Official Sea Plane Campaign Thread
Florida, United States
Joined: August 09, 2006
KitMaker: 1,008 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 07:43 AM UTC
Not as nice as Justin's, but due to the circumstances I have to say I'm done.
First major problem was the decals;
But I finished up the painting and weathering;
I wish I was a little more informed on this type of model but I did learn a number of items; Buy smaller, Make enough wash for the entire model, weather before adding on the small items that stick out, and in this case weather before putting on the wings.
Thanks for a great campaign,
Bob
Uusimaa, Finland
Joined: March 30, 2004
KitMaker: 2,845 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 08:18 AM UTC
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Since we already have a BV138 on the go for this campaign I am going to change plans and drag an oldie out of the stash and do a Matchbox He 115, one of the old 3 colour jobbies. Wish me luck.
Now, to do the German or Finnish markings ?? Hmmmmmm
Well, it's an opinion quite far from unbiased, but I'd say go for the Finnish option!
And if you do, I'd suggest replacing those FAF markings, the blue in the swastikas looks too light and as does the green in the registry codes.
Btw, are you planning to use any aftermarket goodies or go for an OOB experience?
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Wow, I forgot how thoughtful these Matchbox guys were. I don't even have to paint this rig. Dark brown upper wings, Beige fuselage, Bright blue lower wings, this baby would have been darn near invisible. The original stealth bomber !!
I second that. If there's one thing I find more puzzling than manufacturers using brightly coloured plastic in their kits, it's multiple bright colours used in the same kit!
Florida, United States
Joined: January 14, 2009
KitMaker: 2,798 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 12:58 PM UTC
everybodys builds are looking great
I lost the MOM again
But its ok I entered my PBY in this months MOM hope it goes well
Build On,
Justin
"From time to time, the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of
tyrants and patriots."
- Thomas Jefferson
IPMS#47611
Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2007
KitMaker: 1,505 posts
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Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 12:40 AM UTC
@ Bob Card- I think it looks pretty good, and I think every model is part of the learning curve..
@ Todd- thats quite the contraption there..should be interesting when done
@ Eetu- waiting to see what you make of that kit..
Projects:
K44 Anti Tank gun
Diana
Albatros DIII
#012
Wyoming, United States
Joined: November 07, 2003
KitMaker: 3,098 posts
AeroScale: 79 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 05:48 AM UTC
Here is my first in-progress photo of the Amodel Russian Hydroplane SPL that I am building for this campaign.
I have the basic construction completed. My next step is to fill in some gaps. The construction was fairly simple. The instruction sheet is very basic so there was a lot of dry fitting required.
Hopefully I will have another photo to post soon.
Thanks,
HARV
If any white man tries to destroy what is mine, or take what is mine, or take my lands, I will take my gun, get on my horse, and go punish him. — Chief Low Dog - Oglala Sioux Chief
Tennessee, United States
Joined: September 20, 2005
KitMaker: 1,747 posts
AeroScale: 1,673 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 06:06 AM UTC
Bob, I feel your pain to quote a famous politician! Decal problems suck!!! Your finish on your PBY looks fine though, if you can invest in some after market decals you'll be just fine. Decals that
distingrate on you are fortunately relatively rare. Although I did have terrible problems with some Minicraft decals on an MD-80 commercial bird. Try to invest in some micro scale liquid decal film. Most good hobby stores should have it or you can order it from Squadron. Paint it on over the decals with a brush if you see problems, it will hold the decals together for you. Hope this helps. Russell
To Thine Own Self Be True
Siderius
A.K.A., RTA
Uusimaa, Finland
Joined: March 30, 2004
KitMaker: 2,845 posts
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Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 06:11 AM UTC
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@ Eetu- waiting to see what you make of that kit..
Sorry to have kept all of you waiting.
I've been distracted by some other unfinished builds of mine...
Still at pretty much the same spot, I've got the yellow and white areas painted on the fuselage, floats and wings, as well as the struts painted intermediate blue.
