**** DONE Dornier Do-217 E-4 U5+XN 5.KG 2, Gilze-Rijen, 1942

[Crimea_River]

Most LW planes I've done had a very dark grey or even black wheel hub. Don't know about the Do-17 but a quick look at references and a careful comparison of the tire shade could confrir that.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Your fair flying with this one H, she's looking good

 

[B-17engineer]

I think it's gloss black looking in a few books...

ah sh!t I don't have gloss black...well for Christmas I asked for a giftcard to the hobby shop.

 

[B-17engineer]

Can I use Future to make the inner black on the wheels shine? or give a glossy look?

 

[Crimea_River]

That would work, but IMHO, the gloss balck would have lasted as long as the first ferry flight. Dust on landings and take-offs would have dulled the finish right away.

 

[B-17engineer]

Oh okay. So what should I do then?

 

[Crimea_River]

You can put the Future on the flat black to go with a new look or go with the flat black and some lightly dry-brushed brown or dust colour for the used look.

 

[kgambit]

You can put the Future on the flat black to go with a new look or go with the flat black and some lightly dry-brushed brown or dust colour for the used look.

Or try a semi-gloss black for a slightly less polished look.

I usually use the Gunze Sanyo tire black on the tires with semi gloss black or the underside camo color on the wheels. Then you can add a wash or dry brush them to dirty them up a bit if you wish.

 

[B-17engineer]

Alright. I have MIG pigments but it's a tiny area so that won't be an option.

Will try that Dwight!

 

[Airframes]

Harrison, just give a thin, quick coat of Future, with a brush. When it's dry, it should be semi-matt. Then, dry-brush it with a 'dusty' colour, very lightly. A mid grey will work well, and you just want to give a hint of dulling it down and making it look used. Takes seconds!

 

[B-17engineer]

After run to LHS for some much needed basic colors (Black, white, Olive Drab, RLM 66, Brown, tape and thinner) I should get back on this and finish landing gear, rear one atleast.

 

[B-17engineer]

OK. I am back in the saddle. Rear landing gear is on... just need the doors to dry then can go on with main landing gear

 

[B-17engineer]

Ok will finish ALL landing gear tonight. I just need a bit of a break.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Nice H. You going to use that airbrush on this one?

 

[B-17engineer]

Yes, most likely

 

[vikingBerserker]

NICE! and about dang time.

 

[kgambit]

NICE! and about dang time.

Yeah - about time.

 

[B-17engineer]

Yeah heeh. I am using airbrush for the overall paint job. The little pieces yet to go will be all brush.

 

[B-17engineer]

There are still some MINOR fillings, removing of glue, and stuff to occur , but here it is as of now. With this out of the way it,s clear sailing....

I know the glue and stuff.... but I am super pleased with the progress.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Great progress.