John Masters Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 I went with straight Faded PRU Blue for this. In my paint selection it was the closest I could come to the Basalt Grey they asked for. I think it will be surprisingly accurate next to the Yellow Olive. --John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 The Yellow Olive looks good. I also masked and sprayed the anti-glare panel, the rubber wheels, the prop. I think I might be ready for decals folks! Masks off! Ha! I made an error and masked the top piece of glass upside down and then inserted it. I have no idea why. So, I have, this morning, removed the glass and it is sitting in some thinner to remove the paint without damaging the clarity (I hope) I'll carefully put it back in later today. Duh! 😝 --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 The paintwork's looking very nice John. I'm a bit puzzled by the supposedly 'yellow' olive though- is that the correct name or something that Special Hobby have invented? I hope your canopy panel turns out OK Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 14 hours ago, CliffB said: I'm a bit puzzled by the supposedly 'yellow' olive though- is that the correct name or something that Special Hobby have invented? I'm not sure about the Yellow Olive either. Seems to be dark green to my eyes. And I am pretty sure I used Basalt Grey on the F-104 I built, but I can't seem to find it. Anyway...the Basalt Grey seems to be much darker grey (RAL 7012) than what I have chosen. I may try to fix this. The Yellow Olive is RAL 6014. Window looks alright. Wheels on... Ok...I bit the bullet and just now airbrushed on some Dark Slate Grey (the Vallejo alternative for RAL 7012) over the PRU Blue. No masks, folks...There are a couple of lines I'll have to fix with the hairy brush but nothing went onto the glass...easy peasy. Compare and contrast...the one on the right is much more Luftwaffen-ish. Much happier now! Cheerio! John 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 The spinner decal went on surprisingly easily. The door handle directionals... There are other teeny decals and they are on too. The roundels, emblems, flash, etc...all on now. I am very happy I repainted it. Almost done! --John 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Just had a very enjoyable read through on this one, John. What a lovely little plane! There's no doubt that Special Hobby are making some great kits to a high standard. Interesting subjects too. This is shaping up very nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Thanks @rob Lyttle I agree on all counts. I have the other Do.27 kit and hope to build in Luftwaffe markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 I really must say that I have developed a very large soft spot in my heart for this aircraft and liaison aircraft in general. They really are something else. I am finished with this one. I'll wait until tomorrow with better light for better images, but the final touches have been the assorted radio antennae, the satin varnish, the prop and the cabin doors. The radio antennae are made from .005mm stainless steel cardiac/thoracic thread, courtesy of Small Parts in the USA. I bought a burn if this stuff about 18 years ago and have yet to run out. very thin stuff and kind of dangerous. It's very sharp when cut and can pierce skin easily. I wear safety glasses just in case. Radio antennae... One of the 'ears'....there is another on the opposite side...you can see it peeking out. And finished! I think I will leave it as is. No need to mess it up with exhaust and dust. I have a feeling this was kept pretty clean. Tomoor I'll make some better images and post into the gallery. I want to build another liaison aircraft. I'll have to find one. --John 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) Well done John.. I suspect you're correct on the cleanliness of your bird. The Portuguese aren't known for their warmongering and constant combat. Edited September 29, 2021 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 I just discovered and read through this. What a fun subject, both plane and paint scheme! You did a terrific job on it too. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 Thank you @Corsairfoxfouruncle and @opus999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Lovely work John and a great addition to the GB Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 That's come up very nicely well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 Thank you @CliffB and @Greg Law. I'm adding her to the gallery as we speak... --John 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Another great model from you Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Grandboof said: Another great model from you Thank you Martin. I find my building improves with a better quality kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Hi John, What a great result with an attractive subject. I agree that with you, the GB has also raised my interest in the liaison aircraft. @CliffB has certainly given us the opportunity to showcase some interesting subjects. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 She is a delight, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Ray_W said: I agree that with you An under-appreciated niche... 6 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: She is a delight, John Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Really nice job on that John, best I get A into G & get on with mine. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Just caught up with this John and what an excellent result. You really have done a great job on this mate, those aerials look fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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