AlexN Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 A very interesting aeroplane, will be following your build . Great work on the various bits and pieces! Cheers, Alex. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Thanks for your kind words!!! Another update just to show you that I`m not that lazy... The nacelle and the floats are prepared for the paint job. I`ve glued the wings and fixed the metal plates. I`ve also added the PE bits to the engine nacelles and covered them with a primer. Other bigger parts are also prepared for painting. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 This is moving along very quickly Xmald. Looking very good though - those resin kits really do build into first class models. Especially in the hands of a master modeller. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 hours ago, pheonix said: This is moving along very quickly Xmald. Looking very good though - those resin kits really do build into first class models. Especially in the hands of a master modeller. P This is an injection moulded plastic kit but as you quite rightly point out, it is being made by a master craftsman. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 ...who takes damn fine photos also. Bravura stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Impressive photography, really! And good progress, too. The built parts look beautiful! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Many thanks for your kind words! Some painting and masking done - as the base for the CDL I`ve used the good old XF-57. I`ve sprayed Red Brown at the area of the wings which was reinforced with plank wood and the ribs. The ribs were masked after the whole wing was covered with XF 57 again in order to simulate some depth. The effect I wanted to achieve is presented in the picture below: Masking: Next, I`ve sprayed the lightened up base paint at the ribs and between them in order to make the shading effect more vivid. Now it`s time for varnish and some artistic oils. I`ve also added the stitching using the 0,06 fishing line. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 The effect on the wing looks....very effective! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I love stitching! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I love stitching too! And shading on wings. In fact, all of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Beautiful work on the wings! Very well done Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Really enjoyable to watch. The effects on the wing look superb. I haven't seen stitching as pleasant as that since my wedding night. Great stuff TonyT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 From what I have seen so far, this is going to be quite the beautiful hydroplane. Such lovely detail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Wow, that's beautiful work. most impressive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Guys, you are truly very kind and it keeps my level of motivation high. I keep on pushing with the build. Masking prior to spraying the upper wing surfaces: Upper surfaces done, only varnish and oil left to be applied. Horizontal stabiliser and elevators (something got sticked to one of them and has been already removed ) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Splendid job! Well done! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I agree with Jamie - as usual you are setting a very high standard. P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 & again, in agreement here too. That translucent effect is most convincing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Subtle, modulated, attractive. Your painting really is a pleasure to watch sir. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 On 20/09/2017 at 1:45 AM, TonyTiger66 said: Really enjoyable to watch. The effects on the wing look superb. I haven't seen stitching as pleasant as that since my wedding night. Great stuff TonyT Have you learnt to duck now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 I`ve managed to glue the nacelles: I`ve decided to instal the machine gun because there`s definitely something in the only picture of the Hydravion I`ve found online... I`ve weathered the engine nacelles to imitate some castor oil staining. I`ve added scratch-built oil pulsators. I`ve prepared the wing for the nacelles assembly. Once again I`m more than happy that CSM has prepared these great fittings. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Simply superb work and great photography to display it properly Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Amazing work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Hello X, I stay in awe, very nice kit indeed ! But what you are actually doing whit that kit is superb ! Congratulations ! Really like it ! Sincerely. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Many thanks guys - you are too kind! So the rigging adventure begins 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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