1/32 Tamiya Merlin engine, Aires Cockpit, Revell Spitfire

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:30 pm

Cracking figures from Masterbox.

The guy with the hand gestures is obviously on a line shoot. An almost certain de-bagging would have followed in the mess that night!

Post by **digger303** » Sun Jan 17, 2021 10:16 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:30 pm Cracking figures from Masterbox.

The guy with the hand gestures is obviously on a line shoot. An almost certain de-bagging would have followed in the mess that night!

Yes he wouldn't go astray with a group hugging some beers around a piano.

Post by **DRUMS01** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:51 am

Really nice so far! Those figures are really going to bring the model to life.

Ben

Post by **Tomcat64** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 10:01 am

Lovely work on those figures mate and great to see you're being properly supervised

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 5:15 pm

The boys and pup are progressing

I also got Snoopy and his doghouse painted and assembled

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:04 pm

Lovely figure work there Scott

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:23 pm

Kevthemodeller wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:04 pm Lovely figure work there Scott

Ya it is okish
Really an art form to itself
I keep going back adding and removing and screwing things up
Shading and highlights are my nemesis

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:12 pm

Figures look cool and that first pic with the ground level view looks great with the Spit behind the pilots. Looks so like the hundreds of pics taken on real airfields 80 years ago.

I've got a 1/32 Spit in the stash and the temptation is strong here.

Despite my new kits ban

Post by **BigWall** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:47 pm

The figures are looking really good!

That's not a dog house, that's a Sopwith camel!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:34 pm

BigWall wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:47 pm The figures are looking really good!

That's not a dog house, that's a Sopwith camel!

indeed

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:57 pm

Got the base green layer down last night

Ak Air Series Dark Green+Ultimate white primer about 70:30 mix.
I wanted it a smidge lighter and I find with the Ultimate in there the paint handles better

Prop and nose painted Ultimate black and then attatched to a mandrel and spun on my dremel.
Got some aluminum ons brush and dry brushed wear and marks by holding the brush into the spinning prop randomly with variable pressure

Stash · Post by **bfrd** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:02 pm

A lighter motor and a tightly fitted prop looks like it would be more fun.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:30 pm

bfrd wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:02 pm A lighter motor and a tightly fitted prop looks like it would be more fun.

Freaking thing just about took off my finger even on low speed
The taped on nose flew off and gave some good self inflicted weathering

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Feb 01, 2021 8:04 pm

I did the tail dark earth and my green is wrong...too light almost the same
So I respray with just straight RAF Dark Green and kinda did splotchy coverage for a mottled effect

Hope you can see that. Now it will look better
Next up is the Dark Earth

Post by **BigWall** » Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:11 am

It's looking very nice! I'm definitely going to look into the True Metal

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:10 am

Oh yes coming along very nicely Scott

Post by **digger303** » Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:15 am

It's going to be good, but wheres the tail wingy things......I'm terribly articulate and knowledgeable when it comes to aircraft

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Feb 02, 2021 6:14 pm

digger303 wrote: Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:15 am It's going to be good, but wheres the tail wingy things......I'm terribly articulate and knowledgeable when it comes to aircraft

I have taken them off to spray their dirt shades on first...basically the test mules to see if I like it before committing to the body camo
So far I have gone a darker shade of the dark dirt from AK to a Tamiya XF

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 5:56 pm

So I pushed on and got the camo pattern done last night and this morning
I would love to say I made some perfect paper replicas of the aftermarket sheet’s pattern and applied them cleanly and easily.
Nope: Tamiya tape and normal white paper in a miss mass of higgly piggly taping and blocking off to get something close
Would have been easier to find a copier that could blow up my directions and cut out the pattern...but that would involve some math and a walk downstairs and frankly I am a lazy ass.

So here she is

Meh

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:10 pm

So if you look at her tail, you can see I have done weathering tests.
I hate the stark paint camo so I am going to weather the hell out of her.
This is my reference build for, a FB posting NOT MY WORK!!!

And these are the tail sections done...portions that get no decals were tested on first. Upper vertical has been weathered, lower horizontal bit has not

So the weathering is:
Home made India Ink wash applied in airflow direction and wiped away in same. This fills black into the surface details
Future clear even layer and hairdryer blown to fully dry. This seals the black in...I care not if you use something else
Ultimate light dirt brushed with airflow direction immediately followed by
Ultimate dark wash in same flow direction, brush cleaned and then excess mopped away in air direction to desired cover
Hairdryer to dry fully to the touch

It is pretty dark and streaky but I like how it mats the paint and gives mood variations
Now time for decals

Post by **aur0ra145** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:42 pm

Looking good so far.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:01 pm

Tummy stencils and decals coming along.
The roundels are giving me fits with tears and not softening to settle in panel lines and details

I have brought out the X20 solvent as my final solution ...just gotta keep away from the paint with it

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:48 pm

I am getting there.
I love how decalling brings a build to life

Post by **digger303** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:24 pm

Spiffing good work ole chap. I love the underside that color, just something about it. Dunno why

but there it is. Wouldn't mind a side on shot see her in all her glory

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Feb 07, 2021 1:00 am

digger303 wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:24 pm Spiffing good work ole chap. I love the underside that color, just something about it. Dunno why but there it is. Wouldn't mind a side on shot see her in all her glory

I totally agree
In fact bought the kit for the gorgeous belly shot of the wing man pulling away showing her belly
I took some time custom mixing that colour

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Feb 07, 2021 7:23 am

A couple side on shots for @digger303

With the boys

This is my first time using and entire set of aftermarket decals for an aircraft. I have to say I am having a good go at it. There are lots of stencils, identification and instruction markings as well as the larger obvious decals. They really do add to an aircraft build .
All are in much better shape than 50 yr old Revell kit decals. The aftermarket set is for an early spitfire and I chose its letter designations and general paint scheme.

