tank152 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Looking good now Kent. Theres nothing more satisfying than a successful fix to a mishap. Looking forward to seeing some paint on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Sadly, I only have Mk II toothpicks. I will need to get me some of those Mk 1A's! Good fix and nice progress. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Welcome back, My absence has not been for naught. I have made incremental but important progress. First off the MLG has been updated with brake lines, a base coat of RLM02, some highlights with lightened 02 and the resin wheels prepped for painting: The PE wheel covers were also built up and the lightened 02 added as highlights: I then turned my attention to preparing fuselage for primer. Perfect Plastic Putty was applied to those areas that needed it. I added a drop of water to thin it slightly and found it worked well into those areas. The central canopy was temporarily attached with Micro Liquitape to protect all the innards. But not before dropping the build and breaking the antenna point on the tail and the pitot tube! The radiator rear faces and exhaust openings were masked with Tamiya tape. Damp tissue was folded into the wheel openings to protect the finished work there and Mk. II shortened toothpicks were inserted into the MLG attachment points to hold the whole thing off the ground whilst the primer dried. The slats interiors were masked and the slats pushed through the tape: A final walk around for FOD, cleaning some debris from rivet holes and panel lines. I intend to rescribe and rivet post priming as it is an easier job to determine on the lighter colour. Happy with that and a longer Mk.I toothpick was inserted into the prop hole and we were ready for priming! I will let it sit for 24 hours but there are some obvious areas that will need attention: Regards and thanks for looking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Nice work! Looking good! Looking forward to color! Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Moon Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Kent, Really enjoying watch this come together, great work. Looking forward to seeing the paint go on. All the best Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 Thanks gents, Spinner and wheel hubs painted Tamiya X1 Black. The spinner spiral starts with a complete circle around the gun opening. I punched a 5mm hole in Tamiya tape, then took the punch out disc and cantered it over the 4mm hole and punched it out, leaving a clean 1mm ring. Carefully placed it around the cannon opening. Next is the spiral and masks for the hubs: Regards 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Nice attention to detail going on there Kent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 On 5/30/2018 at 7:23 PM, tank152 said: Nice attention to detail going on there Kent. Thanks matey, Slowly but surely moving forward. Welcome back, I have not been idle whilst absent from the board and have forged ahead. Firstly the wheels have been finished, the tyres painted RLM 66 and awaiting a gloss coat, as has the overall base colour of RLM 76 and the RLM 70 for the propeller blades: I reworked the masking on the spinner to tidy up the swirl using strips of Tamiya curved tape cut to 1mm. The spinner backplate was first painted white and then had a third masked and the remaining two thirds done in RLM 70. The cannon opening had a touch of Tamiya Gun Metal: A couple of days elapsed to allow the RLM 76 to properly dry and I masked the areas for the black on the fuselage and wing seams. The air intake on the port side was left off to make painting easier: Once removed I had the result I wanted: I then could not resist a quick look with the spinner and rudder temporarily attached: Regards, 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Lacquer gloss coat production line. Some initial wear and tear on the spinner with a fine lead pencil: Next up some stencils and then markings and weathering. Regards, 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeon Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Nice build, looks really good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Nice work! The spinner turned out looking great! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Many thanks for the support, First decals. Some decals such as the power jack and oxygen fill points will need to go under the painted double chevron markings. So they need to go on and have a clear coat to protect them from the masking: Whilst I was here, I added some decals to the MLG , wheel hubs, flap angle indicators, drop tank and rudder which won’t be affected by masking. I also added the JG 3 badges to the cowling: While I await these to properly dry and the protective coat to set before I add the masked markings, I will busy myself with work on the peripheries such as weathering of the exhaust, wheels etc. Regards, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Moving along swiftly Kent. I particularly like your wear on the spinner. Nice to see you're carrying on the tradition of the look see prop on shot as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 hour ago, tank152 said: Moving along swiftly Kent. I particularly like your wear on the spinner. Nice to see you're carrying on the tradition of the look see prop on shot as well! Thanks mate, Yes the spinner did come out quite well. I have always been a traditionalist, except when I rebel. