chrispisme Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 Thanks guys! I was looking at reference images, the instructions call for "Brunswick green" for the green areas, and "Marine blue" for the engine nacelles. My reference pics seem to be burnt black on the engine nacelle tops and dark green below...I guess it's not the first time color call-out's have been off. I also noticed I made a mistake in using the recommended fold away underwing landing lights, the plane I'm building is supposed to have rectangular lenses in the wing leading edge with two landing lights per side (drat!) also, the plane has spinners (not included in the kit, but thankfully the scrap Twin Otter I used for parts on the one I completed are surplus. I cut off the prop hubs and drilled out the spinners to fit these props. Work continues with sanding, I found a few issues that appeared with the gloss paint on that weren't apparent previously. The props in progress; I've also painted the engines and have begun adding some detail to help them look a bit better, push rod tubes are being made right now. (pics later) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foresterab Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Chris, Question re: Saskatchewan markings. Are you custom making yours or did you find a commercial source? Ontario and Newfoundland are out there commercially as aftermarkets and I think the one kits has Quebec as a -415 (Amodel 1/144?) but don't see much for the other provinces/territories. Also Croatia, Italy, Malaysia and a couple of others floating about. foresterab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispisme Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 I got the ugly seams dealt with and the gloss white paint touched up, I began getting the gloss dark green on where I could (no masking) I will leave the fresh gloss white another day before masking to put apply the green hull bottom, wing tips etc. The engines with .020" solder for push rod tubes; The fuselage, patched up and re-painted. I really need to start taking pics with my phone, the camera is much better than my Canon DSLR The "Brunswick" green...or at least my version of it. Thanks for looking 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Getting closer and loking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foresterab Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Green shade looks pretty close. It's pretty striking with the white pattern on the planes foresterab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Wow Chris outstanding work on the engines and the rest is taking shape very nicely 👏 thanks for sharing regards Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Superb work making up the new main gear legs, and the whole thing in primer really looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispisme Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 Thanks for the encouragement and kind words! A marathon of masking and the overall green is on, I'll let this set up (dry) a bit before allowing my usually impatient self from handling it too much and ending up with a thumb print in the fresh paint. That's all I've got for now Thanks for looking 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 We wait for the great unveiling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispisme Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 well...wait no longer, the masking just came off (overspray mostly polished out where it happened) and beginning to move ahead with assembly again. I painted the nacelle's two tone blue (both dark blue, one metallic) and mixed the blue with equal parts black The tape on the bottom is to protect the finish until the wheels can be attached Thanks for looking 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispisme Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Thank you kindly! Most of the paint work is done and some decal work is in progress, as well, I've added some wear to illustrate the "dirty bird" (A term usually associated with fried Chicken) this is. Thanks for looking 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 The dressing is going very well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispisme Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 all dressed and first flight to the shelf completed The kit decals were used and performed perfectly (with a coat of Mr. Mark setter) Thanks to all who stopped by for a look and for those who helped and commented! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 That's a truly beautiful model! And in record time! And of a plane that does wonderful things and renders a very useful service! Excellent job and ably dealt with the tricky parts. Now I REALLY want one of those 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 That looks outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Wow! That came out great, even with those Saskatchewan markings! ( sorry, as I've been in Alberta for 40 years, I couldn't pass up a dig at our eastern neighbour ). Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispisme Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, Moa said: That's a truly beautiful model! And in record time! And of a plane that does wonderful things and renders a very useful service! Excellent job and ably dealt with the tricky parts. Now I REALLY want one of those 😁 Thanks! Coming from a true master of civil aviation I’ll definitely accept that!! 6 minutes ago, dnl42 said: That looks outstanding! thank you very much! 4 minutes ago, dogsbody said: Wow! That came out great, even with those Saskatchewan markings! ( sorry, as I've been in Alberta for 40 years, I couldn't pass up a dig at our eastern neighbour ). Chris Ill take that , thank you, at least you didn’t say from the province you can watch your dog run away from home for 4 days, 5 if you stand up! Maybe the 415 now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, chrispisme said: Ill take that , thank you, at least you didn’t say from the province you can watch your dog run away from home for 4 days, 5 if you stand up! Much like the Texas panhandle! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 It does look good and coming together nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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