Some slow progress
More soon I hope
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OFFICIAL: Big Bad Bombers Campaign
ltb073
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 02:36 PM UTC
Sluff
Oulu, Finland
Joined: August 10, 2005
KitMaker: 77 posts
AeroScale: 34 posts
Joined: August 10, 2005
KitMaker: 77 posts
AeroScale: 34 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 05:13 PM UTC
I was about to start painting my Heinkel, when it decided to take a dive from my desk... Left wing broke of, and something rattles loose inside the fuselage. I think I'm taking a break with this one.
JScicluna
Tasmania, Australia
Joined: March 11, 2013
KitMaker: 77 posts
AeroScale: 17 posts
Joined: March 11, 2013
KitMaker: 77 posts
AeroScale: 17 posts
Posted: Monday, November 03, 2014 - 10:51 PM UTC
Hi all. First thing that came to mind when I think about big bad bombers..... and that's a Flying Fortress! Picked this Academy 1/72 scale and finally got a start with the cockpit and bomb bay. As this will be very close finishing before the campaign end I wont be using any aftermarket items except for a decal sheet... I have already discovered the Academy decals suck and they went straight into the bin.
Bomb bay and cockpit painted with the start of some dot filters.
Bomb bay and cockpit painted with the start of some dot filters.
IronOwl
Georgia, United States
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 - 11:14 PM UTC
Quick Update Photo
Sascha(Ironowl)
IronOwl
Georgia, United States
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 - 11:17 PM UTC
ha this should have been the first shot
sascha(ironowl)
sascha(ironowl)
Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 - 01:06 AM UTC
James, nice choice! Its is either the B-17 or B-52 for big bad bombers
Nice progress so far. The new Academy decals are made by Cartograf. If that is the case they are excellent. the older ones are most suitable for the bin or some really strong decal solvent followed by a solid coat of clear varnish.
Nice progress so far. The new Academy decals are made by Cartograf. If that is the case they are excellent. the older ones are most suitable for the bin or some really strong decal solvent followed by a solid coat of clear varnish.
Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2014 - 08:10 AM UTC
Sal,
Wow I really like the faded-weather look of the splinter camo on your AC. Is that pre-shading and lightening of mixture?
I think that is going to be one beautiful display.
Wow I really like the faded-weather look of the splinter camo on your AC. Is that pre-shading and lightening of mixture?
I think that is going to be one beautiful display.
Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2014 - 03:45 PM UTC
RLM70 is on. Decal time!
ltb073
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2014 - 04:03 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Sal,
Wow I really like the faded-weather look of the splinter camo on your AC. Is that pre-shading and lightening of mixture?
I think that is going to be one beautiful display.
Thanks John,
I used thinned out coats of pain of the colors to achieve the fading
Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2014 - 11:36 PM UTC
Hi folks,
just wanted to put some more pictures into the forum about my progress, but can't get to the gallery!
Get a hint that's something changed with the server or else.
Anybody experienced the same problem?
Cheers
Pete
just wanted to put some more pictures into the forum about my progress, but can't get to the gallery!
Get a hint that's something changed with the server or else.
Anybody experienced the same problem?
Cheers
Pete
Posted: Monday, November 10, 2014 - 04:11 PM UTC
Well, I found out that the gallery was down because of the hard drive issue.
And now it is back, so I will upload some more photos of my Fortress soon.
Let's have fun!
Peter
And now it is back, so I will upload some more photos of my Fortress soon.
Let's have fun!
Peter
SHAKY962
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Joined: May 21, 2012
KitMaker: 765 posts
AeroScale: 316 posts
Joined: May 21, 2012
KitMaker: 765 posts
AeroScale: 316 posts
Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 08:40 AM UTC
Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 04:47 PM UTC
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@shorty53, the painting of the Ju-88 is beautiful!!!!!!
Thanks Jose, ditto the paint job on your F-111.
The JU-88 now has decals and some Dull Coat. I have had to make a small compromise with the wing to fuselage join. I’m not going to glue the wings to the fuselage as I want to be able to take them off for storage (this thing is big!), so there is a slight gap.
Next step is the landing gear.
Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 05:33 PM UTC
Hi.
My HIPPO 1:48 Gotha is a nice limited run kit and as such does not fall together,i do not want to rush and spoil the model, it will now become a Hanger Queen entry.