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 Various AK washes on the wheel wells, MLG and wheels: Maketar masks in either kabuki or vinyl for the markings. Unfortunately the “double chevron” is too tall to use so it will be back to decals. I have picked out the masks to be used and marked them with a dot: Fuselage masks in place and awaiting the upper/lower wings and swastikas: I hope to get paint on over the weekend. Regards, 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Well no paint but certainly some progress. Plan b with the “double chevrons” swings into motion. I had a friend over and explained the to tall masks. He looked at me, looked at the decals, looked back at me and said, “It’s two parallel arrow heads and you have the decals as a template. Well within your skill set methinks.” Lightbulb moment. Stand by Kenny, there may be a Santa Clause play. The masks have been placed and the areas for the white ‘weeded’ out. I think I still need to adjust the port underside on a little as it is skied. The rest I am happy with but will check using the photos for fidelity : Regards 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Progressing with masking the markings. I learned from my P-51 build where I placed the mask outer mask, sprayed the white then covered the white and sprayed the blue left a sort of white halo around the blue. So this time I figured any mask that had a complete one colour outline, like the white of the swastika, could be done in a similar fashion. Placing the outline in the correct position and spraying the entire interior of the mask. Then replacing the internal pieces so they sat right and then weed out the black. At least that was the theory, right? Those boundaries that were multi coloured needed to be done individually. Have I confused you yet? So it was place mask, weed the required section, paint, wait.....wait....replace masking, weed the next section, paint, wait.....wait....extreme wait and then remove. You get the idea: Some touch ups here and there but pretty pleased. The black and white looks very stark but will be toned down. The cold hard glare of the camera shows up all the flaws that the naked eye misses. Double chevrons and bar to go: Oil cooler flaps and flaps added to the wings: Regards 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Nice work, painting the markings! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Always good to see the markings applied, they bring a kit to life, I reckon anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Thanks guys, I have been laid low with a chest infection this past week so no spraying. I have been working on the double chevron masks using old school measurements, angles and Tamiya tape. I photocopied a couple of copies of the decals so I wouldn’t damage them and marked up the double chevrons. It takes a few goes but I think I have one that looks good. Ruling the lines was throwing out the cutting so I went back to putting the points with this nifty ruler that has holes in it. Easier to see the cuts and adjust as needed, not entirely foolproof thought as some additional tape required. Now to replicate it for the other side! Hopefully, I will have more soon. I just need to pick up my lung from the floor! Regards 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 And I’m spent. For a first effort, I am pretty happy. I can see some touch ups to be done. Learned a few do’s and don’ts but it is all learning. A couple of days and the remainder of the stencils can go on: Regards, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Nice work with the markings! Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Many thanks Hakan, The stencilling continues as does the touch up work. Having painted the markings in Tamiya XF acrylics, I have found if you VERY CAREFULLY scratch away at any offending paint goofs with a toothpick, you can remove the misaligned paint. Do not use a really sharp item such as a pick or scalpel but a medium hard pointed object will work. The aim is to carefully remove the acrylic top coat from the lacquer coat below. There were some areas were it was a matter of mask and repaint, leaving a slight ridge but I shall 5ake to them with some Micromesh. Onto the pictures: I use the stencil instructions and mark off the ones that I have been applied to help me keep track. Probably not really necessary for a WWII build but for some modern jets maybe an idea: Work also continues on the wheels and peripheries which are being weathered as well prior to adding them. Regards, 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 School holidays here at the moment so my time is spent refereeing my two children and generally ensuring each of them sees another day and doesn’t kill the other or cause actual bodily harm. I have managed some sporadic bench sessions for minimal gain. My beloved wife did get them some time with friends today so I kicked on. The stencils have been completed and the majority of the control surfaces have been added. It was time to give my creation legs! The tail wheel has been attached as has the MLG at that jaunty angle favoured by the Messerschmitt designers. The oleos have been coated in Bare Metal Foil chrome and then covered with Tamiya tape for preservation: The drop tank has some plumbing and a breather tube that needed to be added. Some lead wire and a couple of holes: That saw me up until this morning when it was time to attach the Brassin exhausts. Each was cut carefully from the moulding blocks, one side at a time as they are handed. Three hours and a lot of swearing later, both sides were installed with the PE shields hiding a lot of misadventures: In between sides, I made the upper and lower brake lines and added the uppers to the MLG covers: I also started prepping a little side project out of left over pieces from this build: Regards, 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Very nice work! Nice looking exhausts! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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