fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 3 hours ago, AdrianMF said: but which end is the front? Some say that the Bugatti is the first plane to be able to fly in any direction -or to all directions at the same time, as it sadly proved. That's the same rap I get when I build canards: Why does it fly backwards? The un-primed modeling masses, nowadays... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Martian said: its really blossoming. Cheers Martian. While a second round of filler is drying on the flying Bugatti, I thought I'd try and sort out the road Bugatti. I think I've managed to sort most of the surfaces out except for those inboard faces of the wheel arches, very awkward place. Stuart 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 The car is starting to come through as well 👍. Personally I would like to cut back most, or all of the rivet detail. Not much would be visible in 1/72, it's a smooth flowing shape. Maybe remove all of it and replace with tiny marks made by two needles put together to keep regular distance. Just a thought. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bengalensis said: Just a thought. Thoughts much appreciated. It just so happens that I was thinking about those very rivets this morning. Foreman isn't happy, back to workshop with it...like the racer. Stuart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I've been so busy over in the maritime world (yes I really have), I wasn't paying much attention here. What an interesting thread. We can always rely on you to enthrall with these somewhat esoteric builds. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Not being familiar with the car I thought it was a special part of the trim!!! Bodywork looking great though Stuart All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 7 hours ago, Terry1954 said: We can always rely on you to enthrall with these somewhat esoteric builds. Don't blame me, look at @Moa for esoteric subjects. 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Bodywork looking great though Stuart Cheers Chris but those seam rivet are worthy for a WW1 tank, they had to go. When I get back from my break, the first thing to be done will be another primer coat after removing those rivets on the car. The tail planes have been fitted and will need a little PPP/sanding too. Stuart 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Well after a holiday break, gardening and a 'cave' to hot to work in, it's time to get back to the Bugattis. Tail planes and gaps filled with some PPP. The central void here is the location for port side exhaust. The kit comes with exhausts but they're a mess, so I'll have to scratch a pair of fairings shown here. Temporarily fitted with its legs for this gratuitous pic. Stuart 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Looking good Stuart. Great to see her standing on her own to legs. Shame about the kit exhausts but I am sure you will overcome fella. I hope you had a great bit of leave. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Just seen this thread. Very useful as I also have this kit. Picked it up at a show a few years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Oh that spiffy beautiful thing of wonder.... Glad to see it ongoing again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Good to see this on the go again. No slacking now....😜 Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking good Cheers Chris. Had to do the leg bit just to see how she sits, cute. The exhaust fairings were going on anyway so the 'pants' exhausts were destined for the bin anyway. As for the leave, it was nice to get away, change of scenery and de-stress. 1 hour ago, JamesP said: Just seen this thread. Welcome to the thread James, hope there'll be something of use. 57 minutes ago, Moa said: spiffy Hardly an Argentinian word but it fits. 38 minutes ago, Terry1954 said: Good to see this on the go again. No slacking now.... Thanks Terry but me slacking...your Mr Slack Stuart 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Glad this weather has calmed down, allows me time in the cave. Anyways... Port exhaust fairing done but will need a little remedial clean up... ...as does the starboard fairing. Also tackled the contra props; holes drilled in correct locations and blades test fitted. With the central parts being the same colour as the fuselage, these will be fitted to the fuselage soon, blades will be black. Stuart 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 It was one of those jobs... Vac canopy was quite thin and had very little in the way of where to cut. It has taken a number of evenings to whittle/sand away the excess to get best fit. With only one vac canopy, I couldn't afford any c**k-ups...didn't like this job one bit. Still got make a pair of cylinders to fit in the nose (not supplied). Stuart 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Courageous said: It was on of those jobs... Vac canopy was quite thin and had very little in the way of where to cut. It has taken a number of evenings to whittle/sand away the excess to get best fit. With only one vac canopy, I couldn't afford any c**k-ups...didn't like this job one bit. Still got make a pair of cylinders to fit in the nose (not supplied). Stuart You are doing very well there. Extra work on those kits, but extra satisfaction too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 22 hours ago, Moa said: You are doing very well there. Thanks for the encouragement Claudio, much appreciated. Gave the Bugatti another shot of primer for fault detection after recent work, needless to say, some work is still needed. Also trying to think how to mask that blasted canopy with those curves... Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 20 minutes ago, Courageous said: Thanks for the encouragement Claudio, much appreciated. Gave the Bugatti another shot of primer for fault detection after recent work, needless to say, some work is still needed. Also trying to think how to mask that blasted canopy with those curves... Stuart Hi Stuart May I suggest a mix media approach? Straight and curved strips from those contouring mask sets like "Canopy Survival Kit" (there are others I guess) to make the edges, and then Maskol or similar to fill the panes? And this will only cost you a beer when I get to visit my relatives there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 9 hours ago, Moa said: "Canopy Survival Kit" This looks very useful but alas, it looks like it is as rare as hens teeth. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 FWIW here's my method. I cut thin curved strips from regular Tamiya tape using compasses or by knifing round circular objects like paint tops. Because the strips are thin, you can bend them a bit more so the pucker is on edge away from the paint border. Then I backfill with cut up bits of tape. A kind of DIY survival kit. Looking fabulous by the way. (Yes I meant the aeroplane!) Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Looking great Stuart, good luck with the masking. I brush paint my models so don't really use masking and any outside of the lines I remove with a light rubbing of a cocktail stick. I don't know if that's helpful or not but if secured okay would it be worth trying to paint free hand and get the excess removed in that way and then mask off whole canopy to spray the fuselage etc and once done blend in the lower edge??? Probably a silly suggestion I know. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 9 hours ago, Courageous said: This looks very useful but alas, it looks like it is as rare as hens teeth. Still available from manufacturer: https://shop.maketar.com/?product_cat=utility-masks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 And there are "flexible" masking tapes from Tamiya and others that can take some curving. The thinner they are in width, the tighter they can be curved. They feel like vinyl. I have used punched disks of tape for the corners with associated straight strips to produce contours too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I've had some good successes using Bare Metal Foil to mask canopies. It's like the old "metalskin" sticky back very thin foil. It conforms to all and any curves with burnishing, and the idea is you then carefully cut around the frame lines with a curved scalpel. The frame areas can then be peeled away. It's much easier than it sounds. You should give it a try. There was a video somewhere that I posted a while back. I'll see if I can find it. Meanwhile here is my example, before right and after left. Don't ask about the Scimitar, you don't want to know! Terry 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 @AdrianMF @bigbadbadge @Space Ranger @Moa @Terry1954 Cheers guys for the advice, much appreciated. 14 hours ago, Space Ranger said: Still available from manufacturer: That may be the case but outlets that sell the stuff are all out of stock and have been for some time, so there seems to be a supply issue and this seems to be supported by modellers who have tried to buy it directly... Hopefully I'll get time tonight to fix blemishes after the primer. I've still got to scratch the undercarriage doors and then there'll be no excuses not to tackle the canopy. What's the worse that could happen... Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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