timtom1982 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Brilliant work Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 46 minutes ago, timtom1982 said: Brilliant work Dan Cheers Tim, Hoping to get the fuselage closed up tomorrow and move on with the rest of the other bits n pieces sorted. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 A quick mask up on the crew stairs and some darker grey added. Enjoy Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 Sorting out the observers station, this build will be closed up so its not going to be perfect but a representation of what's inside, probably only a small amount will be seen through the windows. Its the Revell part cut down and a few bits added, it will get glued in once one side of the floor is glued in place on the fuselage. Still needs painting up yet of course. I'm not procrastinating with the rear belts … honestly Regards Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 Main landing gear legs getting some treatment, these are almost finished now. Cheers Dan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Looking good Dan. I recognize that part above as the workstation in the rear cabin via the pictures linked previously, pretty cool. I have a question for you, maybe you can help me out with my F-15 build. Like an idiot, while trying out the different panel line tools I bought, and not having any templates to help protect from the tools jumping the lines, I now have a bunch of small scratches and gouges that I need to be rid of. Is there a secret to repairing those types of scratches? My problem is that once I fill the scratches with Tamiya white puddy, I have to rescribe the lines closest to the repair, and what do you know, it happens again. Very frustrating. Thanks in advance, as always. Anthony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 Super glue Anthony , use a needle to apply it and build up the glue in the area that you slipped on. It needs sanding back quickly or it will harden to much and the result will be a bulge . Try and get some Dyno tape as that will help, never try free hand cause my experience says it will end in a mess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 A superb build... a fantastic demonstration of what patience and skill can result in. Will continue to watch this build with interest. Thanks for sharing the work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 5 hours ago, Stalker6Recon said: Is there a secret to repairing those types of scratches? May I suggest Tippex, I have tried it on small scratches and scribing mistakes and with it being easy to apply and rub back will not damage existing panel line. Give it a go, nowt to loose. Nice work on that undercart Dan, very crisp and clean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 11 hours ago, Head in the clouds. said: Tippex Thanks for the tip, now I just need to figure out what that product is and the equivalent here in the Philippines. I have used the Tamiya white puddy for the first time in my life, and I am surprised at how easy it is to use so far. I just put the smallest dab on my finger tip, then smeared it on, after first masking off the panel lines I wanted to protect. While it dried (which happened quickly) any excess that did fill panel lines, was easily scribed. But I have to do a lot of sanding, which of course cuts the material down, and I can't keep doing this over and over in the same spot. The first coat of paint will also show me how off things really are, I fear that day. Tippex, I will look for it immediately. Thanks, Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 25 minutes ago, Stalker6Recon said: Philippines. Wow! OK, sorry, I just assumed you were UK resident. Tippex is a writing correction fluid, white in colour and liquid in form. It cannot be scribed as such but can fill those shallow little slips leaving the other detail intact. Maybe not a complete solution but worth having in your armoury. Good luck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Head in the clouds. said: Tippex is a writing correction fluid Sorry to ask so many follow-up questions, but I am so new to modeling, I am starting from.scratch. Once you lay down the fluid, can you sand it smooth, or do you have to smooth it while it's wet? Do you use just a finger tip, or cotton buds/q-tips? Thanks again, sorry Dan, not trying to take over your build log..... Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 6 hours ago, Stalker6Recon said: sorry Dan, not trying to take over your build log..... Likewise Dan, sorry. Yes Anthony,very light sanding with a fine grade is what I do but you could also try various liquids to see if they work on a scrap model. And don't worry,ask away, I am only to glad to help if I can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 No bother chaps , that’s what the forum should be about, sharing tips and hints and passing on useful stuff 👍 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 Just roughing out the observers station, lots more to do with detail painting and weathering. Should be just enough so see from the windows. Regards Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 8 hours ago, Dads203 said: observers station Is that circle thingy a radar/sonar screen? Will there be a decal to represent the green sweeping arm with pings for subs/aircraft? That would be cool to see. It's the weekend, so looking for some big updates from you, and from me hopefully. No MotoGP race this weekend, so I should have plenty of time to work on my build and hopefully break out the airbrush for the first time. Wish me luck, I am going to need it! Anthony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Stalker6Recon said: Is that circle thingy a radar/sonar screen? Radar. The sonar station was next to it, on the right - but removed from the HU5 (the specialist SAR version: all that war-like stuff is just extra weight in a rescue cab, so it’s removed). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 53 minutes ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Radar So will it be represented via decal, or do you have to draw the line and blips yourself? I guess if the bird is in a powered down condition, it will just be black. If memory serves, you are going with a similar set up as the in flight over water diorama you build before. Or is that my brains wishful thinking? Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 Cheers for the likes and comments guys, So this build will be on the ground, FOD guards and RBF tags on with the doors closed, so powered down The Radar screen is good as is, my Ref material shows it to be a plastic type silver colour when not in use so that's what I've replicated. The Revell part used for this is really suffering, its got some very clever sink marks on some of the controls which I have left. didn't want to scratch the part as very little will be seen. A quick oil wash, next will be a bit of detail painting And as I'm now a week late I've gone back on the seats, more PE madness to add to these yet. Enjoy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 First one done. Cheers Dan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondor44 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 What's the book your using as refference material? Gondor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 53 minutes ago, Gondor44 said: What's the book your using as refference material? Gondor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondor44 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) 23 hours ago, Dads203 said: Thank you for that, I will keep my eyes open for that 👍 Gondor Edited June 23, 2019 by Gondor44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 36 minutes ago, Gondor44 said: Thank you for that, I willkeep my eyes open for that 👍 Gondor Out of all the Haynes manuals I have it’s one of the best , it covers 99% of what’s important to us modellers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 2nd seat almost done, getting to the closing up the fuselage milestone The PVA glue is still drying on the top seat straps, one dry I'll add a bit of shadow around these. Cheers for looking Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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