Fritag Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Impressive. Very impressive 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I agree - nailed it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I'm always amazed when I see how worn aircraft could get. I'm even more amazed when it gets so perfectly replicated, seriously brilliant work! Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 Finally for this evening, the ‘chargers are now finally fitted (a minor indulgence on my part; they are Eduard Brassin, so the only after market in the build other than guns and belts). 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Very realistic, they should have made the ground crews wear trainers though. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 That last pic is impressive, Crisp! Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 That chipping is just fantastic, an excellent payoff for your loyal readers, thanks Crisp! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Pause on the P-38 for a few days as we take a break in Devon https://flic.kr/p/2m2B4e4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Pause on the P-38 for a few days as we take a break in Devon https://flic.kr/p/2m2B4e4 Enjoy! Lovely pic, BTW Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Hope your enjoying the break. The superchargers and paint work/weathering looks perfect. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Pause on the P-38 for a few days as we take a break in Devon https://flic.kr/p/2m2B4e4 Enjoy the pause indeed. That looks so like a place we took the young T's too many years ago - could it be Becky Falls? Regardless, Devon is a wonderful place. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 That’s some nice chipping and use of the ushi masks. 👏👏👏👏 masterful work. Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Early work on the stickers before weathering - Xtradecal for the stars & serials, HGW for the stencils: 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Looking good Crisp Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Looks stunning superb workmanship and attention to detail! Stay safe Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Really great Lightning Crisp !! Weathering is amazing !! Congrats ! CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Impeccable stickering, Crisp! Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Lovely work Crisp - looking forward to the finish line on a most interesting build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 How do you find the HGW stencils Crisp? I think I've got some in the stash for a future Hurricane. Looking the part now. Can't wait for the weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Very nice indeed. I love it when the stickers go on! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 4 hours ago, hendie said: How do you find the HGW stencils Crisp? I think I've got some in the stash for a future Hurricane. When they work as advertised, they are superb. Occasionally - especially around panel lines (e.g. NO STEP markings on the leading edge of P-37 ailerons) lifting the carrier film can be a real challenge, just as with their rivets. On a well-weathered airframe like this that isn’t too great an issue, but in some builds it would be a ‘mare (it was this very problem on my Sea King that led me to strip it and re-paint with lacquers). Still, even “normal” stickers have their problems; qv the split in the yellow surround of the US star on the upper wing. Not sure how best to fix that one. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Weather it so there is a chip in that area? Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herrick Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I used to live in Guilden Morden and just up the road was a place called Steeple Morden. Next to some gates into a field was a large propeller, a memorial to the 355th Fighter Group who were based there from 1942. They flew Thunderbolts then P-51s, I believe. Literally a couple of miles up the road is Bassingbourn, home to the 91st Bombardment Group. The point of this ramble is to point out that East Anglia was more or less a giant airbase during WW2, something I think a lot of people don’t realise nowadays. It’s marvellous to hear that Americans are visiting these places. Those guys who gave should not be forgotten. The wall at the US exhibit at Duxford is always a sombre reminder of how much they gave. Anyway, pleased to hear you’re on the road to recovery. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 That looks fantastic Crisp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 14 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: the split in the yellow surround of the US star on the upper wing. Not sure how best to fix that one. Ian @Brandy has a point; another, probably obvious, way is to brush paint the missing part. You'll need a white base coat, though, and the yellow doesn't look like a pure yellow, you probably need to mix it with a tad of red. Still, it's very easy to get a step between the sticker edge and the paint. Last idea, then I'll shut up and return to the back: a chunk from another sticker, provided that it comes from the same sheet and it is the same yellow. Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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