dmthamade Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 I then sprayed on the red for the pinstripe. I then masked with some Aizu tape, 0.7mm thickness. I simply followed the cut edge of the mask. This tape is "fun" to work with, be patient using it. This part is important!! I then took more masking tape and masked over the join between the Aizu and the scallop mask. If you don't do this there is the possibility there may be a gap that the next color will be applied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Colorcoat was applied. Masks removed, and looks ok!! I usd the same basic method when i did the wing and fuselage stripes. I didn't have to use templates with those, eyeball and seeing where the stripes lay shows where the stripes would lay. Next i'll spray the cowl with glosscoat and apply decals, then move on to weathering. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Masks removed, and looks ok!! well that an understatement !!!!! question instead of applying that white tape over the azuri one could you have used liquid mask? Thank for the tutorial Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 well that an understatement !!!!! question instead of applying that white tape over the azuri one could you have used liquid mask? Thank for the tutorial Cheers Neo Hello Neo!! I've never used liquid masks so i don't know how the Aizu tape would react. It's very delicate tape with low to medium tack. I'm thinking the liquid would damage the tape. The tape is so thin i could see it being damaged easily. I would experiment first before trying on a real build. Looking at the cowl i can see two areas where the over mask wasn't applied properly, i won't try to retouch as i will probably cause more harm than good. All decals are on and snuggled down so i'll glosscoat it tonight and start the wash process tomorrow night. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 OK, started in on the weathering tonight. Applied the promodeller wash Dark Dirt, allowed to dry then wiped off. Stuff always works consistently well. something i forgot to do is some paint chipping. Don't want to overdo it so i'll wait til tomorrow when i have more time. Some pics for the night. Starting to look grimy, just what i'm looking for. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oortiz10 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I approve. :P -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Did some minor chipping then decide i overdid it, so i went back with the color coats and knocked it back a bit. Need your opinions on this one, is the chipping on this cowl underdone,overdone or enough? Still not too late for me to add or subtract. This is something i tried on a B-17 i did with NMF finish. After the dullcoat, i take a dab of oil paint on a cloth and rub it into the surface in a polishing motion rubbing off any excess. If the paint dries with too much of the oil paint on i use a cloth with turpentine to remove more. I use an acrylic clear coat so the turpentine doesn't affect it. I guess i could do the same with a wash done oils, but for now i have more control on how much goes down. The result of this is a very fine coat of color that adds a look of dirt, a very slight patina over the NMF. Oil paint i used. Pic of a stabilator showing half coated, other side NMF. Pic of the B-17 i first tried this on. Will hit the T-bolt with pastels next. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) I dont know that stab looks too dirty for a fighter. They were normaly cleanned more than bombers. Quessing for performace. How did you do the chipping on the cowl it looks great! But man that B-17 is a beauty!! Edited August 17, 2012 by Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I dont know that stab looks too dirty for a fighter. They were normaly cleanned more than bombers. Quessing for performace. How did you do the chipping on the cowl it looks great! But man that B-17 is a beauty!! Hello Neo!! the stab was a bit too dirty, i went back and wiped most off. My photo skills don't let me take a pic to show how the oil staining(?) looks. The effect looks so subtle it's difficult for me to photograph. The chipping was done with thinned paint and a toothpick whittled down to a point. The paint has to be thin enough to sit flush, but not too thin it won't cover. Used this method on this Mustang. I've also used foam sponge with thinned paint to do chipping. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Progress!! starting to glue stuff on. Might get this done tonight. Will have to redo some of the weathering on the tires. Rubbed off when i installed the gear. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Forgot all about these. Will prime and paint tomorrow. Wanna bet i lose one or more of these. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Glued the gear on last night, this morning finally set it down on all three. Something i like about tail draggers is you never have to worry about adding weight to the nose. Won't finish this 'til Monday or Tuesday, stuff to do for the rest of today. Couple of pics. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Installed the Hasegawa gun barrels, i have to say they look really good compared to the plastic ones. Finished installing the canopy, pitot tube and antenna to complete the build. 3 fast pics for the night. Will post more tomorrow. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) Hi guys, I will add my 5C here. One of the mechanics attached to 201 Squad. was from a very small town south of Mexico City, when they got back from the war, the president asked them what they want in retribution from their service. This mechanic requested the president to build a elementary school in his town, since then in a town called Tepoztlan there is a elementary school named "Escuadron 201" FO Luis Perez Gomez, 443 RCAF Squadron, June 16th, 1944. The only mexican killed in the days after the invasion, right now working in his Spitfire MkIX. From Guadalajara, Mexico. In the early days of the war as Mexico and the US were not directly involved in the war effort, he migrates to Canada and join the RCAF, MIA in June 1944, his remains and tomb were id few years ago. http://www.canadaatwar.ca/memorial/world-war-ii/142243/flying-officer-luis-perez-gomez/ http://www.inmemories.com/Cemeteries/sassy.htm http://www.manitobamilitaryaviationmuseum.com/PDF/443squadron.pdf I know Tepozetlan well, although, i must have missed the school at some point, probably due to the town being carved out of the mountain on a tier/ terrace system... Edited August 21, 2012 by phantomdriver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Okay, finally have the pics. Have to warn you, there's a lot of pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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dmthamade Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Now that it's done, i get to take the canopy off and buff out the cloudy deposits from the crazy glue i used to attach it. Darn. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Looks amazing those bomb look like they in fiberglass!! for the canopy i recomend using Testor window maker to place them and youl avoid foging Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 or Gator's grip... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xavi84 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Cool looking Mexican P-47. You really did a great job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Looks amazing those bomb look like they in fiberglass!! for the canopy i recomend using Testor window maker to place them and youl avoid foging or Gator's grip... Cool looking Mexican P-47. You really did a great job Thanks for the feedback, guys. To attach the canopy i can choose other glues other than superglue. I figured i would be OK as the canopy is open so fumes shouldn't accumulate. I was Wrong!! I guess the bomb does look like fiberglas, i took another pic that is a little clearer. I made these dirty after seeing a vid on youtube showing armourers loading up a T-bolt. Bit of an eye opener seeing how the bombs are handled as well as drums of napalm, scary!! Don Edited August 23, 2012 by dmthamade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Awesome Jug! Nice tip on the oils. I started experimenting with oil paints about a year ago. I started out using them just for standard washes, but keep finding more uses for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaRiO FDZ Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Oh Wow, it came out just right!! LIke it :) Always good to see a FAM Jug take Care Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Awesome!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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