Sal, this will be a nice one to see painted.
Bob
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Bigrip74
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Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 06:23 PM UTC
c4willy
#305
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Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 02:18 PM UTC
Hi Sal is this the Italeri Ju52/3M? This is the Testors version of the Italeri kit. If so then there were holes that needed to be opened up in the wings and center section for the Pontoons to go in. Two on each side of the wings and two on the center section. I can hopefully give you some measurements to locate the holes if you'd like?
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 03:22 PM UTC
Chris,
Yes it is the Italeri version. I saw and opened the holes in the center section but didn't see anywhere to open up holes on the wings
Some measurements would be a great help or I can just measure the pontoon struts and go from there
Yes it is the Italeri version. I saw and opened the holes in the center section but didn't see anywhere to open up holes on the wings
Some measurements would be a great help or I can just measure the pontoon struts and go from there
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 09:59 PM UTC
WOW! BEAUTIFUL builds all around. I now have some time to jump back in and try to build my Accurate Miniatures Mustang Mk1A. Does anyone have any links so I can obtain some decal for this bird, it came with out a box, instructions, or decals.
ClaytonFromEllijay
#454
Joined: July 10, 2016
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Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 12:08 AM UTC
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WOW! BEAUTIFUL builds all around. I now have some time to jump back in and try to build my Accurate Miniatures Mustang Mk1A. Does anyone have any links so I can obtain some decal for this bird, it came with out a box, instructions, or decals.
Pretty good selection here:
https://www.1001modelkits.com/s/p-51mustangdecals
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 01:08 AM UTC
Clayton, thanks for the link, they had what I was looking for.
Bob
Bob
c4willy
#305
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Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 12:36 PM UTC
Measurements are no problem Sal I drilled out the holes on mine and measured the distances here's what I came up with. it's in metric I hope you're okay with it if not I can probably convert it for you.
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 04:31 PM UTC
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Measurements are no problem Sal I drilled out the holes on mine and measured the distances here's what I came up with. it's in metric I hope you're okay with it if not I can probably convert it for you.
Chris that will be a big help Thank you Sir that will be fine I will let you know how I make out.
bomber14
Joined: February 02, 2015
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Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 06:01 PM UTC
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Here's my completed Airfix Hurricane Mk1.
I really enjoyed this build, probably helped a lot by the lack of tedious gap filling and sanding. Well done Airfix ! Your new-tool kits are excellent !
Now i'm leaving the brown and green of my last two aircraft behind and moving into the jet age !
great job on the cane paul. paint looks perfectly faded. what paints did you use and did you lighten them? i am planning on building this kit soon. joe
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 09:48 PM UTC
I kinda messed up the cockpit, and I could not figure out the piece for the exhaust on the bottom.
PasiAhopelto
Joined: October 01, 2016
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Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017 - 10:14 AM UTC
Completed Special Hobby's 1/32 Tempest V earlier this week, and photos are in the gallery:
Sorry about non descriptive file names, I didn't remember they are shown in the gallery and can't seem to be able to change them.
I wont take closeups this time, because the model looks ok (to me) from a distance, but it's not worth getting too close
The kit is a short run kit, but to my surprise there weren't that many difficult areas. If you are planning to build it, then don't follow instructions blindly (specially cockpit needs to be built in different order). Engine and wing fit was difficult, but not overly difficult.
As far as WWII planes go, Tempest V is my favorite with bubbletop Thunderbolts. I visited Hendon Air Force museum two months ago, and saw Tempest II and was quite surprised by its size. I expected "big engine in small airframe", but this is comparable to the P-47.
Sorry about non descriptive file names, I didn't remember they are shown in the gallery and can't seem to be able to change them.
I wont take closeups this time, because the model looks ok (to me) from a distance, but it's not worth getting too close
The kit is a short run kit, but to my surprise there weren't that many difficult areas. If you are planning to build it, then don't follow instructions blindly (specially cockpit needs to be built in different order). Engine and wing fit was difficult, but not overly difficult.
As far as WWII planes go, Tempest V is my favorite with bubbletop Thunderbolts. I visited Hendon Air Force museum two months ago, and saw Tempest II and was quite surprised by its size. I expected "big engine in small airframe", but this is comparable to the P-47.
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017 - 02:25 PM UTC
Very nice work indeed, Pasi!
Michael
Michael
North4003
Joined: August 01, 2012
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Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017 - 08:47 PM UTC
There is a particular significant aircraft of the ETO not represented so far. My particular entry remedies this omission.
I found this last week at my local Good Will 2nd hand store for $1.99! My build is the 1/32 Hasagawa BF109K-4. It has been years since I constructed a 1/32 airplane and this kit looks to be very well designed. The kit even includes a pilot figure!
