At Sea Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 In 2017 I started one of these for a Group Build. It went disastrously wrong, glued the wings on and the whole lot dried out of kilter, looked odd and I lost heart and binned it. I bought another and vowed to return as it was going well and I enjoed it up to that point. I also hate not completing things. So here is the results of stab 2. The game changer was the very good LMG jig I purchased for this project which will come in useful on many other builds, but it does show the wisdom of the 'wing spar' attachment used by Airfix and others now rather than the old slot & tab of old. Enjoy. Exhaust collector rings were painted using Humbrol Metalcote steel, then painting a thin coat of Tamiya Bronze over the top and wiping it off when still wet which gave it a sort of goldish look which is about right. Exhaust staining was done with black eyeshadow and then white eye shadow brushed over the top, which I've been using for a while and I think gives a very subtle effect. 50 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Looks great 👍 No mid upper turret?? Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, GREG DESTEC said: Looks great 👍 No mid upper turret?? Cheers Greg According to the Italeri instructions this one didn't, confirmed by my Warpaint book on the subject and some period info I have in my Grandfather's stuff from his time in Bomber Command. I was pleased because I hate masking turrets! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Looks grey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, jhutchi said: Looks grey. Black brown & green to my eyes! I think you meant great, in which case, thank you! 😀 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Great work. Need one of these in my life! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces High Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Excellent job you've made of it, looks really good! The photo of it on the plan is a pretty cool idea, nicely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 WOW! You've scored a big success with this big thing! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Very nice result on that build! I love a good big British bomber 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 hour ago, At Sea said: Black brown & green to my eyes! I think you meant great, in which case, thank you! 😀 Ha ha. Yes, I did mean great lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 A wonderful build. I like the fact you made the exhaust stains from the engines somewhat subtle. Very believable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, At Sea said: According to the Italeri instructions this one didn't, confirmed by my Warpaint book on the subject and some period info I have in my Grandfather's stuff from his time in Bomber Command. I was pleased because I hate masking turrets! Yes, the very early production Stirlings were fitted with twin Browning beam guns rather than a turret. Presumably Italeri don't provide these, as there should be an extra window each side? Great job on yours. I've always been put off this kit owing to the heavy panel lines, but you've really got the best from it. Edited May 25, 2020 by IanC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 hour ago, IanC said: Yes, the very early production Stirlings were fitted with twin Browning beam guns rather than a turret. Presumably Italeri don't provide these, as there should be an extra window each side? Great job on yours. I've always been put off this kit owing to the heavy panel lines, but you've really got the best from it. Ahhh, wasn't aware of that, oh well. Regarding the panel lines they aren't as horrendous as folklore would have it, I gave mine 2 coats of Halfords grey primer to dull them down which seems to have worked. No worse than an Airfix kit in that regard. Thanks for your kind comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Lovely job Now I suppose you have used up all your eye shadow on the weathering you wont have any left for your eyes ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, keith in the uk said: Lovely job Now I suppose you have used up all your eye shadow on the weathering you wont have any left for your eyes ? Boots cheapie stuff. I was shopping with Mrs. At Sea and was stood ate makeup counter and thought I wonder... Cheaper than Tamiya Weathering powers and surprisingly easy to work with. I have a tray of blues and silvers which work for jet pipes too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 So glad you decided to try again! Such a good Stirling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Very nice looking Stirling, and great that you finally got around to finishing it. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 First time I got to see the new(not new now) Sterling up close and finished. Very nice job on this one. I can see there's no comparisn to the Airfix kit. on the real ones, are the rivets panhead? I'll have to remember the eyeshadow idea, the stuff does have a shelf life and cosmetics are probably one of the most wasteful industries around. Do I want to build my old Sterling now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 That is one very nice Stirling, and it looks like the two primer coats have gone a long way in making the panel lines much less prominent...that's a LOT of primer, though! 👍 Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 6 hours ago, At Sea said: Exhaust staining was done with black eyeshadow and then white eye shadow brushed over the top, which I've been using for a while 😂 regards, adey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 hour ago, adey m said: 😂 regards, adey Oh yes, that does sound rather... Obviously I mean I have been using this technique to do exhaust staining, but if it was the other I'm sure we are an inclusive community. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 This is a marvellous build. Presently. I have one of these half-completed on the desk. I was going to post it when finished but your superb paintwork and weathering has scared me off. Did you have issues with undercarriage assembly or was I holding the instructions the wrong way 'round or something? I ended up with a splayed undercarriage, only partly ameliorated by flattening the wings at their attachment points. That jig looks a smart idea. Again, excellent work, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 You've done a fantastic job there. Must admit, I never heard of using eye shadow for exhaust stains - the great results speaks for themselves! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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