OFFICIAL: China-Burma-India Campaign
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
AeroScale: 2,904 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 28, 2017 - 05:19 PM UTC
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Hello. I'm trying to upload pictures to the campaign gallery for at least a couple of days now. All ok my laptop says, Do not see any picture.
How come?
Kind regards,
Robert Jan
Robert Jan,
Are you logged in? The Gallery seems to log you off more often than the forums and you need to be logged in to upload. Also it needs to be the right format for pics (jpg, jpeg, gif, or png) and under a certain size (3 meg I believe).
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 06:08 AM UTC
Iain, Really nice job on your Spit.
Robert, fantastic paint peel on your Ki84? What is your method in accomplishing this?
John, the paint job on your Nate is giving me an idea that I should have painted the yellow on my Ki43.
It looks like Ill make the deadline, I am finishing the decals and only destroyed one of the numbers (12)
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Bangkok, Thailand / ไทย
Joined: September 17, 2013
KitMaker: 1,617 posts
AeroScale: 212 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 07:56 AM UTC
Official made it to the end. Took some time but the pictures were uploaded to the campaign gallery.
Bob; to make a long story short, I use wax as a natural metal finish for the undercoat (AK Metal). Applied over black primer and polished to different shades, grades, etc. Left to cure for about one or two weeks. From the same brand final colours go on. All you do is peel the spots and larger areas. You can also do some rubbing, use tooth sticks, what you like. Finish it off with a lacquer to your choice, That is it. Chipping 2.0 (and beyond) easy!
It was a pleasure building a plane again at that scale. Really enjoyed this one. More to come this year for sure.
Kind regards,
Robert Jan
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 900 posts
AeroScale: 200 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 08:17 AM UTC
Decals are finally on the Spit, my goodness there was some tiny stencils.
Just need to get a flat coat on everything and add wheels and canopy and it's done. Might still manage to come in under the deadline.
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 08:17 AM UTC
Robert, thanks for the tips.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Bangkok, Thailand / ไทย
Joined: September 17, 2013
KitMaker: 1,617 posts
AeroScale: 212 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 08:23 AM UTC
Forgot to mention. When peeling and rubbing, paint goes off like a film. You can stop this, e.g. by making cuts in panel lines. Also polishing the edges with a 4000 or 8000 grid seals it back to the surface. Looks spot on to my opinion.
Best part is that you still can add more shine if you want. Bring it up and polish again.
Success...
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 900 posts
AeroScale: 200 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 08:50 AM UTC
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 900 posts
AeroScale: 200 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 12:22 PM UTC
I keep looking at it wondering what I have missed, but it looks like I am actually finished!
Not the greatest pictures, but they will have to do.
Uploaded to the campaign gallery.
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Bas-Rhin, France
Joined: September 22, 2016
KitMaker: 224 posts
AeroScale: 191 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 06:08 PM UTC
Wow ! Great Spit!
Unfortunately, due to a complicated May month, hot weather and my little brother's wedding, my I-16 type 10 will not be finished before the deadline.
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 06:56 PM UTC
Iain, I agree with Franck your spit is a stunner.
Franck, life does get in the way sometimes. Happy for your family and the wedding.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
New Jersey, United States
Joined: February 02, 2015
KitMaker: 330 posts
AeroScale: 286 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 09:20 PM UTC
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Nice, Robert Jan!
You can do it, Iain!
Michael
speaking of making it Michael. i'm finished with my build but now my laptop crashed. i may have a little trouble posting the finished model by the 1st. it may be a little past if that's ok. i am writing this at work right now. i'll see if i can hijack someones computer if i can't fix mine.
joe
New Jersey, United States
Joined: February 02, 2015
KitMaker: 330 posts
AeroScale: 286 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 09:25 PM UTC
Thomas according to my research and also the decals from eagalcal pappy boyingtons plane had that extra vein of green camo on the port side. i have not seen any other flying tiger with this uncommon addition.
joe
great work everyone. i like the builds so far!!
