RJ-WobblyHands Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) Not too much of an update so far this week I have closed up the canopy and attached the nose cone (with a little weight added) the two flightpath node pods are metal and probably add enough weight! , and the first coat of primer has been appplied - I can see some areas that need a little more work! Final Cockpit shot Hiding at the top is a Hindenberg tank - test painted to check MSG colours Edited October 29, 2020 by RJ-WobblyHands 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Nicely done. I know the Revell kit gets some stick, but it looks more like a Tornado than anything else available and as some on here are proving can be built into a great looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 I had some time today to splash some paint on the attachments , finishing cleaning up the fuselage is this weekends task 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) This weekend it was paint on the large lump of plastic I am not sure if I have ended up with a Tomcat or a Tornado !!! I am resisting the urge to put another couple of 'light coats' of MSG all over just incase all the shading disappears - decisions , decisions , there are definitely a couple of areas I want to cover a little more . Daylight sunny photo's make it look totally different to working under bright led's the fun of light Edited November 2, 2020 by RJ-WobblyHands 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 That looks really nice. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 That grey paintjob looks splendid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) Ready for Gloss coat and decals, different lighting - nosecone look totally different colour!! Edited November 4, 2020 by RJ-WobblyHands 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Looking great - I am doing the same airframe or is double in 1/72 - won't be as detailed as yours!! Nice shading - pre or post? can I ask what paint you used for the MSG? The ref pics looked a bit lighter in some shots, but I will just lighten with a drop of white...I am looking at testing Mr Paint ( my normal tipple), Mr Color MRSG and I am told that Tamiya RAF MSG 2 is also good so will give that a go... Obvs your model and choices, but all the ref pics I have seen show them carrying the smaller 1500L tanks rather than the Hindenburgs? will follow along with interest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Tim Moff said: Looking great - I am doing the same airframe or is double in 1/72 - won't be as detailed as yours!! Nice shading - pre or post? can I ask what paint you used for the MSG? The ref pics looked a bit lighter in some shots, but I will just lighten with a drop of white...I am looking at testing Mr Paint ( my normal tipple), Mr Color MRSG and I am told that Tamiya RAF MSG 2 is also good so will give that a go... Obvs your model and choices, but all the ref pics I have seen show them carrying the smaller 1500L tanks rather than the Hindenburgs? Thanks , I have no real idea what I am doing when it comes to painting !! but I tried this method : ) Primed with Mr Surfacer 1500 Black , then random mottled with Tamiya X80 Royal Light Gray (though MSG with a touch of white will work just as well) , then 3 to 4 coats of very diluted 20/80 Tamiya XF83 to Mr Hobby Self Levelling Thinner . Using a 0.4mm needle (never have been able to spray with 0.2mm needle) , the light conditions when painting makes the aircraft look different everytime I looked at it!! On the tanks I think I will end up using the kit 1500L tanks and keep the Hindenbergs for another Tonka, I have been searching the net for a pic of the aircraft with them fitted but cannot find one. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 This week update - Decals , decals , decals - I think I love decals 🤣 , no I do not love decals !!! and this coming week there are still what seems 100's of stencils to apply and the postman delivered this today the finishing touch! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Oh wow! A Dambuster! Did not realize before! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Really looking good now. You might be the first to finish a Revell 1/48 in the GB. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 The splash of colour on the tail sets off this one. Good luck with the stencils. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Last 2 weeks , Stencils ,homemade stencils gloss coats, and weathering . Today I applied a Matt coat to seal everything in - I got afraid to touch the fuselage !!! This week i hope to finish ... 🤨 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 She looks awesome - top work! Don't blame you for getting a coat of matt on there ASAP. I have considered varnishing sections of mine as I get the decals on to prevent me from ruining anything, but figured it would slow me down and probably look rubbish. Al. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Username Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Lovely stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Looks great - good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 VERY nice work RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) From the last update there has been a lot (and I mean a lot) of swearing at Revell , but finally slats , flaps , undercarriage , undercarriage doors have all been fitted. To finish there are several aerials that need painting and attaching , final matte coat and the anti collision & port and starboard lights ... and underwing tanks and pods Edited December 2, 2020 by RJ-WobblyHands 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Flaps and slats look very good, I am having a bit of a mare with mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Jabba said: Flaps and slats look very good, I am having a bit of a mare with mine. Yes fitting the flaps in the down position is not very much fun , mine are OK , not perfect , from normal viewing distance all is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) So to make things interesting - today's lunchtime challenge - Intake FOD covers !! The base will be tinfoil , it can be easily shaped (and ripped lol) , the real decision is Glue or not glue to the model - here is where I have got to soo far I will have to attach to the model to get the stretched fabric look LOL I knocked the sensor it has gone droopy on the fix list grrrrrrr Edited December 3, 2020 by RJ-WobblyHands 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Looking great now. The dropped slats and flaps are a challenge but all the more satisfying to see complete. Dont forget the wing tip nav lights. These are also a pain to fit. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 LOL had in my mind GB finished today !!! anyway ALMOST finished - I am making decals for the intake covers and a better set of pictures required 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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