P51 campaign proposal for 2010
New Hampshire, United States
Joined: November 09, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 09:01 AM UTC
@Guy, Model Master Interior Green
No problems my friend, just do what I do, take your glasses off and stick your nose on the plastic and you can see great!
@Justin, thank you brother, from an artist like you, I appreciate that.
The new figure from Tamyia really does put it into scale
Later
P-61 Black Widows, the Group Build
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: June 06, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 12:09 PM UTC
Bruce,Very nice contribution to the campaign !! I have a Jagdtiger I need to finish up,but will probably start my P-51C next month.
Tennessee, United States
Joined: September 20, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 12:56 PM UTC
Bruce, great job there. I have the Tamiya 1/72 scale P-51D and one of the marking options is for the 357th. I just might do one. Again, great work, good model. Russell
P.S. Terri, how much more time is there in this campaign? Just curious. I've got a couple of commitments I need to deal with but thought I might join this one too.
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Siderius
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 01:09 PM UTC
Had to check that myself since I'm sorta stalled at the moment. Official date is Jan 31, 2011. I have a chance of finishing!
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Tennessee, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 02:02 PM UTC
Whoo hoo! Looks like I'm in. Russell
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Siderius
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 02:57 AM UTC
Hi John , I was born in Canada . My Mom is Dutch who was born here as well and my biological father was born in German .
Bruce , she's a beauty ! Vell done
Illinois, United States
Joined: June 10, 2010
KitMaker: 14 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 04:58 AM UTC
So as a newbie to plastic models do have any pointers? I've seen your pics and you do outstanding work as do everyone else's I've seen here. So how is the weather there in Canada?
#439
Washington, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 05:29 AM UTC
Work carefully (sharp edges and chemicals are involved)
Fit twice, glue once
Build what you like, like what you build
Ask questions, help other modelers (you'll learn something too)
Check out the start here threads for details and advice on gluing, painting, scratch building and decaling.
Seattle is mostly sunny (as opposed to mostly cloudy) high of 66F
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Illinois, United States
Joined: June 10, 2010
KitMaker: 14 posts
AeroScale: 13 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 01, 2010 - 08:26 AM UTC
Kool thanks I'm taking my time and learnig a lot
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Friday, July 02, 2010 - 03:08 AM UTC
Quoted Text
So as a newbie to plastic models do have any pointers? I've seen your pics and you do outstanding work as do everyone else's I've seen here. So how is the weather there in Canada?
Hi John . Well for pointers build what you like how you like and learn from there . We all started some where . Share your work with others and most of all have fun ! If you have any questions just ask , it's the greatest tool you will have . Every kit you do -you will get better and better . Don't be affaird to try no things .
Well the weathering has been nice , but getting a fair bit of rain durning the night time .
Texas, United States
Joined: August 03, 2003
KitMaker: 34 posts
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Posted: Friday, July 02, 2010 - 10:23 AM UTC
This is a great forum topic. Please keep the items/builds coming!
Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: May 01, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, July 03, 2010 - 12:24 PM UTC
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 05:29 PM UTC
Glad to have you on Nick , don't forget to sign up !
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England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: November 18, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 11:57 PM UTC
Terri, did you have any further joy with the ribbon?
Hopefully I'll have some of my other campaigns out of the way in the next few weeks so i can start on mine.
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Monday, July 05, 2010 - 03:51 AM UTC
No Allen , there has been no joy with the ribbon
Still trying to figuar out this computer stuff , but I'm working on it .....
North Carolina, United States
Joined: June 06, 2006
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Posted: Monday, July 05, 2010 - 10:23 AM UTC
This is going to be my entry for the campaign.It looks straightfoward,not a lot of parts.I have been building armor for about a year,so this will break things up a little.Hope to get started by weeks end.
Alberta, Canada
Joined: March 08, 2009
KitMaker: 394 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 09:23 AM UTC
Anthony, looks like there's going to be a whole squadron of B/C series. That's great.
Here's my first try at applying a wash to the cockpit area of my P-51B. I clearcoated it with the old style "Future", and left it overnight. In the morning, I mixed up a 15ml batch of 100:1 mineral spirit to burnt sienna/aircraft black, enamel cocktail. I'm thinking it was far too thin, because it disipated almost without notice. My experiment has failed so far.
I'm not sure if I'll make a second attempt, or resort to drybrushing. For the most part, I lack the patience displayed by the finer modelers attending here.
Also, note my attempt at the homemade seat-harness. Stop laughing
. I can hear you.
