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Post by speedgraflex on May 20, 2024 22:43:57 GMT -5
![](https://i.postimg.cc/YqdNkBWs/IMG-0397.gif) Now that’s the zone I’m talking about. We all face something that is basically a compromise. It’s how you finesse it that matters. Thanks, Carlos. I believe you did that well.
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Post by stikpusher on May 22, 2024 20:10:26 GMT -5
Since my last update, I hit the un cooperative upper left wing Hinomaru that was pointed out to me earlier, with a couple doses of Micro Set and got it to snuggle down properly ![](https://i.postimg.cc/ry3K9dF9/IMG-9645.jpg) Then this afternoon I made up a homemade sludge wash and applied it on the upper and lower surfaces ![](https://i.postimg.cc/SN9j1ynb/IMG-9646.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/52qy1n5P/IMG-9647.jpg) After giving the wash a few hours to completely dry, I went back and cleaned it up ![](https://i.postimg.cc/nhtr66mj/IMG-9648.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/7LH6L0mq/IMG-9649.jpg) I will say this about the homemade sludge wash... it takes a bit longer to mix up than mixing up a wash with oils, but it dries quicker and cleans up even more quickly... I am sold!
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Post by keavdog on May 22, 2024 20:20:00 GMT -5
Looks great. Is this a chalk/pastel based sludge wash?
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Post by stikpusher on May 22, 2024 20:38:24 GMT -5
Looks great. Is this a chalk/pastel based sludge wash? Thanks John. Yes it is, and quite simple to make too! Just pastel chalk, water and a drop of dishwashing soap is all it took. Who needs Flora’s when you can make your own in a few minutes.
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Post by stikpusher on May 22, 2024 20:46:25 GMT -5
![](https://i.postimg.cc/YqdNkBWs/IMG-0397.gif) Now that’s the zone I’m talking about. We all face something that is basically a compromise. It’s how you finesse it that matters. Thanks, Carlos. I believe you did that well. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/KvhMt9NN/IMG_6818.gif) 😉
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Post by handiabled on May 23, 2024 2:20:02 GMT -5
I do the very same thing and make my own sludge washes. Carlos your wash really brought out the fuselage detail great!
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Post by stikpusher on May 23, 2024 8:47:32 GMT -5
Thanks Brent! I tried a new technique and it worked out wonderfully! This old dog CAN learn a new trick... ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by thug626 on May 23, 2024 9:59:22 GMT -5
That paint scheme is amazing!
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Post by stikpusher on May 23, 2024 11:09:21 GMT -5
That paint scheme is amazing! Thank you Dave. I wasn’t sure how well I was gonna be able to pull it off, but once I got going, it went quite well…🙃
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Post by thug626 on May 23, 2024 11:37:03 GMT -5
That paint scheme is amazing! Thank you Dave. I wasn’t sure how well I was gonna be able to pull it off, but once I got going, it went quite well…🙃 Sometimes rolling up your sleeves and just jumping in works pretty darn well. As evidenced by this scheme. Cheers Dave
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Post by stikpusher on May 24, 2024 15:52:59 GMT -5
Thanks for your kind words Dave! A major milestone reached today... flat coat on and masking removed... ![](https://i.postimg.cc/mgNpn22c/IMG-9653.jpg) I have a few more detail items to paint and some others to glue on... as things stand right now I ought to have it wrapped up over this holiday weekend ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by thug626 on May 24, 2024 19:07:56 GMT -5
Thanks for your kind words Dave! A major milestone reached today... flat coat on and masking removed... ![](https://i.postimg.cc/mgNpn22c/IMG-9653.jpg) I have a few more detail items to paint and some others to glue on... as things stand right now I ought to have it wrapped up over this holiday weekend ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) You are most welcome! This is looking mighty fine indeed! Cheers Dave
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Post by handiabled on May 25, 2024 2:04:49 GMT -5
The anti-glare unmasked really adds a ton to the look of this. It really is outstanding
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Post by stikpusher on May 26, 2024 17:26:51 GMT -5
Dave & Brent, thank you.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 26, 2024 18:24:11 GMT -5
Ya just can't ask for much more of a good outcome than that Carlos!! I'd be half scare to death to try something as busy as that but you've most certainly pulled this off quite well.
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Post by stikpusher on May 26, 2024 19:45:13 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! The schemes that scare me most are the Luftwaffe night schemes with the RLM 76 squiggles over the standard RLM 70/71 upper surface colors… one day I will have a go at that scheme.
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Post by TJ on May 27, 2024 4:19:31 GMT -5
Thanks for your kind words Dave! A major milestone reached today... flat coat on and masking removed... ![](https://i.postimg.cc/mgNpn22c/IMG-9653.jpg) I have a few more detail items to paint and some others to glue on... as things stand right now I ought to have it wrapped up over this holiday weekend ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) The blue markings really add color to the camo
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Post by adt70hk on May 27, 2024 4:51:36 GMT -5
Now that's VERY cool!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 27, 2024 5:55:20 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! The schemes that scare me most are the Luftwaffe night schemes with the RLM 76 squiggles over the standard RLM 70/71 upper surface colors… one day I will have a go at that scheme. You and me both on how daunting those schemes are and wanting to pull one off one day. I'm thinking a good ol' Ju-88 build would be in order for such a scheme.
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Post by stikpusher on May 27, 2024 9:42:54 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
TJ, the blue markings do add a nice splash of color to the tail area. But with the yellow wing ID stripes, a d big red Hinomarus, this is one quite colorful aircraft, in spite of the camouflage.
Joe, one of the German bombers in my stash, a Do-217 I think, has one of those squiggle schemes as a markings option. A bomber Me-262 does as well… so I do have a few choices…
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Post by stikpusher on May 27, 2024 18:00:20 GMT -5
Well, I am at the 99.9% done point now... I still need to add an antenna wire tomorrow once the antenna mast is fully dry in place, and some dirt on the wheels. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/jjNwz4NP/IMG-9674.jpg) after I add those things, I'll get the usual multi angle photos up in the proper completed forum...
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Post by keavdog on May 27, 2024 19:15:13 GMT -5
Great markings.
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Post by thug626 on May 27, 2024 19:16:46 GMT -5
Outstanding!!!
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Post by stikpusher on May 27, 2024 21:06:53 GMT -5
John & Dave, thank you for looking in and commenting.
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Post by floki on May 28, 2024 2:56:56 GMT -5
Looking forward to the finished photos
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Post by handiabled on May 28, 2024 2:59:27 GMT -5
Superb job on this! Standing by for the grand finale
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Post by stikpusher on May 28, 2024 8:41:49 GMT -5
Clint & Brent, thank you. It's back to work for me today, so it will be evening at the soonest before I can get back on this...
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 28, 2024 16:39:02 GMT -5
Man this is looking good already Carlos!! This has been alot of fun to follow and I'm looking forward to seeing the finishing touches go onto this one buddy.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 28, 2024 16:48:22 GMT -5
Thanks guys! TJ, the blue markings do add a nice splash of color to the tail area. But with the yellow wing ID stripes, a d big red Hinomarus, this is one quite colorful aircraft, in spite of the camouflage. Joe, one of the German bombers in my stash, a Do-217 I think, has one of those squiggle schemes as a markings option. A bomber Me-262 does as well… so I do have a few choices… I forgot about the 262 having that scheme!!
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