rob85 Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 8 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Looks like you're making some real progress. How's the parts fit on the kits? For example, and from my vantage point, it looks like you can build the B-24 in sub-assemblies, paint, and then assemble without prejudice to the final product. If so, that's a good feature, and probably why it's such an expensive kit. Yeah the parts fit perfectly on the internals, you can just use the fuselage as a gig while the dry. The wings build up on their own but the fit to the body needs a bit of fettling. The only area I would say to look out for is the fit of the clear nose, I think I got the line up a little wrong and that has affected the line up of other parts! Also that clear plastic goes soft with glue that won’t turn normal, I found this out adding the weight! Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Thanks to the very kind @M.T.Dolby I received a new set of transfers for Bat Out of Hell, and I’m so glad I got a second chance at the as love the scheme and would have probably messed the repaint. anyhow the transfers are on and I didn’t melt them! and the rest of the main decals then I gave it an oil wash to bring out some detail but it didn’t do a lot. I won’t lie the step between the top bit and two lower bits of the nose is really annoying me but it’s a bit beyond me to rectify it without ruining the whole model. and the two together, not much to do now! cheers all Rob 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Can I ask what you used for the streaking on the wings of the B-17? And is it sealed in? The streaking should go between the fuel tank vents, and not from them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 13 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Can I ask what you used for the streaking on the wings of the B-17? And is it sealed in? The streaking should go between the fuel tank vents, and not from them. Cheers for pointing it out, I see what you mean, no not sealed. It’s a tamiya weathering pallet so nothing fancy and shouldn’t be too hard to remove. I was going off a few pic’s of other builds as don’t know a huge amount of technical detail. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 It's a common error. Any fuel that exited via the vents would wash any oil and grime off the surface of the wing. Glad you can correct it without too much trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) I should have paid more attention to reference photos, especially as I have saved so many pics of the aircraft! thanks for pointing it out though! Rob Edited November 29, 2020 by rob85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Looking very good Rob, a lovely pair (snurf) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Great to know you were able to save the decal job! Both looking good - and big! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.T.Dolby Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Looking really great Rob, glad to see the decals put to such a great use! 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 11/29/2020 at 7:04 PM, CedB said: Looking very good Rob, a lovely pair (snurf) Who doesn’t love a...... oh yes the models, glad you like them! On 11/29/2020 at 8:14 PM, giemme said: Great to know you were able to save the decal job! Both looking good - and big! Ciao Cheers Giemme, not really sure where they will go when finished! A worry considering I have another 5 4 engined bombers in the stash On 11/29/2020 at 8:19 PM, M.T.Dolby said: Looking really great Rob, glad to see the decals put to such a great use! 😀 Well thanks again for the kindness, it was a real big help! Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, rob85 said: not really sure where they will go when finished! A worry considering I have another 5 4 engined bombers in the stash You'll have to go @CedB's way and hang them from the ceiling... Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 10 hours ago, giemme said: You'll have to go @CedB's way and hang them from the ceiling... Ciao You joke, but this has been seriously discussed by my girlfriend, however her eyes glazed over when I started talk to her about arranging them in a holding pattern for landing as they are all built wheels down and would need to look authentic Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 Tiny bit more work this week, just some more weathering on both of these and masking the bomb aimers window on the B-24. The B-17 had the exhaust staining re done with the above advice in mind. And then a little work on the B-24 still needs a bit more work on the underside to get it where I would like it to be, a bit darker on the superchargers. I’ll be realistic and say I won’t get any work done until 2021 dawns. This weekend/next week will be busy! My work load has really gone up due to redundancies and due to my new manager (technically an old manager that’s come back) is very.... very, ‘hands off’ and is passing most of the jobs he doesn’t want onto me! The issue I have is that I complete them so I’m not helping myself! Factor into this the prepping of Christmas food orders, 20 per half hour slot for 12 hours over three days which some fool put me in charge of, and store queue system, and social distancing, it’s going to be intense! I moan and say all this but actually, I enjoy it when it’s done and goes well... so here’s hoping. hope your all having a safe and merry time!! Rob 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 It's looking good! I think the Citadel paints give good effect. I've been using Vallejo metallics on recent projects, but