John Masters Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Anybody mind if I jump into this GB for a few fun and interesting builds? I thought I would start with this one... --Thanks! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Another rare bird John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Here are some first looks...two sprue of well-moulded plastic, no flash and a clear sprue with the canopy and landing lights. Looks nice. And something one doesn't often see with an AZ kit...resin and PE. Both looking good and the PE will enhance the detail on the landing flaps for the wings. And here's some fun! Ordinarily I wold have gravitated towards the Chinese variant, but I need to bulk up my Early Israeli Air Force shelf so it will the Israeli bird. Plus, but the French and Chinese aircraft are NMF. I am looking forward to the camouflage with my new Israeli paint set and trying to show some wear and tear on this aircraft. I'll look up some images but I get a feeling that in 1948 this was another surplus craft supplied by pro-Israeli patrons. Even with the brown/green paint job there will be some wear and tear. But was it brown and green? Brown and blue maybe? Any thoughts? --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 There looks to be an interesting variety of schemes for this one if that decal sheet and your description is anything to go by John. If everything fits together well it'll make for a good kit with all the detail included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Another good on to watch Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Thanks both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Here's a bit to start off with. I have actually followed the instructions and done all of this stuff first. I guess I would gone in this direction anyway, but it seems as if I have used almost all the PE at this point and half of the resin (engine and cowling). In any case, I chose the green for the interior and gave it a black wash. I did some research on the cockpit interiors of USAAF aircraft, of which this was one. Unlike the RLM structure of the Germans, the US was far more random and paint colours and tones varied greatly. So green it was. Once it dries thoroughly I will add some colour here and there as prescribed and a dry-brush of aluminum, assemble the classroom cockpit and close up the fuselage. --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Some action...I like the look already! I'll get the cockpit in there and close it up tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Nice work in the 'pit John. You've done a great job of highlighting the detail and bringing it to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Thanks Col. I closed up the fuselage last night and attached the lower half of the wing. It required just a little bit of sanding and shaping to get a tight fit. I also drilled out the mounting holes for the stabilizers. The forward section of the wing needed just a touch of sanding to get a good fit. I chose to adjust that part and leave the rear area untouched because the washout was so well moulded. Not much of a gap to fill which makes me happy! --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 The fit may not be perfect John but I'd say you're getting it all to a very high level with a little effort and skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 The top sides of the wings went on very neatly with only a very thin gap needing putty. I'll attach the stabilizers today. I also did some test fitting on the canopy and had to remake the little curved bit that covers the rear control panel. The kit-supplied piece was preventing the canopy from fitting. I will mask the canopy and attach it today as well. The three resin pieces that made up the inner braces were persnickety and in retrospect I would have scratch-built them from Evergreen but they went in with enough glue... It's rainy day here, so indoor fun is allowed! --John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 looks like a nice kit and you do a great job of building it. We could do with some of your rain here. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Ok...wings on, stabilizers on, canopy masked and attached. I'm ready for the primer. I have invested in some Mr. Surfacer primer and will using this product for the first time, so any tips? Someday I will be able to make cleaner, more even masks, but not today. --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Ha! I cut the masks too soon...Hannants has masks for this kit and I have just ordered a set. I will put this kit aside for a week for so until the post delivers, then re-mask. Meanwhile, I will have to start something else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hi John Have you made anymore progress with this one ? It was looking the business when we last heard from you cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Yes! I just mentioned elsewhere...the masked have finally arrived for the canopy so I will apply those this evening. Much better than my ham-fisted attempts at cutting bits of tape! So I'll get back into this one... Thanks for asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Promise! I'll get back to this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 10 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: Promise! I'll get back to this... Aye just whenever you're ready no pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 The new masks are on... Today I'll work to attach the engine, the cowling, exhausts and all the PE pieces for the flaps. --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 The canopy masking looks as if it took a while. Neat job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Not really Col. About 20 minutes maybe. In any case, the PE flap hinges are on. there are a few small PE pieces that attach to the rudder as well, but I will add them at the very end since they will have a decal beneath them. Engine, cowling, carburetor intakes and exhaust manifold attached...the aircraft has been primed. That cowling looks odd...a trick of the light. It's quite even all around. Underside... I'll get the wheels painted and go for the first round of paint, maybe tonight. --John 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Looking good John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 The first round of painting...I am using the Hataka Acrylic (red) paint set for the Israeli Air Force 1948/67 (Early Period) This is the 'Silk Grey' on the underside. For the camo upper surfaces I will be using the Medium Brown and Grey-Blue. Even though the AZ Model box calls for 'Sand' and 'Dark Green'...The paint worked well through the airbrush. Before I did that I highlighted some areas with aluminum where there would be some wear and tear of paint and touched it up with some chipping fluid. I'll paint the entire aircraft before I start flaking the stuff off. For now...mask on... and mask off... I'll re-mask and add the brown later today... --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 The paintwork looks to be going well for you John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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