Thank you for the campaign but I will be withdrawing my entry.
Richard.
My HIPPO 1:48 Gotha is a nice limited run kit and as such does not fall together,i do not want to rush and spoil the model, it will now become a Hanger Queen entry.
Thank you for the campaign but I will be withdrawing my entry.
Richard.
Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 12:01 AM UTC
@shorty53 - That Junkers bird looks absolutely great yet! I will definitely follow your build
Now here are some pictures of my own humble doings. The Fortress is making slowly but steady progress.
Now here are some pictures of my own humble doings. The Fortress is making slowly but steady progress.
Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 12:07 AM UTC
I'm working at the upper and the ball turret now. When the ball turret is done, I can mate the fuselage halves. First check without glue showed no fitting problems. Thinking about painting the wings separately before mating them to the fuselage.
Keep going mates!
Keep going mates!
Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 04:33 PM UTC
Beautiful job on the JU-88, John. It looks absolutely perfect so far.
Nice progress on the B-17. I once left the fuselage halves apart doing painting instead of the wings. Actually worked quite nice.
Nice progress on the B-17. I once left the fuselage halves apart doing painting instead of the wings. Actually worked quite nice.
Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 05:53 PM UTC
Nice progress on the B-17. I once left the fuselage halves apart doing painting instead of the wings. Actually worked quite nice. [/quote]
Thanks for the hint, Jesper. I think I'll give it a try
Thanks for the hint, Jesper. I think I'll give it a try
EHAM0624
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: January 27, 2014
KitMaker: 200 posts
AeroScale: 85 posts
Joined: January 27, 2014
KitMaker: 200 posts
AeroScale: 85 posts
Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 04:28 AM UTC
I'm a slow starter as I just sometimes not exactly know what I want with a model or better said I need to get a feeling,..not Sure what it is. Anyway I know now what it's going to be with my entree, this classic B-47E, in this campaign and with the end date getting closer I need to hurry up.
This old kit has raised panel lines but although you can complain about the fitting it very straight forward build however it age shows clearly but then i got that feeling,.."re-scribe" and add some stuff,..let's say it all takes more time then you think and then you are running out of time so now I need to hurry,..especialy If you want to kick start this old bird
More pics to follow but here is the progress,..in the beginning not much yet
Pavla engine set, fits nicly
This old kit has raised panel lines but although you can complain about the fitting it very straight forward build however it age shows clearly but then i got that feeling,.."re-scribe" and add some stuff,..let's say it all takes more time then you think and then you are running out of time so now I need to hurry,..especialy If you want to kick start this old bird
More pics to follow but here is the progress,..in the beginning not much yet
Pavla engine set, fits nicly
Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 01:40 PM UTC
progress updating.
IronOwl
Georgia, United States
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 08:25 PM UTC
Hello All Paint stage is complete moving into Decal stage if all Goes well should be finished sometime today.
Sascha(Ironowl)
Sascha(Ironowl)
IronOwl
Georgia, United States
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 08:28 PM UTC
2nd Shot 1/144 scale Minicraft B-24J will mark up in RAF markings
Sascha(Ironowl)
Sascha(Ironowl)
ljames0874
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: August 15, 2012
KitMaker: 408 posts
AeroScale: 365 posts
Joined: August 15, 2012
KitMaker: 408 posts
AeroScale: 365 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 04:37 PM UTC
@Peter & John - Great work!
OK, time for a quick update on the Canberra, before I enter the final furlong. Given the limited time remaining, and other projects, I have kept this project OOB mostly, apart from replacing the bang seat with a suitable resin item from the spares box. Here we are, painting completed, ready for sealing with Future, ready for decals:
I should get this finished later today, all being well.
Cheers Everbody!
OK, time for a quick update on the Canberra, before I enter the final furlong. Given the limited time remaining, and other projects, I have kept this project OOB mostly, apart from replacing the bang seat with a suitable resin item from the spares box. Here we are, painting completed, ready for sealing with Future, ready for decals:
I should get this finished later today, all being well.
Cheers Everbody!
Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 07:40 PM UTC
More update pics.
IronOwl
Georgia, United States
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Posted: Friday, November 28, 2014 - 06:32 AM UTC
I have Finished
Sascha(Ironowl)
Sascha(Ironowl)