Brad Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Been a little busy the last couple of weeks with other builds and cricket season is around again, so it's training twice a week, match day Saturday and some junior coaching Sunday morning. Anyways, I have managed to get the wings glued on. The fit is almost perfect. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Any progress on this Betty? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 On 11/15/2018 at 7:55 PM, Greg Law said: Any progress on this Betty? I've masked the little windows, I've also gotten most of the clear parts masked up. I'll get some pics up tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Lots of masking clear parts and gluing them on where I can. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 That masking looks good. Does the model come with torpedoes. I'm shifting my focus on to torpedo planes next year. I thought this would be a good example for the Japanese side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/20/2018 at 5:43 AM, Greg Law said: That masking looks good. Does the model come with torpedoes. I'm shifting my focus on to torpedo planes next year. I thought this would be a good example for the Japanese side. Yes you get bombs and a torpedo. I'm going with the torpedo. I've done a little more work, just more interior paint on the clear parts. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I do like this build a lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 That's great. Mine is on the way. I sold all my Vietnam models and replaced it with some Japanese planes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 I'm still building, hopefully have some pictures on the weekend. I'm having internet issues at the moment, got the speed chopped down to almost nothing because bloody Telstra thinks the bill is overdue, but they made an error in billing and are dragging their heels in fixing it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 hmmm the sounds about right for Telstra!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share Posted December 20, 2018 So after getting high speed net back, Telstra again screwed up and cut both the internet and phone off. Anyways I hope now it's all fixed, well at least it all seems to be working and Telstra had to comp the December bill as compensation for their screw up. So here I am, painting the beast. Ran out of IJN Grey so had to stop off at the LHS yesterday. It still needs some touch ups, but I should get it done before the finish line. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 she look good with some paint on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 All masked up for some top colour. I am running out of Tamiya tape! Red-brown is now on. I am also running out of this paint, I think I have enough although I might have to brave the local shopping center toyworld for another pot on Sunday. Hopefully the full paint and gloss will be on by the end of the weekend that way I can spend a few days decalling and weathering. All the smaller pieces are finished, so they just need to be stuck on. I should be done within the time limit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 very nice, will be great to see her in her final colours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 25, 2018 Author Share Posted December 25, 2018 More progress. IJN green is on, flaps also put into place for painting. I left off the flaps for painting so I could get a nice demarcation line into the trailing edge of the wing. Flaps and anti glare sections done at the same time. I really don't like using large decals, especially stripes, so I masked the fuselage band up and while I was at it, decided to paint the insignia too. All done. Now I'm off to fire up the BBQ. Merry Christmas to all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 Ah weathering. I reckon these aircraft were worked pretty hard and if I know one thing about radial engines; they leak like a BP oil rig. I just slop on some pigment and work it in until I'm happy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 very nice work Brad I like!! The weathering/staining around the cowlings looks perfect. I'm glad you went with the painted insignias, they look so much better than decals. You look to have it all under control to make it into the gallery in time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 Doneksi. I took some pictures inside as it's 37C outside today and the air conditioning was way too good.It is pretty filthy, I reckon these aircraft lived pretty hard lives out in the tropics. I had fun with this kit, it builds well and makes into an impressively sized model. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Great work Brad. I really like the early Betty scheme and you have done a great job on it. Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Awesome result Top marks for the painted markings Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Great finish. As Rich said the cowling weathering looks spot on. I hope you can get some natural light photos for us. I think it would look even better. My daughter is close to you so I'm aware how hot it is where you are at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 well done on completing her Brad, she looks awesome and I can imagine she's rather large as well. It's been great to see something this large in the GB and its been a pleasure to follow your build, again well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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