BastianD Posted May 12, 2024 Author Share Posted May 12, 2024 1 hour ago, utley said: I believe thats an inlet ice detector or an inlet temperature probe. They wont be that big as the real thing would only be like 6" in length with the probe being like 4-5". The pitot tube is the long pointy thing at the front of the aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
utley Posted May 12, 2024 Share Posted May 12, 2024 well if thats what they are, thats what they are. Im just going by all the instruments Ive worked on over the years on everything civilian thats not an SR71.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 13, 2024 Author Share Posted May 13, 2024 6 hours ago, utley said: well if thats what they are, thats what they are. Im just going by all the instruments Ive worked on over the years on everything civilian thats not an SR71.. Appreciated your reply, you were close! 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 16, 2024 Author Share Posted May 16, 2024 Started the first round of weathering, by filling the ridges with a mix of white tan brown and grey Vallejo acrylic, diluted with water. Hope the excess comes off easily 😅 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 16, 2024 Author Share Posted May 16, 2024 Ridges become visual again, but Arcturus cost of the black layer. I think a light layer of sprayed black and black wash will do to tone down again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 18, 2024 Author Share Posted May 18, 2024 Ready for weathering: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 18, 2024 Author Share Posted May 18, 2024 And ready for a gloss coat to do the panel line wash on: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 18, 2024 Author Share Posted May 18, 2024 Wheel bays backside in their colour, ready for a gloss coat and washing and weathering: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 19, 2024 Author Share Posted May 19, 2024 (edited) Working on the front landing gear. The original from Italeri is poor in details, lacking the holes in the piece behind the wheels, only 1 lamp and wrong positioned, no wiring etc. Let’s improve it. Edited May 19, 2024 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 19, 2024 Author Share Posted May 19, 2024 And ready for painting: - replaced the big light - added a new smaller light - wiring added - holes drilled Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted May 19, 2024 Share Posted May 19, 2024 I love the improvements, makes a difference! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 22, 2024 Author Share Posted May 22, 2024 Main gear doors weathered and cleaned after panel line wash: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 22, 2024 Author Share Posted May 22, 2024 Cockpit can have the red lines around the windows, there are decals for it. But I’m a little afraid they might ruin the looks. what do you think, try to out the red lines on? Should they be on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
utley Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 (edited) Are they just cockpit seals? You would be barely able to see them, and look like they are situated inside the cockpit instead...think you're best bet is to leave them off. Edited May 22, 2024 by utley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 22, 2024 Author Share Posted May 22, 2024 33 minutes ago, utley said: Are they just cockpit seals? You would be barely able to see them, and look like they are situated inside the cockpit instead...think you're best bet is to leave them off. You’re right, if I see the reference pictures they’re never that visual outside, just from specific angles. With decals, they would be visual prominently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 25, 2024 Author Share Posted May 25, 2024 Front gear bay lacking a lot of detail, at least the two cans should be inside. Using some spare fuel tanks to form and shape into it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted June 5, 2024 Author Share Posted June 5, 2024 Added the cans to the nose gear bay, I think for this one it’s enough detail. Going into spraying into right colours, then add nose wheel strut itself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted June 6, 2024 Share Posted June 6, 2024 Nice addition, gets rid of that lack of detail rather well! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted June 6, 2024 Author Share Posted June 6, 2024 3 hours ago, ExchefAndy said: Nice addition, gets rid of that lack of detail rather well! Andy Best I could do from my perspective Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted June 12, 2024 Author Share Posted June 12, 2024 Some wiring added and coloured most of it. Finished with a gloss coat to do a light wash and finish the colours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted June 30, 2024 Author Share Posted June 30, 2024 Streakin the bird, and toning her down with dirt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted June 30, 2024 Author Share Posted June 30, 2024 Next step are some streaks in black between the grey streaks, to highlight them even more. gettin’ there 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 4, 2024 Author Share Posted July 4, 2024 First time in her matte dress, I may tone down with black here and there. what do you guys think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 That has turned out rather brilliantly! The streaking looks bang on under a matt finish, can't wait to see the glamour shots once it's finished 😎 Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 5, 2024 Author Share Posted July 5, 2024 20 hours ago, ExchefAndy said: That has turned out rather brilliantly! The streaking looks bang on under a matt finish, can't wait to see the glamour shots once it's finished 😎 Andy Thanks Andy! see detailed picture, perhaps too much hence I doubt to tone it a little down. What do you think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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