Mr B Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hi guys I am currently in the process of building the trumpeter 1/32 KittyHawk into a AVG -Flying Tigers bird. Mainly OOB only the Eduard P.E for the cockpit and after market decals. Managed to finish the engine today. Just needs a satin coat and then onto the cockpit Happy Modeling Rgds mr b 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Got an update ..... firewall all done up side walls also done. I lost one part on the top .....just waiting for a coat of matt Engine mounted on the firewall and hoping for a good fit..... Moving onto to the floor and panel and seat soon......then I think not much more to go..... Nice kit enjoying it thus far rgds and happy modeling mr b 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Love the painting Mr B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Oh my Lordy! That's looking great. I build 1/72 pretty much so seeing this in 1/32 will be a real treat. Chocks away! Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks a bunch Fritag and winenut for the nice words. Took off the cockpit parts from the runners and cleaning them up now.......hope to button it up by end of the week rgds and happy modeling mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Managed to get some work done on the cockpit.....and now a I can see that gaping design error......on the cockpit floor.....ohhh well......I guess would and can live with that.... All completed sections still need a coat of Matt...will be tackling the seat and belts next and then hopefully look at buttoning up the fuselage sides..... happy modeling guys....I really am enjoying this build but it seems to be taken forever .....looks simple enough but labor intensive with them PE parts..... rgds mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm still trying to work out what the gaping error is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'm still trying to work out what the gaping error is! Hi mate if you look at the instrumental panel, it's almost at the floor of the cockpit obscuring the rudder paddles. The kit has a poor design of having a shallow cockpit floor.....could be tackled with an after market set or some own modification.....both of which I elected not to do....just being lazy on the second option....and could not find a resin one in time.....anyways chugging along.....onto the belts and seat... hope it clarifies ..... rgds and happy modeling mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Vander Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavDoc Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Really nice work! I'd love more description of your weathering techniques! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Really nice work! I'd love more description of your weathering techniques! Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hi Guys Thanks for the nice words....I'll try and explain it here......start by a preshade ......of black.....the build up the base color in layers ....following that mist with very dilute brown.....and after that a mist of white.....on selected areas of preference and finally a bit of the base color to highlight a bit and breakthrough the grime created..then dry brush silver to acent the detail a bit.....then chalk pastel wash then.....done....u can play around a little bit more after that if you like.....to further bring up details you like....then finally matt coat the whole thing.....I use brown pastels as opposed to black as black is to stark....hope this helps guys.... progressing almost at the point to close the sides.....lacking behind abit on my schedule Thanks guys moving onto the wings soon.... rgds mr b 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Weekend progress It's a single unit now....just need to clean up the seams and smooth over for painting. I also need to remember to put back the last exhaust stack.....Not an expert on the P-40 but I plan to leave the top engine cover off.... Also since I got a figure ......a mate passed me his Jeep....it's the SAS boxing but I am improvising it for a small display with the figure and P-40......got started on that tooo Hope to get some paint on soon....happy modeling guys rgds mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Beautiful work so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks a lot for the encouragement Val much appreciated......... Anyways ...moving along .... Just before masking Masked, primed and preshaded.....hope to start the camo soon..... happy modeling folks and best regards mr b 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 got the thing painted........ next will be to look at some streaks and silver chips and then future for decals...... happy modeling guys rgds mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Really taking shape nicely mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 thanks a lot val, much appreciated...... Got an identity now....decals are on if all goes well hope to finish it by weekend rgds and happy modeling mr b 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Wow, you don't hang around! Great paint work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Nice to see someone being just as good on the interior finish as the exterior, very well made! Also good to hear you like the kit since I'm looking for a P-40 to get. Looking forward to the finishing touches! /Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Thanks a lot guys much appreciated.....need to complete it by weekends so it's all free time .....on the bench.....next week onwards I will be tied up.... Got some progress All flat coated and ready as the final composition just odds and ends now Also started on the figure and accompanying pet ...primed up thanks guys and happy modeling to one and all rgds mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Fabulous paint work! Nice to see that you are doing a figure with it as well, they always loog good against a finished model and lend a sense of scale. Cheers john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 That is looking really nice and the figure(/s?) will add a nice touch to it - I don't envy you doing the tiger's fur though Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngtiger1 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Just found this and..........wow, look at that cool work. I love your pant job and weathering inside and out on this bird. It looks very realistic to my eye. To bad, I don't have this kit any longer, but I still have couple off AM decals and funny enough, same Legend Pilot/leopard set I wasn't sure what to do with it and from what I can remember your the first guy to use it with this kit. Totally cool my friend Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Love your paint work Mr B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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