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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 20, 2024 13:21:36 GMT -5
Very nice update!! I agree with Brent. The modulation shows through great. And I really like your spinners.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 21, 2024 7:58:06 GMT -5
The paint work on both of these is off to a brilliant start Andew. Good LORD man......this is some good fun to watch come together.....especially in 1/72 scale. Will be watching for more bud. Model on!!!
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Post by adt70hk on Jul 21, 2024 9:31:31 GMT -5
The paint work on both of these is off to a brilliant start Andew. Good LORD man......this is some good fun to watch come together.....especially in 1/72 scale. Will be watching for more bud. Model on!!! Your modulated pre-shade has a nice worn effect with the paintwork. Spinners look great! Very nice update!! I agree with Brent. The modulation shows through great. And I really like your spinners. Thank you very indeed chaps! Coming from individuals of your quality I take it as a real quality! ATB Andrew
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Post by brandonk on Jul 21, 2024 10:09:28 GMT -5
Those are really looking good. And that hand painted nose cone lends a lot of help to how to properly make those look. I really like the magnets as a base attachment too, very cool. I'll have to use that.
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 4, 2024 11:13:14 GMT -5
Those are really looking good. And that hand painted nose cone lends a lot of help to how to properly make those look. I really like the magnets as a base attachment too, very cool. I'll have to use that. Brandon.....sorry completely forgot to reply! Thanks for the support!! Andrew
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 4, 2024 11:45:03 GMT -5
OK chaps....so decals are on.....and as you may have clocked I've changed my original plans. I had been planning to do and F-8 and an A-8 but have enough spares from the F-8 to convert the A-8 to an F-8, albeit it does have wrong canopy...just don't tell the Guild of Rivet Counters! This meant I have changed the decal approach. In short, the F-8 was a full kit with full decal set but the A-8 was a starter kit so only had the main decals. I had originally been planning to use AM decals for the F-8, plus all the original stencil decals, for a squadron based in the Netherlands. My wargaming is NWE 44-45 and Red 2 as depicted served on the Eastern Front. But that was before I bought the A-8 to originally do as a fighter. Therefore, as the AM decals matched what the F-8/A-8 conversion bomb configuration will be, I have decided to use those on the conversation, and do Red 2 as depicted but play with history a bit and so it will be a Red 2 rather than the Red 2....again, don't tell the Guild of Rivet Counters! I do have another full F-8 kit that I will do as Red 2 and another A-8 starter kit that will both be 'display' pieces. I will therefore only use the main Red 2 decals from this kit and save all the others, mainly stencils, for the 'display' A-8. In short.....you'll only see main decals on the below. Hope that makes sense. ATB Andrew PS....both planes have had the post decal protective top coat and so are looking a bit shiny! PS....the eagle eyed will notice that the swastika tail decal on Red 2 is a bit small for a FW190...my fault as I wasn't paying attention to the instructions and chose the wrong size! ----------------------------------------- Decals and more decals.The AM decals were pretty good and as you will see from the close up even showing what in view when making them for this aircraft - see the sections within the red lines ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53901863804_0ee532f926_b.jpg) Decals do bring a plane to life....even if it's not the full set! Black 22![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53901744984_25770029a6_b.jpg) Red 2![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53901830815_93818e7181_b.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53901646928_53025841ff_b.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53901745119_730584800d_b.jpg)
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 4, 2024 17:30:40 GMT -5
Awesome update Andrew!! Decals sure do start making a model come to life. This is looking great.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 5, 2024 7:55:03 GMT -5
Looking great! And you are getting much closer to the finish line!
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Post by handiabled on Aug 5, 2024 8:04:48 GMT -5
Great update! You've made some wonderful progress with both birds!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 20, 2024 4:50:03 GMT -5
The paint and decal work on both of these is just fabulous Andrew. You're making this look all too easy buddy.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 29, 2024 4:22:26 GMT -5
Heya Andrew ( adt70hk). Did you mention in your Spitfire thread that you were done with these?
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 29, 2024 4:28:43 GMT -5
Heya Andrew ( adt70hk ). Did you mention in your Spitfire thread that you were done with these? That's spooky Joe....just about to put up a few taster shots!!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 29, 2024 4:31:11 GMT -5
Heya Andrew ( adt70hk ). Did you mention in your Spitfire thread that you were done with these? That's spooky Joe....just about to put up a few taster shots!!! ![](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/2024/2bAdHb.gif)
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 29, 2024 5:15:19 GMT -5
Hi all So, as hinted at in my Spitfire build, these have crossed the finish line. As I explained previously these are for wargaming and so I have created a 'mounting' system from acrylic flight stands, steel washers and magnets. This obviously makes it easier to store when not needed. As you will see below I have mounted five washers on each stand so the magnets have something to stick to. I did have to sand the corners on the square 'pegs' slightly, to create irregular octagons, so I could add the washers. These are held in place with superglue. The stand tops are angled slightly so the planes can be placed in a dive, climb, or even a slight bank. Below are a few taster shots, before I do the full suite of completed shots. ACW as usual!! Andrew ------------------------------------------------------------ The stand before I added the washers...as you can see a square 'tab'(note that they still have the protective film on, hence looking very opaque) Washers applied....just waiting for the stand glue to dry...
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 29, 2024 6:25:25 GMT -5
Outstanding!! Really enjoyed following along with this project Andrew. Those are great.
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Post by handiabled on Aug 29, 2024 9:19:35 GMT -5
What a great idea! They both look wonderful "in Flight"
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 29, 2024 11:39:47 GMT -5
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Post by TJ on Aug 30, 2024 3:51:19 GMT -5
Fantastic finish. They do look goid in flight
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Post by adt70hk on Sept 1, 2024 6:21:46 GMT -5
Fantastic finish. They do look goid in flight Cheers!
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