I did shoot the sand on the top surfaces. One thing I have discovered is that the Mr Color Leveling Thinner does a very nice job of leveling the paint. I had a couple of small areas where I had some paint "puddling". I decided to let the entire coat dry over night to see what would happen to...
Ok, I got the drop tank mount in place, still need to mask the canopy and mount it as well. This one will be close canopy bird. I did get the sky blue on the sides and underside of the bird. I do like the AK lacquers. Yeah, the box fan in the window is a must.
I spent the weekend taking stock of the existing work and where to pick up the build at. I discovered I am missing a parts tree, but I have another kit on the stack so she becomes a parts mule. So, I will be picking up the glue today and moving on.
Username : dneid
First name : Dale
Category : Intermediate
Scale : 1/48
Manufacturer / Model : Tamiya
Extras : Eduard Masks and Minimal Photo Etch
I started this build as a non group build item. My goal was to try out the AK Laquer paints (Picture 1). The kit is about 75-80% done. So, this...
Hey, Guys,
Sorry for the slow updates. Work and life have been busy. I am making good progress on the cockpit. I did add some detail to breaker panel by adding some stretched sprue for the wiring. I tried using idea wire but it kept folding over on me. I a just about done with the floor sub...
Username: dneid
First name: Dale
Category: Intermediate
Manufacturer: Eduard Bf109-G6
Model: Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6
Scale: 1/48
Add-on: Included Eduard PE fret, decals from HADModels (undecided on which bird, but leaning toward the top bird) and some scratch build.
Yeah, munch was inaccurate. He doesn't even gobble. It seems he INHALES things.
I have to keep reminding myself that he is still a puppy at 10 months old. A 70lb puppy. I am not MAD about this. Of course, I am not happy.
So many options and ideas. I do like (in no particular order):
1) No propellers - any jet from any time frame (I have a few I really want to select from)
2) Something to include anything from the Spanish Civil War (I have an ICM Hs-126 I really want to build)
3) Love the one trick pony idea...
Well, this build just crashed and burned. Henry munched down some fiddly bits I had saved off in a bowl. I am not sure what is missing yet. I know the turbochargers are gone, the seat, the radios, and some landing gear bits. I know there is more, but it will take me more than a few days to...
They seem to be scattered across a few sprues. I use a set of not cheap sprue cutters for those small bits and I rarely break any small parts as long as I am paying attention to what I am doing.
Hey, all,
Life has been busy. I am lagging in my progress on the P-38 especially given the due date of 5 Mar. I started on the chipping around the cockpit and the leading edges. I use liquid frisket and a sponge to apply it over the silver. For the cockpit area it has been slow and patient...
I have not posted in weeks. Forgive me on that. I had to return the rescue Dachshund to the rescue as he was VERY dog aggressive. However, there is a new canine in my life. A friend needed to re-home their 9 month old AKC Lab. So, I have a 70lb "puppy" in my life. Henry had little to no...