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Post by JimD on Mar 7, 2016 20:47:33 GMT -5
So, my friend Jim Hatch over at LSM hooked me up with HK to do this one for a Model Aircraft feature. Thanks to Neil Yan and the folks at HK this one landed on my doorstep last week:  Initial inspection of the kit was very promising. The surface detail is reaching Tamiya level. Detail throughout the rest of the kit is also very good. I really see no reason for anyone looking for a Dornier in 1/32 to wait for the other guys to release their uninspired version. So far I'm very impressed. Anyway, I wanted to run a bit of a WIP here. I won't reveal all because of my magazine commitment, but I will share bits here and there. I started with the wheel and bomb bay because I just really liked the detail here. Here's where it's at:    And that's where we are for now. The cockpit has it's base down, so I'll be detail painting it up next. |
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Post by TRM on Mar 7, 2016 21:49:49 GMT -5
Nice coming out of the box with this one Jimmy! Looks very promising! Lovely clean work as usual....looking forward to seeing more soon!  |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Mar 7, 2016 22:05:13 GMT -5
PFEIL VERY VERY COOL.....and in 1/32nd scale VERY COOL
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Post by wouter on Mar 8, 2016 2:58:48 GMT -5
Great bird! And nice start! Noticed that Zoukei Moura are going to (or maybe already?) release one too. Great stuff! This bird is going to be implemented in War Thunder soon too, can't wait to fly that bird. And can't wait for next update either, keep it coming!
Cheers
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Post by dierk on Mar 8, 2016 5:45:56 GMT -5
One of my favourite wingies! Front row seat!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 6:44:38 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 8, 2016 12:49:46 GMT -5
Pulling up a chair to watch this big baby come together. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 8, 2016 15:13:19 GMT -5
Great start... nothing beats getting a free kit!
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Post by noname on Mar 9, 2016 8:53:05 GMT -5
Wow, that is nice detail and you've hardly got going on this.
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Post by Deano on Mar 9, 2016 9:27:49 GMT -5
Very nice work so far , cool subject too !
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Post by JimD on Mar 9, 2016 10:57:49 GMT -5
Thanks gents. Thanks to some well appreciated feedback I now know that much of the stuff I painted yellow is in fact tuning and not wires. And while I know yellow wiring on German aircraft is a reality, there's no indication the pipework was such.
So, I've made some tweaks. I hope to be uploading some photos soon.
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Post by JimD on Mar 9, 2016 18:23:08 GMT -5
So it turns out all the stuff I painted yellow isn't wiring...well most of it anyway. It's plumbing, and I just didn't think yellow was right for that. Now, I'm fresh out of color pics of Dornier wheel wells, so I went with a black/grey that will still give visual interest but not look out of place. Also, I addressed the tanks which were too dark. Probably not spot on, but much closer to the reference pic provided.   |
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Post by mrt51 on Mar 10, 2016 10:40:04 GMT -5
Very cool!
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Post by Rick on Mar 10, 2016 17:21:19 GMT -5
That's looking very awesome Jim. Looking forward seeing this come together. Noted how smooth and clean your re-paint of the plumbing, an area I have always struggled with. Can you share how you paint those fine details? Mask, AB, dry brush, or just slow and steady with a brush? Thanks, Rick
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Post by JimD on Mar 10, 2016 17:45:25 GMT -5
Slow and steady with a brush. I like brush painting with Vallejo thinned with water. Works beautifully. No real trick really. Just patience and a steady hand.
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Post by Leon on Mar 10, 2016 18:17:51 GMT -5
Nice work on the re painting Jim! Looking good so far.  |
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Post by JimD on Mar 13, 2016 20:45:48 GMT -5
Wrapped up the cockpit (minus the IP which is a later step). HGW worked beautifully as usual; though tedious...also as usual.  Also took the opportunity to mock up the internals and fuselage halved. Looks like the fit is going to be trouble free. Next area of focus will be the rear engine.   |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 14, 2016 14:35:19 GMT -5
Looking good Jimmy. Makes you wonder what kind of vibrational forces the pilot had to endure being sandwiched in between the engines like that. Bet they didn't have any fillings!  |
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Post by JimD on Mar 14, 2016 14:50:48 GMT -5
I can't imagine. Hopefully the engines were smooth running...as much as they could be anyway. I bet it was insanely loud too.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Mar 15, 2016 0:27:41 GMT -5
Looks awesome, GREAT WORK so far
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Post by noname on Mar 18, 2016 17:15:24 GMT -5
Great work. What is the seat belts made of..PE? I wish I had the space for a 1/32.
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Post by JimD on Mar 18, 2016 17:42:00 GMT -5
Great work. What is the seat belts made of..PE? I wish I had the space for a 1/32. Thanks. No not PE. They are HGW fabric belts. |
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Post by TRM on Mar 18, 2016 17:54:46 GMT -5
Superb so far Jimmy! All coming together now!! |
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Post by Leon on Mar 18, 2016 18:26:05 GMT -5
Awesome work as usual Jimmy! Mock up looks great. |
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Post by dupes on Mar 18, 2016 22:06:53 GMT -5
Whoah, we get a build thread? Excellent!!!
Liking the looks of this already. Great pit!
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Post by adt70hk on Mar 19, 2016 1:14:51 GMT -5
Hi Jim
I've got to say that is some stunning work on your part!! Joining the party!!
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Post by JimD on Apr 18, 2016 12:12:51 GMT -5
Work has been of the non-sexy nature mostly since getting the fuselage closed. Wings slipped on beautifully. I'm really loving this kit if I'm quite honest. It's renewed by enthusiasm to go to the bench. Holding some back, but I got everything primed up. I was sent some Badger Stynlrez recently to try, and I was skeptical that it could dethrone my trusty Mr. Surfacer but I think it may have. It goes on ugly, but levels off beautifully. Hrrng...I love this airplane from this angle.  Some diligent work on the landing gear too. I'm prone to phone it in on gear sometime, so I've been babying my way through these. I'm happy, but as always critiques are welcomed.  |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Apr 18, 2016 19:18:41 GMT -5
LOOKING GOOD
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Post by Leon on Apr 19, 2016 4:59:18 GMT -5
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