GA.modelmaker Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 outstanding thier chunk. you got a classic piece of a tool thier with that revell vacum form machine. thats one thing i wish they would ressiue is that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
upupandaway Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Aw, it´s just a pleasure to read this. I really love your documentation! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TIFON Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 GREAT DETAIL... THIS IS A WIKIPEDIA!!! TIFON AVENGER 1/48 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks, Moeggo! Ah, Skyking- you do get the big picture! :) I use Radio Shack's smelly Rosin Flux Remover to clean the parts. When I run out I'll try vinegar- thanks! The Cold Heat tip pulls right out, but I only got one with the set. I haven't looked for replacement tips yet, but maybe I should start... upupandaway: 'Preciate it! TIFON: Thanks, Hermano! I could say the same thing about your fabulous Avenger build. Us Navy Carrier Bomber Builders Unite! I got copies of the pilot's manuals for this birdie and now that I know what all these odd little gizmos are I moved on to the pilot's port sidewall. What an amazing conglomeration of controls scattered about the walls and floor! These guys had to be sharp- and flexible- as well as brave and cool in battle. Image reaching for an oddly-placed lever in a screaming dive as flak hammered up at you- WOW! Talk about sheer courage... The Eduard color PE is very nice, but sometimes the parts let you down a bit- the throttle quadrant has no sides! Gotta take care of that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 A bunch of PE work later.... There are components on the floor as well as the sidewall. That's all for now- see you soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Expat Tomcat Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 It's there , it HAS to be there! It's just out of frame. It's not hard to get 4 sq inches clean, these parts have to be REALLY small, remember 1/48th scale. Which BTW, makes this build all the more incredible! :blink: chukw .........BRAVO ZULU!! B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hey, I make a terrible mess every time I sit down at the bench! It's just that I put everything away at the end of the session- Can I help it if I'm a clean freak? Thanks, fellas- much appreciated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) Hola! This thread is an absolute friggin' riot!.. I love it! Your work is first-rate fantastic, the "how to's" are brilliant, and the humor is good fun too. Gotta' say it looks like I'm gonna need a tutorial in soldering 101. I've got to solder up the massive Flightpath 48th C-130 flaps..and I'm not looking forward to it. Learning alot by watching you Chuk, and I appreciate that! Regards, Pig Edited January 16, 2008 by Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) The details you're building into this model is mind boggling. Keep it up! Edited January 17, 2008 by Raptor Supporter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Freak Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 This thread is great. The build photos and your comments are awesome. By the way, the cartoon guy in some of the build photos reminds me of Grandpa Pettibone from Naval Aviation News. Was that intentional? If so, nice touch considering the subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Stories like this should be features on ARC. Like the ones they do on Kitmaker,s sites. This is one I would like to go back to over and over and over and over again. Did I say over, meant OVER. Edited January 18, 2008 by jimz66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Pete "Pig" Fleischmann: Soldering is really not that bad. I lived in mortal terror of ever since my dear old Dad gave me a Weller soldering gun way back when I was, like 12. It felt like it weighed about 12 pounds! I could never get it to work worth a d@mn on anything. :P The new tools available, plus a little life experience have made it do-able. Thanks a bunch! Raptor Supporter: Thanks, man! I'm too deep in this beeyatch to give up now- keep rooting for me, wouldya? I need all the help I can get! :blink: Sabre Freak: Granpa who? I GOTTA look that one up... The cartoon guy is actually me, and I'm a spry 48- for a couple more days, anyway. jimz66: Thanks- I kinda worry if I'm being too all-encompassing. Some of this coverage may bore the experienced guys, but aim a lot of it at the beginners. Hopefully, there's enough to keep most folks informed- and entertained! I had the chance to park at my bench yesterday and today several hours. :D I did a lot of little bits here and there- there's so many little sub-assemblies and such... :o Furnace tape is wonderful stuff- it's like duct tape but made of heavy-guage aluminum foil. I got a roll at Home Depot and have actually used it on the ducting for the dryer, but it made a dandy life raft- It's finally time ti start painting in ernest- whoo-hoo! That means masking and finding ways of holding all the little doo-dads while spraying paint at them. Wow! A little paint makes a HUGE difference! If you've never done any post-shading before, here's a little how-to info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 We're rolling now- more fun detailing to come! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcin_S Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 It´s a pleasure to look at this progress shots. :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 once again..... WoW!!!!! :D :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectricPhase Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I usually avoid cluttering up threads with "attaboy" posts, but I'm learning so much from this thread that I have to say thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 That is exactly what is needed by less experienced members, how to instructions. Well done, not only for your building skills, but your willingness to share your work with us. -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Thanks so much, fellas! The last thing I did after painting was to give the green ares a good coat of Future floor wax. Sprayed without dilution at about 8 psi, it provided an armor plate against the oil wash I'll detail now. To help emphasize detail and break up the monotone of the base color I applied a wash of dark, brown-green oil paint. My oils are from student days in the dim recesses of the last century- they'll last a long time in their tubes! Be wary of using straight turpentine- it'll eat through all your paint coats! Next: a matte coat and drybrushing- don't touch that dial! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Next: a matte coat and drybrushing- don't touch that dial! Not to worry these updates don't come quick enough... What a difference it makes to see things painted!! Keep it up!! -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks, Blackcollar- when you move as slowly as I do, something like a coat of paint makes it all seem so... different!. I've been hammering away at the interior- there's just so much of it in there! My flat coat, btw, is Humbrol Matt Cote. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Vitor Costa Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 :o Amazing job, fantastic your skills! And the draws... real nice! Congratulations Best regards Vitor Costa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaSmurf630 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 ...awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Can't wait the the next update! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silver1 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 You really should consider doing a "How To" DVD or book. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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