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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 12, 2017 23:38:49 GMT -5
Many many thanks all. You have all been very kind in your comments and very encouraging. I am most humbled.
Joe
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 13, 2017 9:30:41 GMT -5
Nice progress.....i like the crew
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Post by Tojo72 on Jan 13, 2017 10:10:31 GMT -5
Figures look real good also Joe
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 13, 2017 23:37:03 GMT -5
Had to do some catching up but it was worth it.
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 16, 2017 11:10:29 GMT -5
Many many thanks all.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 17, 2017 20:16:29 GMT -5
We have progress. Yes my friends we have progress. The pictures show the tale.   The fuselage and wings are attached. The gaps, and there were some interesting gaps, were puttied and then sorted. The paintwork was then touched up. While I waited for the putty to dry I spent some time on the landing gear.  And just a bit to prep for the next step. The engine and the engine compartment.   And that is now ready for my attention. I have a few things to finish prepping but I am ready to move forward. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jan 17, 2017 21:13:23 GMT -5
I love everything about what you're doing with this build Joe but you are now at my favorite part of any aircraft (or automotive for that matter) build....................the engine! I will be watchin' this one for sure!!!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 17, 2017 22:12:40 GMT -5
Nice updates
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Post by Leon on Jan 18, 2017 5:32:18 GMT -5
Nice progress Joe! Looking forward to the engine work.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 18, 2017 6:59:44 GMT -5
Really starting to come together now Joe. Your patience with those gaps has paid off.
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 19, 2017 14:58:30 GMT -5
You are all very kind. I am glad you like her.
Joe
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 19, 2017 15:59:46 GMT -5
It is easy to give compliments when they are the truth.
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 21, 2017 21:18:16 GMT -5
You are all very kind.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 21, 2017 21:18:53 GMT -5
Well I have been a bit fortunate in that I have had some quality time at the bench over the last couple of days. With that how about an update. The Stuka now has her main legs as well as her engine.     I did add a few things to the frame and the firewall. A few things to give the illusion of wires and hoses. Today was the big day. It was sink or swim. Time to see if my homemade decals were up to the game or not.  Honestly they are not very good. The letters other than the "L" should have been on a clear sheet but I only had the white backing sheet. Still they should work for my purposes and I should be able to hide the issues caused by my jumping to them too quickly. Now to let these dry for a day or two. You see they did not want to lie down without a fight. One in particular may not even play nice after a generous amount of solvent was applied. Homemade decals are generally very thin and react well with the surface. These did not. Next up however after they dry is to seal it in with a nice coat of clear and then I can work on weathering the fuselage, engine, and wings. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by M1Carbine on Jan 21, 2017 21:48:20 GMT -5
Joe - freaking fantastic buddy.
Bob
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 21, 2017 21:57:13 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 22, 2017 1:28:02 GMT -5
Thanks for reminding me how huge their legs are! Great update by the way
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Post by Rick on Jan 22, 2017 13:53:59 GMT -5
Joe, this is looking great. Your time on the bench has really moved your progress forward.
Rick
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Post by bish on Jan 22, 2017 16:37:58 GMT -5
Stunning work there Joe. I think your decals have come out just fine.
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Post by Leon on Jan 22, 2017 16:52:49 GMT -5
WOW....That really looks fantastic Joe! Decals look good from here.  |
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 25, 2017 23:24:29 GMT -5
You are all very kind. Thank you.
Joe
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Post by adt70hk on Jan 28, 2017 12:54:18 GMT -5
Joe
That is looking absolutely fantastic!
Well done!!!
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Post by Rick on Jan 28, 2017 16:20:27 GMT -5
Joe, I can clearly see, you are the king of 3d Modelling. Awesome!
Rick
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 28, 2017 23:14:42 GMT -5
I am humbled. Thank you. I am glad you like her.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 28, 2017 23:15:13 GMT -5
Back with a quickie type of update. A couple of hours has been spent with oils, paint, and pastels. Streaking, chipping, and a bit of grime and streaking is the result. To be honest it is not over the top. I had to make sure I didn't take it too far. I did use caution. First the engine. Oils and pastels were used. Oils for the grime and dirty look and pastels for the exhaust stubs.     I used oils and enamels to do the chipping and the streaking. The streaking is tough to see in the pictures.  Now to let that dry out so I can hit it with a flat coat. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by TRM on Jan 29, 2017 8:19:15 GMT -5
Some outstanding work here Joe! The weathering is making that engine work pop very well! !
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Post by Leon on Jan 29, 2017 8:51:31 GMT -5
Great work there Joe!
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 29, 2017 12:40:45 GMT -5
Please STOP making me drool!!! 😜😜😜
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 29, 2017 12:46:51 GMT -5
AWESOME update
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Post by thug626 on Jan 29, 2017 19:11:29 GMT -5
Good afternoon Joe. This is a fantabulous build!
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