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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 4, 2014 23:41:14 GMT -5
SUPERB paint job! Are you sure that you haven't been doing wingy thing for years?
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 5, 2014 11:41:26 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! Much appreciated. SUPERB paint job! Are you sure that you haven't been doing wingy thing for years? I knew I couldn't get anything past you...all this time I've really been using a pseudonym and my name is really wing_nut!  |
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 5, 2014 13:52:54 GMT -5
So, who's the OTHER wing_nut???  Oooooooh the thick plottens............. Personally I suspect CB...or perhaps Jeff. |
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 5, 2014 14:06:25 GMT -5
Hmmmmm gotcha....probably Jeff...or Jeff......or.....me!!! I'm Jeff too or more precisiely Jeff 3! Are you sure? I figured you would be more round than square...  |
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 5, 2014 15:16:39 GMT -5
Correction....that's Jeff CUBED!! Just imagine....................  Better than a Jeff Oblate Spheroid! |
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Post by wing_nut on Feb 5, 2014 17:56:57 GMT -5
So, who's the OTHER wing_nut??? Oooooooh the thick plottens............. There is but ONE wing_nut... Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk,  |
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Post by wing_nut on Feb 5, 2014 18:18:41 GMT -5
...the paint fumes have finally got to him  Oh yes... ages ago mate.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 5, 2014 19:26:38 GMT -5
...the paint fumes have finally got to him Oh yes... ages ago mate. Well you know what happens when you have a wing_nut...it means there's a screw loose somewhere! |
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Post by Tojo72 on Feb 6, 2014 8:22:37 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Bill
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 6, 2014 12:01:41 GMT -5
Thanks Anthony! Now with NFL football over, the weekends 'should' get a little more productive, famous last words, eh? |
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Post by venom1 on Feb 7, 2014 8:04:13 GMT -5
Looking fantastic Bill! Beautiful paintwork! Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 7, 2014 10:26:28 GMT -5
Thanks Sam, much appreciated!
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 8, 2014 21:19:08 GMT -5
Worked on the remaining details in preparation for getting the 109 ready for the markings process which will be a substantial undertaking given the sheer number and size of some of them. First up was dealing with the engine exhausts, these were given a base coat of MM non-buffing Metalizer Gunmetal, lightly dry-brushed with MM enamel Steel, then given a light wash of MM enamel Rust. As the wash was drying, I applied some raw umber artist pastels to give them some rust tones and then followed that up with an application of black artist pastels for exhaust/soot accumulation. The nose MGs were also picked out with non-buffing Gunmetal and a light dry-brushing of Steel along with the screens on the Tropen filter. The landing gear was permanently installed along with the gear covers and wheels and set off to the side to set as the weight of the full airframe was causing the legs to bow out towards the front. Once they were solid, I added the propeller and spinner assembly, using finger pressure and combination of regular and liquid glue to get it into alignment with the rest of the fuselage.   So that the rudder gets sealed up along with the rest of the airframe during the Future application, it is dry-fit and holds its position well due to the friction fit on its mount tab. The Future coat is next, then on to the decals. It's starting to look like a 109 I think!  |
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Post by Leon on Feb 8, 2014 21:37:56 GMT -5
Bill,sure looks a 109 from were I'm sitting .Looking forward to the decals. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 9, 2014 2:42:13 GMT -5
You are doing great... just noticed the red tail and I really like it!
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Post by modelfreak72 on Feb 9, 2014 3:21:53 GMT -5
Bill I truly believe that you have a secret love for wingies! |
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Post by wing_nut on Feb 9, 2014 3:54:39 GMT -5
When an armor guy does a bird they usually find the decal process a bit daunting since they are used to just s few numbers or crosses on a turret. It's really looking great and will only get better with markings.
Are you going to spray or brush the Future?
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Post by bullardino on Feb 9, 2014 4:43:15 GMT -5
Outstanding job Bill, the 109 looks perfect from where I'm sitting. Can't wait to see it decaled |
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Post by bigjohn on Feb 9, 2014 10:08:38 GMT -5
Looking really good Bill, I like all those pretty colors. But, for the life of me, I can't figure out where the Model Kasten tracks fit on this thing. |
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Post by bbd468 on Feb 9, 2014 10:19:14 GMT -5
Bill, she a gorgeous piece of wingage right there! Excellent paint my friend. |
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 9, 2014 11:38:38 GMT -5
Leon, thanks buddy! Andy, Marseilles' bird had lots of colorful markings, the red tail is one that I thought was pretty neat as well. MF, no secret, when I was a kid I built AC almost to distraction. At one point in time I had no less than 40 of them hanging from my bedroom ceiling including some monsters like the B-29 and B-36! But that was a long time ago... Marc, the decal process is definitely going to take longer but Trumpeter provides a lot of very nice stencils and do-dads that go all over the place so it will definitely add to the detail level. I always spray Future vs. brushing when it comes to decals as it serves a double purpose of also sealing/protecting the underlying enamel paintwork when it comes to applying any kind of weathering. Lui, glad you like where it's headed! BJ, all those RLM colors can sure be a distraction...the MK's are secretly mounted in the glove box behind the pilot's seat. Shhhh! Don't tell anyone... Gary, thank you kindly sir! Glad to have you stop by.
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 9, 2014 17:36:45 GMT -5
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Feb 9, 2014 18:10:17 GMT -5
Ok I see it's a 109. Until now I thought it was a low wing Piper.  You need to get back to your roots Bill,these wingy folk are getting the wrong impression. Tony lee |
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Post by Rick on Feb 9, 2014 19:39:27 GMT -5
Awesome build, paint, and decals Bill. Love it!!!
Rick
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 9, 2014 20:54:33 GMT -5
Dicky, high praise indeed sir! I hope I don't screw this one up now... Tony, never fear Uncle Tony! I'm eyeing the next victim in my stash already and I guarantee it will neither fly nor float. Rick, glad you're enjoying it right along with me.
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Post by bbd468 on Feb 9, 2014 21:02:03 GMT -5
Decals look superb Bill! The small one....they look scarry! |
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 9, 2014 21:10:39 GMT -5
Decals look superb Bill! The small one....they look scarry! Just have to be sure not to leave them alone in the dark Gary. |
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Post by TRM on Feb 9, 2014 21:17:19 GMT -5
The night is complete!! Bill's update!! Looking spectacular my friend!! Doesn't look like you put a dent in the decs yet!! WOW!! Enjoying this immensely from this side of the Screen!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 9, 2014 21:17:53 GMT -5
WOW! It is amazing how much the decals can make a difference... especially for your 109! I think I am falling in love... but I am normally a tank boy!
Keep it coming buddy!
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 9, 2014 21:54:23 GMT -5
T, had to break up the decals into a multiple session so I could at least have some places to handle it in the process. Round 2 may be a tougher challenge with all those little markings! Andy, you don't want to marry this one, it will just fly off into the sunset with someone else when you're not looking! Have to agree, the markings really do make a difference on this bird.
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