New Jersey, United States
Joined: February 02, 2015
KitMaker: 330 posts
AeroScale: 286 posts
Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 09:28 PM UTC
bob thanks for the close up. i have some silly putty i think that can be used the same way too. i have to try it.
joe
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 900 posts
AeroScale: 200 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 03:44 AM UTC
Sick as a dog laying in bed, and I have just realised what I have missed while looking at my photos: I have left the masking on the exhausts! Will have to get that off today.
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 05:08 AM UTC
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Sick as a dog laying in bed, and I have just realised what I have missed while looking at my photos: I have left the masking on the exhausts! Will have to get that off today.
lain, sorry about your feeling sick. I just broke the right LG off while weathering and need to fix later.
If it aint broke dont fix it.
#523
Idaho, United States
Joined: February 28, 2014
KitMaker: 342 posts
AeroScale: 250 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 05:37 AM UTC
Getting down to the wire and I haven't posted any pics.
Here is my status.
Decals are on finishing up wheels and details.
Here are pics up to before decals.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Joined: May 21, 2012
KitMaker: 765 posts
AeroScale: 316 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 05:43 AM UTC
@Lain your Spit is a beauty!!!!!
A few update.... I think I need a day more...
Those Radial Fighters Campaign: 1/72 FW 190 A5
Delta 2 Campaign: 1/48 Hobby Boss Mirage IIIC
Navy Boys on those Postage Stamps 1/72 Airfix Sea Harrier FA2
Working: Trumpeter A-5 Vigilante
Waiting: Phantom 60 Campaign
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 07:11 AM UTC
The left wing fuel tank fell while weathering
this will be close. Still need to attach the pitot tube, antenna, and apply flat over coat and then try to spray the exhaust stain then take photos.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
New Jersey, United States
Joined: February 06, 2015
KitMaker: 1,098 posts
AeroScale: 900 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 07:29 AM UTC
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The left wing fuel tank fell while weathering this will be close. Still need to attach the pitot tube, antenna, and apply flat over coat and then try to spray the exhaust stain then take photos.
Bob
Bob - you can do it ! Get 'er done !
Richard
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 07:35 AM UTC
REPAIRED
PITOT TUBE ATTACHED
ANTENNA ATTACHED
NOW TO DRY
TOMORROW FLAT APPLIED
MAYBE SOME EXHAUST ALSO
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 900 posts
AeroScale: 200 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 07:51 AM UTC
It's good to see all the other progress going on in different builds. I like that Beaufighter, and the Airacobra looks good.
Appreciate everyones compliments, but it's funny how I am super critical of it knowing everything that didn't quite work out right.
Since I had to take the time to unmask the exhausts I figured I could get a few better pictures:
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 08:09 AM UTC
lain, nice job on the spit. You have to tell me what you are using for the Azure Blue.
Here are the before Flat photos:
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 900 posts
AeroScale: 200 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 08:25 AM UTC
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lain, nice job on the spit. You have to tell me what you are using for the Azure Blue.
It's Lifecolor Sky Blue Azure, with a touch of Lifecolor RAF Sky Grey to tone down the brightness a bit.
I bought both Lifecolor WW2 RAAF paint sets, since I have a few RAF/RAAF aircraft in the stash.
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Indre-et-Loire, France
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
AeroScale: 181 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 10:50 AM UTC
Hi all,
my job took me away from my workbench and the internet during a while but i finally finished my build anyway.
I did not have the time to look at the other builds but i'm goingto after posting my finish pics.
I have to apologise for the low level pics but both my camera is off so i used my tab....
Here are some pics, the others are going to be in the final gallery :
cheers
nico
#298
Hong Kong S.A.R. / 繁體
Joined: August 08, 2002
KitMaker: 1,182 posts
AeroScale: 351 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 12:17 PM UTC
