theplasticsurgeon Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 And here they are: Canopies are now fitted - but condensationed up, as there's water inside bothe fuselages. Describing the pilots to a colleague, I explained how the modern (>1980ish) Airfix jet pilot is great for F-16s etc. BUT although the Airfix U-2 contains 2 pilots, it doesn't really reproduce the helmet used in either type of U-2. For this U2 I scraped the goggles off, and tried to paint the face opening as a V shape. For the TR-1, in a full astronaut suit, I stirred the polit's head in a bottle of humbrol Clearfix a few times. After about 6 or 7 times - it looked like he had a goldfish bowl on his head. Then painted with a black aperature. Here's the best photo my camera has been able to take of them. Hopefully getting the airbrush going on these tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 What's the wingspan on those kits? Looks pretty WIIIIIIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 U-2 is 338mm which I'd imagine is pretty close to a B-17. TR-1 is a whopping 437mm which is smilar to a B-24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 Airbrush and weather in perfect harmony today (Gloucestershire) - and here's the results: Airfix U-2A painted Gloss Grey: And Special Hobby TR-1A painted Gloss Black: Both ready for decals next week - then dull down and finishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Shiny! Nice finish on the black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 Following a week of decals and details - this model just requires the undercarriage for completion. Next photo of it will be in the company of the 2 other Airfix alternates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 Special Hobby TR1a, fully dried out, decaled last night, and matted down tonight. I think I need a fresh aerosol of matt varnish on this model - it's got white patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 Declaring completion of my 3rd Airfix U-2. And here's a closer shot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Excellent job, very nice collection of U-2s you have there, any plans for a 4th? :whistling: Would be interested to know if you left the Airfix raised panel lines, rescribed or just sanded them all off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Beautiful work there - I like the finish on the TR1a actually, the lightened patches look most authentic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 Excellent job, very nice collection of U-2s you have there, any plans for a 4th? :whistling: Would be interested to know if you left the Airfix raised panel lines, rescribed or just sanded them all off? No plans for a 4th Airfix U-2 - all the box decal options are now completed. 4th U-2 is my Special Hobby TR-1a. Jury is out on the matt finish for that one. There isn't much panel lining on the Airfix kit, and a lot of that was lost in sanding the part joints. Definitely NO rescribing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 The matt finish has given the TR-1a a weathered look. It looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 Another quick aerosol coat of Humbrol Matt Varnish in the afternoon sun, has removed the white bits. Undercarriage now fitted. Just a few aerials in slow time to completion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeew Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Lovely collection you have there. I too thought the patchy look of the dodgy matt varnish helped to impart a weathered look on the TR1. All in though, nice set of aircraft in very different colours, great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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