buy something a little more upmarket than my Iwata CN. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks! The decaling has started. Thanks Tom, glad you like the mottling, I'm feeling more confident with the airbrush now. I'm tempted to buy something a little more upmarket than my Iwata CN. Never tried the Iwata range. I recently upgraded to the H&S Ultra and have never looked back. Keep up the good work. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hello Jherek are you on a holiday or something? how you finding time to do that?...Good job so far and I can't wait the results Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jherek Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Hello Jherek are you on a holiday or something? how you finding time to do that?...Good job so far and I can't wait the results Cheers No, I just snatch time when I can, i.e. I'm not getting enough sleep. Plus I'm getting quicker with the airbrush, it takes about half an hour to spray one colour. It would take me a hell of lot longer to brush paint these models. The mottling on the Bf110 probably took twenty minutes. Late last nights work, decals 90% done - The photos were done in a bit of rush while eating breakfast Edited May 21, 2014 by Jherek 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 That is looking fantastic - for rushed photos they look pretty good to me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thats amazing Jherek, awesome work. I dont know why i missed this thread almost O.o And the photos are fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 That Stuka looks amazing. Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jherek Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks for the kind comments guys, I've been on holiday and lost the modelling mojo, I think I've been over-doing it! Anyway, the Stuka needs a little more weathering and then it will be finished. The Bf110 has all the decals on and will be finished soon. I don't think the me262 is going to make it for the deadline as it still needs painting and my planned paint job is a little complicated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Only 2 days of mojo required then you can have a modelling break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jherek Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Despite spending most of the day doing other stuff with my lovely wife, I've managed to finish the stuka this evening. Since my last update, I've airbrushed a heavily thinned and lighter coat of sand brown to pull back the colour, added exhaust stains using airbrushed tamiya smoke, done some chipping, added the canopy, bombs and fiddly things that stick out and matt varnished the model. I'll photograph it tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jherek Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 "Das Stuka Lied" English Translation from a Nazi Propaganda film; Many black birds roamHighly over country and sea,And where they appear, there fleesThe enemies away from them.They let themselves fall suddenlyFrom the sky down to the ground.They strike with their clawsThe opponent in the middle in the heart. Refrain: We are the black Hussars of the sky,The Stukas, the Stukas, theStukas!Always ready, when duty calls us,The Stukas, the Stukas, the Stukas!We fall from the sky and slam shut.We aren’t afraid of hell and will not give in,Until finally the enemy is laying in the soil,To England, to England, until England is defeated,The Stukas, the Stukas, the Stukas! When thousand lightnings flame,Our sirens threaten with danger,They always hold together like iron,Comrades in life and death!If booty is present,Then everybody knows,Nothing can escape their eyes,The dive bombers, as eagles equal but from steel! Refrain: They are spoiling and sow deathSirens over the enemy country.The tracks are rubble and pieces of broken glassAnd blazing sky fire.It goes already into all landingTheir name goes from mouth to mouth.They strike the factories to nothing,The ships they send to the bottom of the sea. And here we have the original weapon of terror : Thanks for watching and now I need to ride my bike. Modelling later. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Great looking Stuka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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