Gary,
Impressive is putting it medley.
Joel
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Joel_W
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Posted: Friday, July 08, 2016 - 02:08 AM UTC
GazzaS
#424
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Posted: Friday, July 08, 2016 - 03:26 AM UTC
Guys,
Thank you very much!
Gaz
Thank you very much!
Gaz
GazzaS
#424
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Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016 - 05:11 AM UTC
Hi everyone,
Been a while since my last update. Back to work, now so once again real life takes precedence over modelling.
Thank you for looking!
Gaz
Been a while since my last update. Back to work, now so once again real life takes precedence over modelling.
Thank you for looking!
Gaz
Redhand
#522
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Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016 - 07:08 AM UTC
Simply mindblowing!
Joel_W
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Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016 - 07:23 AM UTC
Gary,
I don't think in all the years I've been modeling, I ever dreamt about a model. Now going to a convention, yeah, plenty of times as they were way more then a model convention.
My non-medical expertise thinks it's just that you're pushing yourself to stay on the cutting edge of a most difficult build, and anything can happen. Relax my friend, you're doing a incredible job.
As for your last update. I'll 2nd what Brian said. Simply incredible.
Joel
I don't think in all the years I've been modeling, I ever dreamt about a model. Now going to a convention, yeah, plenty of times as they were way more then a model convention.
My non-medical expertise thinks it's just that you're pushing yourself to stay on the cutting edge of a most difficult build, and anything can happen. Relax my friend, you're doing a incredible job.
As for your last update. I'll 2nd what Brian said. Simply incredible.
Joel
Kilo_Uniform
Joined: July 03, 2015
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Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016 - 03:20 PM UTC
Hi Gary,
WOW!!!
Regards,
Kobus
WOW!!!
Regards,
Kobus
GazzaS
#424
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Posted: Saturday, July 16, 2016 - 02:27 AM UTC
Guys,
Thank you for your kindnesses!
Joel,
I don't ever remember dreaming about a model before. Sure, I wake up at times and lay there in bed pondering a particular modelling problem. But this happens with all of life's challenges. I can't remember how many times solutions have come to me when I lay there in the darkness.
Gaz
Thank you for your kindnesses!
Joel,
I don't ever remember dreaming about a model before. Sure, I wake up at times and lay there in bed pondering a particular modelling problem. But this happens with all of life's challenges. I can't remember how many times solutions have come to me when I lay there in the darkness.
Gaz
Peterpools
Joined: June 08, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, July 16, 2016 - 05:50 AM UTC
Gaz
Just starting to read and enjoy your build thread and I surely have a ways to go.to catch up. My brother has told me quite a bit about your project and now that I'm on board, I can fully appreciate the scope of the project and am very impressed with your craftsmanship.
Being partial to NMF, I'm eagerly looking forward to the completion Super Fortresses finish.
Keep 'em coming
Peter
Just starting to read and enjoy your build thread and I surely have a ways to go.to catch up. My brother has told me quite a bit about your project and now that I'm on board, I can fully appreciate the scope of the project and am very impressed with your craftsmanship.
Being partial to NMF, I'm eagerly looking forward to the completion Super Fortresses finish.
Keep 'em coming
Peter
GazzaS
#424
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Posted: Saturday, July 16, 2016 - 07:30 AM UTC
Peter,
Thank you very much. Joel had mentioned your Alclad NMF skills to me in the past, and I can see that his praise of your results was completely warranted.
The models you've shown so far are all knock-outs! Can't wait to see more.
Gaz
Thank you very much. Joel had mentioned your Alclad NMF skills to me in the past, and I can see that his praise of your results was completely warranted.
The models you've shown so far are all knock-outs! Can't wait to see more.
Gaz
Twentecable
Joined: September 13, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 12:15 AM UTC
Gary, this is crazy, plain crazy. Where do you find the time and energy to do this?
gr TC
gr TC
GazzaS
#424
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Posted: Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 11:03 AM UTC
Lars,
Yes crazy! But in the end, the only way to present a B-29.
I work 40 hours a week. I walk my rottweilers 20 minutes plus every day. Share in the household duties. Yet over all things I love building models. Without young children, a drinking habit, or a mistress, I can easily find time.
bw
GS
Yes crazy! But in the end, the only way to present a B-29.
I work 40 hours a week. I walk my rottweilers 20 minutes plus every day. Share in the household duties. Yet over all things I love building models. Without young children, a drinking habit, or a mistress, I can easily find time.
bw
GS
RussellE
#306
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Posted: Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 04:54 PM UTC
The master class continues Gaz
BTW, I have the small children you mentioned, who command most of my time
BTW, I have the small children you mentioned, who command most of my time
Redhand
#522
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Posted: Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 08:29 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Without * * * a mistress, I can easily find time.
Telling the better half "I don't chase women so accept this" works, to a point.
However, during my divorce I did have to explain to my female divorce attorney that she completely misunderstood me when I told her, one Friday evening on the phone, that I was driving to my "model club meeting." After I set her straight I said, "Ya know, I think you have been practicing divorce law just a bit too long."
