This will be out of box for the YouTube Box Stock Build 2016

The Revell 1/48 Kingfisher.




I know, glutton for punishment.



Joe

Session 1

Started on this March 1st, first day of the build we have until March 30. Glued what few pieces are in the cockpit and then sprayed with Flat Black.



This is going to be a pretty quick, and by definition, simple build.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.



Joe

Joe,

Man, you are my hero! I built probably a half dozen Monogram OSU2s since I was a kid and love this model! So much that I bought a resin interior to make a "honor" model; got tired of chopping and cutting so it sits in a box somewhere.

I look forward to your model of this classic kit of the spunky Kingfisher! What version/scheme are you planning? Is it the one marking option as shown on the box art - mid-1943? Those red bordered national insignia - my favorite era to build.

I have this kit in my stash. Looking forward to see it finished.

Hope you are more successful then me getting it done. Mine ended up in my display case of procrastination about 10 years ago. I found and bought a aftermarket resin upgrade for the interior and it has been stuck there getting the interior done and installed. The link shows my wonderful display case of procrastination with my Kingfisher proudly displayed on the top shelf.

https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=10508&p=albums&album=18882

Cheers

I built this kit as a kid. Now I've got the Hi-Tech version in the stash. Great to see how this goes.

I built the Hi-Tech version as a kid and it put me off photoetch for almost 20 years lol. The rigging for the float and the surround for the rear gun turret

Here is the article about upgrading the OS2U - from 2002!

http://kitmaker.net/features/81&page=5

Thanks for sharing. I have this kit in my stash as well, so the article will come helpful at some point.

Many thanks all for the kind words. As this is OOB I am limited in what I can do. I do plan on using the scheme on the cover. Overall the build is challenging, one I would not recommend to a beginner.

Session 2

Not really much to show here either.

I was able to get some paint sprayed.

First I started the figures. They look very rough and honestly they look better in the pics than in person. The pilot has two large holes in his midsection from a short shot on the injection and the gunner is missing half his head. I started out with just a vague base of paint. I will detail it out a bit but these really do not need to be highly detailed.




I glued together the wing floats as well as began the gear for the aircraft on land.



Paint was sprayed on the interior parts. I did just a little detail painting, not much, and just a bit of drybrushing.




And with that believe it or not, the fuselage will be ready to close up.

Prior to closing it up I will need to try to finish off the pilot as he needs to be installed prior to closing. Thinking just a wash to try to get the illusion of some kind of detail.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.



Joe

Nice progress Joe. Injection mold figures tend to run the gamut from acceptable to sad blobs of plastic, especially those of older kits. Sometimes it is nearly impossible to turn a sow's ear into a silk purse and all one can do is they can.

That is very true.



And so, on to session three.

This was actually the point I ended on Saturday night. The build is ready for paint I think. I have gone over everything but we shall see what it looks like under color.




Moving right along.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.



Joe

Session four is in the books.

This actually happened over the course of several days but I am going to call it one session. Painting.

I started by black basing the aircraft, all this means is I gave the entire aircraft a coat of Flat Black. I then sprayed the underside and the floats Neutral Gray. I also used the Neutral Gray to lighten some areas on the topside. This will prove to help vary the tone of the top.





At this point I mixed US Navy Blue Gray with Flat White to produce a lightened version of the color. I sprayed this over the top but in a random, blotchy pattern. Over this I used US Navy Blue Gray to break up the color even further. What resulted is a random pattern of color that looks more of a used aircraft. Unfortunately in the pictures this does not show well. The light washes out most of the effect.





Now the box art shows a white for the underside. But I really do think this shows more of a used bird to me. I may go back and highlight with white to get more of a look like the box art has but I am not sure. I am not going for accuracy to the box art but I do believe that I should at least try to get somewhat close. Next step for me is to hit it with a gloss coat to ready for decals.


All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.



Joe

Looking good. Just a 2 tone, light blue over white/gray? I'm sure they came off the line with white undersides, but that wouldn't have lasted long in service.

I am definitely going to touch up the bottom to make it more in line with the box art. I will not be going completely white but highlighting.



Joe

Moving right along.

Session five was over a few days. Glosscoat was sprayed and once dry decals were applied. After letting them dry some microsol was used on them to get them to settle down. A glosscoat was sprayed to seal them in.






Next will be to let that dry completely then I can move onto weathering.




All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.




Joe

Wow, those insinia are huge! I like it! Your blue looks very sun-worn.... Pacifically believable.

Gary

Very nice work on the Kingfisher Joe. The color looks very nice.

Many many thanks.

To be honest the decals look more suited for a 1/24 kit. That was what the instructions called for though.

Now for session six. I am going to call this session "staining".

My first step is to dry brush the incredibly bright decals. Going with the base colors I was able to knock the shine down a bit and simulate a bit of wear and tear. Once done with that I brought out the oils and added some staining and streaking. I did not go wild with this but I did accomplish what I wanted.

Overall.




And a bit of a close up to show it a bit better.






Next session will cover doing some chipping and some of the smaller stuff that still needs to be added.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.


Joe

Awesome work Joe - looking good!

Really Nice. Will you be bringing it to the Seattle show in April?

Joe,
Your subtle staining and streaking looks very good. Much preferable to over-the-top efforts.

Gary

You are all very kind. Many thanks.

Mark I wish I could. Unless a miracle happens I will not be there.



Joe

Session seven is in the books. Almost there.

This session was all about prepping for the finish. The gear for the aircraft being on land is on. Other little bits and pieces are on.






Next up is the final push.

The final update will be the finished build.


All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Scrap, found out I won't be at the Seattle show either.