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Post by JimD on Jan 5, 2015 11:46:33 GMT -5
Building this one for a GB I'm hosting elsewhere. Tropical schemes really excite me for some reason...despite being some of the simpler camo schemes. I don't know why it's taken me so long to do Marseille's ride, but now is the time. There are 4 schemes in the box...not sure which I'm using yet, but it will be one of the three with 76 up the side of the fuselage.  Throwing some Aires resin in there  Fabric belts.  I'm also using Montex masks...which I hate...but painting is always better than decals and they are workable. |
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Post by JimD on Jan 5, 2015 11:48:16 GMT -5
I've spent most of my bench time cleaning up the resin and initial painting.  Next is some washes and weathering. I've also completed the belts but will add them at the end. |
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Post by John Everett on Jan 5, 2015 11:54:11 GMT -5
Clean painting with the cast-on wires and tubes. I always have trouble controlling the paint with those.
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Post by JimD on Jan 5, 2015 11:56:56 GMT -5
This is the part where I tell you the white was brush painted with Tamiya as well...now you're really impressed  It actually wasn't easy...well...I mean it's not hard, but lots of touch-ups |
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Post by TRM on Jan 5, 2015 12:56:13 GMT -5
Another fine model choice!! Great thought for the scheme Jimmy and a nice pile of goodies to go along with it!! Super job on the detail painting too!! Keep it coming!!
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Post by Tojo72 on Jan 5, 2015 13:03:58 GMT -5
We had that run of Trop's last year.Looking forward to your rendition
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 5, 2015 16:03:16 GMT -5
After that corsair I am frothing at the moth thinking about this one.
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Post by Leon on Jan 5, 2015 16:49:01 GMT -5
Off to a good start Jimmy! The cockpit painting looks great.
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Post by JimD on Jan 5, 2015 16:51:35 GMT -5
Thanks for following along gentlemen. I'm looking forward to a more straightforward build real quick before beginning my next round of madness. Love the complexity and detail of the Tamiya Corsair, but sometimes a build that doesn't require thinking is nice This one will be all about the weathering. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 6, 2015 2:01:01 GMT -5
Great choice.... always liked the tropical version! The interior looks great by the way!
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 6, 2015 14:34:52 GMT -5
Should be a fun one to follow Jimmy, looking forward to it.  |
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Post by ajcmac on Jan 6, 2015 17:13:14 GMT -5
Should be a fun one to follow Jimmy, looking forward to it. Another. Regards ajcmac |
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Post by dupes on Jan 7, 2015 10:44:08 GMT -5
Excellent! Just got a set of those belts myself...interested to see how they work out for you.
Montex Masks - have you had issues with them?
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Post by JimD on Jan 7, 2015 11:00:38 GMT -5
Montex Masks - have you had issues with them? Yes...kinda...I left some on my Ju-88 for about 5 months...they damaged the paint...they are vinyl..and you do hear stories about vinyl parts like tires causing problems over an extended period of time, so I'm guessing 5 months may be stretching it there... But that was the fourth time I used them...and until then I had no problems with them being on for a reasonable amount of time. The biggest problem with them is they are fiddly as hell. With something with multi-parts it can be a chore...but there are some ways to make it easier on yourself with forethought. In the end...they aren't the best masks I've used but the patience and frustration always pays off because painting is just better than decals. IMO |
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jan 7, 2015 11:01:26 GMT -5
Two suggestions from my recent 109 build:
1 - Do yourself a favor a buy some HGW wet transfer stencils. I'm reasonably sure they have them for the F. They are amazing things and you will be happy.
2 - Stuff Montex and grab some Maketar masks. Believe they even do a specific set just for the F.
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Post by JimD on Jan 7, 2015 11:22:04 GMT -5
Where do you source the HGW and Maketar stuff from? Is there someone domestic that sales them that I've not come across?
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jan 7, 2015 11:32:50 GMT -5
You have to order from Maketar direct - but they're pretty fast.
There are a few small places that stock HGW domestically, but the selection always seems to lag what you can get from them directly.
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 7, 2015 12:42:52 GMT -5
I have used the wet transfer rivets and the system is sweet. They don't have an F sheet but there is a G and I gotta figure you can get what you need form that. Ordering directly from them is no problem. I wish they'd do a Corsair set by the time I start mine... if at all. Glad i saw this post. I am going to get the Maketar masks for the Corsair.
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jan 7, 2015 12:47:56 GMT -5
I have used the wet transfer rivets and the system is sweet. They don't have an F sheet but there is a G and I gotta figure you can get what you need form that. Ordering directly from them is no problem. I wish they'd do a Corsair set by the time I start mine... if at all. Glad i saw this post. I am going to get the Maketar masks for the Corsair. Huh - for some reason I thought it was an F/G set. But I can vouch - it's fantastic. Also, the Maketar mask set should do you well. On my B-25 I was very pleased with how they handled the cuts and masking steps. |
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Post by Rick on Jan 18, 2015 23:45:45 GMT -5
Office looks superb Jimmy. Great start.
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Post by JimD on Jan 21, 2015 9:40:55 GMT -5
Ok everyone. Sorry for the delays. A week and a half of the flu means not much bench time. I haven't done much more than lay in bed with any "free time" I've had, so not much progress on anything. I got the fuselage closed up some time ago. I had taken pics of the Aires set completed, but accidently formatted my card, so I'll have to get some light in there and get more, but I'll wait until everything is finished up. I'm not going to use the Aires IP. The modification to get it to fit isn't worth the advantage of it. The kit IP will be just fine when painted and is a drop in. Still need to do it up though. What I have been doing is dealing with seams and filling. To get the wings lined up I wound up with gaps on the tops and bottoms at the root...with there being a nice little step on one topside for some reason.  The bottom was much worse.  Strip styrene and putty  Just generally messy at every seam. Lot's of clean up and leveling off and filling. Fun times. The kit give you one piece stabs, so I sliced the control surfaces off for dropping them.  |
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Post by JimD on Jan 21, 2015 9:41:24 GMT -5
Double post...
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 21, 2015 11:27:26 GMT -5
Had forgotten about this one. Glad you're feeling better.
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Post by JimD on Jan 21, 2015 12:27:56 GMT -5
Thank you, sir. I'm much better, but yeah I kinda drop off the map when I get a cold/flu. I can bear pushing myself through most anything, but those pretty much sideline me until I'm completely over it. Always a lot of dusting the bench off after...lol.
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 21, 2015 13:37:50 GMT -5
Flu sucks but glad to hear you're back at the bench Jimmy. Nice work/progress on your bird.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 21, 2015 15:05:33 GMT -5
Flu sucks... hope you are feeling a lot better by now. Thank god for internet and forums so it is virtually impossible to pass the germ around. LOL
Great fix on the gaps!
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Post by JimD on Feb 11, 2015 11:39:41 GMT -5
Ugh...despite my silence of late, I have been working on stuff. This kit has been nothing but headaches. Nothing major (once the wings were done), just small gaps and steps and misalignment all over the place that need to be cleaned up. I've spent more time that I'd like to admit filling, sanding, refilling, scribing, sanding, filling...etc., but here we are. Primer time. Tamiya Surface Primer. Next up black basing? Though I think I'm going to do some experimenting. Stay tuned.    |
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 11, 2015 12:30:40 GMT -5
Glad you are back my friend! Once again congrats with your recent MoM win and I can't wait to see how this comes out too.
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Post by Tojo72 on Feb 11, 2015 13:04:28 GMT -5
Looks pretty good from here Jimmy
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Post by Leon on Feb 11, 2015 16:57:31 GMT -5
Looking good Jimmy!
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