It's about time I got myself going with the masking tape and paint the rest of the thing blue...
Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 09:17 AM UTC
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Sorry to have kept all of you waiting.
Eetu....please I hope you didnt misunderstand my comment..I was merely expressing that I am happy to see what else you will build..
Projects:
K44 Anti Tank gun
Diana
Albatros DIII
Uusimaa, Finland
Joined: March 30, 2004
KitMaker: 2,845 posts
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Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 02:33 AM UTC
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Sorry to have kept all of you waiting.
Eetu....please I hope you didnt misunderstand my comment..I was merely expressing that I am happy to see what else you will build..
No no, I didn't. I should have added another smilie to make the semi-tongue-in-cheek nature of my reply more apparent.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined: February 07, 2008
KitMaker: 1,699 posts
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Posted: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 07:41 AM UTC
Arrived today: The canopy and props for the sunderland. No excuses now.
Masks for the codes sorted with Mal for the new year. Better get cracking.
Also ordered some rub n buff to try that out for the metal finish.
I've some humbrol buffable, tamiya spray alu, bare metal foil, rub n buff
That should give me the variations of hues I'll need. Need to finish scribing
and then assemble the wings.
Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 09:56 AM UTC
Sounds interesting JP..I have a keen interest in aluminum finishes these days ,and Ill be watching your progress with enthusiasm!
Projects:
K44 Anti Tank gun
Diana
Albatros DIII
New Jersey, United States
Joined: May 28, 2009
KitMaker: 239 posts
AeroScale: 95 posts
Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 01:25 AM UTC
Hi all. Here's where I am with my Arado Ar 95 so far.
This kit it turning out to be FAR more challenging than I had anticipated. There have been a couple of spots where I just wanted to scrap it and buy a different kit, but I'm slogging on.
The toughest thing is the struts for the pontoons and wings... there's no locating pins or indents or anything. Just little ovals molded into the plastic.
And the resin engine cowel was too tight for the engine. Had to cut it, spread it, and fill a 1.5mm gap.
And the wing halves didn't fit together along the edges. Had to fill and sand front and back.
I hope I'm learning a lot from this one.
Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2007
KitMaker: 1,505 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 02:23 AM UTC
Scott, Im well versed with the difficulties of building your chosen kit, and my hats off to you for giving her a go! Its a tricky build, but yours is looking great!..Keep the smoke coming on out of your chimney there man!
Projects:
K44 Anti Tank gun
Diana
Albatros DIII
AussieReg
Associate Editor#007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
AeroScale: 3,756 posts
Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 08:19 AM UTC
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Hi all. Here's where I am with my Arado Ar 95 so far.
I hope I'm learning a lot from this one.
Scott, your Arado is looking great, even with all the issues you have described. Are the floats permanently fixed now? You could try drilling a small wire pin into the float leg as a locator. Maybe I'm too late? I have a feeling I will be doing this for my Cant Z506 in the Made in Italy campaign, it looks as though it has similar issues.
Keep it going, looking good.
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
New Jersey, United States
Joined: May 28, 2009
KitMaker: 239 posts
AeroScale: 95 posts
Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 02:32 PM UTC
Yes - they're fixed on pretty good now. I made a jig out of some foam and toothpicks to hold everything steady as it dried. Tacked the struts in place with liquid welder then glopped on some CA.
I'm sanding the CA and filling gaps to smooth them out.
Hopefully I'll get some time tomorrow night to start on the top wing.
Thanks for the encouragement, guys.
Florida, United States
Joined: January 14, 2009
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Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 03:21 PM UTC
Thats a sleek looking plane scott good work.
Build On,
Justin
"From time to time, the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of
tyrants and patriots."
- Thomas Jefferson
IPMS#47611
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
KitMaker: 2,458 posts
AeroScale: 197 posts
Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 03:59 PM UTC
Hello All,
The Docs are allowing me 4 hours a day to work on my models. Not counting the extra time I get in around 2 am when everyone is asleep
.