Twentecable
Joined: September 13, 2003
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Posted: Monday, July 18, 2016 - 12:14 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Lars,
Yes crazy! But in the end, the only way to present a B-29.
I work 40 hours a week. I walk my rottweilers 20 minutes plus every day. Share in the household duties. Yet over all things I love building models. Without young children, a drinking habit, or a mistress, I can easily find time.
bw
GS
work 40 hours a week. Check
rottweilers X
Share in the household duties. Hmmm dont ask my wife
I love building models. check
2 young children Check
a drinking habit check
or a mistress Hhmmm dont ask my wife again
Guess I have to change my style of living to get to your level...
gr TC
Peterpools
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Posted: Monday, July 18, 2016 - 12:15 AM UTC
Gaz
Finished reading through your build thread; some mighty fine modeling, engineering and decision making. The challengers have been quite unique and your engineering and work arounds have been inspiring. Of course, having the luxury of being a Monday Morning Quarterback, it's easy to 'invent' alternative solutions.
Being a 'finish' guy, I'm anxious to see the final foiling of the Super Fortress. As she stands now: Impressive doesn't come close.
Keep 'em coming
Peter
Finished reading through your build thread; some mighty fine modeling, engineering and decision making. The challengers have been quite unique and your engineering and work arounds have been inspiring. Of course, having the luxury of being a Monday Morning Quarterback, it's easy to 'invent' alternative solutions.
Being a 'finish' guy, I'm anxious to see the final foiling of the Super Fortress. As she stands now: Impressive doesn't come close.
Keep 'em coming
Peter
Joel_W
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Posted: Monday, July 18, 2016 - 02:59 AM UTC
Quoted Text
...I work 40 hours a week. I walk my rottweilers 20 minutes plus every day. Share in the household duties. Yet over all things I love building models. Without young children, a drinking habit, or a mistress, I can easily find time.
bw
GS
Gary,
I'm pretty sure you've started a whole new thread.
As for me:
I'm semi retired, and only work 4 days/32 hrs per week.
We only have a cat these days.
I'm going back to my 2 1/2 miles per day routine.
I do most of the cleaning, and all of the dishes.
I do split my free time with my other hobby: Photography.
I don't smoke, nor drink. Ok on an occasion I'll have a beer or two.
At my age one doesn't even think about a mistress. Naps are much more enticing.
Joel
GazzaS
#424
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Posted: Monday, July 18, 2016 - 03:15 AM UTC
Guys,
Thank you for your replies and compliments. Some interesting thoughts, to be sure. On further reflection, though I have to say building models might be my mistress. Or, at least this B-29 is. I was never really into the big bombers until I thought I could cover one in foil. Should I ever bring this beast to fruition, I fear that some day I may be tempted into a 1/48 scale Bear Bomber.
Anyway, here's the update:
Why is it I can only find the typos now??
Just wanted to show a shot of the filet detail.
Thank you for looking!
Gaz
Thank you for your replies and compliments. Some interesting thoughts, to be sure. On further reflection, though I have to say building models might be my mistress. Or, at least this B-29 is. I was never really into the big bombers until I thought I could cover one in foil. Should I ever bring this beast to fruition, I fear that some day I may be tempted into a 1/48 scale Bear Bomber.
Anyway, here's the update:
Why is it I can only find the typos now??
Just wanted to show a shot of the filet detail.
Thank you for looking!
Gaz
Peterpools
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Posted: Monday, July 18, 2016 - 03:31 AM UTC
Gaz
Looking mighty good and the patience of a saint!I use a lot of the Alclad Clear finishes and am very found of both Semi Matte and Light Seen, as they both tone down the finish but still have a slight gloss and a very welcome metallic feel.
Keep 'em coming
Peter
Looking mighty good and the patience of a saint!I use a lot of the Alclad Clear finishes and am very found of both Semi Matte and Light Seen, as they both tone down the finish but still have a slight gloss and a very welcome metallic feel.
Keep 'em coming
Peter
Kilo_Uniform
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Posted: Monday, July 18, 2016 - 10:28 AM UTC
Hi Gary,
This is EPIC!!
Enjoying every update (and appreciating the hard work that goes into all this foiling). Well worth it Sir!
Regards,
Kobus
This is EPIC!!
Enjoying every update (and appreciating the hard work that goes into all this foiling). Well worth it Sir!
Regards,
Kobus
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Monday, July 18, 2016 - 07:34 PM UTC
Gary,
Another great update. As for not finding typos till after it's too late, I'm a charter member of that club too.
Those fillets really came out quite nice. One wouldn't think that pieces that small would have been so difficult to lay down, but having to wrap around the wing leading edge and follow the contour of the engine nacelle created a real challenge. Sure seems that you figured it to near perfection.
The variation in panels as you continue with the foiling really stands out, yet looks so natural.
