1/72 Focke Wulf Fw58B Aviacao Naval, Brazil - Me/ Fw Group Build

[Vic Balshaw]

Good stuff David, bet your glad that bits out the way.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Thanks, and A-Fricken-Men!

 

[Airframes]

Well done David !

 

[A4K]

Good stuff Dave!

 

[vikingBerserker]

Thank you kindly gents!

 

[Catch22]

Geeze, don't envy you there David!

 

[vikingBerserker]

Thanks Cory.

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Finally got to paint last night. I ended up using the Buffing Metalizer and as Glenn warned me about it does indeed rub off easily. However I had already bought some and decided to go with it (though be assured next time I'll be using Glenn's suggestion of Floquil).

When it went on it looked like I was seriously screwing up the paint job but after drying I began to rub with a cotton rag and the shine began to emerge. It did highlight the need to work on the top seam some more, but not sure if I can or not now. I'll have to experiment as it's pretty darn sensitive.

 

[Wayne Little]

Take the challenge David, do the extra seam work to improve it polish it up a bit, then recoat as you said if the stuff rubs off it probably will let you blend in a new coat.

The biggest problem with NMF/Silver finishes is they highlight imperfections very well.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Great advice, that's what I will do then!

 

[T Bolt]

Turned out beautiful David! You should be able to dress op that seam with out too much trouble. Wayne couldn't be more right about NF. The silver will show every little flaw.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Thanks (and boy does it!)

 

[javlin]

Looks great David but do fix the the seam.One does not need a Persin Rug flaw that obvious.

 

[B-17engineer]

Good work David!

 

[vikingBerserker]

Thanks Gents!

 

[Gerry]

Really like the metallic finish. That's something I haven't had the courage to tackle yet, although to seriously tackle a P51 or any late-war USAAF aircraft, it's something I'll have to face up to sooner or later. What brand metal buffer do you use?

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Get that seam sorted David and you will have a stunning looking machine, with the light buffing it's come up a treat.

 

[Airframes]

Nice work David, and I agree with Wayne. It should be fairly simple to sort out that seem, and well worth the effort.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Thanks gents.


Gerry, I'm using Model Master Metalizer Lacquer "Aluminum Plate". Glenn (T-Bolt) suggested Floquil which he used to an excellent effect. See Post #71 on this thread to see an example.

I took ya'lls advice and glad I did as it came out MUCH better then it was. Still a little more buffing needed but a lot better none the less.

For those whom have never used this stuff before. You spray it on (also comes in spray cans) and it looks like the left wing. After an hour you buff to the sheen you want with a soft cotton cloth like the wing on the right. It's actually pretty cool.

 

[Crimea_River]

I really like that David.

 

[Airframes]

Me too !