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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Group Build> F-84
« on: October 02, 2011, 04:21:24 PM »
Ok, I'll use it. 
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4097
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Group Build> F-84
« on: October 02, 2011, 04:19:02 PM »
So far this is my contribution:
This cockpit tub and the canopy sections in the background were part of an old build and are all that survived. I may use them to save time if the cockpit cleans up sufficiently.
This cockpit tub and the canopy sections in the background were part of an old build and are all that survived. I may use them to save time if the cockpit cleans up sufficiently.
4098
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« on: October 02, 2011, 07:13:17 AM »
Thank you for those photos, No.1. There is much to learn about every airplane, but I don't know of a machine that has been studied and documented as thoroughly as the '109.
I managed to spray the theatre bands and wingtips this evening and got the rudder done on the Ga-4 also.
Also I managed to pour some new resin wheels for the Ga-4 and to replace a missing one on one of the old builds. The Romanian example I'm modeling has the wing bulges for the later style wheels but the spoked style wheels were fitted.
I managed to spray the theatre bands and wingtips this evening and got the rudder done on the Ga-4 also.
Also I managed to pour some new resin wheels for the Ga-4 and to replace a missing one on one of the old builds. The Romanian example I'm modeling has the wing bulges for the later style wheels but the spoked style wheels were fitted.
4099
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Fiat CR.42 Group Build
« on: October 02, 2011, 03:36:49 AM »
Profa,
Here is the "formula" I came up with for the Verde: Model Master Dark Green FS34079 with a few drops of black to darken it. This may not be needed on a 1/72 model but I darkened mine to approximately FS34083.
Marrone: Seven parts MM Military Brown FS30117, three parts Insignia Red FS31136. Perhaps 6.5 to 3.5 or so, it just depends.
Scott
Here is the "formula" I came up with for the Verde: Model Master Dark Green FS34079 with a few drops of black to darken it. This may not be needed on a 1/72 model but I darkened mine to approximately FS34083.
Marrone: Seven parts MM Military Brown FS30117, three parts Insignia Red FS31136. Perhaps 6.5 to 3.5 or so, it just depends.
Scott
4100
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Fiat CR.42 Group Build
« on: October 02, 2011, 02:31:20 AM »
I grew up on a farm and my father and older sisters used horses to herd cattle. By the time I was old enough to start riding the sisters were married and no more horses for dad.
The airplane is looking great! I'll send along my color mix for you to try for the green/maroon if you'd like.
(A confession--I bought another Classic Airframes Cr.42 today
One is not enough! 
)
The airplane is looking great! I'll send along my color mix for you to try for the green/maroon if you'd like.
(A confession--I bought another Classic Airframes Cr.42 today
One is not enough! )
4101
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« on: October 01, 2011, 05:38:59 PM »
Okay, I would like the info. I had very little to go on with this other than some line drawings.
4102
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Group Build> F-84
« on: October 01, 2011, 04:44:07 PM »
I'll be doing a couple of old Monogram F-84Fs. This first one will be either in Belgian or Dutch colors. No.1 sent me the Dutch roundels and I have a very old sheet from a Heller RF-84F. We'll see how it goes as to what markings end up on the airplane. Also there is a straight-wing Tamiya kit in the storage if time permits.
and I have a very old sheet from a Heller RF-84F. We'll see how it goes as to what markings end up on the airplane. Also there is a straight-wing Tamiya kit in the storage if time permits.4103
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« on: October 01, 2011, 04:40:04 PM »
I ended up scratchbuilding the camera installation metalwork on the bottom of the F. All three are ready for some painting of theatre bands, etc.--now to find the time!
4104
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Fiat CR.42 Group Build
« on: October 01, 2011, 04:37:38 PM »
Thanks, y'all. 
As you can notice, the shadows were getting long when I finished this painting. I like to spray such patterns in the sunlight so I can see better. It took almost longer to get done than the available daylight. I do my painting in the garage and the overhead lights are alright for simple painting, but not this freehand stuff.
I set the upper wing on just for fun. This won't be finally attached until after the decals are on but I wanted to see how it looked.
As you can notice, the shadows were getting long when I finished this painting. I like to spray such patterns in the sunlight so I can see better. It took almost longer to get done than the available daylight. I do my painting in the garage and the overhead lights are alright for simple painting, but not this freehand stuff.
I set the upper wing on just for fun. This won't be finally attached until after the decals are on but I wanted to see how it looked.
4105
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Fiat CR.42 Group Build
« on: October 01, 2011, 07:09:40 AM »
No, that was an just a copy of the C1 camouflage pattern from this website: http://www.stormomagazine.com/RegiaAeronauticaColorsinWWII_3a.htm
I had to decide whether the particular airplane I'm building was painted in the C1 or C1A schemes so I printed out the pattern for reference.
Painting the green and maroon took almost two hours if you count the coffee breaks.
I had to decide whether the particular airplane I'm building was painted in the C1 or C1A schemes so I printed out the pattern for reference.
Painting the green and maroon took almost two hours if you count the coffee breaks.
4106
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Fiat CR.42 Group Build
« on: October 01, 2011, 01:49:29 AM »
After several cups of coffee and a day of chores my mind was clear 
. First the Verde Mimetico 3, then the beginnings of the Marrone Mimetico 2. I mixed both colors from MM paints and several color sample sources.
. First the Verde Mimetico 3, then the beginnings of the Marrone Mimetico 2. I mixed both colors from MM paints and several color sample sources.
4107
Warplane Art / Re: Bf109G
« on: September 30, 2011, 10:24:36 PM »
Are you going to build Schwarz 22? I like it a lot.
4108
Combat Warplanes / Re: 2AF Training Airfields Mini-Tour
« on: September 30, 2011, 04:42:35 PM »
I've got a good bit of the manuscript finished for a book about the Nebraska airfields. Many hours of research and visiting with some of the men and women who served on the bases.
4109
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Fiat CR.42 Group Build
« on: September 30, 2011, 04:39:55 PM »
I just have to "get my mind right" before I start! Coffee isn't doing it this wonderful day......
4110
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Fiat CR.42 Group Build
« on: September 30, 2011, 04:24:37 PM »
Nice save on the intake duct!
I promise to try to get back to mine also.
I promise to try to get back to mine also.