chukw Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks, guys! :) On thing I should clarify is that I laminated two strips of stock together when making those inner frames. You can see it in the pics, but I just wanted to make that clear. I do have to rescribe the panel lines at the nose (again!) that got filled in with Miliput. There's also a raised strip that with go along the canopy sides and fair things in even better. I'll have to make a pattern for that and do it with furnace tape- no biggie. Again, I much appreciate you reading along- cheers! chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Love the punch set idea! Man, I hate masking wheels & tires. Keep up the amazing work! Steven L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm speechless. Again. Bravo! Roberto. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Thanks, fellas! Here's a brief report on recent progress- camo comes next! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nice going, chuck! Was wondering about your airbrush though.. I noticed the "teeth" at the tip of the AB nozzle, how come they are filed to different lengths? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breadneck Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 So Chuck, how and where do you excel from this point on? No, seems like you`re just about where you need to be at...in modelling heaven! Can`t think of any manufacturers that has higher pricetag`s than Planet Models...are you a millionaire or what ;-) i have this kit (388 K/J)in 1:72 scale from special hobby and i think this is a gem of a model kit. One question Chuck...where on earth did you find that MIO-012 panel tip scriber set from Mission Models? Been wanting one all my life..will not consider anything else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Great work as always Chuck! Here's a tip that might help you out with those pesky small and irregularly shaped windows. Rather than use masking tape for the interior of each window, which takes forever to cut properly and apply, use liquid mask instead. Here's a pic of a how it looks on a 1/48 Lancaster I built a few years ago. It worked great and there was no over-spray under the tape, because the liquid mask seals the edges perfectly.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keeto™ Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Wow and wow, Chuck. Love the build and love your girls. Outstanding work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdt13 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Subscribed to this one - so much to learn from every installment! Thanks for sharing your talents, Chuck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Mike Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Great job Chuck. I look forward to every installment. Quick question - what to you use as the back side for your circular punches that allows you to get the tape to cut? I've tried putting the tape down on my cutting mat and just pressing with a similar set of punches that I have, but they never cleanly cut the tape into such neat little circles like you keep getting. Could you please share your secret? Thanks Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Nice going, chuck! Was wondering about your airbrush though.. I noticed the "teeth" at the tip of the AB nozzle, how come they are filed to different lengths? Thanks, Aigore! I carefully shaped my crown tip by dropping it a couple of times when the brush was brand new- ouch! The mis-matched points don't seem to affect the spray pattern, so I've just learned to live with it. Thanks, Breadneck- if you read my intro post you'll see exactly how I came into possession of this nifty kit. Me, a millionaire? Not hardly, bub! ;) I got those scriber tips at The Military Shop in Long Beach back in day. It's gone now- and reports aren't very positive for Mission Models as well. :( opies, Chuck- cheers! I'm afraid that at the rate I build, liquid mask is basically useless to me. It hardens up and is the very devil to remove. Tam ya tape, on the other hand, remains viable for months. My schedule only gives me so much time on weekends, and deadlines can keep me from the bench for weeks at a time. My thanks, Keeto and bdt13- cheers! Mike, I use a simple cutting matt. I press down and twist to cut the tape. It usually takes a few tries to get a usable mask.. I also have an Olfa circle cutter and a small beam-compass cutter. I've managed to get the frames masked off Tuesday- I had to take poor little Andi to the vet for a nasty "hot spot". She's doing fine, and I used some spare moments to get in a little prop for this weekend's paint session. Here comes the camo! Edited August 17, 2012 by chukw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 The lady has some clothes on! ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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zaxos345 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Great work, Chuck as always!!!!! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erik_g Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 The build is all nice and interesting, but what really pulls me to this this thread are the two lovely Luftwaffe air(wo)men - and mr Pfennig ofcourse.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Great work, as always. Question on the paint scheme - I know nothing about the -388 but I thought it was a late war aircraft and as such, did they still use 74/75/76 in that time frame? Or is your model a "what if"? No worries either way, just curious. Regards, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRI76 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I was missing your updates! Happy to see you're on it again! /Kristian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan in YUL Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Chuck, you just have to publish those "pin-ups" ...ooh and very interesting modeling so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cabo91 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Really enjoy this article! The model is really nice too! =) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mareku Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 This is very nice thread.Chukw, Your model building is fabulous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nimrod77 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 As always Chuck, I LOVE your threads :) Keep it coming!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks, guys! Sorry to have left this post abandoned for so long- Been on vacation, etc. John, this is a whiff scheme- and late war Junkers were still getting the grey treatment. Call it a plausible scheme! I didn't have time to make up a whole post for the Ju388, but here's a sneak peek of where she stands, The insignia are all painted on- Miracle Masks are the best! Mirable Paint Masks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 WOW, just an amazing build as always Chuck! Cant wait to see her all finished up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JimE Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) Thanks, guys! Sorry to have left this post abandoned for so long- Been on vacation, etc. Did Pfennig approve, or was he responsible for it? Great work as usual Jim Edited October 2, 2012 by JimE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Great scheme! Love those dual stripes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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