Mr B Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 hi folks got an update clean up and fine sanding and it's off to the paint shop....... anyone knows which type of prop was used on mrs mutt ....the pacific bird I am planning for. any insights much appreciated as once again the instructions are helpless.... cheers Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 got some work today painted the sights.....n hope to mount the windshield soon painted the white bits base coat....some work still needed ...next will be masking and the main paint happy modeling folks....it's really chunky n hard to get painting.......well I am not complaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Absolutely sensational stuff Mr B - all the detail work is fantastic - I feel like I could jump in the cockpit and start her up. Which kit is this? I'm assuming it was expensive? Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 She would have run a Curtiss Electric prop I think. That is really looking purty. Hey who doesn't like jugs amirite? More pix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Absolutely sensational stuff Mr B - all the detail work is fantastic - I feel like I could jump in the cockpit and start her up. Which kit is this? I'm assuming it was expensive? Kris Cheers man.....It the Kinetic kit .....I paid around 400.00 for it....that works out to around 75 pounds..... She would have run a Curtiss Electric prop I think. That is really looking purty. Hey who doesn't like jugs amirite? More pix! Thanks on the headsup on the prop......thanks for the nice words......yeah Jugs who can't live without them.... Rgds Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Hi folks A small update.....started the main painting process....top side pre shaded Next will be the olive drab.....then the underside Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 I have finalized the paint job today....next will be to future and decal.....but the immediate work before that will be to build and pain the flaps.... went for a bleached and dirty bird......look..... rgds Brian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Managed to get the decals on .... Looks iffey with the future ....there are some stencils provided but no instructions to where they go.....hmmmm Next will be the smaller bits, some weathering n flat coat......it is coming to an end.......soon..... Rgds and happy modeling B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Great progress! I look forward to seeing her completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffajake Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 That's looking tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks alot folks Now just figuring out where I can display it once done.... Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 This looks fantastic,I remember getting a 1/72 scale version when I was a kid and being amazed at how huge it was compared to all my Spits and 109s,In that scale its a monster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie-mike-six Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I have been toying with the idea of getting one of these !, You have just about talked me into it. Super Job !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Great work, looks like an impressive kit. Considering the price of even the old Airfix kits in that scale it looks like quite the bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 thanks a lot for the kind words guys almost there since the last up date...it's weathered and on it's legs with a flat coat.....tommorow is a public holiday in my part of the world so...will try and finish it....just weapons, prop....and clear parts.... it's getting hard to photograph...... best regards Brian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 it's done completed pics in the RFI section thanks folks rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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