Kitchen Modeller Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) Edit: I've loaded some new images here with the diorama base - thought this was best rather than create a new thread... I wasn't that happy with the images that I posted so I've replaced a few of them also... This time with more accurate colours. Here is my latest: The kit is fine - an old one from Tamiya and is well known for it's many inaccuracies - which I only discovered after starting the build - there is aftermarket which can fix these but no longer available sadly. It went together fine except for the wing fuselage join but nothing too crazy. I'd go with the Eduard version if I was doing it again. It was my first ever 1/48 scale (from my usual 1/72) so it was a real eye opener in terms of the detail you can cram in - it also required a lot more work as any issues are much easier to see..! I riveted most of the surfaces which took an age as I repeatedly kept making mistakes, so everything would have to be filled and sanded down again (and again) which added days to the build. I also had trouble with the NMF underside - I used Alclad for this but found that it really doesn't like my oil washes - so this section had to be stripped and repainted a number of times. I ended up using Vallejo Metal colour which worked but wasn't as nice. I need to experiment more with how I can weather Alclad. I used an Eduard Interior PE set but still went with a closed cockpit as I think it a crime against airplane aesthetics leaving it open I added fuel lines and replaced the wing gun barrels with syringe needles. Paint is Tamiya acrylics and various oils - plus oil brushers from Mig. Pigments were used in the weathering. The base was molded from plaster of paris using waterproof sandpaper and a frame made from lego (yes that lego) The figures came from a tamiya luftwaffe ground crew set - this came with a kubelwagen too but thought including this would overcrowd things... The model depicts 'Black 4' of 10./JG 2 based at GroBostheim airfield, Germany - 1945 - The scheme is a bit speculative - as in there's no solid consensus on the exact colours used so I went with RLM 82 / 83 as I just like this scheme. Thanks for watching John Edited June 1, 2019 by Kitchen Modeller Added images 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Nice paint job. It might be my eyes, but some of the photos seem to have a green tint to them. Was that what you were after? Don't get me wrong. The paint scheme you have done is excellent and a good choice of colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Hi John Your model looks fantastic, paint and weathering job are outstanding work, well done mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 good work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 5 hours ago, Greg Law said: It might be my eyes, but some of the photos seem to have a green tint to them. Was that what you were after? Not really - photos I took came out quite dark due to my inadequate lighting- I over exposed them to lighten them up which added the green tinge. The very first one is probably closest to the actual colours. Thanks for the kind words fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 A beautiful model. Outstanding paintwork and weathering which captures the predatory look of the Dora perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanond Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Very good work. Beautiful Dora. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 That's a superb build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 @Meatbox8, @Nanond, @F-32 Thanks guys 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaminCam Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) This is spot on John - a mean looking machine! I think the weathering, especially on the underside looks great and the rivetting pain definitely worth it. In my (limited) experience with alclad I've protected with their own brand varnish and then not had problems with oil weathering on top, though I use dots and streaks rather than an overall wash. What's next?!? Edited May 24, 2019 by SaminCam Typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Thanks for that Sam - re. Alclad - I think that was indeed my issue - You need to use aqua gloss or something similar to protect the finish - I've bought some since doing this so hopefully next time it won't be such an issue. I might have to look at what I'm using to thin the oils also - been using Abteilung Odourless thinner which eats though alclad like there's no tomorrow - even using very light spots and streaks. What do you use when thinning oils? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaminCam Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 White spirit or is it turpentine? Not sure the difference, cheap stuff you clean paint brushes with anyway. I don't always thin, on the heinkel I used very sparing dots pretty much straight from tube and then brushed away. I use the thinner to clean off oil if things don't look quite right though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Great looking Dora John! The paint work is fantastic, bravo!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I'm glad it wasn't my eye sight playing tricks. You are right the first one is the best colour wise. However, the rest show very good painting technic, which I for one envy. I'm about to dive into doing a similar paint style on my Me 262's and I'm very worried about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Superb,great realistic look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Well done Dora ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 She looks stunning mate! Been wondering what you were doing. 1/48, does throw up it's own set of issues, but you've taken them in your stride! Think a good few people have come across the same issue with Alclad. It really is one of those that you have to do and use what it says on the label... Anyway, stunning finish there, great stuff! Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 On 5/25/2019 at 10:35 PM, Greg Law said: I'm about to dive into doing a similar paint style on my Me 262's and I'm very worried about it. I'd just dive in and see how you go Greg - I'm sure it will come out just as nicely as your previous work... It's a nice scheme and I know it will look brilliant on a 262. I think the new photos I've just posted better reflect the colours of the actual model so hopefully that is of some help. Thanks for the kind comments @chris148 and @Corsairfoxfouruncle...! On 5/26/2019 at 7:25 PM, Bugle07 said: She looks stunning mate! Been wondering what you were doing. It took a long time to get the finish line with this one Geoff - mistakes were made and in a few dark moments I contemplated throwing the whole thing into the bin - I was getting that frustrated Not the kits fault of course - just my own bungling nonsense. Looking at it now however, I've quite pleased with the result - it's far from perfect but it reflects my current skill level - and the base adds to it of course. Thanks for your nice words 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen8718 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 fantastic.brilliant and all those other words to describe what a great bit of work you have shown us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Well you have really sorted it out this time. All round a great model. The diorama helps a lot. Well done. Photos look good too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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