Joel
Another great update. As for not finding typos till after it's too late, I'm a charter member of that club too.
Those fillets really came out quite nice. One wouldn't think that pieces that small would have been so difficult to lay down, but having to wrap around the wing leading edge and follow the contour of the engine nacelle created a real challenge. Sure seems that you figured it to near perfection.
The variation in panels as you continue with the foiling really stands out, yet looks so natural.
Joel
GazzaS
#424
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Posted: Monday, July 18, 2016 - 11:23 PM UTC
Kobus,
Thank you very much! Time and effort wise, it is certainly taking mor than I had expected.
Joel,
Thank you! I'm glad you like the panel variation. One is tempted to try it with. every other penel. One problem still to come over which I will have no ability to alter is what the clear coat does to the sheen(s). It will diffuse the sharpness of the shine and mute to some effect those differences. Because this is still only my fourth foiled aircraft model, and because it's the first to be finished in this method, and because it's the first I will cover with Alclad Clear Gloss, I really have no idea how much of my efforts will survive.
Gaz
Thank you very much! Time and effort wise, it is certainly taking mor than I had expected.
Joel,
Thank you! I'm glad you like the panel variation. One is tempted to try it with. every other penel. One problem still to come over which I will have no ability to alter is what the clear coat does to the sheen(s). It will diffuse the sharpness of the shine and mute to some effect those differences. Because this is still only my fourth foiled aircraft model, and because it's the first to be finished in this method, and because it's the first I will cover with Alclad Clear Gloss, I really have no idea how much of my efforts will survive.
Gaz
Joel_W
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Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 01:15 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Kobus,
Thank you very much! Time and effort wise, it is certainly taking mor than I had expected.
Joel,
Thank you! I'm glad you like the panel variation. One is tempted to try it with. every other penel. One problem still to come over which I will have no ability to alter is what the clear coat does to the sheen(s). It will diffuse the sharpness of the shine and mute to some effect those differences. Because this is still only my fourth foiled aircraft model, and because it's the first to be finished in this method, and because it's the first I will cover with Alclad Clear Gloss, I really have no idea how much of my efforts will survive.
Gaz
Gary,
Pete and I have argued over this for years. H doesn't clearcoat his NMF nor the decals. Of course he removes all the clear decal film prior to application. And he's also looking a super shine museum finish.
I on the other hand prefer a well maintained operational aircraft, so a bit of oxidation is the norm. I use Testors Metalizer sealer as it least effects the brightness of the NMF over any of the other NMF clear coats.
Joel
GazzaS
#424
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Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 01:18 PM UTC
Joel,
You and Peter both build excellently and the differences in styles is notable. There's nothing wrong with showroom new, operational, or battle fatigued. If it is a pleasure to behold and the story you're telling is believable, then all is well.
...if someone calls it heavily weathered but looks more like it was done by steel wool...you get my meaning.
I envy both your skills and hope to get to that level someday. I never, ever cosidered removing the decal film. I'm kinda thunderstruck by the whole notion.
....and now I'm looking at car care products for canopies!
I'm going to devote some time this weekend to foil an unbuilt kit, polish the pieces then hit them with clear coats so I can do direct comparisons. I've still to see how the Alclad Clear Gloss looks on polished foil.
Best wishes,
Gaz
You and Peter both build excellently and the differences in styles is notable. There's nothing wrong with showroom new, operational, or battle fatigued. If it is a pleasure to behold and the story you're telling is believable, then all is well.
...if someone calls it heavily weathered but looks more like it was done by steel wool...you get my meaning.
I envy both your skills and hope to get to that level someday. I never, ever cosidered removing the decal film. I'm kinda thunderstruck by the whole notion.
....and now I'm looking at car care products for canopies!
I'm going to devote some time this weekend to foil an unbuilt kit, polish the pieces then hit them with clear coats so I can do direct comparisons. I've still to see how the Alclad Clear Gloss looks on polished foil.
Best wishes,
Gaz
Redhand
#522
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Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 05:35 PM UTC
I'm mired in my 17 interior now but not so much that I can't stop by and say how awe-inspiring this foil job is.
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Friday, July 22, 2016 - 11:05 PM UTC
Gary,
Back in the 70's it was almost mandatory to remove as much of the clear decal film as possible. Even in 1/72 scale (which was my scale then). We just didn't know about polishing each layer of paint or clear coat prior to decaling, and therefore silvering and flash were constant issues to be dealt with. Removing as much as the clear decal as possible was the answer for most of us.
Just to keep the record straight. As far as I'm concerned, your skill level is more then the equal of mine.
Joel
Back in the 70's it was almost mandatory to remove as much of the clear decal film as possible. Even in 1/72 scale (which was my scale then). We just didn't know about polishing each layer of paint or clear coat prior to decaling, and therefore silvering and flash were constant issues to be dealt with. Removing as much as the clear decal as possible was the answer for most of us.
Just to keep the record straight. As far as I'm concerned, your skill level is more then the equal of mine.
Joel
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