They are painted masking tape with little SS rings acting as buckles, that I know give you chuckles. But, I'm still fairly happy with it.
So on we go. Guy
Current Projects: 1/144 R5D-3 (MiniCraft)
1/48 Ford Flivver (Williams Bro.)
1/72 UC-64A Norseman (MatchBox)
MAAC No.51187
IPMS CANADA No. 3369
#439
Washington, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 09:40 AM UTC
Guy,
Cockpit looks good. I've never tried an oil wash, so I'm no help there. My last attempt was with ink at like a 60:1 ratio and it looked like I hadn't tried.
I'll try something different next time.
Like the seat belts, I need to try something like that in 1/72.
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Illinois, United States
Joined: June 10, 2010
KitMaker: 14 posts
AeroScale: 13 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 09:56 AM UTC
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 11:10 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Anthony, looks like there's going to be a whole squadron of B/C series. That's great.
Here's my first try at applying a wash to the cockpit area of my P-51B. I clearcoated it with the old style "Future", and left it overnight. In the morning, I mixed up a 15ml batch of 100:1 mineral spirit to burnt sienna/aircraft black, enamel cocktail. I'm thinking it was far too thin, because it disipated almost without notice. My experiment has failed so far.
I'm not sure if I'll make a second attempt, or resort to drybrushing. For the most part, I lack the patience displayed by the finer modelers attending here.
Also, note my attempt at the homemade seat-harness. Stop laughing . I can hear you.
They are painted masking tape with little SS rings acting as buckles, that I know give you chuckles. But, I'm still fairly happy with it.
So on we go. Guy
Looks good so far Guy .
When doing a wash with oils you can adjust the mixture . I start with 70 % paint and 30% thinner . You can always add more thinner if needed . It will also help with the surface has a dull coat . Gives something for the wash to bite into . You might have to add more the one wash to build it up . It can take up 3 or 4 times to get the effect I'm looking for .
AussieReg
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Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 11:14 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Here's my first try at applying a wash to the cockpit area of my P-51B. I clearcoated it with the old style "Future", and left it overnight. In the morning, I mixed up a 15ml batch of 100:1 mineral spirit to burnt sienna/aircraft black, enamel cocktail. I'm thinking it was far too thin, because it disipated almost without notice. My experiment has failed so far.
Guy, I use Jo Sonjas Artist Watercolours in Burnt Sienna and/or Burnt Umber and mix it with water to give a colour and consistency of strong coffee, then just slop it on thick. It's really easy then to use a brush and cotton bud (Q-tip) to move it around and remove the excess.
Give it a try one day.
Your build is looking great so far !!
Cheers, D
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: March 08, 2009
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Posted: Friday, July 09, 2010 - 08:13 AM UTC
Thankyou Terri and Thankyou D
I don't want to congest with too many photos and yap, but, I feel its important to show what a little help can do.
Following some tutorial from Terri and D, I thickened up a batch of burnt sienna/aircraft black thinned +/- 25% with mineral spirit. Then I just smeared it on and followed with a Q-Tip mop. Afterward, I applied "Future" clearcoat and then drybrushed with aluminum.
I'm so happy with the result, that I wanted to post before:
and after photos:
It's great to get the help, and I believe this little project is coming along just fine.
Forward we Go. Guy
Current Projects: 1/144 R5D-3 (MiniCraft)
1/48 Ford Flivver (Williams Bro.)
1/72 UC-64A Norseman (MatchBox)
MAAC No.51187
IPMS CANADA No. 3369
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Friday, July 09, 2010 - 09:02 AM UTC
Guy, the wash effect on your cockpit came out nicely.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Florida, United States
Joined: January 14, 2009
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Posted: Friday, July 09, 2010 - 12:59 PM UTC
good job sir love the floor
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Queensland, Australia
Joined: November 06, 2008
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Posted: Friday, July 09, 2010 - 09:53 PM UTC
Hi everyone. I just thought I should let you all know that I have had a few set backs lately, namely that the compressor I bought had a faulty pressure regulator and the outlet didn't fit my airbrush.
I'm also spending a fair amount of time getting my documents and other things together and handed in to my university so that I can go on my Bachelor of Nursing placement in September/October. There are a LOT of forms to sign and and things to read. I also have a supplementary exam on the 23rd of July to study for.
So in short if I get to even do just a little bit of practice with my airbrush before I start my next semester back at uni on the 26th it'll be a miracle.
Hopefuly I'll have something done on a P-51 kit by the end of next month
