Any and all comments, etc are welcome!
And here are a few shots before decals and final dull coat were applied:
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Vulcan1701
Joined: April 25, 2007
KitMaker: 34 posts
AeroScale: 25 posts
Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 03:50 PM UTC
Hi all, back with my second build since recently getting back into the hobby. My first time building this aircraft and my first time using Eduard canopy masks. Some of you may be shocked by how I finished this build and I'll admit, it's not something you would normally see, but I had this great idea and wanted to see how it would turn out...well, here it is, my "Gift to the Emperor"...I hope you all like it!
Any and all comments, etc are welcome!
And here are a few shots before decals and final dull coat were applied:
Any and all comments, etc are welcome!
And here are a few shots before decals and final dull coat were applied:
goldstandard
Joined: March 29, 2007
KitMaker: 208 posts
AeroScale: 186 posts
Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 04:24 PM UTC
Nice work. I can really see the improvement in the paint job since the first one. I do have one little nit pick that the vertical stabilizer looks like it is bent very slightly to starboard in picture 4, but it might just be due to the angle in which the photograph was taken. Overall though, I think the Emperor would be most pleased with this gift...
lampie
#029
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
AeroScale: 3,270 posts
Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 11:44 PM UTC
Hi Vulcan!
Lovely job,,very well done
An interesting scheme and one that will stand out from others.
How did you find the Eduard canopy mask? I used my first one on my recently finished Razorback and I loved it.Canopy masking has always been my least favourite part of a build and I ceartainly wouldnt consider building a 111 without one.
Your building is coming on in leaps and bounds.
I would encourage you to give your next build an wash to bring out the panel lines and engraved detail. It makes all the difference to the finished project.The benefit of an oil wash is that when its applied over Klear/Future you can wipe it off and start again if need be, so your not going to mess anything up.BTW,,it took me over a dozen builds before I was finally happy with my wash medium/technique,but dont let that put you off,,,it was a lot of fun learning and experimenting.
Whats next?,,a campaign build maybe?
Nige
Lovely job,,very well done
An interesting scheme and one that will stand out from others.
How did you find the Eduard canopy mask? I used my first one on my recently finished Razorback and I loved it.Canopy masking has always been my least favourite part of a build and I ceartainly wouldnt consider building a 111 without one.
Your building is coming on in leaps and bounds.
I would encourage you to give your next build an wash to bring out the panel lines and engraved detail. It makes all the difference to the finished project.The benefit of an oil wash is that when its applied over Klear/Future you can wipe it off and start again if need be, so your not going to mess anything up.BTW,,it took me over a dozen builds before I was finally happy with my wash medium/technique,but dont let that put you off,,,it was a lot of fun learning and experimenting.
Whats next?,,a campaign build maybe?
Nige
Vulcan1701
Joined: April 25, 2007
KitMaker: 34 posts
AeroScale: 25 posts
Posted: Monday, June 11, 2007 - 12:14 AM UTC
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Hi Vulcan!
Lovely job,,very well done
An interesting scheme and one that will stand out from others.
How did you find the Eduard canopy mask? I used my first one on my recently finished Razorback and I loved it.Canopy masking has always been my least favourite part of a build and I ceartainly wouldnt consider building a 111 without one.
Your building is coming on in leaps and bounds.
I would encourage you to give your next build an wash to bring out the panel lines and engraved detail. It makes all the difference to the finished project.The benefit of an oil wash is that when its applied over Klear/Future you can wipe it off and start again if need be, so your not going to mess anything up.BTW,,it took me over a dozen builds before I was finally happy with my wash medium/technique,but dont let that put you off,,,it was a lot of fun learning and experimenting.
Whats next?,,a campaign build maybe?
Nige
Thanks Nige and good to hear from you again. I thought about trying a wash, but I decided against it because A) I really liked the paint job i did and B) we don't want to be giving the Emperor a "dirty" present now do we?
I do aim to experiment with washes more in the future though. I've got some acrylics I'm dying to try in a wash mixture.Found the Eduard mask from greatmodels.com web store. It was a life saver, esp on this model with all of its glass!
Some things of note - I won't try painting the canopies until AFTER I've attached them to the aircraft. I got some overspray on the insides of some windows - ARGHH!! It wasn't too bad but still frustrating after taking so long to get all those little mask panels in place
Also, I think I'm gonna dive in and try some putty on my next build...fill in those pesky gaps. Luckily, this He111 fit together pretty well, but it seems there are always uses for it here and there.
Thanks for the comments, gents.
alpha_tango
Joined: September 07, 2005
KitMaker: 5,609 posts
AeroScale: 5,231 posts
Posted: Monday, June 11, 2007 - 12:15 AM UTC
Hi Vulcan
nice What if!! so I let yo get away with 2x 1000kg bombs.
but have another look at japanese a/c the yellow marking would go until the engine and also between the engine and the fuselage
BTW I think the "bend rudder" that Michael believes to see is an optical illusion.
best wishes
Steffen
nice What if!! so I let yo get away with 2x 1000kg bombs.
but have another look at japanese a/c the yellow marking would go until the engine and also between the engine and the fuselage
BTW I think the "bend rudder" that Michael believes to see is an optical illusion.
best wishes
Steffen
lampie
#029
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
AeroScale: 3,270 posts
Posted: Monday, June 11, 2007 - 12:19 AM UTC
Hi Vulcan!
Good to touch base again
Adding a panel line wash wont neccesarily make the airframe look battered and weathered,but rather bring out all that nice engraved detail.
As for filling and putty etc,,have a look at this small article I wrote recently. Filiing Gaps Made Easy
No sanding required
Nige
Good to touch base again
Adding a panel line wash wont neccesarily make the airframe look battered and weathered,but rather bring out all that nice engraved detail.
As for filling and putty etc,,have a look at this small article I wrote recently. Filiing Gaps Made Easy
No sanding required
Nige
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
AeroScale: 3,788 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 06:45 PM UTC
I do not know how I missed this one first time around. Very nice bomber with some interesting markings. A little artistic license goes a long way to produce something original
Very nice job on that one - Thanks for sharing
Very nice job on that one - Thanks for sharing
Vulcan1701
Joined: April 25, 2007
KitMaker: 34 posts
AeroScale: 25 posts
Posted: Friday, June 15, 2007 - 08:08 AM UTC
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I do not know how I missed this one first time around. Very nice bomber with some interesting markings. A little artistic license goes a long way to produce something original
Very nice job on that one - Thanks for sharing
Thanks - I appreciate that a lot.
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