lewis25049 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Latest off the bench is the RS Models 1/72 Dornier Do 17P "Ostfront" kit. This is a limited run, multimedia kit with resin and photo-etch components. This was my first real limited run kit, and I struggled a bit but learnt a lot. The instructions were extremely vague, and the kit had no positive locating tabs or similar for internal or external components. I quite often referred to the Airfix instructions on scalemates just to get an appreciation of how the aircraft is supposed to look. During painting, I decided to try a different technique - no pre- or post-shading with the airbrush, with any tonal variations and weathering achieved with oil pants once the decals were down. This was mainly to get myself more comfortable and practiced with oils (I don't have a paint mule, each kit is an experiment). The decals were extremely fragile and prone to breaking, which is evident in a few photos. I attempted to reassemble decals where I could (one of the H's was made up of 4 separate pieces by the end of it). Swastikas were provided but I didn't feel like fighting with them once I'd gotten the main markings on. The kit is built OOB, plus EZ-Line antenna wiring and minus one PE gun sight which pinged across the room. Critique always welcome. 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 You’ve done a great job on the Dornier, well done ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Looks great to me. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looped80times Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Build looks great, would have never guessed you struggled with it. -Avery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exhausted Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 If anything, the broken letters look convincing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 It looks really good, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Very impressive, Lewis. Nice paintwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 That's rather nice - consider yourself critiqued! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 It also looks great to me. Very nicely done! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 It`s terrible when the decals break and become an extreme challenge. It just saps the enthusiasm one has for the subject but your`s turned out great due to your patience and willingness to get to the finish line. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Lovely build, it looks like it fell together! do like the Do.17, great inspiration to get one I’m much like at the moment experimenting with oils as I build and getting more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Looks great from here, good to see something a little different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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