RichB63 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Elmo... As you approach the finish line, any thoughts as to what brand(s) of paint you'll be using for the camouflage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 Hello Rich, I'll either be using MRP (Mr. Paint) which is lacquer based or acrylic Aqueous Hobby Color by Mr Hobby. They both spray nicely and have a slight sheen when dry which kind of throws me off a bit considering both are supposed to yield a flat finish. The decision may have actually already been made as I used MRP for the gear doors. However, I think the shades are so close that I can still go with the Mr Hobby line for the rest of the model if I so choose. Thanks, Elmo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ascomt Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Hi Elmo Not enough words in all the world's languages can adequately describe your level of detail, accurate workmanship and altruism in sharing your skills with all of us here. What strikes me most is how you manage to cut those differently shaped members of each detail part that you build so cleanly and accurately. God Bless you for that and Thanks. Regards Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Hello ascomt, Thanks for the extremely kind words; I'm glad that you enjoy my work! And thanks of course to all the others that continue to stay interested in this build. As important as I feel it is to acknowledge folks for their comments, I typically wait until my next update to say thanks as I'm not a fan of having my thread make It back to the top without having new pics to share. However, I really appreciated your feedback and that of others so just wanted to say thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Incaroad Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Gotta be close to an update eh Elmo? If any build needs one it's to see where you are at these days! Cheers my good Man, and hope the new year has you and yours doing well! Larry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Hello Larry, Thanks for checking in and Happy new Year to you and yours. You're not far off regarding an update; the build continues at a very slow rate as I've been splitting my free time between the A-6 and an old z-car I purchased last year. The past few months I've been focusing on the landing gear. I decided to re-do what I initially completed over 10 years ago as I was no longer satisfied with it. As expected, It's coming about slow due to all the tiny bits and pieces that I'm scratch building......not to mention all the work is really excercising my patience and of course prolonging the kit's completion. Below are a few pics of what I've done so far. The mains are mostly done minus paint and the addition of hoses. The NLG is currently in-work. I'm also including a pic of the resin wheels I'll be using made by ResKit. These were gifted to me by RichB63 and are by far the most dimensionally accurate set I've come across....Thanks Rich! If the pics do not load I'll retry again soon. I'm using Imgur now and for some reason the links are not converting to pics after I paste them herein. Tech issues are a part of my life....LOL. Thanks again, Cheers https://i.imgur.com/CRO5w8J.jpg https://i.imgur.com/x8GDHuh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Z80JbHd.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qjWyXTR.jpg https://i.imgur.com/SFpB9qo.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tEFqtWp.jpg https://i.imgur.com/MFQLB9Q.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KT5zHYZ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NlJ4GFp.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BEPGdGv.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 I think I figured it out. The yellow tape is there only to prevent the wires from coming loose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Wow, the spectacle continues. My favorite WIP thread just gets better with age. Great work Elmo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted Tuesday at 04:27 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:27 PM Unbelievable work !!! Scratch-building is one thing but I'm amazed at how you do such tiny parts. How do you hold onto them to shape / sand them ??? Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted Wednesday at 03:25 AM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 03:25 AM Thanks for the comments! Steve, no tricks or wizardry here......basic tools are used to hold parts such as tweezers. One thing I typically do to make it easier when making the tiny parts is start with a larger piece of styrene, shape it and finally cut it to the correct size. -Elmo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneheadff Posted Wednesday at 03:10 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:10 PM Happy New Year Elmo! As usual...not a huge progress, but a great looking one!!! Stay safe! Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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