Post by **digger303** » Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:34 am

I wasn't disappointed.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:41 am

Good call on the new decals. They've really sucked down onto the rivet detail on the fuselage.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:26 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:41 am Good call on the new decals. They've really sucked down onto the rivet detail on the fuselage.

Thank you
But boy it took some work

None of my decal solutions would make them seat, I had to got the the solvent X20A. This can often just melt a decal into nothing, but for these ones multiple applications were fine. I had to Q tip the decals around the rivets and such and thankfully I didn’t tear and spots.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:51 pm

Weathered the top side this Sunday morning
Ultimate dark mostly with some Ultimate light as accents. I dialled back the tail sections by wiping away some with my airbrush cleaner

Post by **BigWall** » Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:15 pm

It's looking really sweet Scott! Very nice work.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:40 pm

BigWall wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:15 pm It's looking really sweet Scott! Very nice work.

Cheers Joe

Thanks

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:53 am

Oh yes, more top draw work there Scott, good call on the decals weatherings looking good

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 3:17 pm

Kevthemodeller wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:53 am Oh yes, more top draw work there Scott, good call on the decals weatherings looking good

Kev, thanks

Post by **digger303** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:23 pm

Got those decals hammered down nicely and the weathering is showing a well worked machine.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 2:22 am

digger303 wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:23 pm Got those decals hammered down nicely and the weathering is showing a well worked machine.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:53 am

Last night I got the canopies painted, weathered and glued on
Then I started on the car door interior’s details

Tonight I am too pooped out after a work day, dig walks and my evening chores....just gonna be lazy by the fire

Post by **Stokesy44** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:16 am

Always nice when the glass goes on. I see the pilot is still spinning a yarn!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:58 pm

Great work persevering with the decals mate - that is starting to come alive!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:27 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:16 am Always nice when the glass goes on. I see the pilot is still spinning a yarn!

He also has to explain how he lost two wheels on this little sorti as well

Tomcat64 wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:58 pm Great work persevering with the decals mate - that is starting to come alive!

Yes I agree. Decals bring life to a build and these aftermarkets were good so pretty happy

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:27 pm

Funny how when trapped at work one has all this energy and imagination and all you want to do is go back to the cave and model like crazy.
But, by the time I am finished a work day and done my home chores, I am knackered and don't want to model
Paradox of time and space

Post by **Tomcat64** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:23 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:27 pm Funny how when trapped at work one has all this energy and imagination and all you want to do is go back to the cave and model like crazy.
But, by the time I am finished a work day and done my home chores, I am knackered and don't want to model
Paradox of time and space

You are definitely not alone in feeling this way - I'm doing virtually nothing at the bench during the week at the moment.

I think there's just a general feeling of being in a bit of a slog at the moment so hopefully things will pick up as we progress into the spring.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 1:29 am

Very close to completion for the main subject and the figures
Still a base and diorama to do, but I am pushing a bit as want to take final pics for the live show so we are not “pathetic” again

wish I could model 24/7.

So got the radio wire up with some EZ line and Ca glue.
Car door done, mirror painted and attached all detailed and weathered.

Put in the eight Browning gun barrels with some small brass tube...red decals over those still to do
Love this photo angle

I think the gents and the pup are pretty much complete now too

I am sure I will find something I have forgotten or left off

Post by **digger303** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 1:51 am

SPIFFO lovely......just the wheels and wheel well cover and she's done.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 2:24 am

digger303 wrote: Sun Feb 14, 2021 1:51 am SPIFFO lovely......just the wheels and wheel well cover and she's done.

Indeed. I Can’t get one past you

I have broken the tail wheel and the left wheel support. I am planning on a dio with a semi buried landing gear and the left wind down on the turf; the guys standing around talking about it.
Just something a touch different than all the regular spit dioramas

Stash · Post by **bfrd** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:18 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Feb 14, 2021 2:24 am
digger303 wrote: Sun Feb 14, 2021 1:51 am SPIFFO lovely......just the wheels and wheel well cover and she's done.

Indeed. I Can’t get one past you
I have broken the tail wheel and the left wheel support. I am planning on a dio with a semi buried landing gear and the left wind down on the turf; the guys standing around talking about it.
Just something a touch different than all the regular spit dioramas

The guys standing around talking, waiting for the dog to fix it.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:51 am

bfrd wrote: Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:18 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Feb 14, 2021 2:24 am
digger303 wrote: Sun Feb 14, 2021 1:51 am SPIFFO lovely......just the wheels and wheel well cover and she's done.

Indeed. I Can’t get one past you
I have broken the tail wheel and the left wheel support. I am planning on a dio with a semi buried landing gear and the left wind down on the turf; the guys standing around talking about it.
Just something a touch different than all the regular spit dioramas
The guys standing around talking, waiting for the dog to fix it.

Post by **aur0ra145** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:07 am

It's your puppy dog! I love it.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:20 am

aur0ra145 wrote: Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:07 am It's your puppy dog! I love it.

Indeed it is. Thanks for noticing

Post by **digger303** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 8:27 am