Icarus Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Evening all. I am trying (or rather, failing) to complete my entry into the Ju 88 GB in time, but what the heck - might as well try with another GB as well. As you can see, whilst black basing the Ju 88 last night, I used the opportunity to add some "rubber black" base to the cockpit, engine and wheel resin of this kit, but otherwise it is unstarted.. Looking forward to eventually painting that camouflage! Thanks for looking, Icarus 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 That’s a great addition. I have a soft spot for “il gobbo maledetto”. 1/48 too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 Right - a bit of an update on this one. I managed to ger started on this early last week - this was part way through painting some of the lovely resin detail for the cockpit: And more recently, with cockpit part assembled, test fitting to make sure it fitted into the fuselage. Seatbelts made from strips of Tamiya tape, painted etc. And a bit more progress today. I have decided to have the rear cockpit gun cover open, so have just amputated this. Repeat check to see the completed cockpit (including gun position floor) will fit: One thing is for sure - when I finally do bring the two fuselage halves together, I am going to need to do some filling of the gaps! Thanks for looking, Icarus 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 That looks like decent progress Shame the fit isn't so good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 Thank you Col. As you can see by this photo taken just now, I am doing my level best to try and minimise gaps in the main fuselage build as the glue sets, but clearly there will need to be some "fillin' an' filin') in the near future.... I have added the fuselage transparencies, and also cut out the access door (on the other side of the fuselage from this photo). Thanks for looking, Icarus 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 A day of filling and filing, plus an initial test fit of the cockpit transparencies (looks promising) and the wings (all the gaps are on the underside!)... Thanks for looking! Icarus 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 At least if the canopies fit well that'll avoid fillin' an' filin' around them so much. Good to see it coming together now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 That is an interesting one Icarus! I will try to follow up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 So, bespoke Eduard vinyl masks (not the more modern kabuki ones) on, and seams sanded as best as I can with multiple rounds of various micromesh cloths. I will remember this time to spray cockpit green on the canopy, then I will add my usual black basing. You will see I've used the old mid-upper gunner cover plastic, which was excised, as a temporary paint mask. Similarly the cabin door, which will eventually be open, has been temporarily attached as a mask. I am abroad on business until the middle of next week, so a bit of a pause for now. Thanks for looking, Icarus 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Does this take you up to the point where you're ready for the initial painting phases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 Here are - black basing complete. You can even see one of the lovely resin mainwheels in the background, that I am working on separately. As normal, I have added wire supports for the tailplanes, to try and reinforce the join. Next step is the white fuselage band, before I start thinking about attempting that funky paint scheme.. Thanks for looking, Icarus 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 So, ignore that idea of white fuselage band first. I have sprayed the lower surfaces with the mid-grey, then the metallic rings on the engine nacelles using various shades of Alclad. These have now all been masked off with a combination of Tamiya vinyl "tape for curves", Kabuki and Builder's Masking tape, ready for the upper fuselage colours. Starting off with the yellow shade - good old PolyMaster paint for this... Thanks for looking, Icarus 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 Now with its first upper colour - thinned Poly Scale Italian Camo Yellow (the bottle of which you can espy in the top right of the photo). This layer is deliberately "raggedy" - with two further colours to come, I don't want to lose the tonal benefits of the black basing. I am still awaiting delivery of the green, which is the next layer, by the postie, so I might make a start this evening on the 1/48 Phantom that will be my entry for the "Big In Japan" GB. Thanks for looking, Icarus 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Hopefully the postie doesn't delay you for too long as this one is coming on well and looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 Thank you Col. On cue, the VLA 71.094 was delivered by the postie this morning. So - in order, today's airbrushing: 1. Green 2. "Maroon" (XF-10) and removal of masks: A few touch ups needed, but nothing too dramatic (and yes, I am a cheapskate, and am saving the Tamiya vinyl and Kabuki tape for later!). Even though this is daylight, you can see the colour modulation under the mid-grey thanks to the black basing. Once I've finished the touch-ups, I will spray a protective layer of Klear on this before masking for the white fuselage band (see previous line for the source of the masking tape...) Thanks for looking, Icarus 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 Another productive day. Decals on, as well as tailplanes (with struts), props and exhausts. Now for some weathering... Thanks for looking, Icarus 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 Initial weathering with oils and pin wash done. I have also added most of the other "bits and pieces", ready for the final pastel weathering, to be followed by a sealing satin varnish. I will then remove the masks (always unnerving!), then add the few aerials and bracing wires using Lycra thread. Thanks for looking, Icarus 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 The paint work on there looks so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 This is looking great Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) Hi everyone. This is now complete. This took a bit longer than anticipated at the end, as I had to reinforce the "pitots" and guns with wire. I also had to replace the lower gun with brass rod. Once again I feared the old style "vinyl" transparency masks would fail me, and once again my fears prove unfounded! And yes - that cutting board is wonky... Thanks for all the advice and support - now off to the "Big in Japan" GB... Icarus Edited April 19, 2023 by Icarus 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 While your cutting mat is a bit wonky your model is without fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Superb paint work . Great model Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Fantastic model you produced!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Fabulous painting and overall great finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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