srkirad Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Hello mates, this year's KUTA will be in Komet theme on my side. This tiny kit stands assembled for a while on my shelf of doom, so I thought I should finish it. Current state... Cheers, S. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 What does KUTA stand for? I forget. The Komet looks good. I'll be watching. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 41 minutes ago, dogsbody said: What does KUTA stand for? I forget. Kick Up The ...bAckground 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 On 11/8/2020 at 10:06 PM, srkirad said: Kick Up The ...bAckground So polite 😘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Today I've applied a layer of primer - Mr. Surfacer 1500 Grey Cheers, S. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Looking good so far S. Painting this tiny bird should be challenging but fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 Preshading is done - black surfacer on upper wings, and RLM66 on undersides and fuselage I'll start paintjob with RLM76, probably very soon Cheers, S. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 On 11/8/2020 at 10:06 PM, srkirad said: Kick Up The ...bAckground Komet? Unfinished; Timescale Achievable 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 And here comes the RLM 76... Cheers, S. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Today I've painted RLM 82 areas... gathering strength fot the final step -> mottling with RLM 81... Cheers, S. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Nice work - looking forward to seeing your RLM 81! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 12/7/2020 at 3:07 AM, Jinxman said: Nice work - looking forward to seeing your RLM 81! +1 it looks ace but next step should really take it to a new level 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 Thanks guys. Here we are with RLM 81 and mottling done.... I'm not 100% sattisfied with the result, but on the other I think it's not so bad either? What's your opinion? Can I make my career in doing mottling as a decoration in houses 😈 or it is NOTtling in the end? Cheers, S. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncletommy Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Yours looks almost identical to the one that’s on my bench right now. White 18? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 The mottling looks great espeacially when one considers the size 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I also think the mottling looks fine - still decals and a little weathering to go on as well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 9 hours ago, uncletommy said: Yours looks almost identical to the one that’s on my bench right now. White 18? White 14. I found few photos that show that example, but only from left and front side, so I've tried to replicate mottles according to them. Thanks for the kind words mates. I also hope that decals, wash and some weathering will tone down overall look and blend in the mottles. Cheers, S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 Yesterday I put the decals on, and sealed them shortly with coat of gloss varnish. On my surprise these Academy react pretty well on Gunze Softener - old Academy decals were notorious for not reacting on most of decal solutions. Swastikas are not part of the kit's decals so I had to find them in aftermarket set... Cheers, S. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Great work S That looks really smart, congratulations I hope you don't mind if I use the same painting scheme when I get round to building my own ? cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 Thanks Pat, I've tried my best regarding to mottling, it's not so smooth as I've anticipated, but it'll do Of course I don't mind if you use same livery, it will be interesting to see it done in your style Cheers, Srđan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 Aaaand... it's done! Number on fuselage may be 14, but this one is #13 built in 2020, and final one... now it's time for a small break and then continuing with builds in progress Cheers and all the best in forthcoming 2021 - stay safe and take care mates! S. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncletommy Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Very nice! I hope mine comes out looking half as good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Well done! Those photos are great. That could very well pass for a larger kit. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 That is excellent, it is hard to believe it is a 1/72 scale kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Hi Srđan Your Me163 has turned out beautifully, congratulations. cheers Pat Здраво Срђане Ваш Ме163 је испао прелепо, честитамо. наздравље Пат Zdravo Srđane Vaš Me163 je ispao prelepo, čestitamo. nazdravlje Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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