I found this last week at my local Good Will 2nd hand store for $1.99! My build is the 1/32 Hasagawa BF109K-4. It has been years since I constructed a 1/32 airplane and this kit looks to be very well designed. The kit even includes a pilot figure!
goodn8
Joined: October 12, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 02:23 PM UTC
Keep on the good work and progress guys!
Pasi: Congrats for finish your build! Well done and good looking bird
Brent: Great haul! Nice kit and choice. But keep in mind that the kit's decals only provide JG 52-scheme, operating EASTERN FRONT!
Very good source for improving this kit (also released in co-production by Revell) is here.
About my Butcher bird I have to say that I managed to drop it down to the floor... And of course the most difficult and fragile part (cowling/fuselage/wing/wheel wells-connection) was damaged. Fixed it already but don't look too close... 
Thomas
Pasi: Congrats for finish your build! Well done and good looking bird
Brent: Great haul! Nice kit and choice. But keep in mind that the kit's decals only provide JG 52-scheme, operating EASTERN FRONT!
Very good source for improving this kit (also released in co-production by Revell) is here.
About my Butcher bird I have to say that I managed to drop it down to the floor...
And of course the most difficult and fragile part (cowling/fuselage/wing/wheel wells-connection) was damaged. Fixed it already but don't look too close... Thomas
b17-peter
#392
Joined: January 09, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 07:54 PM UTC
Going further with my Komet. Tractor/trailer is complete, just one day's work
Now main colors are on, soon starting with decals and the last small parts.
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 08:13 PM UTC
Pasi and Peter Nice looking paint jobs.
I think I will use some putty on the bottom of the Mk1A to cover the gap. Fuselage and wing are together now.
I think I will use some putty on the bottom of the Mk1A to cover the gap. Fuselage and wing are together now.
North4003
Joined: August 01, 2012
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Posted: Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 10:51 PM UTC
Brent: Great haul! Nice kit and choice. But keep in mind that the kit's decals only provide JG 52-scheme, operating EASTERN FRONT!
Thanks for the info.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagdgeschwader_52#Western_Front
http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/459/2/2
Thanks for the info.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagdgeschwader_52#Western_Front
http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/459/2/2
goodn8
Joined: October 12, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 11:09 PM UTC
Kit's markings are especially for:
Bf.109K-4
Unit: Stab/JG 52
Serial: 4 (W.Nr.332529)
Czechoslovakia, May 1945
http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/459/2/2
Some others certainly operated ETO.
Bf.109K-4
Unit: Stab/JG 52
Serial: 4 (W.Nr.332529)
Czechoslovakia, May 1945
http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/459/2/2
Some others certainly operated ETO.
goodn8
Joined: October 12, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 11:47 PM UTC
Fixed the damage after plunge and made some touch ups. Installed the ETCs. Then few wash, dirt and some stains. Mainly underside, upper is still on the shiny stage. 
Thomas
Thomas
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, May 28, 2017 - 01:25 AM UTC
Thomas, the 190 is looking good. I really like how the yellow on the rudder and cowling came out.
Bob
Bob
KelticKnot
Joined: May 11, 2015
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Posted: Sunday, May 28, 2017 - 02:31 AM UTC
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great job on the cane paul. paint looks perfectly faded. what paints did you use and did you lighten them? i am planning on building this kit soon. joe
Hi Joe, sorry that I missed your message.
Firstly, Thanks !
Secondly, I'm not a stickler for exact paint matches - if it looks right then i'm happy!
The green is Tamiya XF-81 (Dark Green 2)
The brown is Tamiya XF-52 (Flat Earth) lightened with a drop of pure yellow (maybe an 8:1 mix?) as it seems to me that a any reference I looked at was leaning towards the orangey side of brown.
The underside is Tamiya XF-21 (Sky)
Then everything received a sludge wash of dark brown oil paint which I think really helped tone down all the colours including the decals.
Hope that helped.
PS. You'll enjoy this kit I'm sure. It was my first "new-tool" and was a joy from start to finish. Have fun !
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 05:58 PM UTC
Bob nice to see you back on the campaign trail
Got the splinter camo on my bird
Got the splinter camo on my bird
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 06:53 PM UTC
Sal, its nice to be back. NICE job on your splinter camo, cant wait to see Annie all together.
Bob
Bob
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 06:36 PM UTC
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Sal, its nice to be back. NICE job on your splinter camo, cant wait to see Annie all together.
Bob
Thanks Bob
Pontoons were easier than i thought they would be
Started to add the markings
she is almost there
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, June 01, 2017 - 04:42 PM UTC
Ready to call this one finished
Only my 2nd ever Lufftwaffer bird
Only my 2nd ever Lufftwaffer bird
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