JOCKNEY Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Fantastic work John Really enjoying seeing this one being built, keep up the good work cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 A smart thing was to take some time off from this. It's so daunting...Now I am refreshed and invigorated! I have painted and flory washed the rotor bits...I'll spend some time cleaning them up later. The big news...the paint is on! I think the Pale Grey Blue looks very nice. I have to use a hairy brush on the wheel hubs...paint and detail the load platform...attach the loading platform...decal and weather...I might decal and weather first, then add the finished platform. I have enough vehicles but that I can make a good show of it until the T-55 is built! --John 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Made some important headway here. It may stemlike small stuff, but it's not. Wheels are done; tail rotor is ready. Main rotor motor done and atop the beast... The giant thing is, for the most part, done. The wheels, fuel pods, cargo platform, decals...not much weathering for the fuselage. Some smoke... Fuel pod assembly has begun! I will finish this thing, breathe a sigh of relief, and build a smaller model next! 😁 --John 10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Fantastic work John! She looks brilliant, definitely like something from Space 1999! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 That looks good john, big, but very good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Hewy said: That looks good john, big, but very good Thanks Hewy. Yes. Biggest model have ever made. However, once again, I seem have managed to get a piece of kabuki tape stuck on the inside of the cockpit window. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 26 minutes ago, John Masters said: piece of kabuki tape stuck on the inside of the cockpit window. Doh, flippin eck john ,i thought that was on the outside, arrgh, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halcyonjet Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 That exhaust staining looks so realistic John. In fact the whole model is looking great. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jur Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 It is really coming together now, very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Brilliant work John. Getting all four legs to touch the ground is a big achievement! As o remember it attaching the cargo platform was pretty tricky. I think doing something to hold the platform in place - ideally making a jig - is essential. Otherwise you need about six hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 9:00 AM, John Masters said: Looking at this for the colour... Pale Grey Blue. I'll thin this all down really well with Ajax. --John With Ajax? Are you thinning it because you're going to airbrush it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 7 hours ago, zebra said: ideally making a jig My thoughts too...the platform is somewhat suspended.... 5 hours ago, bianfuxia said: Are you thinning it because you're going to airbrush it? Yes. It works great. Ajax Red Top. This bottle of paint is just the Vallejo Model Paint. It's not airbrush standard by any means. Hand painting this model would take hours. 7 hours ago, Jur said: It is really coming together now Thanks Jur. Yes...what light there is informs me I am in a tunnel. 8 hours ago, halcyonjet said: the whole model is looking great. Thank you Dave. 9 hours ago, Hewy said: flippin eck I might have to perform surgery... 10 hours ago, modelling minion said: definitely like something from Space 1999! Doesn't it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planebuilder62 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Hi John I have removed tape and othersuch from inside a canopy by drilling 0,35 mm hole through the frame and pokeing the tape into the cockpit with a thin bit of Albion Alloy wire. The loose bit usually disappears into the cockpit. regards Toby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Planebuilder62 said: I have removed tape and othersuch from inside a canopy by drilling 0,35 mm hole through the frame and pokeing the tape into the cockpit with a thin bit of Albion Alloy wire. The loose bit usually disappears into the cockpit. I was thinking of drilling but your solution is less invasive...general anesthetic only! I'l try it. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Good luck with the tape operation. She looks like a real beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Looks great John, you've made a super job of this. The Ajax red top thing, I've a heap of model colour but only brush them, any chance of a link to exactly what you're talking about, I'd be keen to play with airbrushing them for large areas. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 5 hours ago, stevehnz said: The Ajax red top thing, Here you go...I am sure you have the same thing in NZ, but in English, not Greek! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 38 minutes ago, John Masters said: Here you go...I am sure you have the same thing in NZ, but in English, not Greek! Thanks John, I'll check that out. Steve. Later, seems that the only Ajax glass cleaner we have is Spray & Wipe in a spray bottle. Something in the back of my mind says this is also used as a acrylic paint thinner. Must try some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Yes. Give a shot. It’s also excellent airbrush cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 I swear I added these photos this morning...oh well... The problem... The solution! A bit of putty, some touch up paint...and Bob's yer uncle! Thanks @Planebuilder62 --John 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Well done getting the tape out John, though she does look like she has come in for a bit of 0.5" attention from some angry locals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 36 minutes ago, modelling minion said: though she does look like she has come in for a bit of 0.5" attention from some angry locals. Excellent! That solves that issue then...😆 I have attached the platform. Thank the gods for CA...the attachment points are not vague so much as ineffectual, so CA, then afterwards some real glue to hopefully weld these persnickety struts in place. I had to use a flashlight aimed at the legs to get it mostly correct. I did use a support beneath to hold it still. The space beneath the platform is about 4mm so I think I will add some 'unseen' supports on the bottom so it doesn't just hang there. It'll be more secure that way. It really didn't take that long. Et voila! There are some smaller strut pieces that assist in the front. I'll get them on tonight. Then attach the fuel pods. I actually have a fair amount left to do...but it is oh, so close! --John 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 She really is taking shape very nicely indeed John. The platform looks very good and I like your idea of hiding some extra supports underneath it, very clever.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 45 minutes ago, modelling minion said: very clever. It just seems too fragile. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 She's leggy john, and a looker, thats most of the ingredients needed for a keeper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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