those need to be airbrushed on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Love the weathering, Rob Enjoy your busy time, when you get back to the bench it will be even more fun Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Two excellent builds, great to see such convincing results from brush painted finish, really good skills 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Very nice Rob, great finishes on both 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/19/2020 at 1:15 AM, TheyJammedKenny! said: It's looking good! I think the Citadel paints give good effect. I've been using Vallejo metallics on recent projects, but those need to be airbrushed on. Cheers glad you like them! I used Vallejo, really liked the depth of colour but when brushed I found they peeled away once dry.... could have just been my lazy surface prep though! I really like the citadel paints for the metallic pigments and shades, these to have citadel, humbrol, revell and god knows what else I used! One I really couldn’t get on with which is normally my go to brush paint brand was tamiya. On 12/19/2020 at 9:14 AM, giemme said: Love the weathering, Rob Enjoy your busy time, when you get back to the bench it will be even more fun Ciao thank Giemme, that means a lot! On 12/19/2020 at 3:10 PM, CedB said: Very nice Rob, great finishes on both Cheers Ced, really appreciate the comment! I really like how the B-17 has come out but need to keep tweaking the B-24 On 12/19/2020 at 10:33 AM, Alan P said: Two excellent builds, great to see such convincing results from brush painted finish, really good skills 👍 thank you! I really enjoy brush painting, I know it has limits but it enjoyable to try and find ways to get round or up to the limits. I just find it relaxing (when it goes right). cheers all! Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 I’m still plugging away at these, and they are so close to the finish you could taste it! Not sure what it would taste like, probably not very nice. so a few little jobs done which no one can really see but here’s a photo any way. just little bits added here and there, guns paint touch ups etc. The top of the B24’s nose ended up getting removed as I wasn’t happy with the fit and couldn’t fit the the side windows in. side guns were then added, and a few pointed out bit on the top. Also did the little probes on the nose (not in picture). But they are in this one... Props on and they were then given another layer of paint. masking taken off the bombers window (you can see where the plastic melted with the glue used for the lead weight, remember it’s weathering... a dented panel. Also added some weathering to the wheels. pic of that second layer of black paint on the probs. Darkens the superchargers with some pastels. little decals added to the props after paint dried. and added them to the tail planes. And added to the tail. so that’s where we are at with the B24, yellow tips on the props and a few finishing touches and we are there! Done! now for the B17! Added the pokey out bits. wheels got touched up and made dusty. decals were added to the props mans that’s it really! Just needs a couple more decals on the tail, last bits of painting touch ups and add the bomb bay doors then we are done!! just need to consider the next build! Maybe something slightly smaller! Rob 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 They do look very nice indeed. As for hanging them from the ceiling, You've weighted the wheels, That's what your Girlfriend wasn't telling you! She sounds like a keeper! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Nice job Rob, a couple of stonkers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Wonderful job on the metallic finishes! Having just paint stripped my current tiny build twice and resorted to a rattlecan of Halfords Aluminium in the garden I am freshly reminded of how hard it is to brush paint a nice metallic finish! Hope your job is giving you less stress now too... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Both looking gorgeous, Rob! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 19 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: They do look very nice indeed. As for hanging them from the ceiling, You've weighted the wheels, That's what your Girlfriend wasn't telling you! She sounds like a keeper! Thank Pete! I’ve decided to put them in the front room now, they will be a nice surprise for her when she sees them, she will love them I’m sure! 19 hours ago, CedB said: Nice job Rob, a couple of stonkers Cheers Ced I’m pretty pleased with these two. 16 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Wonderful job on the metallic finishes! Having just paint stripped my current tiny build twice and resorted to a rattlecan of Halfords Aluminium in the garden I am freshly reminded of how hard it is to brush paint a nice metallic finish! Hope your job is giving you less stress now too... Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian! Brush painting it is a paint, I’ve tried spraying before and it always ends in tears for me. brush painting reminds me of the ‘fast show’ sketch based on Wallace and gromit animators 8 hours ago, giemme said: Both looking gorgeous, Rob! Ciao Cheers G very much appreciated Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 So chaps these two are now complete, sorry there’s no progress shots but it was just tiny jobs so didn’t feel the need. both RFI post are below: so that’s these all done.... not sure what to do next... possibly a RAAF Mustang or maybe something Italian 🤔 Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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