Jim has been keeping me up to date on the builds and to all of you: Great Job Everyone.
I have seen some Great Builds along with alot of encouragement from everyone to everyone and lots of great tips. Again: Great Job Everyone.
I will not be around much this week, Still a little weak and I get tired very easy, But I will be looking and reading this thread.
If there is anything I can do to help, Please let me know.
Cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 04:17 PM UTC
G'day Bruce, great to have you back at it! I must apologise I haven't started my build for this campaign yet, but rest assured it is out on the workbench next in line.
Cheers and best wishes for a speedy recovery, Damian
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
Gdańsk, Poland
Joined: December 24, 2009
KitMaker: 22 posts
AeroScale: 11 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 24, 2009 - 12:31 AM UTC
Hello everyboday
last week, I found this nice forum. I'm very interested in sea-planes generally. So I want take part with the new Italeri Arado 196 in quarterscale.
I hope, I'm not too late for sign in.
Best Regards, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Darek
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: February 05, 2008
KitMaker: 1,381 posts
AeroScale: 1,110 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 24, 2009 - 01:22 AM UTC
hi all,
i've not forgotten this build,the next thing is primer but its been really cold and snowy here and as i spray outside at the moment i've not done much.
i have about 5 diferent projects to spray when it get a bit warmer.
happy christmas to eveyone.
paul
Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2007
KitMaker: 1,505 posts
AeroScale: 595 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 24, 2009 - 02:43 AM UTC
@Damian-no worries...Ive been sidetracked by other commitments, etc myself...theres plenty of time left..
@Derek- Not at all and welcome!!
@ Paul- agreed ...no point in spraying if the weathers not right ..on humid days my airbrush just packs it in sometimes ..
Its Christmas Eve, and for all you folks so inclined, have a merry Christmas, and may Gods blessings be upon you, and for those not so inclined, please accept my warmest wishes for the year for health,wealth, and happiness for you and your families.
Projects:
K44 Anti Tank gun
Diana
Albatros DIII
California, United States
Joined: April 01, 2002
KitMaker: 4,287 posts
AeroScale: 1,164 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 01:00 PM UTC
Well my HU-16 stalled and I picked up something else to fill the gap. Ye' olde Glencoe Condor in Adm, Byrds markings for his expedition. I was initially going to do all the rigging, but after thinking on it some more, I decided not to chance it. The holes are drilled so if I change my mind later, I can get them installed. I thought it was kinda funny that the paint call outs were in the Bronco's colors.
Just saw I need to install my two exhaust pipes. Will do that once this is posted. Anyway, here she is. Thanks, "Q"
"Don't fear the night, fear what hunts at night"
Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2007
KitMaker: 1,505 posts
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Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 02:25 AM UTC
What a great looking little plane Matt! It looks like something to go on the shelf in an executives office..very clean and well done work!
Projects:
K44 Anti Tank gun
Diana
Albatros DIII
California, United States
Joined: April 01, 2002
KitMaker: 4,287 posts
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Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 03:31 AM UTC
Thanks Jim. It was a fun kit to build. I decided early on to fill the windows with resin and use decals which gives it that desktop look. I have a new found appreciation for Elmers white glue. I used it exclusively to attach all the struts, floats and assorted braces. It gave me plenty of working time and if I needed to readjust later, it pops right off, BUT is strong enough to hold things in place. Is there a gallery set up for the campaign? I was going to post pics of it, but could not find a gallery for the campaign....or am I just missing it??
Thanks again for the kudos, much appreciated. "Q"
"Don't fear the night, fear what hunts at night"
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
KitMaker: 2,458 posts
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Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 05:02 PM UTC
Hello All,
I sent in a request for a gallery. I am very sorry about missing that for the campaign.
I hope all of you will forgive me for the lapse.
@ Matthew,
Great looking build to echo Jim. It does look like it belongs in a office. Great tip about the Elmars Glue.
Cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
