Isaac Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Looking good! I used the qb exhausts on mine as well. Spinners look great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Wow, I think I just found the paint scheme for my 110G4... Looks awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 That's flocking nuts! :) Looks really spiffy, Al- cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Your 110 looks great! Its one of my favorites (although I only have built the 1/48 Monogram/Revell kit). My only question is whether or not the prop spinners would have been black or RLM 70 Black Green? Looks good either way! Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 That work in the office is just beautiful, and your attention to detail all throughout this 110 is simply stunning good Sir! This one is so much fun to look over again and again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Your 110 looks great! Its one of my favorites (although I only have built the 1/48 Monogram/Revell kit). My only question is whether or not the prop spinners would have been black or RLM 70 Black Green? Looks good either way!Aaron Arrg ;) You're right, should have been RLM 70. However, it't going to be too complicated to re-paint it as the spinners have been glued. Oh well, that's one for you Sir. Game on... -Al :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Al, even a quick masking to cover the engine necells behind the spinner and a light application of a dark green pastel chalk hit with a dullcoat/semi-gloss coat might just do the trick. Think it might work? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Al, even a quick masking to cover the engine necells behind the spinner and a light application of a dark green pastel chalk hit with a dullcoat/semi-gloss coat might just do the trick. Think it might work? Possibly, I could always try to pry the cap off the spinner plate and see what gives. Anyway, it would seem I made a deep scratch on one of the spinners (in the white area). I would have to apply some Mr Surfacer on that one and re-paint. What the heck, this build is going on 6 months anyway right? heheheh who's in a hurry... -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 That weathering looks terrific- very realistic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Thanks Chuck.. Working on the decals, a bit at a time, this is still WIP, but coming along nicely. I have also re-painted the spinners, and worked on the wheels. I have slightly damaged the rear wheel when I glued it to it's strut. The glue ran and ruined the paint, so I'll be painting the rear wheel again this weekend. Oh well, this is turning out so nice, I don't want to rush it. Cheers and thanks for looking! -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpwatson Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Wow, great airbrushing! David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Kethan Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I don't know how I missed this great build. Fantastic! I just spent 30 min and 2 cups of coffee reading the whole thread! Great looking 110. I never bet tired of looking at WWII Luftwaffe paint schemes. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Thanks guys and Thanks too Chris; I try to present my WIP for beginers in case they want to try something new, but also for me as how I went about it in case I forget how I went about something, and believe me, I forget things at times. I have been using adhesive copper foils latetly for cable securing and breakline securing to the landing gear struts. This copper foil is found at stores supplying materials for stain glass work. It is very thin, but also very adhesive. $4.00 will last me a life time. I first used this to copper the lower hull of my HMS Victory wood model. Very effective. I also have the aluminum furnace foil, but it's 3 times as thick and not as adhesive. Thanks again for the kind comments. -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) Hi again; My lovely wife felt sorry for me as I lost my work space and storage area, so she took me out yesterday to find a new storage solution. We found this gorgeous stainless steel tool chest, which now resides in the dining room next to the table. Lots of storage now! When our son moves out, I'll have a room to work in again. Here's to keeping the hope and the dream alive!! In the mean time, I have been adding more decals and thought I would try my hand with PE bending. The piece is the frame surrounding the windsheild's armoured glass. I folded it, and did a dry fit at this stage. I have the Mr Metal or something of the likes to coat it prior to painting. -Al Edited November 1, 2009 by Blackcollar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Wow she lets you store that in the dining room! What an awesome wife! Good work, i need to get one of those bending tools. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 My jaw just dropped... hit the floor... and bounced a couple more times... first with the tool chest, and second with the PE and bending. Very nice work Al! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks guys; Yes, she sure is an awesome wife! This new tool chest is making my life easier adn that is for certain, I would recommend this one to all with a small space. I told my cat about this project, and he promptly feel asleep. So it's not just the majority of members igoring this thread, but my close supporters as well...! I have been plugging away on the 110 this weekend, lots more decals went on, the frame numbering, etc. But as you know, the devil is in the details, so here are only some of the details: The wheels were a particularly difficult stage. I tried to paint the red stripe, but seriously missed it. I had to strip the wheels and did a complete re-paint. This time around, I used a fine cut of a red decal. This time it worked perfectly. Of course, at this point all items are still at the gloss coat stage. Matt coat to yet come. Cheers, and thanks for looking and keeping me motivated! Have a great week all!! -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Go, Al go! This is looking great- gonna stick a chunk of acetate in that frame? Your wife is a real keeper- what a great storage solution! Cheers- chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Go, Al go! This is looking great- gonna stick a chunk of acetate in that frame? Your wife is a real keeper- what a great storage solution! Cheers- chuk You know Chuk, you might have something there. I dry fitted the plastic piece which came with the kit, and it has a mark across it. I was wondering as I went to bed last night, how I was going to fit this, and how the overall fit against the windshield would look like. A thin piece of acetate would solve the problem, and ensure a better fit. Once again, you are the man, thanks for the suggestion. I think I will use "Future" aka "Klear" to bond the acetate to the frame. What do you think? -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 That sounds like a plan to me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpwatson Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Wow lovey work mate! I love the tool chest!! Might have to look at something like that. That pe-bending thing is neat. Where did you get that from? David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Wow lovey work mate!I love the tool chest!! Might have to look at something like that. That pe-bending thing is neat. Where did you get that from? David Hey thanks David; As for the PE workstation, I got it from the smallshop at: http://thesmallshop.com/index.php?main_pag...p;products_id=8 I got the long one to be able to make lengthy bends. I am very pleased with the tool, it is very well crafted and performs flaslessly. The tool also comes with a long blade to make a 8" long bend by reversing the top plate 180°. -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hi Folks; Well I took my grassinator to work this morning to have it double checked by one of our electronic technician. When I tried it, nothing worked right, so I thought the power supply might be defective. So a friend looked things over. As I don't know anything about electronics, I thought a connection is as good as anohter. WRONG! As it turned out, my wires going from the female plug were not soldered in the right locations. There are 3 prongs, one positive, negative and of course a ground. Turned out one of my wires was connected to the ground, and my positive to the negative. Using a meter, we found the power supply was good, we figured out I did get 14 amps of power and 740 volts at the business end. One more thing was wrong however, the switch given to me, turned out to be a switch which only worked when depressed. So I bought the proper rocker switch. Here is the result. I used a simple cardboard with a staple to which I connected the negative wire. For this test, plain white glue was used. The static grass stands straight up as advertised. Thanks to Z-Trains for having posted the article. Total cost, less than $30 Cdn. A new negative ion generator tool seels fo $180 on the web. A good project producing fantastic results. The result was perfect. I highly recommend this project to everyone. Cheers -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hi Folks; With H1N1 going wild out there, I'll say, keep you heads down... Well, this afternoon, I applied the promodeller dark wash. For those who have never used a wash, here's a quick "how to". Prior to wash Easy application of the wash using a brush, then let dry Once dry, carefully wipe off excess with a damp tissue/cotton swab Notice the nice effect on the prop spinner, and lower end of prop blades. Very subtle and effective. Next, a flat coat to seal everything. Cheers and thanks for looking. -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JP Vieira Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 it has been a pleasure to see such great build: thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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